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Cooking Techniques Quiz

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What happens to the texture of protein in food when heat is applied?

a)

Becomes crisp and flavorful with overcooking

b)

Becomes hard and tough and forms strings

c)

Becomes tender if heat is moderate, long, and slow

d)

Coagulates or becomes unfit to eat

2.

What can be added to the cooking water to prevent red and white vegetables from changing color?

a)

Baking powder or baking soda

b)

Cream of tartar or oil

c)

Pepper or salt

d)

Vinegar or lemon juice

3.

Which cooking method minimizes nutrient loss?

a)

Broiling

b)

Parboiling

c)

Steaming

d)

Stewing

4.

What quick, dry cooking technique uses a small amount of fat or oil in a shallow pan?

a)

Bake

b)

Deep-fry

c)

Sauté

d)

Simmer

5.

What combination cooking technique covers food completely with liquid, and the cooking time is usually shorter than the time for braising?

a)

Baking

b)

Roasting

c)

Simmering

d)

Stewing

6.

What moist cooking technique partially cooks food using the method of blanching?

a)

A. Baking

b)

B. Blanching

c)

C. Boiling

d)

D. Steaming

7.

Which is TRUE concerning cooked vegetables?

a)

A. Add butter and seasonings after cooking

b)

B. Cook in large quantities rather than small quantities

c)

C. Drain and discard cooking liquid

d)

D. Holding for an extended period of time does not affect quality

8.

Vegetables cooked in a small amount of butter or oil are called sautéed or:

a)

A. Braised

b)

B. Deep-fat fried

c)

C. Steamed

d)

D. Stir-fried

9.

What dry cooking technique is used with delicate foods that cook quickly, using a small amount of fat in a shallow pan?

a)

A. Braise

b)

B. Deep-fry

c)

C. Sauté

d)

D. Steam

10.

Green vegetables retain flavor and nutrients if cooked until they:

a)

A. Are fork tender

b)

B. Are steaming

c)

C. Change color

d)

D. Lose their shape

11.

What moist cooking method can be used to cook vegetables or reduce a sauce, heats the liquid between 185 and 200°F?

a)

A. Simmering

b)

B. Boiling

c)

C. Steaming

d)

D. Poaching

12.

What moist cooking method partially cooks food for a longer time than blanching and is often used for meats that will complete cooking on a grill?

a)

A. Braising

b)

B. Parboiling

c)

C. Simmering

d)

D. Steaming

13.

What cooking process browns the food at a high temperature and creates a flavorful aroma?

a)

A. Caramelizing

b)

B. Fermenting

c)

C. Poaching

d)

D. Simmering

14.

What moist cooking technique cooks by bringing water or stock to the boiling point and keeping it at this temperature while the food cooks?

a)

A. Boiling

b)

B. Parboiling

c)

C. Simmering

d)

D. Steaming

15.

What combination cooking method is often used to cook tougher cuts of meat, involves searing meat first, then cooking in the oven or on top of the stove with a small amount of liquid for a long period of time?

a)

A. Baking

b)

B. Braising

c)

C. Deep-frying

d)

D. Sauteing

16.

What moist cooking method cooks the food when water reaches the boiling point and it turns into vapor and disperses tiny drops in the air? Although the food never touches the liquid, the temperature inside the closed environment rises high enough to cook the food.

a)

A. Boiling

b)

B. Braising

c)

C. Simmering

d)

D. Steaming

17.

Raw foods lose more nutritive value when they are:

a)

A. Boiled in water in a microwave.

b)

B. Cooked a short amount of time in a small amount of water.

c)

C. Cooked longer in a lot of water.

d)

D. Steamed in a small amount of water.

18.

What aspect of dry cooking can be done on the range top or in the oven and involves quickly browning the food product at the beginning of the cooking process?

a)

A. Braising

b)

B. Deglazing

c)

C. Searing

d)

D. Steaming

19.

What dry cooking method takes place after food is removed from the heat source, and occurs because the outside of the food is hotter than the inside of the food?

a)

A. Carry-over cooking

b)

B. Dredging

c)

C. Recovery time

d)

D. Searing

20.

Searing the product prior to cooking in the oven helps to seal in the juices for what dry heat technique?

a)

A. Fry

b)

B. Poach

c)

C. Roast

d)

D. Simmer

21.

What is the process of cooking with dry heat in a closed environment, usually an oven, using no liquid or fat?

a)

A. Bake

b)

B. Braise

c)

C. Parboil

d)

D. Sauté

22.

What technique uses dry heat in an enclosed environment, usually in an oven and does not use fat or liquid?

a)

A. Baking

b)

B. Braising

c)

C. Open-spit roasting

d)

D. Roasting

23.

When deep frying shrimp, the fry basket should be filled:

a)

A. ¼ full

b)

B. ½ full

c)

C. 2/3 full

d)

D. Completely full

24.

Searing roast beef before roasting helps to:

a)

A. Deglaze it.

b)

B. Make it crispy.

c)

C. Make it soft.

d)

D. Seal in the juices.

25.

When Roasting Cornish hens?

a)

A. Juice stays on the hen

b)

B. Fat drips in the roasting pan

c)

C. Hens have water around them

d)

D. Hens burn

26.

What is the purpose of a rack in a roasting pan when preparing a prime rib roast?

a)

A. Brown the meat

b)

C. Hold in heat

c)

D. Collect pan juices

d)

B. Raise the oven temperature

27.

After removing a leg of lamb from the oven, carryover cooking will raise the temperature by:

a)

A. 5-15 degrees.

b)

B. 25-30 degrees.

c)

C. 50-60 degrees.

d)

D. 90-100 degrees.

28.

Boiling and simmering both require:

a)

A. Cold water.

b)

B. Cornmeal.

c)

C. Fat.

d)

D. Liquid.

29.

To retain the nutrients when boiling green beans, it is best to use:

a)

A. A lot of salt.

b)

B. As little water as possible.

c)

C. As much water as the pan will hold.

d)

D. The largest pot possible.

30.

Green beans for Salad Nicoise should be partially cooked. How is the cooking process stopped?

a)

A. Put in deep fryer

b)

B. Put in the oven

c)

C. Refrigerate quickly

d)

D. Shock in iced water

31.

Yeast causes bread dough to:

a)

A. Decrease.

b)

B. Fall.

c)

C. Remain same.

d)

D. Rise.

32.

What water temperature should be used to begin the cooking process for boiled potatoes?

a)

Any

b)

Boiling

c)

Cold

d)

Room temperature

33.

When making quickbreads, this ingredient is added last.

a)

Air

b)

Liquid

c)

Oven

d)

Pan

34.

The proper temperature needed for simmering is:

a)

140-155∞ F

b)

165-185∞ F

c)

185-200∞ F

d)

205-220∞ F

35.

Water boils at what temperature?

a)

112∞ F

b)

167∞ F

c)

212∞ F

d)

279∞ F

36.

To keep the bright green color when preparing broccoli:

a)

Cook in boiling water for a short time.

b)

Cook in cast iron skillet.

c)

Stew with beans in water.

d)

Stew slowly for 3 hours.

37.

When simmering, food must have the two qualities of:

a)

Cold and fast.

b)

Hard and fast.

c)

Slow and steady.

38.

To boil pasta, the water comes to the boiling point, the pasta is added and then:

a)

Add ice.

b)

Keep it at the boiling point.

c)

Lower it to a simmer.

d)

Turn it off.

39.

Cooking meat, partially covered in a simmering liquid.

a)

Boiling.

b)

Braising.

c)

Deep frying.

d)

Sautéing.

40.

Which cooking method tenderizes tough meat?

a)

Boiling.

b)

Braising.

c)

Deep frying.

d)

Sautéing.

41.

When stewing a main dish, at what point are vegetables added to the simmering liquid?

a)

Beginning

b)

End

c)

Not added

d)

Partway

42.

A tuna noodle casserole is an example of what cooking technique?

a)

Baking only

b)

Both moist and dry techniques or combination

c)

Dry only

d)

Moist only

43.

Which combination cooking technique has food completely covered with liquid?

a)

Baking

b)

Braising

c)

Sautéing

d)

Stewing

44.

The best meat for stewing is:

a)

Chicken

b)

Garbanzo

c)

Halibut

d)

Zucchini

45.

Which cut of meat is the best choice for beef stew?

a)

Brisket

b)

Chuck

c)

Hamburger

d)

Pork chop

46.

What two cooking processes are used in braising and stewing?

a)

Dry and moist

b)

Fat and flour

c)

Liquid and flour

d)

Wet and liquid

47.

Searing food involves which cooking process?

a)

Sautéing

b)

Scalding

c)

Steaming

d)

Stewing

48.

A soup that is made from ingredients that are forced through a food mill or china cap is a:

a)

Broth

b)

Base

c)

Puree

d)

Roux

49.

Juices created when roasting meat and then served with the dish

a)

Al dente

b)

Au jus

c)

A la king

d)

A la mode

50.

What large utensil with straight sides is used to cook stock?

a)

Cook pot

b)

Sauce pan

c)

Saute pan

d)

Stock pot

51.

What large utensil with straight sides is used to cook stock?

a)

Cool, dry place

b)

Freezer

c)

Oven

d)

Refrigerator

52.

To prepare whipped cream, beat the chilled whipping cream until it:

a)

Forms peaks and then starts to weep.

b)

Forms soft peaks.

c)

Looks as thick as gravy.

d)

Turns yellow.

53.

What is another name for basic sauces?

a)

Bottom

b)

Mother

c)

Original

d)

Starter

54.

What is the FIRST step in making brown stock?

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55.

Combination cooking methods involve both _________ and _______________cooking methods

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56.

Which sauces MUST be kept unrefrigerated and held for 30 minutes minutes or less??

a)

A. Clarify.

b)

B. Deglaze.

c)

C. Extract.

d)

D. Puree.

57.

To rid stock of particles that are too fine to be strained out, is to:

a)

A. Clarify.

b)

B. Deglaze.

c)

C. Extract.

d)

D. Puree.

58.

From what are cream soups made?

a)

A. Beef stock

b)

B. Broth base

c)

C. Milk base

d)

D. Poultry stock

59.

For accurate portioning in making ice box cookies, it is important to:

a)

A. make each cylinder the same thickness.

b)

B. make portions using cheese grater.

c)

C. portion before refrigerating.

d)

D. squeeze a handprint in the cylinder.

60.

Which statement about foam cakes is TRUE?

a)

A. Baking powder is the chief leavening agent.

b)

B. Cake pan should be greased.

c)

C. Egg whites and steam function as the leavening agents.

d)

D. Fat is added to the egg whites.

61.

What causes a layer cake to develop a hump in the center?

a)

A. The cake was baked in a dark pan.

b)

B. The cake was baked too long.

c)

C. The oven temperature was too high.

d)

D. The oven temperature was too low.

62.

What ingredients are used first in the creaming method when preparing a cake?

a)

Flour and shortening

b)

Flour and sugar

c)

Shortening and sugar

d)

Wheat and shortening

63.

Unshortened cakes are leavened by:

a)

Air and steam

b)

Baking powder or baking soda

c)

Flour and egg yolks

d)

Sugar and liquid

64.

When mixing a chocolate layer cake batter, the mixing equipment should be:

a)

Chilled

b)

Freeze dried

c)

Room temperature

d)

Warmed

65.

A high quality angel food cake will have a:

a)

Compact volume with a lightly browned top.

b)

Compact volume with gummy interior.

c)

Large volume with a gummy interior.

d)

Large volume with a tender, moist interior.

66.

How many 3"x 3" servings of cake can be cut from a 9"x 9" cake?

a)

3

b)

9

c)

12

d)

27

67.

What ingredients are used FIRST when preparing a cake?

a)

Flour and shortening

b)

Flour and sugar

c)

Shortening and sugar

d)

Wheat and shortening

68.

What is the best procedure to make sure the cake is done when baking?

a)

Insert a toothpick or cake tester

b)

Insert a finger

c)

Take out when recipe cooking time ends

d)

Take out of oven, cool 30 minutes, and then check

69.

Which technique for filling pans should be used ONLY with shortened cakes?

a)

Fill the pan two-thirds full

b)

Run a spatula through the pan to remove air pockets

c)

Spread the batter evenly with a spatula

d)

Tap the filled pan on the counter to remove air bubbles

70.

Which is an appropriate way to prepare the pans to bake a strawberry layer cake?

a)

Grease the bottom only

b)

Grease and flour the bottom and sides

c)

Grease the pan and line with foil

d)

Use ungreased sheet pan

71.

A strawberry layer cake baked in three round pans. How many minutes should the cake cool in the pans before being removed?

a)

10

b)

25

c)

30

d)

45

72.

Into what is the spatula dipped to create a smooth finish on a frosted cake?

a)

Ice water

b)

Shortening

c)

Vegetable oil

d)

Warm water

73.

To frost a strawberry layer cake containing a hump:

a)

Arrange both layers with the bottoms together.

b)

Arrange both layers with humps together.

c)

Remove the hump from both layers with a bread knife.

d)

Remove the hump from the middle layer.

74.

Which cake should be held at room temperature?

a)

Angel food with custard filling

b)

Chiffon with whipped cream

c)

Shortened with cooked frosting

d)

Shortened with cream cheese frosting

75.

When serving steak, the dinner fork is placed to the:

a)

Left of the cover.

b)

Left of the spoon.

c)

Right of the cover.

d)

Right of the knife.

76.

In a place setting, the sharp edge of the knife should turn:

a)

Away from the plate.

b)

Either toward or away from the plate.

c)

Toward the plate.

d)

Toward the water glass.

77.

In a place setting, the salad fork should be placed:

a)

In the salad bowl.

b)

Left of the dinner fork.

c)

Right of the dinner fork.

d)

Right of the plate.

78.

In a place setting, the fork to be used for an appetizer salad. The flatware placed to the left of the dinner plate in American Service is the:

a)

Fork and salad fork.

b)

Fork, salad fork, and spoon.

c)

Spoon, fork, and salad fork.

d)

Spoon, knife, and fork.

79.

Approximately how far should the bottom edge of the flatware and dinnerware in a cover be placed from the edge of the table?

a)

0"

b)

1"

c)

1Q"

d)

2"

80.

The dessert fork should be placed:

a)

Above the dinner plate.

b)

In front of the knife.

c)

To the left of the tea glass.

d)

To the right of the dinner plate.

81.

The dinner plate? What type of flatware should be placed on the right side of the dinner plate?

a)

Spoon, fork, and salad fork

b)

Spoon and fork

c)

Spoon, knife, and fork

82.

Given the following menu, which statement is TRUE? Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Congealed Salad, Dinner Roll, Iced Tea, Chocolate Ice Cream

a)

The bread should be placed on the plate located at the top of the knife.

b)

The salad fork should go to the right of the dinner fork.

c)

The ice cream spoon should be placed at the top of the water glass.

83.

What type of flatware should be placed to the left of the dinner plate?

a)

Fork and salad fork

b)

Fork, knife, and salad fork

c)

Spoon, fork, and salad fork

d)

Spoon, knife, and fork

84.

The dinner knife is placed to the:

a)

Left of the dinner plate

b)

Left of the fork

c)

Right of the dinner plate

d)

Right of the spoon

85.

In a place setting, where should a salad bowl be placed in relationship to the plate?

a)

At the top of the plate

b)

Either on the left or right

c)

On the left

d)

On the right

86.

American service?

a)

Spoon and fork

b)

Spoon, fork, and salad fork

c)

Spoon, knife, and fork

d)

Spoon, knife, and soup spoon

87.

What flatware is placed to the right of the dinner plate in a basic place setting?

a)

Ice tea spoon

b)

Knife and fork

c)

Salad fork and knife

d)

Knife, fork, and spoon

88.

Another word for a silence cloth is a:

a)

Napkin.

b)

Pad.

c)

Placemat.

d)

Tablecloth.

89.

Luncheon plates are usually:

a)

Smaller than dinner plates.

b)

Larger than dinner plates.

c)

Made of metal.

d)

Used just for salads.

90.

Flatware placed directly above the plate is used for the:

a)

Appetizer.

b)

Dessert.

c)

Entree.

d)

Salad.

91.

The glassware that is placed on the right side of the cover above the tip of the knife is the:

a)

Coffee cup.

b)

Iced tea glass.

c)

Water glass.

d)

Wineglass.

92.

The water glass should be placed above the tip of the:

a)

Bread knife.

b)

Fork.

c)

Knife.

d)

Spoon.

93.

If a dish is not prepared to the customer's satisfaction, the wait person's response should be:

a)

"I don't cook it; I just serve it."

b)

"If you don't like it here, go somewhere else."

c)

"I'm sorry you're disappointed."

d)

"You'd better eat it."

94.

If a guest uses the wrong fork for a course, the wait staff should:

a)

Clear it and let him/her do without a new one.

b)

Clear it and bring another one.

c)

Leave it there and tell him/her to re-use it.

d)

Wipe it on an apron and give it back to him/her.

95.

When taking the order from Mr. Smith, the server was not sure what he ordered. The server should:

a)

Just order him the special of the day.

b)

Request that Mr. Smith repeat his order.

c)

Write what he/she thought Mr. Smith said.

d)

Not put in an order for Mr. Smith.

96.

A server should:

a)

Polish his/her fingernails.

b)

Press his/her uniform.

c)

Wear make-up.

d)

Wear a lot of perfume.

97.

If unsure whether a guest is finished eating his/her salad, a server should:

a)

Ask the guest if he/she is done.

b)

Ask if it is ok to take the plate.

c)

Assume the guest is finished and clear the plate.

d)

Leave it until asked to remove it.

98.

A customer is having a hard time selecting from a menu. The server should:

a)

Suggest the daily special.

b)

Stand back and wait for the customer to decide.

c)

Suggest that the customer make a choice.

d)

Watch until the customer sets down her menu.

99.

To serve soup, on which side of the guest should the waiter stand?

a)

Left with left hand

b)

Left with right hand

c)

Right with left hand

d)

Right with right hand

100.

The service type that involves food portioned, prepared, plated, and garnished before bringing into the dining room is:

a)

Buffet

b)

Butler

c)

French

d)

Modern American plated