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Cookery NCII Exam

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

While toasting flour for polvoron, the mixture turns slightly brown and gives off a pleasant aroma. What process is taking place?

a)

Dextrinization

b)

Gelatinization

c)

Enzymatic Browning

d)

Maillard Reaction

2.

You are preparing rice porridge, and you notice the grains are soft and the mixture thickens as it cooks. What process explains this change?

a)

Lumping

b)

Gelatinization

c)

Dextrinization

d)

Scorching

3.

When heating milk and rice together, the cook used high heat and ended up burning the bottom of the pan. What error happened?

a)

Gelatinization

b)

Lumping

c)

Scorching

d)

Dextrinization

4.

Jerry boiled the pasta for too long with insufficient water, which results to  noodles which are overcooked on the outside but undercooked on the inside. What best describes the cooked pasta?

a)

scotta

b)

mushy

c)

soggy

d)

al dente

5.

When draining boiled pasta, the student forgot to drain immediately, and the noodles absorbed excess water. What is the result?

a)

Mushy

b)

Gelatinization

c)

Soggy

d)

Dextrinization

6.

A chef checks the doneness of spaghetti by biting a strand and finding it firm yet tender. What texture has been achieved?

a)

Al dente

b)

mushy

c)

soggy

d)

scotta

7.

Maybelyn prepares a Spanish rice dish that includes saffron, seafood, and chicken cooked in one pan without stirring. What dish is being made?

a)

paella

b)

risotto

c)

rice porridge

d)

chowder

8.

Jay, an Italian cook slowly stirs Arborio rice while gradually adding broth to create a creamy texture. What dish is this?

a)

paella

b)

risotto

c)

biscocho

d)

polvoron

9.

You are preparing pasta and notice the water bubbles rapidly before adding the noodles. What stage of heating is this?

a)

Vigorously boiling

b)

Boiling point

c)

Crisscross motion

d)

Gelatinization

 

10.

Before dropping the pasta into the pot, the Johana ensures the water is already boiling. Why is this step important?

a)

To prevent lumping

b)

To shorten the cooking time

c)

To prevent sogginess and uneven cooking

d)

To enhance flavor only

11.

While cooking spaghetti, the chef drops the noodles into boiling water and stirs them in a specific way to prevent sticking. What is this practice called?

a)

Crisscross motion

b)

cross motion

c)

stick drop motion

d)

drop-stir motion

12.

Cooking time for pasta varies depending on the brand and type. How should one determine the right cooking time?

a)

Guess by appearance

b)

Check every minute

c)

Follow manufacturer’s instruction

d)

Wait until pasta breaks

13.

A sauce made from milk thickened with white roux.

a)

Bechamel

b)

Veloute

c)

Espagnole     

d)

Hollandaise     

14.

A sauce that is thickened by reduction or brown roux.

a)

Bechamel

b)

Veloute

c)

Espagnole     

d)

Hollandaise     

15.

Which of the following is a key step in preparing a basic stock?

a)

Browning ingredients before adding liquid

b)

Adding aromatics and spices first

c)

Simmering ingredients for an extended period

d)

Skimming impurities from the surface

16.

What is the recommended ratio of ingredients to liquid when preparing a stock?

a)

    5 parts nourishing element:1 part mirepoix:1 bunch bouquet garni:10 parts liquid

b)

   1 parts nourishing element:5 parts mirepoix: 1 bunch bouquet garni:10 parts liquid

c)

5 parts nourishing element:2 parts mirepoix:1 bunch bouquet garni:5 parts liquid

d)

   1 parts nourishing element: 2 parts mirepoix:1 bunch bouquet garni:5 parts liquid

17.

  When preparing a brown stock, why is it important to roast the bones before simmering?

a)

To make the bones easier to break down during cooking.

b)

 To sterilize the bones and remove impurities.

c)

 To develop a richer color and deeper flavor in the stock.  

d)

To shorten the overall cooking time.

