Question 1

The first consideration in equipment selection is:&#10;A) need.&#10;B) safety.&#10;C) durability.&#10;D) sanitation.

Accepted Answer

The first consideration in equipment selection is the need for the equipment, as it determines the purpose and necessity of acquiring the equipment in the first place.

Question 2

Which of the following is closest in function to a food processor?&#10;A) buffalo chopper&#10;B) mixer&#10;C) extruder&#10;D) slicer

Accepted Answer

A buffalo chopper, also known as a bowl chopper or food cutter, is closest in function to a food processor because it is designed to chop, grind, mix, or emulsify food products, similar to what a food processor can do.

Question 3

Which appliance has its heat directed downward?&#10;A) griddle&#10;B) rotisserie&#10;C) broiler&#10;D) salamander

Accepted Answer

salamander&#10;

Question 4

Which piece of equipment is the most flexible?&#10;A) tilting skillet&#10;B) deep-fat fryer&#10;C) griddle&#10;D) food processor

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Question 5

Refrigerant boils:&#10;A) in the compressor.&#10;B) at a low temperature.&#10;C) at a high temperature.&#10;D) in the condenser.

Accepted Answer

Refrigerant boils at a low temperature, which allows it to absorb heat from the environment or a specific area (like the inside of a refrigerator) when it changes from a liquid to a gas in the evaporator. This is a fundamental principle in refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

Question 6

The food itself can be a source of&#10;A) product heat load.&#10;B) occupant heat load.&#10;C) transmission heat load.&#10;D) infiltration heat load.

Accepted Answer

Product heat load refers to the heat emitted by products or substances within a space, such as food, which can affect the cooling load in refrigeration or air conditioning systems.

Question 7

Forced convection ovens:&#10;A) have a fan.&#10;B) provide greater heat distribution.&#10;C) cook food faster.&#10;D) All of the responses are correct.

Accepted Answer

Forced convection ovens utilize a fan to circulate hot air, promoting more uniform heat distribution and cooking food faster compared to conventional ovens.

Question 8

Which fryer is not a true fryer?&#10;A) deep-fat fryer&#10;B) conveyor fryer&#10;C) air fryer&#10;D) pressure fryer

Accepted Answer

Air fryers do not actually fry food in the traditional sense. Instead, they use hot air to cook food, giving a similar texture and appearance to fried food without submerging the food in oil.

Question 9

Laundries require approximately ________ square feet for every guest room.&#10;A) two&#10;B) eight&#10;C) four&#10;D) six

Accepted Answer

Laundries typically require approximately four square feet for every guest room to accommodate necessary equipment and operations efficiently.

Question 10

The drying cycle in a laundry is approximately ________ as long as the washing cycle.&#10;A) half&#10;B) twice&#10;C) four times&#10;D) three times

Accepted Answer

The drying cycle in a laundry is typically twice as long as the washing cycle. This is because drying clothes requires more time to evaporate all the water absorbed by the fabrics during washing.

Question 11

Soft ice cream machines should be cleaned weekly.

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Question 12

Some steam-jacketed kettles use steam, but other kettles may use oil.

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Question 13

Evaporator coils give off heat.

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Question 14

Every kitchen usually has an extruder.

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Question 15

Monel metal has been replaced by stainless steel.

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Deck 12: Food Service and Laundry Systems