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WorksheetsUnit 2 Cooking Test Part 1
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 12hrs 45mins
What spice is popular in baked good like pumpkin pies and apple crisps?
cinnamon
fennel
peppercorn
turmeric
What yellow spice is commonly used in curries and other South Asian and Indian cuisines?
cinnamon
nutmeg
peppercorn
turmeric
After sharpening knives a "steel" is used to make sure the blade is straight and to smooth out irregularities. This is called:
batonnet
brunoise
honing
truing
The four main ingredients in a stock are
a nourishing element, mirepoix, bouquet garni, and a liquid
bones or meat pieces, mirepoix, liquid smoke and a liquid
pieces of meat, water, herbs and spices
bones, water, herbs and spices
Which knife is used to chop vegetables?
pairing
chef's
slicing
utility
Which food would be BEST to thicken a cream soup?
beef broth
carrot puree
potato puree
tomato puree
What is the least safe practice when using a knife?
using the correct knife for a particular job
washing and wiping a knife from the back of the blade
using any type of surface when performing cutting tasks
placing a knife on the countertop to be washed instead of in the water
What is a mixture made from equal parts of fat and flour used to thicken soups and sauces?
bouillon
mirepoix
roux
sachet
What herb is used in cheese dips, coleslaw, fish and egg dishes, and in making pickles?
bay leaves
oregano
sage
dill
What are the main ingredients of a roux?
fat and flour
dairy and flour
water and flour
flavorings and flour
What type of oven cooks food faster by circulating heated air around the food?
deck oven
rotary oven
microwave oven
convection oven
Liquid, a flavoring ingredient such as bones, and mirepoix, are essential parts of making
broth
stock
aromatics
bouquet garni
What is a mixture of herbs and spices tied in a cheesecloth bag used to season stocks, sauces and soups?
bullion
mirepoix
roux
sachet
What smooth beet soup with sour cream originated in Russia?
borscht
chowder
gazpacho
liason
A high-quality base for stocks will list which ingredient FIRST on the ingredient label:
artificial flavorings
extracts of fish, meat or poultry
herbs and spices
salt or sodium
What is the safest practice when cutting with a knife?
using a dull knife
using a sharp knife
using a serrated knife
using a straight-edge knife
Knives should be kept:
in a knife rack
unsharpened until needed
alongside other hand tools
in sanitizing solution until needed
What herb is used in stocks and focaccia bread, on roasted potatoes, and with meats?
sage
thyme
rosemary
sweet basil
What type of oven uses a fan to force hot air throughout the oven in a circular flow?
conventional oven
convection oven
impingement oven
general-purpose oven
The vegetable cut that is similar in shape to a julienne cut, but is slightly larger, is a:
tuorne
permentier
chiffonade
batonnet
A battonet cut is MOST similar in shape to a:
barrel
ribbon
French fry
matchstick
Spices include:
the bark of aromatic plants
the flowers of edible plants
the leaves of edible plants
the stems of edible plants
What knife has a thin curved blade with a straight edge used for removing meat from the carcass?
a cleaver
a boning knife
a pairing knife
a steak knife
To produce a stock that is not cloudy, add:
butchered, uncooked bones with vegetables to the stock
hot water and unpeeled vegetables to the stock; keep at a simmer
spices and herbs with white root vegetables to the stock; boil until tender
cold water before boiling the stock; kept at a simmer and skim impurities
Liza is preparing a salad and wants to cut carrots into very thin sticks. Which cut should Liza use?
brunoise
frite
julienne
mince
MOST recipes were developed to use what size of egg?
small or medium
large
extra large
jumbo
What is the written record of the ingredients and the preparation steps needed to make a particular dish?
formula
method
process
recipe
Lyonnaise potatoes are cooked using which cooking technique?
frying
boiling
single-stage technique
multiple-stage technique
The tool used for folding is a/an:
whisk
offset spatula
rubber spatula
perforated spoon
What type of knife is used for slicing tomatoes, lettuce wedges, and cutting cakes or sandwiches?
slicer knife
bread knife
chef's knife
pairing knife
A salamander is BEST used to:
bake a pizza
fry dumplings
steam pieces of broccoli
brown the top of French onion soup
Three gallons equals how many quarts?
four
eight
twelve
sixteen
What task should be performed during "mise en place"?
stirring ingredients
washing ingredients
retrieving ingredients
taking temperature of ingredients
What is a cooking pot that may have a long handle or a handle on each side and a closed-fitting lid, used especially for stewing and simmering?
brazier
sauce pan
frying pan
bain-marie
Which classic vegetable cut is 1/4 inch cubed?
small dice
large dice
tourne
mince
Which are examples of hand tools in a commercial kitchen?
