Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Sourdough bread is a type of fermented starter for making leavened bread. The resulting flavor of the bread gives a tangy or sour taste in the mouth.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Sambuca is a clear anise-flavored liquor that is semi-sweet and served with coffee beans at the bottom of the glass. While traditionally set on fire before serving to the customers, this practice is rarely allowed anymore due to fire regulations.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Cornstarch is an ingredient used in Asian cooking to thicken sauces.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A antiseptic is an organic or inorganic chemical sued to interfere with or inhibit the growth of some microorganisms. Antiseptics are used in kitchens for a number of applications.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Chianti is a red wine made in Tuscany, Italy. This wine consists mostly of the Sangiovese grape along with a small amount of Canaiolo grapes.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The French expression "Mis en place" translates to things in place. This term is used to emphasize being prepared before a dinner or lunch service.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Feta cheese is a soft Greek cheese that is traditionally made from ewe's milk and is pickled in brine. Today, feta cheese is also made from goats milk or cow's milk.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

If a box of frozen shrimp has a label that indicated U-12, this means that there are 12 shrimp per pound. For shrimp, the number of shrimp per pound can be as little as 2 and as many as 60.

Question 9

When poaching a food, you are typically cooking the food in:
A)Liquid
B)Steam
C)Water
D)Any of the above

Accepted Answer

When poaching food, you are typically cooking the food in liquid, steam or water. You can also poach foods in milk and other liquids.

Question 10

What is Panko?
A)A Ping Pong Legend
B)Japanese Soy Paste
C)Japanese Bread Crumbs
D)Chinese Cabbage

Accepted Answer

Panko is Japanese bread crumbs. White in color with an variant shape, this bread crumb is very useful to thicken foods without adding flavor.

Question 11

Basmati Rice is native to which country:
A)China
B)Philippines
C)India
D)Madagascar

Accepted Answer

Basmati Rice is native to India. With a history of being grown in the Himalayas for thousands of years, this unique tasting rice is a staple of Indian cuisine.

Question 12

Creole coffee differs from regular coffee since it contains:
A)Molasses
B)Chicory
C)Chocolate Syrup
D)Spice Peppers

Accepted Answer

Creole coffee differs from regular coffee since it contains chicory. Sometimes, Creole coffee is a mixture of regular coffee beans and chicory.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The combination of Green Peppers, Onions and Celery is often called the "Trinity" in southern kitchens in the United States. This combination is common in Cajun cooking.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Magnesium Oxide is a food additive that is used as a nutrient supplement, pH control agent, ant-caking agent, firming agent and even a lubricant. With a tremendous number of uses, this chemical is often found in manufactured foods.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Matcha Tea is a Japanese green tea that is made from powdered leaves. The leaves are slowly turned into a fine powder allowing the tea to dissolve into cold water.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A Niçoise Olive is a tiny black olive native to the Mediterranean region and used in a niçoise salad.

Question 17

An Italian term referring to any cheese made from only ewe's milk is:
A)Ewigi
B)Pecorino
C)Grated
D)Pomodoror

Accepted Answer

Pecorino is an Italian term which refers to any cheese made from ewe's milk.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Penicillium is the principal genus of fungi used to develop molds on cheeses during ripening.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Traub is the name of the sediment that precipitates out of the wort during the boiling and cooling stages of the beer making process.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A Seven and Seven is a cocktail consisting of soda (typically 7 Up or Sprite) and Seagram's 7-Crown Blend Whiskey.

Quiz 2: Culinary

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

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:

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

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

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

The French expression "Mis en place" translates to:

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

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

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

What is Panko?

Basmati Rice is native to which country:

Creole coffee differs from regular coffee since it contains:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Seven and Seven is a: