Food for Today ©2010

Unit 5: Kitchen Basics

Practice Quizzes

1
What is the name for a substance, such as a chemical or organism, that makes food unsafe to eat.
A)Foodborne illness
B)Toxin
C)Spore
D)Contaminant
2
Which of the following is not a basic food safety rule?
A)Keep yourself and your kitchen clean.
B)Store meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs together, away from other foods.
C)Cook food thoroughly.
D)Refrigerate food properly.
3
What is the single most effective way to prevent the transfer or bacteria?
A)Wrap food tightly and keep it refrigerated.
B)Avoid cross-contamination
C)Keep your hands clean.
D)Tie back your hair if it is long.
4
What would you find on the GRAS list?
A)Foods the FDA classifies as safe
B)Generally respected food retailers
C)Foods the FDA considers safe if radiated.
D)Foods that have been recalled.
5
Which of the following is an accurate statement about knife safety?
A)A slightly dull edge works well in the kitchen.
B)A sharp knife is the best tool for chopping vegetables.
C)To clean a knife, first soak it in sudsy water.
D)Store knives in the open on a clean countertop.
6
Which of the following is not a good guideline for cord safety?
A)Use care when placing a polarized plug into a non-polarized outlet.
B)Polarized plugs reduce the risk of shock if used with a polarized outlet.
C)Limit the number of cords in an electrical outlet.
D)Check cords for damage before each use.
7
Which of the following is not a good strategy for cooking outdoors safely?
A)Start with a clean grill.
B)Keep a fire extinguisher handy.
C)Set the grill on a level, paved surface.
D)Keep a pitcher of water handy to pour onto any flare-ups.
8
Which of the following is not a good strategy for being prepared to handle emergencies?
A)Keep a list of emergency numbers near the phone.
B)Keep a well-stocked first-aid kit locked on away in a high cabinet.
C)Learn to use a fire extinguisher and keep one ready in the kitchen.
D)Take a first-aid training class from the American Red Cross.
9
Which kitchen floor plan has work centers on two connecting walls?
A)One-wall
B)L-shaped
C)Corridor
D)U-shaped
10
Which item would not be found in a cooking center?
A)Sink
B)Pots and pans
C)Range
D)Cooking tools
11
What offers insurance that covers repair and maintenance of a product for a specific length of time?
A)Warranty
B)Credit
C)Service contract
D)Seal of approval
12
Which of the following statements about microwave ovens is not true?
A)Microwaves pass through paper, glass, and plastic.
B)A microwave oven has a magnetron tube that converts electricity into microwaves.
C)Most newer microwaves have turntables that rotate food for more even cooking.
D)Large microwave ovens produce more microwaves but cook food slower.
13
Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
A)Clean water
B)Topsoil
C)Wood
D)Coal
14
Which of the following is a good strategy for using water wisely?
A)Wash vegetables under just enough running water to get them clean.
B)Boil food rather than steaming or microwaving.
C)Run the dishwasher with small loads rather than full ones.
D)Wash dishes under a small stream of water.
15
How much does packaging of food cost?
A)40 cents for every item you buy
B)10 cents of every dollar you spend on food
C)2 cents on every dollar you spend on food
D)15 cents on every item you buy
16
What is one way you can save energy by using your oven wisely?
A)Always preheat your oven.
B)Quickly open the oven to check on food rather than using the oven light.
C)Use metal cookware when possible.
D)Plan meals that allow you to cook several foods at the same time.
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