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Kitchen Safety

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Some dry ingredients, such as flour, are often sifted before use to remove any impurities.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Baking powder can be used to put out a grease fire.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Because the combination of food, heat, and moisture in kitchens can cause accidents and invite harmful bacteria, all kitchen components should be washable, moisture-proof, and heatproof.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

When disconnecting an electrical cord, you should grasp the plug at the electrical outlet rather than tugging on the cord.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

One way to prevent falls while working in the kitchen is to secure slippery throw rugs with tape.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

A skillet is a common bakeware kitchen tool.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

A convection oven is considered a small appliance.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

A blender is used to whip and beat ingredients.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

A kitchen scale is used to measure volume.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

A cooling rack is used to cool baked goods.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

When changing the yield of a recipe, it is sometimes necessary to adjust the cooking time as well.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

During high-altitude cooking, foods simmered in liquid usually cook faster.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

All ingredients that have the same volume also have the same weight.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Liquid and dry ingredients can all be measured using the same measuring methods.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

When changing the yield of a recipe, the first step is to multiply the ingredient list by the yield number.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Prevention of fires and burns starts with cleanliness.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The main work centers of a kitchen should form a “work square” that defines the primary path of workflow.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Wet fabric carries heat.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The easiest types of recipes to change are those that involve baking.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

When taking the lid off of a pot or skillet, open it towards you.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Dry heat cooking is cooking food in a small amount of liquid or fat.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Microwave cooking is a form of cooking that comes from energy in the form of electrical waves.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

The smallest knife used to cut or trim fruits and veggies is called a...

a)

Bread knife

b)

Paring knife

c)

Chef's knife

d)

Utility knife

24.

Which kitchen component is NOT a quality you need for the kitchen?

a)

Neutral color

b)

Moisture proof

c)

Washable

d)

Heat-proof

25.

Which one is NOT an advantage of universal design?

a)

Wider doorways

b)

Marble countertops

c)

Various surface

26.

Which measurement is a sign of an effective work triangle?

a)

1-2 ft

b)

20-36 ft

c)

12-26 ft

d)

10-12 ft

27.

Symptoms of a foodborne illness DO NOT include

a)

Fever

b)

Blurred vision

c)

Headache

d)

Digestive troubles

28.

Which situation can cause cross-contamination?

a)

Taking trash out often

b)

Thawing meat in the microwave

c)

Thawing meat at room temp

d)

Storing meat on top shelf in the refrigerator

29.

Which of the following is NOT a basic guideline for kitchen safety?

a)

Focus on what you are doing

b)

Dress for safety

c)

Keep drawer open for easy access

d)

Keep clutter under

30.

A well written recipe must include all of the following EXCEPT

a)

List of ingredients

b)

Nutrition analysis

c)

Time and temp

d)

Step-by-step directions

31.

A Food handler should scrub their hands for

a)

10-15 sec

b)

60 sec

c)

20 sec

d)

5 sec

32.

The number of servings a recipe makes is called the

a)

Total

b)

Directions

c)

Yield

d)

Amount

33.

All of the following are food safety practices EXCEPT…

a)

Keeping pets out of the kitchen

b)

Wearing a dirty apron

c)

Using different spoons for tasting

d)

Washing off the tops of cans

34.

The temperature danger zone is…

a)

70-125

b)

70-135

c)

41-135

d)

41-125

35.

Which of the following is NOT a proper way to thaw food?

a)

Running under water 100 degrees

b)

Put in the refrigerator

c)

Put in the microwave

d)

Cooking the food

36.

The correct way to pick up broken glass is

a)

Kick it to the corner of the room

b)

Leave it for the janitor to pick up

c)

Wrap hand in a towel to pick it up

d)

Sweep all glass in a metal container

37.

What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?

a)

Cleaning gets the kitchen clean and sanitizing makes it smell good

b)

Sanitizing is done more frequently than cleaning

c)

Sanitizers uses chemicals and cleaning uses a damp dish cloth

d)

They mean the same thing

38.

The three major work spaces in a typical kitchen are the

a)

Sink center, preparation center and cooking center

b)

Preparation center, cooking center and pantry

c)

Sink center, cooking center, and planning center

d)

Cold-storage center, sink center and cooking center

39.

To ensure proper preparation, a well-written recipe must include all of the following EXCEPT...

a)

List of ingredients

b)

Nutrition analysis

c)

Time and temp

d)

Step-by-step directions

40.

A set of directions for making food or beverages is…

a)

Customary system

b)

Recipe

c)

Metric system

d)

Ingredients