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Cooking Measurement and Knife Techniques Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Measuring spoons are used for dry and liquid amounts under ______ cup.

a)

1/4

b)

1/2

c)

1

d)

2

2.

What is typically used with an herb, spice, or other seasoning to measure "dash and pinch" amounts?

a)

Tablespoon

b)

Teaspoon

c)

Between thumb and finger

d)

Measuring cup

3.

In what ways can solid fats be measured?

a)

Liquid method

b)

Stick method, dry-measure method, and water displacement method

c)

Spoon method

d)

Weight method

4.

For what forms can the "stick method" of measuring solid fats be used?

a)

For fat that comes in 1/2 pound sticks

b)

On fat such as butter, shortening, or margarine

c)

For fat that comes in a wrapper marked in teaspoons

d)

For fat that comes in a jar

5.

When using a scale to measure ingredients, what must you always do to the scale to ensure proper measurement?

a)

Calibrate

b)

Tare

c)

Zero

d)

Balance

6.

What does the knife cutting technique "Mince" mean?

a)

To cut food into small irregular pieces

b)

To chop finely

c)

To cut into large, thin pieces

d)

To make straight, shallow cuts

7.

What does the knife cutting technique "Cube" mean?

a)

To cut food into very thin strips

b)

To cut food into pieces about 1/8 to 1/4 inch on each side

c)

To cut food into pieces about 1/2 inch on each side

d)

To cut off a very thin layer of peel

8.

What does the knife cutting technique "Pare" mean?

a)

To cut food into small irregular pieces

b)

To cut off a very thin layer of peel with a paring knife or peeler

c)

To make straight, shallow cuts

d)

To cut into large, thin pieces

9.

What does the knife cutting technique "Score" mean?

a)

To cut food into very thin strips

b)

To make straight, shallow cuts; helps to tenderize meat and let sauces sink in

c)

To cut food into pieces about 1/8 to 1/4 inch on each side

d)

To chop finely

10.

What does the knife cutting technique "Slice" mean?

a)

To cut into large, thin pieces; using a sawing motion while pressing knife down gently

b)

To cut food into small irregular pieces

c)

To cut food into pieces about 1/2 inch on each side

d)

To cut off a very thin layer of peel