18.

What is the main liquid ingredient used in making stock to prevent a cloudy appearance?

a)

Boiling water

b)

Cold water     

c)

Room temperature water

d)

warm water

19.

Which stock is simmered for 2-3 hours?

a)

Chicken stock

b)

Brown stock    

c)

Fish stock

d)

A.     Vegetable stock

20.

Why is marinating meat an important step in the cooking process?

a)

It adds color to the meat.          

b)

It enhances the flavor and tenderness of the meat.          

c)

It makes the meat easier to slice.

d)

It reduces cooking time.

21.

A meat from cattle over one year old.

a)

beef

b)

veal

c)

chevon

d)

lapan

22.

Which test is done by holding the egg against the light to check its freshness and quality?

a)

FLOATING

b)

CANDLING

c)

SPRING BACK

d)

LIGHTING

23.

What egg freshness test involves placing an egg in water to see if it sinks or floats?

a)

CANDLING

b)

FLOATING

c)

SPRING BACK

d)

LIGHTING

24.

What egg dish is cooked in an oven, often combined with other ingredients like vegetables or cheese?

a)

STUFFED

b)

BAKED

c)

SCRAMBLED

d)

POACHED

25.

What egg dish is made by beating eggs and stirring them constantly in a pan while cooking?

a)

SCRAMBLED

b)

BAKED

c)

SCRAMBLED

d)

POACHED

26.

Which style of egg is fried on one side only, with the yolk left visible and runny?

a)

STUFFED

b)

FRIED

c)

SUNNY SIDE UP

d)

SOFT BOILED

27.

What type of egg dish is cooked in its shell until both the white and yolk become firm?

a)

HARD BOILED

b)

SOFT BOILED

c)

BAKED

d)

POACHED

28.

When cooking poached egg, what ingredient is often added to the water to help the egg white set quickly?

a)

salt

b)

sugar

c)

vinegar

d)

oil

29.

When slicing meat, what direction should you cut to make it more tender and easier to chew?

a)

Along the grain

b)

With the grain

c)

Against the grain

d)

Across the bone

30.

What meat preservation method involves applying salt, sugar, or nitrates to inhibit bacterial growth?

a)

boiling

b)

curing

c)

roasting

d)

marinating

31.

What is the term used for the meat of a young goat?

a)

veal

b)

lapan

c)

beef

d)

chevon

32.

What is the term used for the meat of a rabbit?

a)

veal

b)

lapan

c)

beef

d)

chevon

33.

which cooking method is used when cooking Paksiw na Bangus?

a)

Simmering

b)

stewing

c)

boiling

d)

grilling

34.

What process includes removing the scales, entrails, and gills of the fish?

a)

cleaning

b)

cooking

c)

filleting

d)

marinating

35.

Which type of fish has a low fat content and white flesh?

a)

fat fish

b)

lean fish

c)

salt water

d)

fresh water

36.

Fat fish such as salmon and sardines are excellent sources of what nutrient?

a)

Vitamin C

b)

Calcium

c)

Omega 3-Fatty Acids

d)

Fiber

37.

Which of the following characteristics indicates that a fish is fresh?

a)

Cloudy eyes and dull skin 

b)

Slimy scales and bad odor

c)

Clear eyes and firm flesh

d)

Soft texture and dull gills

38.

What form of poultry is bought while still alive and not yet slaughtered?

a)

dressed

b)

drawn

c)

live

d)

ready to cook

39.

Which market form of poultry has been slaughtered, bled, and plucked but with the internal organs still intact?

a)

drawn

b)

dressed

c)

live

d)

boneless

40.

What is the difference between dressed and drawn poultry?

a)

Dressed poultry has no feathers; drawn poultry has internal organs removed.

b)

Dressed poultry is frozen; drawn poultry is fresh.

c)

Dressed poultry is cooked; drawn poultry is raw.

d)

Dressed poultry is whole; drawn poultry is chopped.