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Culinary Arts YouScience Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 35mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a primary concern when practicing food safety?

a)

Enhancing flavor

b)

Speed of preparation

c)

Preventing foodborne illness

d)

Reducing cost

2.

Which flavor profile is characterized by a taste that is sharp, pungent, and often acidic?

a)

Bitter

b)

Sweet

c)

Sour

d)

Umami

3.

Which knife is best suited for slicing bread?

a)

Chef's knife

b)

Paring knife

c)

Serrated knife

d)

Boning knife

4.

What is the recommended temperature to store cooked food to prevent bacterial growth?

a)

Below 20°F (-6.7°C)

b)

Below 32°F (0°C)

c)

Below 41°F (4.4°C)

d)

Below 50°F (10°C)

5.

Which culinary technique involves cooking food quickly over high heat with a small amount of fat?

a)

Steaming

b)

Poaching

c)

Sautéing

d)

Roasting

6.

Which of the following is not a primary taste?

a)

Sweet

b)

Salty

c)

Spicy

d)

Bitter

7.

In plating, what does the term "garnish" refer to?

a)

The main ingredient of the dish

b)

A decorative and edible item added to enhance the dish's appearance

c)

The technique used to cook vegetables

d)

The sauce used to flavor the dish

8.

What is the term for the technique of quickly cooking food by submerging it in boiling water?

a)

Blanching

b)

Grilling

c)

Braising

d)

Frying

9.

What is the culinary term for the mixture of vegetables that is a blend of carrots, celery, and onion?

a)

Bouquet garni

b)

Mirepoix

c)

Chiffonade

d)

Julienne

10.

Which of these is an example of a bitter flavor?

a)

Lemon

b)

Dark chocolate

c)

Potato chips

d)

Gummy bears

11.

What is the purpose of resting meat after cooking?

a)

To cool it down before serving

b)

To allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat

c)

To make it easier to clean the cooking utensils

d)

To increase its cooking time

12.

Which knife technique is used to make precise, thin cuts of vegetables for garnish? Usually about 2" long

a)

Chopping

b)

Mincing

c)

Julienne

d)

Dicing

13.

What is the main reason for using a food thermometer?

a)

To measure the room temperature

b)

To ensure food reaches a safe internal temperature

c)

To time the cooking process

d)

To weigh the food

14.

Which culinary technique is primarily used for seafood and involves cooking with vapor?

a)

Grilling

b)

Steaming

c)

Frying

d)

Sautéing

15.

What does "umami" taste refer to?

a)

A salty and tangy flavor

b)

A sweet and sour flavor

c)

A savory and rich flavor

d)

A bitter and astringent flavor

16.

In terms of plating, what is the ideal number of colors to include for visual appeal?

a)

At least 2 colors

b)

At least 3 colors

c)

At least 5 colors

d)

Only 1 color

17.

Which foods can cause salmonellosis?

a)

raw poultry

b)

raw vegetables

c)

raw beef

d)

raw fish

18.

A foodborne illness carried by flies

a)

Salmonella

b)

Shigella

c)

Ebola

d)

E. Coli

19.

Temperature where bacteria grows the fastest

a)

41 - 135

b)

20 - 70

c)

50 - 180

d)

75 - 100

20.

A parasite that survives in marine animals and causes humans to cough up worms

a)

Listeria

b)

Shigella

c)

E. coli

d)

Anisakis simplex

21.

A bacteria that contaminates lunch meat and dairy and can cause miscarriages in pregnant women.

a)

Shigella

b)

Listeria

c)

Salmonella

d)

Botulism

22.

A type of bacteria that produces a toxin found in dented, canned foods.

a)

Listeria

b)

Anisakis simplex

c)

Shigella

d)

Botulism

23.

Blend of vegetables from Cajun cuisine called "Holy Trinity" consists of

a)

jalapeno and cilantro

b)

bell pepper, onion, celery

c)

carrots, onion, celery

d)

tomato, onions, basil

24.

When yeast and bacteria convert sugars mainly into carbon dioxide and causes the dough to rise.

a)

Fermentation

b)

Oxidation

c)

Sanitation

d)

Resting

25.

When dough rises and bubbles are trapped, the gases released from fermentation is called

a)

Rise

b)

Oxidation

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Resting

26.

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

a)

Maillard reaction

b)

foodborne illness reaction

c)

Emulsification

d)

Fermentation

27.

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.

a)

Maillard reaction

b)

foodborne illness reaction

c)

Emulsification

d)

Fermentation

28.

Which of the following is NOT a leavening agent?

a)

Baking powder

b)

Yeast

c)

Oil

d)

Baking soda

29.

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.

a)

starch

b)

gluten

c)

fat

d)

protein

30.

NOT a mother sauce

a)

Bechamel

b)

Veloute

c)

Espagnole

d)

Hollandaise

e)

Mustard

31.

Made of equal parts of fat and flour

a)

roux

b)

veloute

c)

mustard

d)

bechamel

32.

Sauce made from white stock and roux. Translated at "velvet sauce"

a)

Bechamel

b)

Veloute

c)

Tomato

d)

Hollandaise

33.

Draw your best picture of Lindstrom

34.

Minimum amount of time yeast dough should fermented for the first rise for flavor.

a)

45 minutes

b)

5 minutes

c)

10 minutes

d)

30 minutes

35.

Draw your best picture of Mr. Tubbs

36.

Which is a TCS food

a)

Shellfish

b)

Chips

c)

Candy

d)

Dried Herbs

37.

What should leftover food be reheated to?

a)

145 F

b)

165 F

c)

125 F

d)

135 F

38.

Which mother sauce contains milk?

a)

bechamel

b)

veloute

c)

tomato

d)

espagnole

39.

Which mother sauce contains chicken stock?

a)

bechamel

b)

veloute

c)

tomato

d)

hollandaise

40.

Which mother sauce contains tomato?

a)

bechamel

b)

veloute

c)

tomato

d)

hollandaise

41.

Which mother sauce contains egg yolks?

a)

bechamel

b)

veloute

c)

tomato

d)

hollandaise

42.

Which mother sauce contains beef stock?

a)

bechamel

b)

veloute

c)

tomato

d)

espagnole

43.

Draw your best picture of Kurima

44.

Draw your best picture of Philpot

45.

You should always wear gloves when handling RTE foods

a)

True

b)

False

46.

You should always wear a bandage and glove when there is a cut or wound on your hand.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Cooking food in water just below the boiling point

a)

simmer

b)

saute

c)

boil

d)

deep fry

48.

Cooking food in boiling water for a very short amount of time

a)

boiling

b)

blanching

c)

sauteing

d)

pan fry

49.

Cooking food in a moderate amount of oil

a)

Pan-fry

b)

Deep fry

c)

Saute

d)

Boil

50.

Cooking food in a closed environment with steam or vapor above boiling water

a)

Steam

b)

Saute

c)

Pan fry

d)

Deep fry