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7 BREW BARISTA TRAINING —PRACTICE EXAM 2026/2027
COMPLETE (100) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
BREW BARISTA
Prepare for the 7 Brew Barista Training Exam Practice with a comprehensive resource
designed to reinforce essential barista knowledge and workplace skills. It covers all
essential barista skills including espresso fundamentals, drink recipes, milk
steaming, Chiller preparation, blender operation, grinder adjustments, customer
service, and safety procedures. Use the material to strengthen practical knowledge,
improve recall, and identify areas that may require additional review before the
assessment. This resource is best suited for 7 Brew employees and trainees preparing
for barista training and certification assessments.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: ESPRESSO SHOT FUNDAMENTALS (Questions 1-10)
1. 7 Brew espresso machines always dispense:
a) Single shots only
b) Full double shots
c) Quad shots by default
d) Variable shots based on drink size
Answer: b) Full double shots
Rationale: 7 Brew espresso machines always dispense full double shots. A
double shot is the espresso from one shot tin. A single shot is half of a shot
tin.
2. What is the acceptable "shot window" for pulling a double shot of
espresso at 7 Brew?
a) 10-15 seconds
b) 17-27 seconds
c) 25-35 seconds
d) 30-45 seconds
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Answer: b) 17-27 seconds
Rationale: The acceptable shot window is 17-27 seconds. The perfect shot is
22 seconds. Shots outside this window are considered "bad shots."
3. How many shots of espresso are included in small and medium-sized
coffee drinks at 7 Brew?
a) 1 shot
b) 2 shots
c) 3 shots
d) 4 shots
Answer: b) 2 shots
Rationale: Small and medium coffee drinks contain 2 shots (1 dub). Large
drinks contain 4 shots (2 dubs).
4. What does the term "dub" refer to in 7 Brew drink terminology?
a) A single shot of espresso
b) A double shot of espresso
c) A quad shot of espresso
d) A flavored syrup pump
Answer: b) A double shot of espresso
Rationale: A "dub" is a double shot of espresso and is the base of all coffee
drinks at 7 Brew.
5. How many grams of espresso are dispensed per double shot during the
grinding process?
a) 10 grams
b) 14 grams
c) 18 grams
d) 22 grams
Answer: b) 14 grams
Rationale: The standard grind for a double shot at 7 Brew dispenses 14 grams
of espresso.
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6. What is the correct way to read the shot timer on the espresso
machine?
a) Start timing when the first drop of espresso hits the cup
b) Start timing when you press the shot button
c) Start timing when the portafilter is locked in
d) Start timing when the machine beeps
Answer: a) Start timing when the first drop of espresso hits the cup
Rationale: The shot timer starts when the first drop of espresso hits the cup
and stops when the machine finishes the shot.
7. The action of using an espresso machine to make a double shot is
called a:
a) Brew
b) Pull
c) Draw
d) Press
Answer: b) Pull
Rationale: The action of using an espresso machine to make a double shot is
called a "pull."
8. What is the definition of "tamping" in espresso preparation?
a) Grinding the coffee beans
b) Steaming the milk
c) Compacting the coffee grounds in the portafilter
d) Rinsing the espresso machine
Answer: c) Compacting the coffee grounds in the portafilter
Rationale: Tamping is the act of compacting/compressing coffee grounds so
they are ready for the espresso machine.
9. What is a "bad shot" of espresso?
a) Any shot pulled in less than 17 seconds
7 BREW BARISTA TRAINING —PRACTICE EXAM 2026/2027
COMPLETE (100) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
BREW BARISTA
Prepare for the 7 Brew Barista Training Exam Practice with a comprehensive resource
designed to reinforce essential barista knowledge and workplace skills. It covers all
essential barista skills including espresso fundamentals, drink recipes, milk
steaming, Chiller preparation, blender operation, grinder adjustments, customer
service, and safety procedures. Use the material to strengthen practical knowledge,
improve recall, and identify areas that may require additional review before the
assessment. This resource is best suited for 7 Brew employees and trainees preparing
for barista training and certification assessments.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: ESPRESSO SHOT FUNDAMENTALS (Questions 1-10)
1. 7 Brew espresso machines always dispense:
a) Single shots only
b) Full double shots
c) Quad shots by default
d) Variable shots based on drink size
Answer: b) Full double shots
Rationale: 7 Brew espresso machines always dispense full double shots. A
double shot is the espresso from one shot tin. A single shot is half of a shot
tin.
2. What is the acceptable "shot window" for pulling a double shot of
espresso at 7 Brew?
a) 10-15 seconds
b) 17-27 seconds
c) 25-35 seconds
d) 30-45 seconds
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Answer: b) 17-27 seconds
Rationale: The acceptable shot window is 17-27 seconds. The perfect shot is
22 seconds. Shots outside this window are considered "bad shots."
3. How many shots of espresso are included in small and medium-sized
coffee drinks at 7 Brew?
a) 1 shot
b) 2 shots
c) 3 shots
d) 4 shots
Answer: b) 2 shots
Rationale: Small and medium coffee drinks contain 2 shots (1 dub). Large
drinks contain 4 shots (2 dubs).
4. What does the term "dub" refer to in 7 Brew drink terminology?
a) A single shot of espresso
b) A double shot of espresso
c) A quad shot of espresso
d) A flavored syrup pump
Answer: b) A double shot of espresso
Rationale: A "dub" is a double shot of espresso and is the base of all coffee
drinks at 7 Brew.
5. How many grams of espresso are dispensed per double shot during the
grinding process?
a) 10 grams
b) 14 grams
c) 18 grams
d) 22 grams
Answer: b) 14 grams
Rationale: The standard grind for a double shot at 7 Brew dispenses 14 grams
of espresso.
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6. What is the correct way to read the shot timer on the espresso
machine?
a) Start timing when the first drop of espresso hits the cup
b) Start timing when you press the shot button
c) Start timing when the portafilter is locked in
d) Start timing when the machine beeps
Answer: a) Start timing when the first drop of espresso hits the cup
Rationale: The shot timer starts when the first drop of espresso hits the cup
and stops when the machine finishes the shot.
7. The action of using an espresso machine to make a double shot is
called a:
a) Brew
b) Pull
c) Draw
d) Press
Answer: b) Pull
Rationale: The action of using an espresso machine to make a double shot is
called a "pull."
8. What is the definition of "tamping" in espresso preparation?
a) Grinding the coffee beans
b) Steaming the milk
c) Compacting the coffee grounds in the portafilter
d) Rinsing the espresso machine
Answer: c) Compacting the coffee grounds in the portafilter
Rationale: Tamping is the act of compacting/compressing coffee grounds so
they are ready for the espresso machine.
9. What is a "bad shot" of espresso?
a) Any shot pulled in less than 17 seconds
