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Practical Cookery- N4-N5

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 53mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is not a piece of weighing and measuring equipment?

a)

Measuring spoons

b)

Digital scales

c)

Wooden spoon

d)

Measuring jug

2.

What piece of weighing and measuring equipment would you use to measure out 150ml of milk?

a)

Digital scales

b)

Measuring jug

c)

Measuring spoons

3.

True or false, a green chopping board is for raw meat

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which of the following methods of cooking are not healthy?

a)

Baking

b)

Grilling

c)

Stir-frying

d)

Deep-frying

5.

Which of the following foods could you poach

a)

Chicken

b)

Meringue

c)

Bread

d)

Lettuce

6.

Which of the following could be used as a garnish for a cottage pie?

a)

Lemon twist

b)

Chocolate runout

c)

Finely chopped parsley

d)

Cheese

7.

How can you test pasta for readiness?

a)

Trust that using a timer is accurate

b)

Taste it to see if it is ready

c)

Ask someone else if it looks ready

d)

Guess

8.

Which piece of equipment would you use to remove the lumps from a dry ingredient and add air

a)

Colander

b)

Sieve

c)

Wooden spoon

d)

Pastry brush

9.

True or false, you need to wash your hands after handling raw eggs

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which of the following images is of a palette knife

a)

b)

c)

d)

11.

Which chopping board is for raw meat

a)

b)

c)

d)

12.

What temperature should food be when it is cooked?

a)

100

b)

37

c)

63

d)

75

13.

What is the purpose of blanching vegetables?

a)

To enhance their flavor

b)

To soften their texture

c)

To preserve their color and nutrients

d)

To remove their skin

14.

What is the purpose of marinating meat or fish?

a)

To add shine to food using beaten egg, milk or meat juice

b)

To gently mix one ingredient into another with a metal tablespoon or spatula to minimize air loss

c)

To give flavor and help tenderize meat or fish by soaking in a richly spiced liquid

d)

To cut a thin skin off fruits or vegetables

15.

What is the process of kneading dough?

a)

To gently handle a pastry or dough mixture to remove cracks before rolling or shaping

b)

To push a liquid or puree through a fine mesh sieve to make it smooth

c)

To cut food into small, even sized cubes

d)

To mix together fat (margarine or butter) and sugar until light and fluffy

16.

What is the purpose of grating food?

a)

To add shine to food using beaten egg, milk or meat juice

b)

To shave food into small shreds using a grater

c)

To cover food with a batter, sauce or other protective coating

d)

To cut food into thin rounds or slices using a sharp knife

17.

What does it mean to season food?

a)

To separate a liquid from solid foods passing through a strainer

b)

To increase the volume of a mixture by adding air through the use of a hand or electric whisk

c)

To add salt, pepper, herbs and spices to food to enhance the flavor

d)

To cut a thin skin off fruits or vegetables

18.

What is the purpose of sieving food?

a)

To push a liquid or puree through a fine mesh sieve to make it smooth

b)

To cut food into small, even sized cubes

c)

To cover food with a batter, sauce or other protective coating

d)

To separate coarse particles from finer particles or for reducing soft solids to a pulp

19.

What is the process of baking food?

a)

To mix together fat (margarine or butter) and sugar until light and fluffy

b)

To cut food into small, uneven sized pieces

c)

To cook food by dry heat in an oven, where hot air circulates and cooks the food

d)

To gently mix one ingredient into another with a metal tablespoon or spatula to minimize air loss

20.

What is the purpose of grilling food?

a)

To cook food using intense heat which can be radiated over, under or through the food

b)

To gently mix one ingredient into another with a metal tablespoon or spatula to minimize air loss

c)

To add shine to food using beaten egg, milk or meat juice

d)

To cut a thin skin off fruits or vegetables

21.

What is the process of shallow frying food?

a)

To gently handle a pastry or dough mixture to remove cracks before rolling or shaping

b)

To cook food in a small quantity of pre-heated fat or oil in a shallow frying pan

c)

To mix together fat (margarine or butter) and sugar until light and fluffy

d)

To cut food into thin rounds or slices using a sharp knife

22.

What is the purpose of stewing food?

a)

To add shine to food using beaten egg, milk or meat juice

b)

To cut food into small, even sized cubes

c)

To cook food by cutting it into pieces and cooking it in the minimum amount of liquid

d)

To separate a liquid from solid foods passing through a strainer

23.

