WorksheetsYear 12 Food and Hospitality – NT Quiz with Answers
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
In the Northern Territory, what is the maximum number of hours a full-time hospitality employee can generally be rostered to work in a week?
38 hours
30 hours
45 hours
50 hours
Which knife is best suited for slicing bread without squashing it?
Chef's knife
Paring knife
Serrated knife
Utility knife
What is the correct hand position when holding food to chop it safely, keeping fingertips tucked under?
The claw grip
The flat palm
The open hand
The pinch grip
Identify the kitchen tool that is flat, rectangular, and used to lift or turn food such as pancakes or burgers on a grill.
Spatula or turner
Whisk
Ladle
Peeler
Why should perishable food not be left in the “danger zone” of 5°C–60°C for more than 2 hours?
Bacteria can multiply rapidly, increasing food poisoning risk
It will lose all its nutritional value instantly
It will become tasteless immediately
It will freeze and become inedible
Which chopping technique produces long, thin strips, often used for vegetables like carrots or capsicum?
Julienne
Brunoise
Chiffonade
Dice
Under NT workplace laws, what is the minimum paid break length required after working more than 5 continuous hours?
At least 30 minutes
At least 10 minutes
At least 1 hour
At least 45 minutes
Identify this piece of equipment: a small, electric appliance used to puree soups or sauces directly in the pot without transferring to a blender.
Stick blender or immersion blender
Electric kettle
Food processor
Hand mixer
A damp tea towel should be placed under a chopping board to prevent slipping.
True
False
One example of a contemporary issue currently affecting the food and hospitality industry in the NT is:
Staff shortages
Overproduction of food
Decrease in tourism demand
Excessive food exports
Which knife is most suitable for removing meat from bones in poultry or fish?
Boning knife
Chef's knife
Paring knife
Bread knife
What is cross-contamination, and how can it be prevented when preparing raw chicken and salad vegetables?
Transfer of harmful bacteria between foods; use separate boards/utensils and wash hands
Mixing different spices together; cook at high temperature
Using the same utensils for all foods; refrigerate immediately
Washing all foods together; dry with the same towel
In the NT, penalty rates apply for hospitality workers on Sundays and public holidays.
True
False
The chopping technique that involves cutting food into cubes of about 1–2 cm is called:
Julienne
Brunoise
Dice
Chiffonade
One strategy NT hospitality venues are using to address staff shortages is:
Hiring overseas workers
Reducing menu options
Shortening business hours
Increasing food prices
A sustainable practice that can be implemented in a commercial kitchen to reduce environmental impact is:
Composting food waste
Using single-use plastics
Increasing water usage
Disposing of oil down the drain
