Barista Training Guide UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

Barista Training Guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Barista - CORRECT ANSWER - Skilled trade requiring precision, artistry, and patience in
coffee preparation


Golden Ratio of Espresso - CORRECT ANSWER - Specs for brewing espresso: INDOSE,
OUTDOSE, TIME (grind)


INDOSE - CORRECT ANSWER - Weight of espresso grounds in portafilter before
brewing


OUTDOSE - CORRECT ANSWER - Weight of espresso liquid extracted from portafilter



Time (grind) - CORRECT ANSWER - Duration for brewing espresso shot based on grind
coarseness


Tamping - CORRECT ANSWER - Applying 30 lbs of pressure to evenly pack espresso
grounds


Latte Art - CORRECT ANSWER - Decorative designs created by pouring steamed milk
into espresso


VST basket - CORRECT ANSWER - Specialized basket for espresso machine to hold
coffee grounds


Puck - CORRECT ANSWER - Compressed disk of used coffee grounds after brewing

, Clever lever - CORRECT ANSWER - Mechanism for controlling espresso extraction



Portafilter - CORRECT ANSWER - Handle-equipped device to hold and brew espresso



Steam wand - CORRECT ANSWER - Tool for steaming and frothing milk for espresso
drinks


Burn Guard - CORRECT ANSWER - Protective cover for barista's hand while steaming
milk


Deck - CORRECT ANSWER - Surface where espresso machine and accessories are
placed


Vortex steam tip - CORRECT ANSWER - Steam nozzle design for efficient milk frothing



Hopper - CORRECT ANSWER - Container for storing coffee beans before grinding



Collar - CORRECT ANSWER - Adjustable ring on grinder for grind size control



Burrs - CORRECT ANSWER - Grinder components that crush coffee beans into grounds



Bean stopper - CORRECT ANSWER - Device to prevent coffee beans from falling out of
grinder


Dose - CORRECT ANSWER - Amount of coffee grounds used for brewing espresso



Tamping Mat - CORRECT ANSWER - Pad for tamping espresso grounds evenly