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Pre-Cooking Assessment

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the minimum amount of time you should wash your hands with soap and water?

a)

10 seconds

b)

15 seconds

c)

20 seconds

d)

30 seconds

2.

When washing dishes, what item should never be put in the soapy water where it can’t be seen?

a)

Silverware

b)

Glass cups

c)

Knife

d)

Skillet

3.

Which is NOT a required supply for washing dishes?

a)

Dish soap

b)

Warm water

c)

Hand Soap

d)

Dish towel

4.

What is the best defense against the spread of infection?

a)

Using antibacterial soap

b)

Hand washing

c)

Using hot water only

d)

Using hand sanitizer

5.

When measuring flour, what is the correct method?

a)

Pack firmly and level off

b)

Scoop directly from container

c)

Spoon in lightly and level off

d)

Pour until overflowing

6.

Which step is NOT part of proper hand washing?

a)

Using running water

b)

Applying soap

c)

Drying with disposable towels

d)

Using cold water only

7.

When following a recipe, what should you do first?

a)

Gather ingredients

b)

Preheat the oven

c)

Read the recipe carefully

d)

Start mixing ingredients

8.

When washing dishes, what should you do with extra dirty dishes?

a)

Leave them in the sink for someone else

b)

Wash them first

c)

Soak them in hot water

d)

Use extra soap

9.

What is the correct way to view liquid measurements in a measuring cup?

a)

From above

b)

At eye level

c)

From below

d)

At arm's length

10.

When cutting a recipe in half, what remains the same?

a)

Pan size

b)

Cooking temperature

c)

Cooking time

d)

Amount of ingredients

11.

Which is NOT a proper step in cleaning up after dishes?

a)

Wiping down counters

b)

Mopping the floor

c)

Leaving soapy water in sink

d)

Taking out garbage

12.

Which measuring method is correct for brown sugar?

a)

Spoon in lightly

b)

Pack firmly and level off

c)

Pour until full

d)

Scoop and shake

13.

What should you check on the stove after your'e done cooking for the day?

a)

That it's clean

b)

That it's dry

c)

That it's off

d)

That it's working

14.

When should you change dishwater?

a)

After washing all dishes

b)

When it gets cold

c)

When it gets dirty or cloudy

d)

Every 5 minutes

15.

What are the four main parts of a recipe?

a)

Ingredients, steps, time, Number of servings

b)

Name, tools, ingredients, temperature

c)

Instructions, nutrition facts, equipment, notes

d)

Time, temperature, tools, techniques

16.

Which is NOT a step in following a recipe correctly?

a)

Measuring exactly

b)

Mixing carefully

c)

Estimating ingredients

d)

Gathering equipment

17.

What should you do with dirty dishcloths after washing dishes?

a)

Leave them in the sink

b)

Put them in the laundry

c)

Hang them to dry

d)

Throw them away

18.

What is the primary purpose of using oven mitts in the kitchen?

a)

To keep hands clean while cooking

b)

To prevent burns when handling hot items

c)

To improve grip on kitchen utensils

d)

To protect against cuts from sharp objects

19.

When storing knives safely, what is the correct method?

a)

Place them loose in any drawer

b)

Store them with blades pointing upward

c)

Keep them in a knife block or drawer with blade down

d)

Leave them on the counter for easy access

20.

How should you clean up broken glass in the kitchen?

a)

Pick it up carefully with bare hands

b)

Use a broom and dustpan

c)

Vacuum it immediately

d)

Leave it for someone else to clean

21.

What is the correct direction to point pot handles on the stove?

a)

Toward the front of the stove

b)

Toward the center of the stove

c)

Toward the side of the stove

d)

In any convenient direction

22.

What should you do immediately after spilling liquid on the kitchen floor?

a)

Wait for it to dry naturally

b)

Place a warning sign and leave it

c)

Cover it with a towel

d)

Clean it up immediately

23.

When using a knife to cut ingredients, which direction should you cut?

a)

Toward your body

b)

Away from your body

c)

In any comfortable direction

d)

Parallel to your body

24.

What type of shoes are appropriate for kitchen work?

a)

Open-toed sandals

b)

High heels

c)

Non-slip, closed-toe shoes

d)

Any comfortable shoes

25.

How should you handle raw meat and vegetables to prevent cross-contamination? Choose all that apply.

a)

Use the same cutting board

b)

Use separate cutting boards

c)

Wash the cutting board between uses

d)

Cut the vegetables before the raw meat

26.

What should you never use to extinguish a grease fire?

a)

Fire extinguisher

b)

Baking soda

c)

Water

d)

Fire blanket

27.

For how long should you run cool water over a burn?

a)

1-2 minutes

b)

20 minutes

c)

10-15 minutes

d)

30 seconds

28.

What creates slippery surfaces in the kitchen?

a)

Only water spills

b)

Only grease spills

c)

Only food debris

d)

Water, grease, and food debris

29.

Where should dish towels and clothes be kept while cooking in the kitchen?

a)

Near the stove for easy access

b)

Away from heat sources

c)

In the cabinet storage

d)

Anywhere convenient

30.

What should you do with your workspace while cooking?

a)

Clean only after finishing

b)

Clean only before starting

c)

Keep it clean and organized as you cook

d)

Wait for someone else to clean

31.

How should fingers be positioned when chopping with a knife?

a)

Extended straight

b)

Curled under

c)

Wrapped around the food

d)

However feels comfortable

32.

What is the first step in responding to a kitchen fire?

a)

Call 911 immediately

b)

Try to put it out with water

c)

Turn off heat source if safe

d)

Run from the kitchen

33.

What is the first step you should take when getting a cut?

a)

Ignore it and continue cooking

b)

Put a bandaid on it

c)

Rinse with water and then apply pressure

d)

Wait to see if it stops

34.

How should you maintain kitchen floors to prevent accidents?

a)

Clean only at the end of day

b)

Keep them dry and free of debris

c)

Mop once a week

d)

Use lots of cleaning products

35.

What items should you know the location of for kitchen emergencies?

a)

Only fire blanket

b)

Only fire extinguisher

c)

Only emergency phone

d)

Fire blanket, fire extinguisher, and emergency phone

36.

What should you do with broken glass pieces after sweeping?

a)

Dispose in regular trash

b)

Leave them in the dustpan

c)

Double-bag before disposing

d)

Recycle them immediately

37.

What is this item?

a)

Measuring cups

b)

Measuring spoons

c)

Silverware

d)

Ladles

38.

What types of ingredients do you measure with this item?

a)

Liquid Ingredients

b)

Dry Ingredients

c)

Flour

d)

Fruit

39.

Why is it important that we have assigned roles in the kitchen?

a)

So everyone can be the boss

b)

To find out who is a good leader

c)

Prevent Injury

d)

To give everyone a chance to do something in the kitchen

40.

What is the most important section in a recipe?

a)

Cook time

b)

Ingredients List

c)

Step by Step Instructions

d)

Nutrition Facts

41.

If you are rough housing in the kitchen for the 3rd time what is your consequence?

a)

Don't get to cook for the rest of that day

b)

Asked to sit down for 15 minutes and try rejoining your group after that

c)

Don't get to cook for the rest of the semester

d)

Sent to the office and done cooking for that day