What is the purpose of boiling food?

a)

To cook food in a liquid

b)

To preserve the food

c)

To dry the food

d)

To freeze the food

24.

What is the purpose of stir frying?

a)

To cook them slowly over low heat to enhance their flavor.

b)

To boil them in water until they are soft and tender.

c)

To bake them in the oven until they are crispy and golden brown.

d)

To cook food quickly over high heat while retaining their texture and flavor.

25.

What is the process of steaming food?

a)

Boiling food in water

b)

Cooking food using steam

c)

Grilling food over an open flame

d)

Baking food in an oven

26.

What does it mean to caramelize food?

a)

Cooking food until the sugars turn golden brown

b)

Cooking food until it becomes crispy

c)

Cooking food until it turns black

d)

Cooking food until it becomes tender

27.

What is the purpose of poaching eggs?

a)

To deep fry eggs in oil

b)

To bake eggs in the oven

c)

To scramble eggs in a pan with butter

d)

To cook eggs gently in simmering water without added fat

28.
Name this cooking technique.
a)
sifting
b)
cutting in
c)
grating
d)

shallow frying (sauteing) 

29.
Name this cooking technique.
a)
kneading
b)
baking
c)
searing
d)
mixing
30.
Name this cooking technique.
a)
sauteing
b)
grating
c)
rolling
d)
whisking
31.
Name this cooking technique.
a)
grinding
b)
grilling
c)
peeling
d)
searing
32.
Name this cooking technique.
a)

sieving

b)
baking
c)
frying
d)
rolling
33.
Name this cooking technique.
a)
stirring 
b)
mixing
c)
dicing
d)
kneading
34.
Name this cooking technique.
a)
double boiling
b)

coating

c)
peeling
d)
chopping
35.
Name this cooking technique.
a)
double boiling
b)
steaming
c)
sauteing
d)
frying
36.
Name this cooking technique.
a)
basting
b)
grilling
c)
frying
d)
marinating
37.
Name this cooking technique.
a)
dicing
b)
roasting
c)
frosting
d)
slicing
38.
Name this cooking technique.
a)
kneading
b)
rolling
c)
glazing
d)
stirring
39.
Name this cooking technique.
a)
grinding
b)
blanching
c)

rolling out

d)
leveling
40.
Name this cooking technique.
a)
folding
b)
kneading
c)
broiling
d)
whisking/whipping
41.
Name this cooking technique.
a)
frosting
b)
drizzling
c)

rubbing in

d)
baking
42.
Name this cooking technique.
a)
scooping
b)
pouring
c)
mixing
d)
sauteing 
43.
Name this cooking technique.
a)
coring
b)
searing
c)
marinating
d)
scoring
44.

Has a wide, blunt edged blade which is usually flexible. It is used for

smoothing icing or cream onto cakes and for

shaping and coating food.

a)

Palette Knife

b)

Spatula

c)

Fish Slice

d)

Chef's knife

45.

A ____ _____ has a broad, slotted flexible blade. It is usually made from metal, heat resistant plastic or is Teflon coated. It is used for turning foods during frying and for lifting foods (i.e. flans)

(a)  

46.

Can have multiple sized holes and can be used to grate vegetables and cheese.

a)

Zester

b)

Vegetable knife

c)

Grater

d)

Peeler

47.

Also called a balloon whisk, this is used for whisking and blending.

a)

b)

c)

48.

A wire grid used for cooling cakes and pastries – it allows the air to circulate round the item, cooling it quicker

a)

b)

c)

49.

Used to take the skin off vegetables but also can be used to create chocolate shavings.

a)

Peeler

b)

Grater

c)

Knife

d)

zester

50.

Used to measure liquid. I am a ______ ___

(a)  

51.

We used this to flatten our dough when making pastry. I am a _____ ___

(a)  

52.

It is an all purpose,

used for slicing, dicing, chopping and shredding.

a)

Chefs knife

b)

Vegetable Knife

c)

Palette Knife

d)

Grater

53.

What temperature should a fridge be at?

a)

-2-0°c

b)

5-7°c

c)

1-4°c

d)

10-13°c

54.

According the current Scottish dietary goals we should (a)   the amount of fibre we eat?

55.

