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Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 35mins
Which of the following is a primary concern when practicing food safety?
Enhancing flavor
Speed of preparation
Preventing foodborne illness
Reducing cost
Which flavor profile is characterized by a taste that is sharp, pungent, and often acidic?
Bitter
Sweet
Sour
Umami
Which knife is best suited for slicing bread?
Chef's knife
Paring knife
Serrated knife
Boning knife
What is the recommended temperature to store cooked food to prevent bacterial growth?
Below 20°F (-6.7°C)
Below 32°F (0°C)
Below 41°F (4.4°C)
Below 50°F (10°C)
Which culinary technique involves cooking food quickly over high heat with a small amount of fat?
Steaming
Poaching
Sautéing
Roasting
Which of the following is not a primary taste?
Sweet
Salty
Spicy
Bitter
In plating, what does the term "garnish" refer to?
The main ingredient of the dish
A decorative and edible item added to enhance the dish's appearance
The technique used to cook vegetables
The sauce used to flavor the dish
What is the term for the technique of quickly cooking food by submerging it in boiling water?
Blanching
Grilling
Braising
Frying
What is the culinary term for the mixture of vegetables that is a blend of carrots, celery, and onion?
Bouquet garni
Mirepoix
Chiffonade
Julienne
Which of these is an example of a bitter flavor?
Lemon
Dark chocolate
Potato chips
Gummy bears
What is the purpose of resting meat after cooking?
To cool it down before serving
To allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat
To make it easier to clean the cooking utensils
To increase its cooking time
Which knife technique is used to make precise, thin cuts of vegetables for garnish? Usually about 2" long
Chopping
Mincing
Julienne
Dicing
What is the main reason for using a food thermometer?
To measure the room temperature
To ensure food reaches a safe internal temperature
To time the cooking process
To weigh the food
Which culinary technique is primarily used for seafood and involves cooking with vapor?
Grilling
Steaming
Frying
Sautéing
What does "umami" taste refer to?
A salty and tangy flavor
A sweet and sour flavor
A savory and rich flavor
A bitter and astringent flavor
In terms of plating, what is the ideal number of colors to include for visual appeal?
At least 2 colors
At least 3 colors
At least 5 colors
Only 1 color
Which foods can cause salmonellosis?
raw poultry
raw vegetables
raw beef
raw fish
A foodborne illness carried by flies
Salmonella
Shigella
Ebola
E. Coli
Temperature where bacteria grows the fastest
41 - 135
20 - 70
50 - 180
75 - 100
A parasite that survives in marine animals and causes humans to cough up worms
Listeria
Shigella
E. coli
Anisakis simplex
A bacteria that contaminates lunch meat and dairy and can cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
Shigella
Listeria
Salmonella
Botulism
A type of bacteria that produces a toxin found in dented, canned foods.
Listeria
Anisakis simplex
Shigella
Botulism
Blend of vegetables from Cajun cuisine called "Holy Trinity" consists of
jalapeno and cilantro
bell pepper, onion, celery
carrots, onion, celery
tomato, onions, basil
When yeast and bacteria convert sugars mainly into carbon dioxide and causes the dough to rise.
Fermentation
Oxidation
Sanitation
Resting
When dough rises and bubbles are trapped, the gases released from fermentation is called
Rise
Oxidation
Carbon dioxide
Resting
the chemical reaction that occurs in the presence of heat between amino acids and reducing sugars that results in food browning. Ex. Toasted marshmallows, seared steaks, baked breads, etc
Maillard reaction
foodborne illness reaction
Emulsification
Fermentation
the process of mixing two immiscible ingredients (e.g., oil and water) with the aid of an emulsifier into homogeneous product. Ex. Whisking Oil, vinegar, and honey to make salad dressing.
Maillard reaction
foodborne illness reaction
Emulsification
Fermentation
Which of the following is NOT a leavening agent?
Baking powder
Yeast
Oil
Baking soda
A protein naturally found in some grains including wheat, barley, and rye. It acts like a binder, holding food together and adding a “stretchy” quality.
starch
gluten
fat
protein
NOT a mother sauce
Bechamel
Veloute
Espagnole
Hollandaise
Mustard
Made of equal parts of fat and flour
roux
veloute
mustard
bechamel
Sauce made from white stock and roux. Translated at "velvet sauce"
Bechamel
Veloute
Tomato
Hollandaise
Draw your best picture of Lindstrom

Minimum amount of time yeast dough should fermented for the first rise for flavor.
45 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
30 minutes
Draw your best picture of Mr. Tubbs

Which is a TCS food
Shellfish
Chips
Candy
Dried Herbs
What should leftover food be reheated to?
145 F
165 F
125 F
135 F
Which mother sauce contains milk?
bechamel
veloute
tomato
espagnole
Which mother sauce contains chicken stock?
bechamel
veloute
tomato
hollandaise
Which mother sauce contains tomato?
bechamel
veloute
tomato
hollandaise
Which mother sauce contains egg yolks?
bechamel
veloute
tomato
hollandaise
Which mother sauce contains beef stock?
bechamel
veloute
tomato
espagnole
Draw your best picture of Kurima

Draw your best picture of Philpot

You should always wear gloves when handling RTE foods
True
False
You should always wear a bandage and glove when there is a cut or wound on your hand.
True
False
Cooking food in water just below the boiling point
simmer
saute
boil
deep fry
Cooking food in boiling water for a very short amount of time
boiling
blanching
sauteing
pan fry
Cooking food in a moderate amount of oil
Pan-fry
Deep fry
Saute
Boil
Cooking food in a closed environment with steam or vapor above boiling water
Steam
Saute
Pan fry
Deep fry
