Deck 1: Certified Cooking Professional

Question 1

The original investment in a restaurant plus any retained earnings is known as:

A)Asset
B)Profit
C)Equity
D)Liability

Answer 1

Equity

Question 2

Italian for small wheel and used to describe pasta shaped like a wheel with spokes is named:

A)Cylintelle
B)Roundtelle
C)Rotelle
D)Wheel

Answer 2

Rotelle

Question 3

The forest in France whose oak trees are used to make barrels for aging wine is known as the:

A)Arden
B)Champagne
C)Loire
D)Limousin

Answer 3

Limousin

Question 4

A duck breast, usually taken from the fattened ducks that produce fois gras is called:

A)Magret
B)Pouleir
C)Goose
D)Peking Duck

Question 5

A British dessert made of liquor soaked ladyfingers or sponge cake layered with candied fruit, jam and custard is called a:

A)Diplomat Pudding
B)Custard Pudding
C)Fruit Role
D)Liquor Pie

Question 6

What should you look for when buying fresh mussels?

A)The cheapest mussels
B)Opened Mussels
C)Mussels with closed shells that do not open when tapped
D)Mussels that smell like ammonia

Question 7

The unfermented juice of unripened grapes that has a very high acid content and is sometimes used as a substitute for vinegar is called:

A)Champagne
B)Balsamic Vinegar
C)Spoiled Wine
D)Verjus

Question 8

A tomato is a:

A)Fruit
B)Vegetable
C)Tuber
D)Legume

Question 9

A small sugary candy made with dried fruits and fondant is called a:

A)Sugar Candy
B)Sugarplum
C)Fruit Compote
D)Fruit Fondant

Question 10

An Italian dish consisting of spaghetti and a julienne of chicken with sherry and parmesan cheese that is topped with bread crumbs and baked is known as:

A)Maury Povich Delight
B)Chicken Tetrazzini
C)Chicken Sicilian
D)Baked Chicken

Question 11

The head, feet, brain , kidneys, liver, tongue, heart, marrow and sweetbreads of food animals are called:

A)Disgusting
B)Offal
C)Awful
D)Non consumables

Question 12

The lowest quality Chinese black tea which is made with the last of the tea leaves that are harvested is called:

A)Bohea
B)Last Tea
C)Bottom Tea
D)Emperors Tea

Question 13

Agave syrup is how many times sweeter than sugar?

A)1)4
B)2
C)1)8
D)0)9

Question 14

Which of the following oils has the highest smoking point?

A)Safflower Oil
B)Grape seed Oil
C)Sesame Oil
D)Hemp Seed Oil

Question 15

The boiling point of water changes with altitude in regards to height above sea level. What is the boiling point of water at an altitude of 2,000 feet?

A)212°F
B)210°F
C)215°F
D)208°F

Question 16

The transfer of heat caused by the natural movement of molecules in a fluid such as air, water or fat from a warmer area to a cooler area is called:

A)Conduction
B)Convection
C)Induction
D)Exduction

Question 17

An Italian dish consisting of a custard or soufflé made from meats or poultry, cheese of vegetables is commonly called a:

A)Meringue
B)Quiche
C)Sformato
D)Pizzetta

Question 18

Which of the following ingredients is not considered a major eight allergen?

A)Soy
B)Peanut
C)Sesame
D)Dairy

Question 19

A marketing term used by some California winemakers for their red wines made from blends of traditional Bordeaux grape varieties is often referred to as:

A)High Blend
B)Meritage
C)Varietal
D)Bordeaux Style

Question 20

How many grams are in one cup of water?

A)250
B)224
C)448
D)112

Question 21

Of the listed foods, which one(s) are native to the New World?

A)Tomato
B)Corn
C)Squash
D)All of the above

Question 22

A deep dish fruit tart with a rich and sweet biscuit like topped baked in an oven is typically called a:

A)Tartlet
B)Fruit Surprise
C)Fruit Soufflé
D)Fruit Cobbler

Question 23

A Japanese processed food that is often sold as imitation crab meat in the united states is known as:

A)Surimi
B)Sushi
C)Crabmeat
D)Japanese Crabmeat

Question 24

Foods that have a water activity of 0.85 or above are considered:

A)Hazardous Foods
B)Potentially hazardous foods
C)Spoiled foods
D)Do not need to be refrigerated

Question 25

The class of enzymes that convert starches to fermentable sugars is called:

A)Protease
B)Amylase
C)Starease
D)Glucase

Question 26

The vitamins A, D, E and K are known as the ________ vitamins.

