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FOOD & NUTRITION EXAM 1

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

All leftovers must be reheated for 15 seconds to the minimum temperature of:

a)

135°F. 

b)

 145°F.

c)

155°F

d)

165°F

2.

What is the maximum number of days that homemade chicken salad can be held at 41°F? 

a)

2

b)

3

c)

6

d)

7

3.

A friend has been diagnosed with Norovirus. Should he volunteer at the soup kitchen?

a)

 Yes, he can as long as he washes his hands well.

b)

No, he must be excluded but can tomorrow.

c)

 No, he must be excluded until cleared by a doctor.

d)

Yes, he can as long as he is restricted to washing dishes.

4.

 To cook uncovered under a direct heat source is to:

a)

braise

b)

broil

c)

simmer

d)

roast

5.

Deborah is making cupcakes, and the recipe calls for 1 large egg. She only has medium eggs and would like to make a recipe with less cholesterol. What should she do?

a)

use 1 small brown egg 

b)

use 1 egg white

c)

 use 2 egg whites

d)

use 2 medium eggs

6.

Which food was correctly cooled?

a)

a large pot of soup that was divided into smaller pans and cooled at room temperature for 8 hours 

b)

beans that did not cool to 70°F within 2 hours, but were reheated to 145°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours and then cooled correctly 

c)

 cooked poultry that cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within an additional 4 hours

d)

a roast that cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 4 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within an additional 6 hours

7.

Food cooked for a buffet-style dinner and hot held must be maintained at a minimum of what temperature?

a)

120°F

b)

135°F

c)

145°F

d)

175°F

8.

To combine flour and solid fat by cutting the fat into tiny pieces using a pastry blender, two forks, or the hands is to: 

a)

cut in

b)

fold

c)

knead

d)

stir

9.

Which measure equals a one-half cup?

a)

two fluid ounces

b)

eight tablespoons

c)

eight teaspoons

d)

eight fluid ounces

10.

There are four shelves in a refrigerator used for a community event. There is space for one item on each shelf. From top to bottom, which food item should go on which shelf?

a)

sheet cake, carrots, raw eggs, ground beef

b)

carrots, ground beef, raw eggs, sheet cake

c)

ground beef, sheet cake, raw eggs, carrots

d)

carrots, raw eggs, sheet cake, ground beef

11.

Slicing meat using a meat slicer left out at room temperature requires that:

a)

the slicer must be cleaned and sanitized every four hours.

b)

 the slicer must be cleaned and sanitized when slicing meat for the day.

c)

The slicer must be cleaned and sanitized at the end of a volunteer's shift.

d)

 the slicer must be disassembled and put in the dishwasher.

12.

What is the proper procedure for cleaning and sanitizing food-contact surfaces?

a)

 clean, sanitize, rinse, towel dry 

b)

rinse, scrape, clean, sanitize

c)

clean, sanitize, towel dry

d)

pre-scrape, clean, rinse, sanitize, air-dry

13.

To pour or spoon pan juices, melted fat, or sauces over the surface of a food during cooking is to:

a)

baste

b)

grease

c)

season

d)

tenderize

14.

Ground beef cooked in a microwave must reach an internal temperature of:

a)

135°F

b)

145°F

c)

155°F

d)

165°F

15.

 Which is an example of a whole grain product?

a)

All-purpose flour

b)

White rice

c)

Oatmeal

d)

Pasta

16.

Which product is made from adding eggs to flour and water?

a)

cornstarch

b)

hominy

c)

noodles

d)

wheat germ

17.

When preparing rice, which would be a recommended cooking practice?

a)

 Stir the rice frequently as it cooks.

b)

Allow the rice to boil for 10 minutes.

c)

Fluff the rice with a fork after cooking it.

d)

Cook the rice in an uncovered pot.

18.

How are onions and celery sautéed?

a)

By browning in a small amount of hot fat 

b)

By roasting slowly on a rack over hot coals

c)

By cooking in a covered pan, using low heat and a small amount of liquid

d)

By using vapor made by liquids that have reached 212°F

19.

Which is an example of mincing foods?

a)

Cutting onions into very small, irregular pieces

b)

Making shallow slices into the surface of bread dough

c)

Removing the outer skin of potatoes

d)

Rubbing cabbage against a shredder

20.

When determining the freshness of milk, check the:

a)

color of the milk.

b)

sell-by date.

c)

smell of the milk.

d)

taste of the milk.

21.

Which component of milk causes caramelization when heated?

a)

casein

b)

lactose

c)

vitamin A

d)

fat

22.

Which is least likely to be a step in preparing dried beans?

a)

thawing

b)

sorting

c)

soaking

d)

washing

23.

Which part of the grain kernel serves as the food supply for a new plant?

a)

endosperm

b)

bran

c)

germ

d)

fiber

24.

Which part of the grain kernel contains B vitamins and fiber?

a)

endosperm

b)

germ

c)

bran

d)

starch

25.

When cooking rice, bring the water to a boil, add the rice, then:

a)

COVER, and reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed.

b)

leave UNCOVERED, and reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed.

c)

COVER, and boil for 20 minutes.

d)

leave UNCOVERED, and boil for 20 minutes.

26.

Jeff needs 4 cups of cooked macaroni for his pasta salad. How many cups of dried pasta should he use?

a)

1 cup

b)

2 cups

c)

4 cups

d)

6 cups

27.

An example of a protein casserole is:

a)

beef lasagna

b)

green bean casserole

c)

pineapple and cracker crumbs

d)

scalloped potatoes

28.

How does the quality of brown eggs compare with that of white eggs?

a)

 Brown eggs are more nutritious than white eggs.

b)

 Brown eggs stay fresh longer than white eggs. 

c)

The quality is the same.

d)

 White eggs are more nutritious than brown eggs.

29.

What is a health benefit of consuming legumes?

a)

They are a good source of water.

b)

 They are a good source of vitamin C.

c)

 They are a good source of vitamin D.

d)

 They are a good source of B vitamins.

30.

Robert wants to serve a whole grain side dish. Which dish should he consider?

a)

brown rice

b)

pasta

c)

couscous

d)

white bread

31.

When one bakes yeast bread using the conventional mixing method, the dough should be allowed to rise:

a)

once

b)

twice

c)

three times

d)

four times

32.

While preparing yeast bread in a Food and Nutrition I class, students misread the temperature of the water on the thermometer. The temperature of the liquid was 140°F. How will this affect the yeast?

a)

will cause the yeast to die

b)

will cause the yeast to overproduce steam

c)

the yeast will not produce enough steam

d)

the yeast won't rise

33.

Mixing methods for quick breads are different. Some quick breads:

a)

lack leavening agents

b)

have two rising times.

c)

 lack liquid ingredients.

d)

 require two bowls, one for dry ingredients and one for liquid ingredients.

34.

A cup and saucer are needed for an informal meal. Where should they be placed?

a)

 above the dinner plate

b)

 above the salad plate

c)

to the left side of the dinner plate

d)

to the right side of the dinner plate

35.

 When used in the table setting along with a salad plate, where should the bread-and-butter plate be placed?

a)

above the forks, to the upper left

b)

above the knife, to the upper left

c)

lower left, beside the forks

d)

toward the center, above the dinner plate

36.

 A salad is served as a first course, and the main part of the meal will be served later. Two forks are part of the place setting. Good table manners

guidelines indicate that a person should use what utensil to eat the salad?


a)

fork farthest from the plate

b)

fork next to the plate

c)

largest fork

d)

small fork above the plate

37.

 Sandy has diabetes. The nutrient on the food label she is most likely to check is:

a)

carbohydrates.

b)

cholesterol

c)

sodium

d)

protein