WorksheetsFall Final Exam Review: Intro to Culinary Arts 2025
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
The ingredients on a food label are listed from highest quantity to lowest quantity in the "ingredients" list. View the food label for the chip bag. What is the main ingredient in this bag of chips?
potatoes
vegetable oil
sunflower
Match the following measuring abbreviations:
C
cup
tsp
teaspoon
Tbsp
tablespoon
oz
ounce
lb
pound
A chef is preparing a delicate white fish for a lunchtime special. She pours a mixture of water, lemon slices, peppercorns, and fresh herbs into a shallow pan and heats it until it only shows slight movement—no big bubbles and no boiling. The temperature is between 160 and 180 degrees. She carefully places the fish fillet into the warm liquid, making sure it’s just barely covered. The fish cooks gently, staying tender, moist, and light in color. What cooking method is the chef using to cook the fish?
poaching
rapid boil
steaming
Of the following items, which one would you NOT use to put out a small grease fire in a pan?
water
lid of a pan
baking soda
fire extinguisher
What is the proper way to measure flour?
Use a scoop to lightly fluff and gather flour into a dry measuring cup, then level it off with a straight edge.
Pack the flour into the measuring cup, then level it off
Is the following definition an accurate description of the 5/20 rule? Though not an end-all test, a quick way to read the percent daily values is to use the 5/20 rule. This says that if the %DV is less than 5% there is a low amount of this nutrient, while if the %DV is greater than 20% there is a high amount of this nutrient. This can help you quickly pick foods to eat to help you with increasing or decreasing the amount of nutrients you are consuming.
True
False
The internal temperature of chicken should reach _____ before it is done cooking.
210 degrees F
165 degrees F
145 degrees F
155 degrees F
Cross-contamination is the spread of ___________ from raw meat to other foods.
moisture
bacteria
seasonings
What is the safest method for thawing food?
Put frozen food in a bowl of hot water.
Put frozen food on the counter and let it thaw at room temperature.
Put frozen foods in the refrigerator until thawed
You must always secure your cutting board by placing a wet towel underneath the board before using it.
True
False
When using a chef's knife, the pinch and claw grips are the most commonly used knife grip techniques.
True
False
Where on a piece of meat do you check the internal temperature during the cooking process?
Place the point of the thermometer halfway into the thickest part of the meat
All the way through the meat with the thermometer probe touching the base of the pan
Which of the following would NOT be appropriate to wear while working in the kitchen?
A hairnet
Close-toed shoes
Sandals
Nutrition Food Label:
Contains the nutrients in one serving of the food product
Is based on a 2,000 calorie diet
A list of nutrients found in a particular food
All answers listed
What is the first thing you should look at when reading a nutrition label?
Calories
Fat
Serving size
Ingredients
_____ are listed from highest to least amount on nutrition labels.
Ingredients
Fiber
Grams
Serving size
Daily Values (DV) are the nutrition standards used on nutrition labels. These values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
True
False
Pasteurization means...
Heating food to kill germs
Keeping food cold
Growing food on purpose
Another word for canning food
Basic rules of knife safety:
use the correct knife for the task
keep knives sharp
place a damp towel underneath the cutting board
all of the answers listed
During a cooking lab, a student sears vegetables in a skillet. After removing them, the pan has caramelized bits on the bottom. The student wants to make a quick pan sauce. Which technique can the student use to lift the caramelized bits into the sauce?
deglaze
roast
blanch
Jordan wants to cook a thick steak quickly and give it a nicely browned, slightly crispy top. He places the steak on a pan under the oven’s top heating element for a few minutes. Which cooking method is Jordan using?
broiling
roasting
sautéing
A combination of diced vegetables that are cooked slowly in fat to create a flavorful base for soups, stews, sauces, and braises—typically a combination of celery, onion, and carrots—is called:
mirepoix
roux
stock
An oblique knife cut is
an angled cut used for vegetables to increase surface area for even cooking
used for creating round coin shapes
a thin ribbon cut of herbs
In your culinary class, you are preparing a side dish of broccoli. You fill a pot with a small amount of water and place a steamer basket above it. The water is brought to a boil, and the broccoli is placed in the basket, never touching the water. Steam rises and gently cooks the broccoli until it is tender but still bright green. What cooking method is being used to cook the broccoli?
steaming
poaching
pan frying
Measuring spoons are used for measuring small amounts of both dry and liquid ingredients accurately. Is this statement true or false?
True
False
Multiple Choice – 6 points Scenario: Emma picks up a box of her favorite cereal. One serving is 1 cup (30g), which contains 120 calories, 2g of fat, 25g of carbohydrates, and 10g of sugar. She usually eats 2 cups for breakfast. Question: If Emma eats 2 cups of cereal, how many calories and grams of sugar will she consume?
120 calories and 10g sugar
240 calories and 20g sugar
180 calories and 15g sugar
300 calories and 25g sugar
Multiple Choice – 3 points Based on the nutrition facts image of sandwich cookies, how many calories would be consumed if I ate 6 cookies? Serving size is 3 cookies (34g) with 160 calories per serving.
320 calories
160 calories
480 calories
Multiple Choice – 2 points Scenario: Liam grabs a snack bar that lists the following on the Nutrition Facts label per serving: 200 calories, 8g fat (12% DV), 1.5g saturated fat (8% DV), 15g sugar, 150mg sodium (6% DV). The bar contains 2 servings. Question: If Liam eats the entire snack bar, which of the following is true?
He consumes 200 calories, 8g fat, and 150mg sodium.
He consumes 400 calories, 16g fat, and 300mg sodium.
He consumes 300 calories, 12g fat, and 225mg sodium.
He consumes 100 calories, 4g fat, and 75mg sodium.
Which of the following is the best way to prevent cross-contamination when preparing raw chicken?
Wash hands only after cooking
Use separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables
Store raw chicken above ready-to-eat foods in the fridge
When reading a nutrition label, which nutrient should you limit to maintain a heart-healthy diet?
Vitamin C
Saturated fat
Fiber
What is the recommended internal temperature for safely cooked ground beef?
155 degrees F
160 degrees F
165 degrees F
145 degrees F
Which kitchen tool is best for measuring large amounts of liquid ingredients?
Dry measuring cup
Measuring spoon
Liquid measuring cup
What is the safest way to check if chicken is fully cooked?
Cutting it open to see if it's white inside
Touching it to see if it feels firm
Using a food thermometer to check the internal temperature
Which of the following is a dry-heat cooking method?
Steaming
Roasting
Boiling
Which of the following is the best way to store raw meat in the refrigerator to prevent cross-contamination?
On the top shelf above all other foods
On the bottom shelf in a sealed container
Next to fresh produce
What is the most accurate tool for measuring small amounts of baking powder?
Measuring spoons
Liquid measuring cup
Dry measuring cup
Which of the following is NOT a safe food handling practice?
Using the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables without washing it in between
Cooking foods to their recommended internal temperatures
Washing hands before and after handling food