Which of the following cookery methods is the healthiest way to cook broccoli?

a)

Steamed

b)

Boiled

c)

Fried

56.

What conditions do bacteria need to grow?

a)

Warmth, food, darkness and time

b)

Food, time, warmth and moisture

c)

Direct sunlight, time, food and high temperatures

d)

Darkness, low temperatures, time and water

57.

Raw meat should be stored at the (a)   of the fridge.

58.

(a)   is a method of cookery which involves heating water/liquid to a gentle simmer and is good for cooking delicate foods such as fish and eggs.

59.

Where should high risk foods be stored?

a)

In a cupboard

b)

Under the sink

c)

In the fridge

d)

On the countertop

60.

Which of these is an example of a high risk food?

a)

Cucumber

b)

Bread

c)

Shellfish

d)

Blueberries

61.

Which command word in the exam requires a response on the FACT - OPINION - CONSEQUENCE format?

a)

Explain

b)

Describe

c)

Evaluate

d)

Identify

62.

We should eat​ (a)   portions of fish per​ (b)   with ​one with portion being ​​ (c)   .

Choose from the below words
Two
week
oily
white
Three
63.

Sort the foods into the correct categories to meet the current Scottish Dietary Goals...

Categorize the following
Increase
Decrease
Remain the same
64.

Which of the below decorations and techniques would be suitable for a lemon meringue?

a)

Finely chopped parsely

b)

Tomato rose

c)

Lemon twist

d)

Basil leaf

65.

Which of the below fruits is in season in July in Scotland?

a)

Bananas

b)

Raspberries

c)

Melons

d)

Pumpkins

66.

Which of the below cooking methods will help conserve water soluble nutrients in fruit and vegetables if not keeping the liquid used?

a)

Boiling

b)

Poaching

c)

Steaming

d)

Stewing

67.

​ (a)   and ​ (b)   are good alternative to salt to add flavour to a dish

Choose from the below words
Herbs
spices
Sugar
Vinegar
68.

The distance food travels from "field to fork" are referred to as ____ _____.

(a)  

69.

Match the following foods to their season when grown in Scotland.

a)

Rhubarb

1.

Spring

b)

Strawberries

2.

Summer

c)

Squash

3.

Autumn

d)

Sprouts

4.

Winter

70.

Which of the below is NOT necessarily a benefit of local produce?

a)

Keeps money in local community

b)

Less greenhouse gases as less transport

c)

Grown without a greenhouse

d)

Less packaging required as less distance travelled


71.

Grilling is a healthy form of cooking

a)

True

b)

False

72.

What is an appropriate garnish for spaghetti Bolognese

a)

Lemon wedge

b)

Finely chopped parsley

c)

Breadsticks

d)

Garlic bread

73.

The freezer should be set at​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
-18*c
0*c
-5*c
-12*c
74.

How long should food kept at hot holding temperature (63*c) be held for before being thrown away?

a)

2 days

b)

2 hours

c)

2 shifts

d)

2 weeks

75.

This is called a ____ _____

(a)  

76.

The process of folding in should be done with a metal spoon or a (a)  

77.

Organic farming restricts the use of what?

a)


Artificial fertilizers

b)

Artificial pesticides

c)

Both

78.

Which category does cheese come from?

a)


Dry ingredients

b)

Meat and meat alternatives

c)

Herbs and Spices

d)

Diary and dairy alternatives

79.

What is the purpose of garnishing in food presentation?

a)


To enhance the visual appeal of the dish

b)

To add extra flavor to the dish

c)


To prevent the dish from spoiling

d)

To make the dish cook faster

80.

What is the danger zone temperature range for food, where bacteria can grow rapidly?

a)


2°C to 163°C

b)


10°C to 71°C

c)

0°C to 49°C

d)

4°C to 60°C

81.

A cooking method that involves cooking food in an oven using dry heat is called​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
baking
Steaming
Boiling
Frying
82.

What are the key principles of food safety and hygiene in a kitchen environment?

a)


Eating food directly from the packaging

b)


Proper handwashing, avoiding cross-contamination, cooking food to the correct temperature, and storing food at the proper temperature

c)


Storing raw meat and vegetables together without proper packaging

d)


Not washing hands before handling food

83.

What is the purpose of a colander in the kitchen?

a)


To store dry ingredients

b)

To mop up spills

c)

To drain liquids from food

d)

To mix salad dressings