UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The Four Ms - CORRECT ANSWER - the coffee
the scale
the machine
the barista
Espresso Definition - CORRECT ANSWER - .85 - 1.2 fluid ounces per shot
Clean water between 195-205 degrees
14-18g coffee for a double shot
7-9g coffee for a single
9-10 atmospheres of pressure
"Flow" time 20-30 seconds
GRINDER - CORRECT ANSWER - Freshness
Espresso Machines - CORRECT ANSWER - Regulates flow, quantitiy, pressure, and
temp of water
Provides steam for frothing and heating milk
Styles of Espresso Machines - CORRECT ANSWER - Manual
, Semiautomatic
Automatic
Superautomatic
Grinder Components - CORRECT ANSWER - Upper grinding burr
Lower grinding burr
Adjustment Collar
Espresso Grinder - CORRECT ANSWER - Bean hopper
Doser hopper
Doser lever/mechanism
Grind Changing mechanism
on/off swich
Grinding burrs
*flat
*conical
Workspace - CORRECT ANSWER - Cleanliness (rinsing shot glasses & portafilters)
Orderliness (Placement of tools and machines)
Hygiene (dedicated towels: 1.Milk 2. Portafilter 3. Steamwand)
Etiquette (avoid placing spouts in your dosing chamber)
Dedicated towels - CORRECT ANSWER - Milk towel
Portafilter towel