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Chapter 15 Quiz

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True/False — Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Moist cooking uses oil to generate the heat energy needed to cook food.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

True/False — Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Raw foods lose more nutritive value the longer they are cooked.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

True/False — Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Coagulation occurs in both meat and non-meat proteins.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

True/False — Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Carotenoids cause red, orange, and yellow colors in fruits and vegetables.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

True/False — Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Foods that are cooked with dry-heat methods taste rich because of caramelization.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

True/False — Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Smoking is a dry heat cooking technique that uses high heat and wood smoke to add flavor to foods.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

True/False — Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Sautéing is generally done with delicate, fragile foods that cook relatively quickly.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

True/False — Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Fried foods should never be stored under a heat lamp.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

True/False — Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Fried foods must be cooked until they appear done on the outside.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

True/False — Indicate whether the statement is true or false: There is less recovery time with stove-top pots than with commercial deep-fryers.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

True/False — Indicate whether the statement is true or false: The boiling point of water is 100°F (38°C).

a)

True

b)

False

12.

True/False — Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Parboiling and blanching are similar, but blanched food is cooked longer than parboiled food.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

True/False — Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Poaching is a gentler method of moist cooking than simmering.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

True/False — Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Combination cooking makes meat less tender.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

True/False — Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Cooking time for stewing is generally shorter than for braising.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: What cooking technique uses oil, fat, the radiation of hot air, or metal to transfer heat?

a)

dry cooking

b)

moist cooking

c)

wet cooking

d)

combination cooking

17.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: What is the process by which liquid turns into vapor?

a)

evaporation

b)

coagulation

c)

pigmentation

d)

caramelization

18.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: What cooking technique uses liquid instead of oil to create the heat energy that is needed to cook the food?

a)

dry cooking

b)

moist cooking

c)

wet cooking

d)

combination cooking

19.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: Which of these cooking techniques is a two-step process?

a)

dry cooking

b)

moist cooking

c)

wet cooking

d)

combination cooking

20.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: What is the process by which proteins turn from a liquid to a solid state?

a)

evaporation

b)

coagulation

c)

pigmentation

d)

caramelization

21.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: Where do fruits and vegetables get their color?

a)

evaporation

b)

coagulation

c)

pigmentation

d)

caramelization

22.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: Which of these is the name of the process of cooking sugar to high temperatures?

a)

evaporation

b)

coagulation

c)

pigmentation

d)

caramelization

23.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: Which of these cooking techniques uses low heat and long cooking times?

a)

smoking

b)

baking

c)

roasting

d)

grilling

24.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: Which of these cooking techniques generally involves longer cooking times than baking?

a)

smoking

b)

baking

c)

roasting

d)

grilling

25.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: In which of these cooking techniques do you use a wok?

a)

stir-frying

b)

sautéing

c)

frying

d)

grilling

26.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: In what cooking technique do you generally coat the food before cooking it?

a)

baking

b)

roasting

c)

frying

d)

grilling

27.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: In which of these cooking techniques is food cooked by completely submerging it in heated fat or oil?

a)

deep-frying

b)

pan-frying

c)

stir-frying

d)

broiling

28.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: Which of these cooking techniques is often used for tender foods that cook relatively quickly?

a)

braising

b)

broiling

c)

baking

d)

grilling

29.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: In what cooking technique is food cooked directly under a primary heat source?

a)

roasting

b)

broiling

c)

baking

d)

grilling

30.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: In what cooking technique is food cooked in water that is 212°F (100°C)?

a)

blanching

b)

parboiling

c)

simmering

d)

boiling

31.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: In which of these cooking techniques is food cooked slowly and steadily in water that is 185°F to 200°F (85°C to 93°C)?

a)

blanching

b)

parboiling

c)

simmering

d)

boiling

32.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: In what cooking technique is food cooked in a flavorful liquid between 150°F and 185°F (66°C and 85°C)?

a)

blanching

b)

poaching

c)

simmering

d)

boiling

33.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: In what cooking technique is food cooked in a closed environment filled with vaporized water?

a)

blanching

b)

steaming

c)

simmering

d)

poaching

34.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: Which of these cooking techniques is a long, slow process where the food is first seared and then cooked in a small amount of hot stock?

a)

braising

b)

stewing

c)

simmering

d)

poaching

35.

Multiple Choice — Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question: Which of these cooking techniques is a long, slow process where the food is completely covered in liquid before cooking?

a)

braising

b)

stewing

c)

simmering

d)

poaching

36.

Completion — Complete each statement: Moist cooking techniques use liquid instead of ________ to create the heat energy that is needed to cook the food.

a)

oil

b)

sugar

c)

air

d)

smoke

37.

Completion — Complete each statement: The length of time food is cooked and the cooking technique you use determine how much ________ a food will retain.

a)

moisture

b)

nutritional value

c)

pigment

d)

smoke flavor

38.

Completion — Complete each statement: Lemon juice, vinegar, and baking soda can change the ________ of vegetables.

a)

texture

b)

color

c)

flavor

d)

temperature

39.

Completion — Complete each statement: Cooking techniques that use fat as an ingredient or way to transfer heat create an appealing ________.

a)

appearance

b)

flavor

c)

nutrition

d)

temperature

40.

Completion — Complete each statement: When food continues cooking after it is removed from the oven, it is called ________.

a)

carryover cooking

b)

par-cooking

c)

recovery time

d)

resting

41.

Completion — Complete each statement: To avoid dryness, some meats are ________ during the cooking process.

a)

marinated

b)

basted

c)

breaded

d)

steamed

42.

Completion — Complete each statement: Coating food with flour or crumbs before frying it is called ________.

a)

glazing

b)

breading

c)

tempering

d)

battering

43.

Completion — Complete each statement: For a less smoky flavor when grilling you can cook food on a(n) ________ griddle.

a)

flat-top

b)

electric

c)

cast-iron

d)

open-mesh

44.

Completion — Complete each statement: During ________, the liquid closest to the bottom of the pan is heated and rises to the top. Meanwhile, the cooler liquid descends to the bottom of the pan.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

reduction

45.

Completion — Complete each statement: Plunging food into ice water as soon as you remove it from the cooking liquid is called ________.

a)

shocking

b)

searing

c)

chilling

d)

blanching

46.

Essay — Convert to MCQ: Name and describe the three different cooking techniques.

a)

dry-heat, moist-heat, and combination cooking

b)

steaming, frying, and roasting

c)

boiling, poaching, and simmering

d)

searing, baking, and grilling

47.

Essay — Convert to MCQ: What is coagulation, and how does it affect food during the cooking process?

a)

It is the process by which proteins set from liquid to solid, firming texture and changing opacity.

b)

It is the process of water turning to vapor, causing foods to dry out.

c)

It is the browning of sugars on the surface of foods, adding sweetness.

d)

It is pigment breakdown that lightens the color of cooked vegetables.

48.

Essay — Convert to MCQ: What is the purpose of searing, and what is the proper method for searing?

a)

To brown the surface for flavor by cooking quickly over high heat with a small amount of fat in a hot pan

b)

To seal in juices by cooking at low heat in covered cookware

c)

To tenderize meat by simmering it gently in seasoned liquid

d)

To add moisture by steaming the food until opaque

49.

Essay — Convert to MCQ: What is boiling, and how does it cook food?

a)

Cooking food in water at 212∘F212^\circ\text{F} ( 100∘C100^\circ\text{C} ), using vigorous convection currents to transfer heat

b)

Cooking food at low heat in dry air, allowing slow dehydration

c)

Cooking food with radiant heat from above at very high temperatures

d)

Cooking food in fat at 250∘F250^\circ\text{F} to 375∘F375^\circ\text{F} ( 121∘C121^\circ\text{C} to 191∘C191^\circ\text{C} )

50.

Essay — Convert to MCQ: Describe the steps in stewing a food.

a)

Sear small, uniform pieces; cover completely with liquid; simmer slowly until tender

b)

Season raw meat; place in a 450°F oven; roast until browned

c)

Poach whole cuts gently without searing; remove and slice immediately

d)

Bread the pieces; deep-fry until crisp; hold under a heat lamp

51.

At what temperatures do bacteria multiply the most rapidly?

a)

0-40 degrees F

b)

41-135 degrees F

c)

90-150 degrees F

d)

140-165 degrees F

52.

When checking to see if food is done cooking, what part of the meat, poultry, or seafood should you place the food thermometer?

a)

The middle

b)

The thickest part

c)

The right side

d)

Underneath

53.

When checking to see if food is done cooking, what part of the meat, poultry, or seafood should you place the food thermometer?

a)

The middle

b)

The thickest part

c)

The right side

d)

Underneath

54.

TCS foods are...

a)

food that require temperature control for safety

b)

food that require time control for safety

c)

foods that require taste control for safety

d)

foods that require time & temperature control for safety

55.

Before cooking, all of the following needs to happen (circle all that apply):

a)

Roll up your sleeves

b)

Long hair should be in a pony tail

c)

Wash your hands

d)

Know your roles and responsibilities

e)

Wear closed toe shoes