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Year 12 Food and Hospitality – NT Quiz with Answers

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

38 hours

b)

30 hours

c)

45 hours

d)

50 hours

2.

Which knife is best suited for slicing bread without squashing it?

a)

Chef's knife

b)

Paring knife

c)

Serrated knife

d)

Utility knife

3.

What is the correct hand position when holding food to chop it safely, keeping fingertips tucked under?

a)

The claw grip

b)

The flat palm

c)

The open hand

d)

The pinch grip

4.

Identify the kitchen tool that is flat, rectangular, and used to lift or turn food such as pancakes or burgers on a grill.

a)

Spatula or turner

b)

Whisk

c)

Ladle

d)

Peeler

5.

Why should perishable food not be left in the “danger zone” of 5°C–60°C for more than 2 hours?

a)

Bacteria can multiply rapidly, increasing food poisoning risk

b)

It will lose all its nutritional value instantly

c)

It will become tasteless immediately

d)

It will freeze and become inedible

6.

Which chopping technique produces long, thin strips, often used for vegetables like carrots or capsicum?

a)

Julienne

b)

Brunoise

c)

Chiffonade

d)

Dice

7.

Under NT workplace laws, what is the minimum paid break length required after working more than 5 continuous hours?

a)

At least 30 minutes

b)

At least 10 minutes

c)

At least 1 hour

d)

At least 45 minutes

8.

Identify this piece of equipment: a small, electric appliance used to puree soups or sauces directly in the pot without transferring to a blender.

a)

Stick blender or immersion blender

b)

Electric kettle

c)

Food processor

d)

Hand mixer

9.

A damp tea towel should be placed under a chopping board to prevent slipping.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

One example of a contemporary issue currently affecting the food and hospitality industry in the NT is:

a)

Staff shortages

b)

Overproduction of food

c)

Decrease in tourism demand

d)

Excessive food exports

11.

Which knife is most suitable for removing meat from bones in poultry or fish?

a)

Boning knife

b)

Chef's knife

c)

Paring knife

d)

Bread knife

12.

What is cross-contamination, and how can it be prevented when preparing raw chicken and salad vegetables?

a)

Transfer of harmful bacteria between foods; use separate boards/utensils and wash hands

b)

Mixing different spices together; cook at high temperature

c)

Using the same utensils for all foods; refrigerate immediately

d)

Washing all foods together; dry with the same towel

13.

In the NT, penalty rates apply for hospitality workers on Sundays and public holidays.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The chopping technique that involves cutting food into cubes of about 1–2 cm is called:

a)

Julienne

b)

Brunoise

c)

Dice

d)

Chiffonade

15.

One strategy NT hospitality venues are using to address staff shortages is:

a)

Hiring overseas workers

b)

Reducing menu options

c)

Shortening business hours

d)

Increasing food prices

16.

A sustainable practice that can be implemented in a commercial kitchen to reduce environmental impact is:

a)

Composting food waste

b)

Using single-use plastics

c)

Increasing water usage

d)

Disposing of oil down the drain