Question 1

The correct conversion rate from Quarts to Liters is:
A)1)25
B)0)946
C)0)85
D)1)00

Accepted Answer

The correct conversion factor when converting quarts to liters is 0.946. To determine the conversion factor for liters to quarts simple divide 0.946 by 1 to obtain the inverse calculation.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Wild Rice is a reed like aquatic plant that has a long, slender and black grain. Wild rice only grows in the Northern section of the United States and the Southern section of Canada.

Question 3

Of the following flours, which flour is Gluten free:
A)Potato Flour
B)Whole Wheat Flour
C)Barley Flour
D)All-Purpose Flour

Accepted Answer

Potato flour is a flour which is gluten free. Since the remaining answers contain wheat, they certainly contain gluten, making potato flour the only possible answer.

Question 4

The Japanese word for Venison (Deer) or wild game is:
A)Sake
B)Shimbra
C)Shiradashi
D)Shika

Accepted Answer

Shika is the Japanese word for venison or wild game.

Question 5

The highest priced caviar (often from the Caspian Sea) comes from which type of fish?
A)Trout
B)Sturgeon
C)Sea Bass
D)Eel

Accepted Answer

The highest priced caviar is the matured eggs of the female sturgeon fish. It takes seven years of growth for a sturgeon to reach the stage of producing eggs, making caviar a rare and expensive commodity.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A Satay is a southeast Asian dish consisting of small cubes or strips of meat, fish or poultry shredded on skewers and served with a spicy peanut sauce. This sauce is also very popular in The Netherlands.

Question 7

A southern Italian cheese, originally made from water buffalo's milk and more currently cow's milk, which has a white color, is mild in taste and made using nearly boiling water is called: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

Accepted Answer

Mozzarella cheese is a southern Italian cheese that is traditionally made with water buffalo milk and now with cow's milk. To make this white colored and delicate flavored cheese, the curd is placed in near boiling water and formed by hand.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Integrated pricing refers to a method of pricing where the price of a particular items has some reasonable relationship to the price of a comparable item. An example is a cup of coffee and a cup of tea.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Gelatin is a colorless, odorless and flavorless mixture of proteins from animal bones. When making gelatin, the calcium and other elements of the bones are removed chemically, resulting in a neutral thickening agent.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The formula for determining the density of a food is Density = Mass divided by Volume.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A kamikaze is a cocktail which consists of citrus juices, vodka, Cointreau and a mint garnish. While one form of citrus juice can be used to compose this drink, it is perfectly acceptable to use lemon or lime juice as well.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A microwave is a heating tool that uses radiation to agitate the water molecules in a food to cook the food. By vibrating the water molecules, they tend to heat up, which in turn heats up the surrounding food.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A rachel sauce is a traditional French sauce where a béarnaise sauce is made then mixed with a classic demi-glaze. Once the two sauces are mixed, chopped tomatoes are added and the sauce is served on the side.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The highest number of stars that a restaurant can receive from the Michelin guide is 3 stars. Other ratings include 2 stars, 1 star and honorable mentions.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

When constructing a system of Good Manufacturing Practices for a food facility, the task and concentration should begin at the outside grounds of the facility. This includes the gate and surrounding fencing.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A hard wine is a term used to describe an austere wine or a tannic, astringent red wine.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Induction cooking is a method which uses a coil placed below the cooking surface in combination with a specially designed cookware. This combination, along with a rapidly changing magnetic field, allows foods to heat extremely quick.

Question 18

A ripened, uncooked sourdough starter is called a:
A)Starter Dough
B)Levain
C)Levener
D)Levure

Accepted Answer

A levain is the term used to describe a ripened, uncooked sourdough starter.

Question 19

A deficiency of Vitamin A is associated with which illness?
A)Blindness
B)Digestive Disease
C)Heart Disease
D)Hearing Loss

Accepted Answer

A deficiency in Vitamin A is associated with blindness. This is especially true for children in third world countries.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A wok is a piece of cookware with a rounded bottom and curved sides that diffuses heat and makes it easy to stir the contents of the wok. A wok is the traditional cooking vessel for many Asian cultures.

Quiz 2: Culinary

The correct conversion rate from Quarts to Liters is:

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:

Of the following flours, which flour is Gluten free:

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

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

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

The formula for determining the density of a food is:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ripened, uncooked sourdough starter is called a:

A deficiency of Vitamin A is associated with which illness?

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: