Deck 2: Culinary

Question 1

Fats contribute how many calories to a food per gram?

A)4)5
B)4
C)6
D)9

Answer 1

9

Question 2

The enzyme found in a cows stomach used in cheese making is called:

A)Rennin
B)Acidophiles
C)Lactic Acid
D)Gastrojuice

Answer 2

Rennin

Question 3

Soft Shell Crabs come from what part of the United States?

A)Maryland
B)Maine
C)California
D)Denver

Answer 3

Maryland

Question 4

The three main cooking oils of France are?

A)Duck Fat, Olive Oil, Butter
B)Flax Seed, Butter Olive Oil
C)Olive Oil, Sunflower Oil, Grape seed Oil
D)Flax Seed Oil, Grape seed Oil, Olive Oil

Question 5

Considering rent when completing your accounting, rent should be considered what type of cost?

A)Variable Cost
B)Fixed Cost
C)Dependent Cost
D)Earmarked Cost

Question 6

Calvados is a type of liquor made from which raw ingredient?

A)Potato
B)Quince
C)Apricot
D)Apple

Question 7

An American sauce consisting of onion, green peppers, red peppers, celery, tomato, tomato paste, bay leaf and sometimes okra is called a:

A)Creole Sauce
B)Jambalaya
C)Spiced Tomato Sauce
D)Marinara Sauce

Question 8

The town of Pauillac is located in which region of France?

A)Burgundy
B)Bordeaux
C)Provence
D)Brittany

Question 9

According to FDA guidelines, the recommended amount of sodium intake for a person following a 2,000 calorie diet is:

A)1500mg
B)2000mg
C)2400mg
D)500mg

Question 10

Yogurt is made with which of the following bacteria?

A)Streptococcus
B)Lactobacillus
C)Asperagillus
D)Yeast

Question 11

Madeira is a wine producing region in which country?

A)Spain
B)France
C)Italy
D)Portugal

Question 12

Extra Virgin Olive Oil refers to which press of the olives?

A)First Press
B)Second Press
C)Third Press
D)Fourth Press

Question 13

High Fructose Corn Syrup is a type of:

A)Sugar
B)Fermentation
C)GMO
D)Pressed Corn

Question 14

To calculate someone's BMI, the persons weight in kilograms is divided by:

A)2
B)4
C)Height in Meters Squared
D)Height in Feet Squared

Question 15

One alcoholic beverage such as beer is considered 12 ounces. One portion of wine is considered 5 ounces. What is the amount of hard alcohol equal to one beverage?

A)1 ounce
B)2 ounces
C)2)5 ounces
D)1)5 ounces

Question 16

Which of the following foods is not considered Kosher?

A)Strawberries
B)Lobster
C)Milk
D)Corn
E)Clams
F)Carrots
G)Beef
H)Butter
I)Apples
J)Swordfish
K)Green Peppers
L)Potato
M)Onion
N)Leeks
O)Shrimp

Question 17

Puff Pastry for eight people consists of 250 grams flour, 125 ml water and how much butter?

A)180 grams
B)200 grams
C)100 grams
D)500 Grams

Question 18

A rich stock or broth that has been clarified using clear meat or egg white is known as a:

A)Consommé
B)Au Jus
C)Stock
D)Soup

Question 19

A traditional mirepoix consists of the following ingredients except:

A)Onion
B)Carrot
C)Ginger
D)Celery

Question 20

Soy Sauce is a type of:

A)Pressed Soy Product
B)Cooked Soy Seeds
C)Fermentation
D)Soup

Question 21

The correct conversion rate from Quarts to Liters is:

A)1)25
B)0)946
C)0)85
D)1)00

Question 22

The grain of a reed-like aquatic plant (Zizania aquatica) which grows in the United States and Canada and has a long, slender and black grain is known as:

A)Sugar Cane
B)Wild Rice
C)Carolina Rice
D)Semolina Wheat

Question 23

Of the following flours, which flour is Gluten free:

A)Potato Flour
B)Whole Wheat Flour
C)Barley Flour
D)All-Purpose Flour

Question 24

The Japanese word for Venison (Deer) or wild game is:

A)Sake
B)Shimbra
C)Shiradashi
D)Shika

Question 25

The highest priced caviar (often from the Caspian Sea) comes from which type of fish?

