Barista Basics 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What two things must be controlled when steaming milk? - CORRECT ANSWER - How
much air is brought into the milk and how hot the milk gets.
What is the correct order of the milk steaming routine? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pour
milk, aerate milk, steam milk, sanitize steam wand, and groom milk.
What step of the Milk Steaming Routine ensures proper milk flavor and texture (microfoam)? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Aerating.
How long should you aerate milk for a latte? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1-3 seconds
How often should milk pitchers, thermometers, and spoons be rinsed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - After every use
Can milk be resteamed? - CORRECT ANSWER - No.
The four fundamentals are: - CORRECT ANSWER - Freshness, proportion, grind, &
water
The recommended proportion of coffee to water is: - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 tbsp
ground coffee per 6 fl. oz water
To determine the right grind for customers, what is the most important thing to know? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Brewing Method
I use twice the amount of coffee to make it really strong. Which fundamental is negatively
impacted? - CORRECT ANSWER - Proportion
, I sometimes leave my coffee bag open on the counter because I like the smell in my house.
Which fundamental is negatively impacted? - CORRECT ANSWER - Freshness
I use less than the recommended amount of coffee for weaker cups of coffee. Which fundamental
is negatively impacted? - CORRECT ANSWER - Proportion
I brew my coffee at about 180 degrees so I don't have to wait for it to cool too long before
drinking. Which fundamental is negatively impacted? - CORRECT ANSWER - Water
Which starbucks coffees are available year-round? - CORRECT ANSWER - Core
What are coffees called if they are only available for a specific amount of time? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Limited Time Offerings (LTO)
What do we call coffees developed to create new flavors not found in single origin coffees? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Blend
What are coffees called that highlight the distinct flavors of a specific country or region? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Single Origin
There are two main species of coffee trees: arabica and robusta. Which tree produces the high-
quality beans that Starbucks buys? - CORRECT ANSWER - Arabica
What is the area called where almost all the world's coffee grows? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The coffee belt
Which growing region has flavors of nuts, cocoa, and soft spice? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Latin America
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What two things must be controlled when steaming milk? - CORRECT ANSWER - How
much air is brought into the milk and how hot the milk gets.
What is the correct order of the milk steaming routine? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pour
milk, aerate milk, steam milk, sanitize steam wand, and groom milk.
What step of the Milk Steaming Routine ensures proper milk flavor and texture (microfoam)? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Aerating.
How long should you aerate milk for a latte? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1-3 seconds
How often should milk pitchers, thermometers, and spoons be rinsed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - After every use
Can milk be resteamed? - CORRECT ANSWER - No.
The four fundamentals are: - CORRECT ANSWER - Freshness, proportion, grind, &
water
The recommended proportion of coffee to water is: - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 tbsp
ground coffee per 6 fl. oz water
To determine the right grind for customers, what is the most important thing to know? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Brewing Method
I use twice the amount of coffee to make it really strong. Which fundamental is negatively
impacted? - CORRECT ANSWER - Proportion
, I sometimes leave my coffee bag open on the counter because I like the smell in my house.
Which fundamental is negatively impacted? - CORRECT ANSWER - Freshness
I use less than the recommended amount of coffee for weaker cups of coffee. Which fundamental
is negatively impacted? - CORRECT ANSWER - Proportion
I brew my coffee at about 180 degrees so I don't have to wait for it to cool too long before
drinking. Which fundamental is negatively impacted? - CORRECT ANSWER - Water
Which starbucks coffees are available year-round? - CORRECT ANSWER - Core
What are coffees called if they are only available for a specific amount of time? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Limited Time Offerings (LTO)
What do we call coffees developed to create new flavors not found in single origin coffees? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Blend
What are coffees called that highlight the distinct flavors of a specific country or region? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Single Origin
There are two main species of coffee trees: arabica and robusta. Which tree produces the high-
quality beans that Starbucks buys? - CORRECT ANSWER - Arabica
What is the area called where almost all the world's coffee grows? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The coffee belt
Which growing region has flavors of nuts, cocoa, and soft spice? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Latin America