A)Fat Soluble
B)Water Soluble
C)Essential Vitamins
D)Non-Essential Vitamins

Question 27

Listeria monocytogenes is of particular concern because:

A)Its a bacteria
B)Its a mold
C)Can grow slowly in refrigerators
D)Originated from China

Question 28

The term "NSF" stands for:

A)Non-Safe Food
B)Non-Semolina Flour
C)National Sanitation Foundation
D)Non-Standard Foods

Question 29

Potentially hazardous foods must be cooled from 140°F to 70°F in two hours and from 70°F to 40°F in how many hours?

A)1 hour
B)2 hours
C)4 hours
D)8 hours

Question 30

The North Indian type of curry that includes cumin, fenugreek, ginger, garlic and other select spices is called:

A)Yellow Curry
B)Garam Masala
C)Indian Curry
D)Himalayan Curry

Question 31

The earliest form of corn, as developed by the Aztecs, is called:

A)Young Corn
B)Ancient Corn
C)Wheat Corn
D)Teosinte

Question 32

A kilogram consists of how many pounds?

A)2
B)2)5
C)1)9
D)2)2

Question 33

A water soluble vitamin essential for metabolizing fats and carbohydrates, forming new cells and maintaining the nervous system is called:

A)Vitamin A
B)Vitamin E
C)Vitamin B125
D)Vitamin B12

Question 34

One pint is equal to how many fluid ounces?

A)8
B)16
C)24
D)32

Question 35

Traditional Gnocchi is most commonly made with what main ingredient?

A)Wheat Flour
B)Beets
C)Potato
D)Turnip

Question 36

Food borne illnesses can be caused by:

A)Manufacturing mistakes
B)Not washing hands
C)A sick employee
D)All of the above

Question 37

A southern United States dish which consists of corn, lima beans and sometimes bell peppers is a:

A)Corn Salad
B)Texas Stew
C)Succotash
D)Lima Bean Surprise

Question 38

Of the stages of cooked sugar, Caramel has a temperature between:

A)250°F to 265°F
B)230°F to 234°F
C)320°F to 338°F
D)300°F to 310°F

Question 39

Which of the following foods is not considered Kosher?

A)Apples
B)Swordfish
C)Corn
D)Green Peppers

Question 40

The Japanese soup made with katsuobushi and dried kelp is called:

A)Miso Soup
B)Dashi
C)Tashi
D)Mosho Soup

Question 41

A method of preserving meats, especially poultry, associated with Southwestern France is known as:

A)Foure
B)Confecture
C)Preserved Poultry
D)Confit

Question 42

A salad which consists of chopped chicken, tomatoes, avocado, bacon, hardboiled egg, scallions, cheddar and lettuce is called a:

A)Chicken Salad
B)Cheddar Delight
C)Cobb Salad
D)Derby Salad

Question 43

A written order form from the buyer specifying the goods to be purchased from the purveyor is known as a:

A)Purchase Order
B)Inventory Form
C)Ordering Form
D)Supply Contract

Question 44

What is the minimum temperature at which fried eggs should be cooked internally?

A)165°F
B)140°F
C)160°F
D)Until yolks and whites are firm

Question 45

A New York Strip steak should be cooked to which temperature to assure food safety?

A)150°F
B)145°F
C)165°F
D)To the customers desired doneness

Question 46

The "Soft Ball" Stage of Cooked Sugar occurs in which temperature range?

A)150°F to 180°F
B)230°F to 234°F
C)250°F to 265°F
D)234°F to 240°F

Question 47

A marketing term for a line of foods, beverages and other products that carry the name of the retailer and not the manufacturer are known as:

A)Retail Brands
B)Sub Brands
C)Private Label
D)Quality Equivalent

Question 48

In a kitchen following the brigade system, the person who works wherever needed is known as the:

A)Tournant
B)Roundsman
C)Swing Cook
D)All of the above