Food for Today ©2010

Unit 7: Food Preparation

Practice Quizzes

1
What is a pome?
A)A fruit with several small seeds and thick, firm flesh, with a tender, edible skin
B)A fruit with a single hard seed, also called a pit or stone, and a soft inner flesh covered by a tender, edible skin
C)Small, juicy fruits with a thin skin
D)Fruits with a thick rind and a thin membrane separating inner flesh segments
2
Why are most fruits picked when they are under ripe?
A)So they will have a slightly bitter flavor
B)So they will fit better on grocery store shelves
C)So they will not spoil during shipping
D)So they have a higher concentration of sugars
3
Which of the following is not one of the eight types of vegetables?
A)Flowers
B)Seeds
C)Stems
D)Drupes
4
Which of the following vegetables can be roasted?
A)Potatoes
B)Asparagus
C)Corn
D)All vegetables can be roasted.
5
Which of the following is not a part of a grain kernel?
A)Bran
B)Bulgur
C)Endosperm
D)Germ
6
What is couscous?
A)Wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried, and crushed
B)The seed of a non-grass plant that is used like a grain
C)The steamed, cracked endosperm of durum wheat
D)Hulled, roasted, crushed buckwheat
7
What is the most popular food plant in the world?
A)Corn
B)Oats
C)Rice
D)Barley
8
Which of the following is not a dry legume?
A)Dry beans
B)Green beans
C)Peas
D)Lentils
9
What part of a bean stores energy and protein?
A)Seed coat
B)Hilum
C)Embryo
D)Cotyledon
10
Which of the following statements about tofu is not true?
A)Tofu has a creamy texture and strong flavor.
B)Tofu absorbs the flavors of other ingredients.
C)Tofu is a protein-rich substitute for meat and poultry.
D)Tofu is low in sodium and contains no cholesterol.
11
Which of the following is a true statement about dairy foods?
A)Most dairy foods are cholesterol-free.
B)Dairy foods are rich in protein.
C)Health experts recommend two cups of dairy products each day.
D)Dairy foods are a poor source of vitamin A and riboflavin.
12
Which of the following statements is true?
A)One cup of yogurt contains half the nutrients found in a cup of milk.
B)One cup of yogurt contains 60-80 calories.
C)Yogurt is believed to help keep the digestive system healthy.
D)Freezing yogurt aids the growth of the beneficial bacteria.
13
Which of the following is not a fresh cheese?
A)Cottage cheese
B)Cream cheese
C)Blue-veined cheese
D)Ricotta
14
What is the thick fluid part of an egg called?
A)Yolk
B)Chalazae
C)Albumen
D)Egg membrane
15
Which part of an egg is sometimes used as a leavening agent?
A)The egg white
B)The egg yolk
C)The egg shell
D)The soufflé
16
Which is not one of the three main ingredients in a custard?
A)Eggs
B)Butter
C)Milk
D)Sugar
17
What is the name given to the tough, stretchy, yellowish connective tissue found in ligaments of meat?
A)Elastin
B)Marbling
C)Collagen
D)Muscle
18
How long can fresh cuts of meats last in a refrigerator before spoiling?
A)Two weeks
B)One week
C)3-5 days
D)1-2 days
19
Which of the following would work best in a slow cooker?
A)Ground beef
B)A roast
C)A steak
D)Variety meats
20
What is poultry?
A)Any type of chicken
B)Any bird raised for food
C)Any bird that flies
D)Any bird that is a good source of protein.
21
Which of the following is a step to follow for roasting a whole bird?
A)Place the bird on a rack in a roasting pan with the breast facing up.
B)Brush the skin of a duck with oil or melted butter.
C)When you insert an instant-read thermometer to check the bird's temperature, make sure the tip touches a bone.
D)It is easiest to carve a bird as soon as you remove it from the oven.
22
Which of the following is not a sign of a fresh fish?
A)Bright, shiny skin
B)Bulging eyes
C)Soft, mushy flesh
D)A scent that smells lightly of the sea.
23
Which of the following is not a market form of fish?
A)Drawn
B)Whole
C)Dressed
D)Fin-free
24
Fish should be cooked how many minutes for every inch of thickness?
A)2 minutes
B)5 minutes
C)10 minutes
D)15 minutes
25
Which of the following statements about shellfish is not true?
A)Most of the meat in a lobster is found in the tail and claws.
B)Crustaceans and Mollusks are the two types of shellfish.
C)The FDA has the authority to inspect any fish arriving at ports.
D)Shrimp are also referred to as prawns, and scampi.
26
When can a product be labeled as a juice
A)When it has at least 30 percent fruit or vegetable juice
B)When it has at least 50 percent fruit or vegetable juice
C)When it has 75 percent fruit or vegetable juice
D)Only 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice may be labeled as juice.
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