tables, carts and wire racks
spatulas, tongs & knives
ovens, broilers, and kettles
sinks, walk-ins, and scales
Which piece of equipment cooks food at a constant temperature, which is controlled by a thermostat, and may automatically lower and raise food baskets in and out of the cooking container at a preset time?
deck oven
salamander
bench mixer
deep fat frier
What type of equipment is used to slice fruits and vegetables into slices, sticks, and waffle cuts while protecting hands & fingers while using a guard?
mandolin
pizza cutter
pairing knife
swivel peeler
What is a mixture of onions, carrots & celery?
bullion
mire poix
roux
sachet
What is the name for a liquid from cooked foods such as boiled chicken, boiled beef, that is used to make soups and sauces?
stock
puree
gravy
broth
What base is eggs benedict served on?
plate
bagel
melba toast
English muffin
What is the BEST pan for baking a cheese cake?
tube pan
hotel pan
springform pan
muffin pan
Lisa weighs the container and adjusts the scale until it reads 0 before adding food or items to be weighed. What is this process called?
balancing
taring
borrowing
carrying
How many teaspoons are in 2 tablespoons?
2
4
6
8
Which food is BEST prepared in the commercial steamer?
broccoli
croutons
pizza
salmon
Thick soups made from shellfish or vegetables and prepared like cream soups are called:
bisque
chowder
consommes
rafts
To cool stock properly, the chef can:
place the stockpot into the walk in cooler
add ice as an ingredient
deglaze the stock pot
use an ice bath
What is the MOST important safety precaution when using large equipment?
remove hand guards
do not lock equipment in place
perform proper maintenance and cleaning
leave machines plugged in after each use
How are eggs cooked so that the yolk and white are firm without being rubbery?
basted
hard fried
over easy
sunny side up
A clear broth made from bouillon to which cooked vegetables, rice or noodles may be added immediately before serving, is called a:
bisque
chowder
consume
raft
What are the ingredients of a brown stock?
meat scraps, water, herbs and spices
roasted vegetables, tomato product, water, herbs and spices
blanched meat, and bones with mire poix, water, herbs and spices
roasted meat and bones with mire poix, tomato product, water, herbs and spices
What herbs should be removed before serving?
bay leaves
oregano
sage
dill
Prepared horseradish, chili sauce, seafood cocktail sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce are examples of:
condiments
extracts
flavorings
spices
what cooking equipment offers multiple cooking methods and is great for baking, steaming, poaching or brazing?
mixer
steamer
pressure steamer
combination oven
What is a pierced, metal, cone-shaped strainer used to strain liquids to remove all solid ingredients?
china cat
skimmer
funnel
sieve
Which mixing agitator is used because of its folding and stretching action?
pastry blade
dough hook
flat beater
wire whip
Which practice is the safest when using a knife?
prying off jar lids with a knife
refraining from turning food with a knife
placing a knife in soapy water to be washed
carrying a knife pointed towards where one is going
What type of knife is used for removing eyes from potatoes, and cutting small fruits and vegetables?
slicer knife
bread knife
chef's knife
pairing knife
A julienne cut is MOST similar in shape to a:
barrel
ribbon
french fry
match stick
Sharp knives should be washed and dried by:
hand
dishwasher
chef only
sanitizing only
What is the amount of space an ingredient takes up?
borrowing
carrying
volume
weight
Use the recipe below:
blender
Hollandaise sauce
Yield: one cup
Ingredients: 3 egg yolks, 1/4 tsp salt, pinch of pepper, 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup unsalted butter
How many cups of butter would be needed to prepare one quart of Hollandaise sauce?
1 cup
2 cups
4 cups
6 cups
What is one of the most versatile knives with a strong triangular blade commonly used with a rocking motion for chopping and slicing?
cleaver knife
chef's knife
boning knife
pairing knife
What is a thick, durable tool, that comes in a variety of colors, widths, and sizes, and is used as a place for material to be separated with a knife?
griddle
chopping mat
kitchen press
cutting board
Which oven is BEST for cooking food quickly at a very high temperature?
conventional oven
convection oven
carousel oven
pizza oven
What spice is used in preparing sweet potatoes, apple sauce, Greek dishes, french toast and mexican coffee?
cinnamon
cumin
ginger
paprika
Which type of equipment has balanced air flow for consistent baking on any rack, a durable door closing mechanism, quick temperature recovery from door openings, and can withstand extreme use?
broiler
convection oven
microwave oven
commercial toaster
What spice adds heat and is used in making gazpacho, Szechwan cuisine, cornbread, pickles and tomato sauces?
cumin
cinnamon
curry powder
crushed red pepper
What type of soup usually contains milk and potatoes, but may also include fish, shellfish, and/or other vegetables?
bisque
bullion
chowder
roux
What coagulated mixture separates from the liquid, leaving the stock clear?
bisque
chowder
consumme
raft
