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Principles of Food Preparation Final Exam

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is a description of the Temperature Danger Zone?

a)

Subzero temperatures

b)

Temperatures in which disease-causing bacteria DO NOT grow well.

c)

Temperatures hotter than 175 degrees.

d)

A range of temperatures (41 - 135 degrees) in which disease-causing bacteria grow best.

2.

Why is it important to be aware of food safety precautions?

a)

To decrease chances of spreading a foodborne illness.

b)

To prepare food safely for yourself and those you cook for.

c)

To decrease chances of contracting a foodborne illness.

d)

All of these.

3.

How is the temperature of food measured?

a)

By looking at it and guessing.

b)

By using a thermometer

c)

By touching it to see if it is hot.

d)

Licking it to see if it burns your tongue.

4.

Wearing gloves, washing hands, tying back hair, and removing jewelry are all examples of:

a)

Refrigeration standards

b)

Freezer temperatures

c)

Proper personal hygiene

d)

Poor pest management

5.

Food should not be left at room temperature for over _____ hours.

a)

4

b)

1

c)

2

d)

6

6.

Washing cutting board after each use prevents the spread of _____.

a)

disease

b)

bacteria

c)

germs

d)

food borne illness

7.

Keeping the kitchen area a clean a possible is the best way to prevent_____.

a)

Lord Voldemort

b)

The Grinch

c)

Dracula

d)

Household Pests (roaches, ants, mice)

8.

These kitchen utensils should be washed separately and never mixed with other utensils in a sink of soapy water.

a)

Tongs

b)

Knives

c)

Mixing spoons

d)

Wisks

9.

Which is an example of a physiological internal influence on food choice?

a)

Eating pasta before a track meet

b)

Being happy and eating pasta with friends.

c)

Eating pasta because that's just what mom made for dinner.

d)

Feeling stressed and eating a whole pan of lasagna.

10.

Which of these is NOT an example of a psychological internal influence on food choice?

a)

Feeling worried

b)

Being male/female

c)

Feeling sad

d)

Being mad at your bestie.

11.

Cutting the family grocery bill in half because a set of twins have moved to college is an example of which influence on food choice?

a)

Situational

b)

Psychological

c)

Religious/Cultural

d)

Physiological

12.

Factors that are outside of a person or group's control and can affect their food choices are considered...

a)

Media Influence

b)

Technological Influence

c)

Family Influence

d)

External Influence

13.

To measure small amounts of ingredients you should use...

a)

Liquid Measure cup

b)

Dry measure cups

c)

Measuring Spoons

d)

Mixing bowl

14.

To measure dry ingredients such as flour or sugar you should use...

a)

Liquid measure cup

b)

Dry measure cups

c)

Can opener

d)

Turner

15.

This is a clear glass or plastic container used for measuring wet ingredients such as water, milk, or vegetable oil.

a)

Liquid measure cup

b)

Dry measuring cups

c)

Measuring spoons

d)

Can opener

16.

A bowl with holes used to drain water away from foods is called...

a)

Sauce pan

b)

Mixing bowl

c)

Colander

d)

Grater

17.

A utensil used to remove the outer layer (peel) of fruits and vegetables is called...

a)

Measuring spoon

b)

Sheet pan

c)

Serrated knife

d)

Peeler

18.

A wire handled utensil used to vigorously incorporate air into batters...

a)

Wire whisk

b)

Can opener

c)

Pastry blender

d)

Slotted spoon

19.

This utensil is used to cut-in a solid fat like butter, into flour to make biscuits or pie crusts.

a)

Whisk

b)

Pastry blender

c)

Peeler

d)

Rubber spatula

20.

Which of these is a wet cooking method using water or broth?

a)

Boiling, steaming, simmering, and poaching.

b)

Baking and roasting

c)

Air frying, shallow frying

d)

Sauteing and stir-frying

21.

Which of these is a dry cooking method using oil?

a)

Poaching and roasting

b)

Steaming and boiling

c)

Air frying and simmering

d)

Frying, stir-frying, and shallow pan frying

22.

Steaming food is the healthiest and more gentle cooking method as it helps food retain more taste, texture, color, and vitamins and minerals.

a)

False

b)

True

23.

What does it mean to Blanch a food?

a)

Frying for a short time then cooling the food in ice water.

b)

Steaming for a short time then cooling the food in ice water.

c)

Partially cooking food in boiling water for a short time then cooling it in ice water.

d)

Boiling food for a long time then putting it in ice water.

24.

There are _____ teaspoons in a Tablespoon.

a)

2

b)

1

c)

4

d)

3

25.

There are _____ Tablespoons in a 1/4 cup.

a)

6

b)

3

c)

4

d)

2

26.

There are ______ ounces in 1 cup.

a)

8

b)

12

c)

4

d)

6

27.

There are _____ ounces in 1 pound.

a)

36

b)

16

c)

12

d)

8

28.

There are _____ quarts in 1 gallon.

a)

8

b)

2

c)

4

d)

6

29.

There are _____ cups in 1 pint.

a)

8

b)

6

c)

4

d)

2

30.

There are _____ pints in 1 quart..

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

31.

There are _____ cups in 1 gallon.

a)

6

b)

2

c)

8

d)

16

32.

There are _____ cups in 1 gallon.

a)

8

b)

12

c)

16

d)

24

33.

This grain contains all three parts; the germ, endosperm, and bran.

a)

Ancient

b)

Whole grain

c)

Refined

d)

Enriched

34.

This grain product has had the bran and germ removed during processing.

a)

Starch

b)

Enriched

c)

Whole

d)

Refined

35.

This is a protein that gives strength and elasticity to batters and doughs, and structure to baked products.

a)

Kernel

b)

Gluten

c)

Starch

d)

Endosperm

36.

These products have added nutrients that replace those lost during processing.

a)

Enriched

b)

Refined

c)

Whole

d)

Starch

37.

Green peas, pinto beans, and lentils are considered this type of vegetable.

a)

Flower

b)

Fruit

c)

Tubers

d)

Legumes

38.

Beets, carrots, radishes, and turnips are considered this type of vegetable.

a)

Root

b)

Tuber

c)

Stem

d)

Pod

39.

Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, and Yams are all considered this type of vegetable.

a)

Stem

b)

Flower

c)

Tuber

d)

Pod

40.

Tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers are considered this type of vegetable.

a)

Root

b)

Tuber

c)

Pod

d)

Fruit