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1. Which of the following is the correct internal temperature for
cooking poultry?
A) 135°F
B) 145°F
C) 160°F
D) 165°F
Poultry must reach an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure
harmful bacteria like Salmonella are destroyed.
2. Which of the following knife cuts is the smallest, fine dice?
A) Brunoise
B) Julienne
C) Chiffonade
D) Paysanne
Chiffonade is used for herbs or leafy greens, resulting in very
thin, fine strips.
3. What is the primary purpose of a roux in cooking?
A) Tenderize meat
, B) Season food
C) Thicken sauces
D) Add color
A roux, made from equal parts fat and flour, is used to thicken
sauces, soups, and stews.
4. Which cooking method involves submerging food in water at a
controlled low temperature for an extended period?
A) Sautéing
B) Sous-vide
C) Roasting
D) Broiling
Sous-vide uses precise temperature control in a water bath to
cook food evenly without overcooking.
5. Which of the following is a mother sauce in French cuisine?
A) Pesto
B) Béchamel
C) Chimichurri
D) Salsa verde
Béchamel is one of the five classic French mother sauces, used as
a base for many derivative sauces.
6. What is the main function of yeast in bread-making?
A) Add flavor
B) Leaven the dough
C) Improve texture
D) Preserve the bread
Yeast ferments sugars in the dough, producing carbon dioxide
which makes the dough rise.
7. What does the term “al dente” refer to when cooking pasta?
A) Very soft
, B) Firm to the bite
C) Overcooked
D) Raw
Al dente means the pasta is cooked through but still has a slight
firmness when bitten.
8. Which of the following is considered a dry-heat cooking method?
A) Poaching
B) Grilling
C) Steaming
D) Boiling
Grilling cooks food using direct heat without moisture,
classifying it as a dry-heat method.
9. What type of stock is made primarily from bones that have been
roasted?
A) Fish stock
B) Vegetable stock
C) Brown stock
D) Court bouillon
Brown stock uses roasted bones and aromatics to produce a rich,
dark flavor and color.
10. Which ingredient in meringue stabilizes the whipped egg
whites?
A) Salt
B) Butter
C) Cream of tartar
D) Flour
Cream of tartar increases the stability of egg whites by lowering
their pH and preventing collapse.
Exam With Actual Questions & Verified
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1. Which of the following is the correct internal temperature for
cooking poultry?
A) 135°F
B) 145°F
C) 160°F
D) 165°F
Poultry must reach an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure
harmful bacteria like Salmonella are destroyed.
2. Which of the following knife cuts is the smallest, fine dice?
A) Brunoise
B) Julienne
C) Chiffonade
D) Paysanne
Chiffonade is used for herbs or leafy greens, resulting in very
thin, fine strips.
3. What is the primary purpose of a roux in cooking?
A) Tenderize meat
, B) Season food
C) Thicken sauces
D) Add color
A roux, made from equal parts fat and flour, is used to thicken
sauces, soups, and stews.
4. Which cooking method involves submerging food in water at a
controlled low temperature for an extended period?
A) Sautéing
B) Sous-vide
C) Roasting
D) Broiling
Sous-vide uses precise temperature control in a water bath to
cook food evenly without overcooking.
5. Which of the following is a mother sauce in French cuisine?
A) Pesto
B) Béchamel
C) Chimichurri
D) Salsa verde
Béchamel is one of the five classic French mother sauces, used as
a base for many derivative sauces.
6. What is the main function of yeast in bread-making?
A) Add flavor
B) Leaven the dough
C) Improve texture
D) Preserve the bread
Yeast ferments sugars in the dough, producing carbon dioxide
which makes the dough rise.
7. What does the term “al dente” refer to when cooking pasta?
A) Very soft
, B) Firm to the bite
C) Overcooked
D) Raw
Al dente means the pasta is cooked through but still has a slight
firmness when bitten.
8. Which of the following is considered a dry-heat cooking method?
A) Poaching
B) Grilling
C) Steaming
D) Boiling
Grilling cooks food using direct heat without moisture,
classifying it as a dry-heat method.
9. What type of stock is made primarily from bones that have been
roasted?
A) Fish stock
B) Vegetable stock
C) Brown stock
D) Court bouillon
Brown stock uses roasted bones and aromatics to produce a rich,
dark flavor and color.
10. Which ingredient in meringue stabilizes the whipped egg
whites?
A) Salt
B) Butter
C) Cream of tartar
D) Flour
Cream of tartar increases the stability of egg whites by lowering
their pH and preventing collapse.
