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Menu Terminology

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which menu type lists individual items with separate prices for each dish and beverage?

a)

Fixed menu repeating same items

b)

A la carte menu with individual pricing

c)

Prix fixe menu with bundled courses

d)

Table d'hote menu predetermined courses

2.

A school cafeteria rotates offerings on a two-week schedule. What menu style is this?

a)

Limited menu few choices available

b)

Cyclical menu repeating by schedule

c)

Du jour menu offered only today

d)

Fixed menu never changes items

3.

A bistro writes “Soup and Pasta” on a chalkboard for today only. What term best fits this practice?

a)

Fixed menu permanent selections

b)

Table d'hote set multi-course

c)

Cyclical menu seasonal rotation

d)

Du jour menu of the day specials

4.

In restaurant terminology, what is typically meant by entrée in North American service?

a)

Main course with protein starch vegetable

b)

First course light appetizer plate

c)

Dessert course sweet baked item

d)

Side dish small vegetable portion

5.

Which menu style offers the same items every day and rarely changes?

a)

Cyclical menu rotating by season

b)

Prix fixe menu set-price courses

c)

Fixed menu static daily offerings

d)

Du jour menu changing selections

6.

A quick-service outlet provides only a few sandwiches and two sides. What menu term applies?

a)

Cyclical menu weekly rotation

b)

Table d'hote menu set courses

c)

A la carte menu individual pricing

d)

Limited menu reduced choices

7.

Which statement best describes a prix fixe menu?

a)

Fixed menu same items every day

b)

Daily special offered only today

c)

Single item priced individually

d)

Set price multi-course with choices

8.

At a banquet, the host selects courses in advance and guests pay one set price. What is this called?

a)

Limited menu few available items

b)

Du jour daily special offering

c)

A la carte separate item pricing

d)

Table d'hote predetermined courses

9.

Which statement best describes an à la carte menu in a restaurant?

a)

Only beverages are listed with add-on sides

b)

Items are ordered separately, each priced individually

c)

All courses are included for one fixed total price

d)

Meals change daily without permanent listings

10.

What does the French term "du jour" most closely mean in menu terminology?

a)

Of the day

b)

By the card

c)

Seasonal set

d)

Chef’s tasting

11.

A guest wants a steak without sides and will pay for each item chosen. Which menu style supports this request?

a)

Prix fixe menu

b)

Du jour menu

c)

À la carte menu

d)

Table d’hôte menu

12.

Which practice is most typical for du jour items in many restaurants?

a)

Listed as sides that can be ordered without entrées

b)

Bundled into complete meals with fixed total price

c)

Printed permanently with individual prices for each item

d)

Written on a display board and offered only that day

13.

Which scenario shows a misunderstanding of an à la carte menu?

a)

Selecting a side dish without buying an entrée

b)

Choosing a steak without sides and paying per item

c)

Ordering a tamale separately instead of a tamale dinner

d)

Expecting one price to cover several courses automatically

14.

A manager wants to highlight a limited-availability soup that will not appear tomorrow and might not have a printed price. Which menu type best fits?

a)

Tasting menu

b)

À la carte menu

c)

Du jour menu

d)

Banquet menu

15.

Which establishment is most suitable for a fixed menu style?

a)

Large hotel serving diverse visitors

b)

Seasonal pop-up with rotating chefs

c)

Chef’s omakase with daily market picks

d)

Tiny coffee cart with two burners

16.

What best describes a limited menu?

a)

Changing dishes every single day

b)

Many categories with extensive choices

c)

Multi-course dining with set price

d)

Few items due to smaller operation

17.

What does the term 'Prix Fixe' mean?

a)

Fixed kitchen size

b)

Fixed seating capacity

c)

Fixed cuisine style

d)

Fixed price per meal

18.

Which scenario best fits a coffee shop without a full kitchen?

a)

Offers elaborate tasting menus nightly

b)

Runs a limited selection of simple items

c)

Provides dozens of complex entrees

d)

Serves constant chef-created daily specials

19.

A restaurant in a tourist area wants consistent dishes for repeat guests and newcomers. Which menu style is most appropriate?

a)

Fixed menu with standard offerings

b)

Prix fixe with holiday-only courses

c)

Daily market-driven chef’s table

d)

Limited menu with very few choices

20.

Which feature is typical of a prix fixe menu?

a)

Unlimited buffet with per-item cost

b)

A la carte ordering of every dish

c)

Single course with variable pricing

d)

Multiple courses at one set price

21.

Choose the best reason a food truck might use a limited menu.

a)

Space and equipment constraints

b)

Desire to showcase many cuisines

c)

Requirement to offer multi-course sets

d)

Need to manage extensive inventory

22.

A bistro adds a special holiday offering with three courses guests can choose from within each course. What menu style is this?

a)

Fixed menu

b)

Tasting menu

c)

Prix fixe menu

d)

Limited menu

23.

Which statement distinguishes a fixed menu from a limited menu?

a)

Limited offers many categories widely

b)

Limited provides several course sets

c)

Fixed is found mainly in small stalls

d)

Fixed suits hotels and tourist areas

24.

What is the primary characteristic of a table d’hote menu?

a)

Fixed price for limited choices

b)

Unlimited courses chosen à la carte

c)

Pay per item with many choices

d)

Flexible pricing based on portions

25.

In which setting is a table d’hote menu most commonly used?

a)

Fast-service cafeterias

b)

Everyday diner specials

c)

Themed banquets and weddings

d)

Casual food trucks

26.

Which statement best defines a cyclical menu?

a)

A menu priced per individual item

b)

A menu with one course only

c)

A menu changed periodically on a cycle

d)

A menu that never changes items

27.

Which factor most often drives seasonal changes in a cyclical menu?

a)

Customer loyalty programs

b)

Availability of ingredients

c)

Kitchen staff schedules

d)

Brand marketing campaigns

28.

A school cafeteria rotates weekly themes, such as Taco Tuesday, to add variety. Which menu approach is this?

a)

Static à la carte system

b)

Chef’s tasting menu

c)

Daily du jour special

d)

Cyclical cafeteria-style cycle

29.

Which is a reasonable beverage policy for a typical table d’hote offer?

a)

Beverages included in fixed price

b)

Beverages sold separately per drink

c)

Beverages only with dessert course

d)

No beverages offered to guests

30.

Which choice best defines menu readability in a restaurant context?

a)

Using clear fonts with adequate spacing

b)

Using decorative fonts with tight spacing

c)

Using very small fonts to save space

d)

Using all caps and dense text blocks

31.

Which sequence shows a logical organization for a dinner menu based on order of service?

a)

Beverages, appetizers, desserts, mains

b)

Desserts, beverages, mains, appetizers

c)

Mains, appetizers, desserts, beverages

d)

Appetizers, mains, desserts, beverages

32.

A description reads, "Grilled salmon with lemon butter sauce, served with asparagus." What principle does this best demonstrate?

a)

Accurate dish descriptions with key details

b)

Complex wording without useful information

c)

Minimal text to create mystery

d)

Overstated claims with vague language

33.

A bistro plans to increase upselling through its menu. Which design change is most effective while staying truthful?

a)

Use appetizing photos and concise, tempting descriptions

b)

Switch to tiny fonts to fit more menu items

c)

Increase prices and remove all item descriptions

d)

List items randomly to create surprise

34.

Before printing a new menu, the manager conducts a final review for spelling, prices, and allergens. What principle is being applied?

a)

Prioritizing chef favorites first

b)

Proofreading for accuracy and clarity

c)

Using seasonal colors on pages

d)

Expanding the menu for variety