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COOKERY

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which ingredient acts as both an acid (in marinades or dressings), but also as an emulsifier (in sauces)

a)

Lemon juice

b)

Egg yolk

c)

Vinegar

d)

Mustard

2.

What is the safest way to thaw frozen meat?

a)

At room temperature

b)

Under cold running water

c)

In the microwave

d)

In the refrigerator

3.

What temperature range is known as the "Danger Zone" for as bacterial growth?

a)

0°F 32°F

b)

40°F 140°F

c)

150°F 212°F

d)

220°F 250°F

4.

How long can perishable food safely sit out at room temperature?

a)

1 hour

b)

2 hours

c)

3 hours

d)

4 hours

5.

Which food is the "best source of thiamine?"

a)

Pork

b)

Milk

c)

Carrots

d)

Potatoes

6.

Saturated fats raise the cholesterol level in our bloodstream. Saturated fats can be found in?

a)

Olives

b)

Beans

c)

Movie theater popcorn

d)

Hotdogs

7.

What is the proper order for washing dishes?

a)

Utensils, plates, pots, glassware

b)

Pots, plates, glassware, utensils

c)

Glassware, utensils, plates, pots

d)

Any order

8.

Which cutting board is safest for raw meat?

a)

Wooden

b)

Glass

c)

Plastic

d)

Marble

9.

Cutting board color used in vegetables

a)

Blue

b)

Green

10.

Cutting board color used in Fish

a)

Blue

b)

Green

11.

Mixed vegetables are best when cooked very briefly by dipping the food into boiling water/until they are crisp-tender and then into cold water. This practice is called

a)

Blanching

b)

Baking

c)

Sautéing

d)

Steaming

12.

Which ingredient is thickener in sauces? used as a

a)

Vinegar

b)

Cornstarch

c)

Baking soda

d)

Sugar

13.

What does "simmering" mean in cooking?

a)

Cooking at a temperature just below boiling

b)

Boiling rapidly

c)

Cooking with steam

d)

Cooking in a pot

14.

A mixture of diced vegetables

a)

Mirepoix

b)

Macedoine

c)

Brunoise

d)

Julienne

15.

A vegetable or fruit cutting technique that produces uniform cubes

a)

Mirepoix

b)

Macedoine

c)

Brunoise

d)

Julienne

16.

Which of the following is an example of a dry-heat cooking method?

a)

Boiling

b)

Steaming

c)

Frying

d)

Poaching

17.

Which ingredient is used as a natural tenderizer in cooking?

a)

Lemon juice

b)

Salt

c)

Flour

d)

Water

18.

Which of the following has the biggest expense in the food budget?

a)

Meat

b)

Fruits

c)

Cereals

d)

Dairy

19.

One of the functions required before assembling the food materials to produce quality meals is____

a)

market list

b)

menu planning

c)

mis en place card

d)

standardized recipe

20.

What is the purpose of adding salt to boiling water when cooking pasta?

a)

It speeds up cooking

b)

It adds flavor

c)

It makes pasta softer

d)

It prevents boiling over

21.

What should you to prevent oil from splattering when frying?

a)

Use high heat

b)

Cover the pan

c)

Pat dry the food before frying

d)

Add water to the oil

22.

Which of the following is best used in draining pasta or rinsing vegetables?

a)

Mixing bowls

b)

Colanders

c)

Sifters

d)

Strainers

23.

Which kitchen tool is used to remove the skin of vegetables and fruits?

a)

Paring knife

b)

Grater

c)

Peeler

d)

Zester

24.

Removing vegetables by hands

a)

Paring knife

b)

Grater

c)

Peeling

d)

Zester

25.

Which of the following principles least conserve the vitamins and minerals in vegetables?

a)

wash vegetables before paring

b)

cut vegetables only when about to be cooked

c)

use paring a kitchen knife when paring

d)

use a peeler when paring

26.

Which of the viands below is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and other macronutrients and can be prepared at a minimal budget?

a)

pinakbet with broiled bangus

b)

sautéed mongo with shrimp paste

c)

vegetable guisado with bouillon cubes

d)

lumpiang sariwa with tofu

27.

What is the best way to test if meat is cooked?

a)

Cutting into it

b)

Checking the color

c)

Using a meat thermometer

d)

Pressing it with a fork

28.

Which fat is best for high-heat frying?

a)

Butter

b)

Olive oil

c)

Canola oil

d)

Margarine

29.

What does marinating meat do?

a)

Tenderizes and flavor

b)

Makes it dry

c)

Increases cooking time

d)

Makes it greasy