A)Trout
B)Sturgeon
C)Sea Bass
D)Eel

Question 26

A Southeast Asian dish consisting of small cubes or strips of meat, fish or poultry shredded on skewers and grilled or broiled and served with a spicy peanut sauce is known as:

A)Satay
B)Spicy Peanut Sauce
C)Miso Sauce
D)Sangsou Sauce

Question 27

A southern Italian cheese, originally made from water buffalo's milk and more currently cow's milk, which has a white color, is mild in taste and made using nearly boiling water is called:

A)Parmesan Cheese
B)Mozzarella Cheese
C)Fromage
D)Gruyere Cheese

Question 28

A method of pricing in which the price of any particular items bears some reasonable relationship to the price of any comparable item or the overall mix of items is called:

A)Integrated Pricing
B)Benchmark Pricing
C)Break Even Pricing
D)Competitive Pricing

Question 29

A colorless, odorless and flavorless mixture of proteins from animal bones that is sold as a powder or in sheets is called:

A)Agar Agar
B)Gelatin
C)Calcium
D)Konjac

Question 30

The formula for determining the density of a food is:

A)Density = Volume divided by Mass
B)Volume = Density multiplied by Mass
C)Density = Mass divided by Volume
D)Density = ½ Mass divided by Volume

Question 31

A cocktail made from citrus juices, vodka, Cointreau and garnished with a sprig of mint is called a:

A)Kamikaze
B)Sake Bomb
C)White Russian
D)Screwdriver

Question 32

A heating method that uses radiation generated by a special apparatus that agitates the water molecules in a food is called a:

A)Induction Burner
B)Microwave
C)Convection Oven
D)George Forman Grill

Question 33

A French compound sauce made from a béarnaise sauce and a demi-glaze and garnished with diced tomatoes is called a:

A)Rachel Sauce
B)Tomato Sauce
C)Veal Sauce
D)Sauce Bordeaux

Question 34

The highest number of stars a restaurant can receive from the Michelin guide is:

A)2 stars
B)4 stars
C)3 stars
D)5 stars

Question 35

When constructing a system of Good Manufacturing Practices, all aspects of your food operation should be considered from:

A)The point of entry of the building
B)The outside grounds of the building
C)In all areas of food service
D)In the Kitchen

Question 36

A wine tasting term for an austere wine or a tannic, astringent red wine is:

A)Acidic Wine
B)Tart Wine
C)Hard Wine
D)Soft Wine

Question 37

A cooking method which uses a coil placed below the cooking surface in combination with specially designed cookware to generate rapid heat with an alternating magnetic field is called:

A)Microwave Cooking
B)Electric Cooking
C)Induction Cooking
D)Convection Cooking

Question 38

A ripened, uncooked sourdough starter is called a:

A)Starter Dough
B)Levain
C)Levener
D)Levure

Question 39

A deficiency of Vitamin A is associated with which illness?

A)Blindness
B)Digestive Disease
C)Heart Disease
D)Hearing Loss

Question 40

A piece of cookware with a rounded bottom and curved sides that diffuses heat and makes it easy to toss or stir the contents continuously is called a:

A)Wok
B)Sauté Pan
C)Ramekin
D)Steam Kettle

Question 41

The Chinese term for quickly stir-frying foods over low heat in a wok is:

A)Lau
B)Low
C)Liu
D)Lee

Question 42

A cocktail made of gin, gold rum, triple sec and lemon juice is called a:

A)Afternoon Special
B)Little Devil
C)Lemon Twist
D)Long Island Iced Tea

Question 43

The term used to increase the volume of a dough or batter by adding air or another gas is known as:

A)Leaven
B)Rise
C)Aeration
D)Carbon Fixing

Question 44

A traditional Vichyssoise soup contains all of the following ingredients except:

A)Onion or Leaks
B)Potato
C)Cream
D)Corn

Question 45

A spicy smoked pork sausage, originally from France and a staple of Cajun cooking is called:

A)Creole Sausage
B)Andouille Sausage
C)Blood Sausage
D)Turkey Sausage

Question 46

A type of food additive that acts as a preservative by preventing the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria and mold is called a(n):

A)Antimicrobial Agent
B)Food Preservative
C)Pesticide
D)Salt

Question 47

Pressed apple juice fermented without added sugar that usually has a rather low alcohol content and limited shelf life is known as a:

A)Cider Vinegar
B)Apple Cider
C)Hard Cider
D)Calvados

Question 48

A syrup made by mixing equal parts of sugar and water and then boiling the mixture until the sugar dissolves is often called a:

A)Sugar Syrup
B)Simple Syrup
C)Glucose Syrup
D)Pastry Syrup

Question 49

A product of the digestion of lipids which is composed of glycerol and one fatty acid is called:

A)Monoglyceride
B)Cholesterol
C)Fatty Acid
D)Diglyceride

Question 50

The aperitif of creme de cassis and champagne or a sparkling wine is called a:

A)Fruit Champagne
B)Kir Royale
C)Royal Champagne
D)Mimosa

Question 51

A Swedish dish of salmon cured in sugar, salt and dill then sliced thinly is known as:

A)Pickled Salmon
B)Smoked Salmon
C)Gravlax
D)Salmon Supreme

Question 52

A mixture of sodium bicarbonate and one or more acids such as cream of tartar or sodium aluminum sulfate, this ingredient is used to leaven baked goods:

A)Baking Soda
B)Baking Powder
C)Carbon Pellets
D)Carbon Dioxide

Question 53

The pigment that gives red wine its color is known as:

A)Lycopene
B)Beta Carotene
C)Beet Juice
D)Anthocyanin

Question 54

A hydrometer used to measure the sugar content of unfermented grape juice or used to determine the approximate alcohol content of a wine measures this value:

A)Carbohydrate Content
B)Brix
C)Sugar Content
D)Alcohol Content

Question 55

A Mexican dish consisting of a deep fried burrito that is often garnished with sour cream, salsa, guacamole and shredded cheese is called a:

A)Chimichanga
B)Fried Burrito
C)Fried Taco
D)Tostada

Question 56

A cow's milk cheese enriched with cream and having a minimum of 60% milk fat content is known as:

A)Creme Fraise
B)Sour Cream
C)Double Cream
D)Whipping Cream

Question 57

The Italian word for butterfly, this term is often used to describe a bow shaped pasta:

A)Fettuccini
B)Macaroni
C)Farfalle
D)Butterfly Pasta

Question 58

The Creole dish consisting of ham, shrimp, crayfish, sausage cooked with rice, peppers, onions and seasoning is known as:

A)Jambalaya
B)Creole Stew
C)Okra Soup
D)Louisiana Stew

Question 59

The conversion factor for inches to centimeters is:

A)1)5
B)2
C)2)54
D)3)25

Question 60

An infusion of herbs, flowers and spices, usually consumed hot for refreshment, medicinal and calming purposes, is also known as an herbal tea is called:

A)Tea
B)Tisane
C)Herbal Tea
D)Medicinal Tea

Question 61

A bread dough leavened with a fermented starter which fives the bread a tangy or sour flavor is called a:

A)Starter Bread
B)Day Old Bread
C)Sourdough Bread
D)Whole Wheat Bread

Question 62

A clear anise-flavored semi-sweet Italian liquor often served flaming and with a few coffee beans at the bottom of the glass is called:

A)Sambuca
B)Absinthe
C)Vodka
D)Whiskey

Question 63

Of the listed ingredients, this ingredients is often used in Asian cooking to thicken sauces:

A)Bamboo Powder
B)Baking Soda
C)Cornstarch
D)Wondra Powder

Question 64

An organic or inorganic chemical substance used to interfere with or inhibit the growth of some microorganisms, particularly bacteria is called a:

A)Antibiotic
B)Antiseptic
C)Detergent
D)Preservative

Question 65

A red wine made in Tuscany, Italy using mostly Sangiovese grapes mixed with small amounts of Canaiolo grapes is called:

A)Chianti
B)Grappa
C)Tuscana Wine
D)Red Table Wine

Question 66

The French expression "Mis en place" translates to:

A)Things in Place
B)An organized kitchen
C)Food Safety Standards
D)A meat storage facility

Question 67

A soft Greek cheese traditionally made from ewe's milk and pickled in brine is called:

A)Greek Cheese
B)Mediterranean Cheese
C)Feta Cheese
D)Ewe's Cheese

Question 68

A box of frozen shrimp indicates the term U-12. This means:

A)There are 12 shrimp in the box
B)There are 12 shrimp per pound
C)The shrimp are less than 12 days old
D)It took 12 people to catch the shrimp

Question 69

When poaching a food, you are typically cooking the food in:

A)Liquid
B)Steam
C)Water
D)Any of the above

Question 70

What is Panko?

A)A Ping Pong Legend
B)Japanese Soy Paste
C)Japanese Bread Crumbs
D)Chinese Cabbage

Question 71

Basmati Rice is native to which country:

A)China
B)Philippines
C)India
D)Madagascar

Question 72

Creole coffee differs from regular coffee since it contains:

A)Molasses
B)Chicory
C)Chocolate Syrup
D)Spice Peppers

Question 73

The combination of Green Peppers, Onions and Celery is often called the _______ in the kitchen.

A)Trinity
B)Stock Base
C)Cajun Base
D)Family Meal

Question 74

The food additive that is used as a nutrient supplement, pH control agent, anti-caking agent, firming agent and lubricant is:

A)Magnesium Phosphate
B)Magnesium Oxide
C)Magnesium Chloride
D)Magnesium

Question 75

A Japanese green tea that is made from powdered leaves is called:

A)Japanese Green Tea
B)Matcha Tea
C)White Tea
D)Powdered Tea

Question 76

The tiny black olive native to the Mediterranean, found in a niçoise salad is called a:

A)Niçoise Olive
B)Caper
C)Black Olive
D)Mediterranean Olive

Question 77

An Italian term referring to any cheese made from only ewe's milk is:

A)Ewigi
B)Pecorino
C)Grated
D)Pomodoror

Question 78

The principal genus of fungi used to develop molds on cheeses during ripening is:

A)Penicillium
B)Streptococcus
C)Asperagillus
D)Listeria
E)E) coli

Question 79

The sediment that precipitates out of the wort during the boiling and cooling stages of the beer-making process is called:

A)Precipitate
B)Traub
C)Worter
D)Sedimentus

Question 80

A Seven and Seven is a:

A)A table of 7 Adults and 7 Children
B)A cocktail of 7 Up and Seagram's 7
C)A restaurant open 7 days a week
D)the number 77