Food Tech - Multiple Choice Questions and Answers Graded A+

Food Tech - Multiple Choice Questions
and Answers Graded A+
Which preservation method involves the removal of moisture to prevent microbial growth?

A) Canning

B) Freezing


✔✔C) Drying


D) Refrigeration




What type of food preservation process uses high temperatures to kill microorganisms?


✔✔A) Pasteurization


B) Freezing

C) Dehydration

D) Salting




Which of the following is a common preservation method used for fruits and vegetables to

maintain their color and flavor?

A) Drying


✔✔B) Freezing


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,C) Smoking

D) Pickling




How does vacuum sealing help preserve food?


✔✔A) It prevents contamination by reducing exposure to air


B) It adds preservatives to food

C) It changes the taste of food

D) It increases the moisture content




Which of the following methods is used to preserve food by lowering its temperature?


✔✔A) Freezing


B) Canning

C) Drying

D) Curing




Which preservative method uses acid to create an environment that inhibits microbial growth?


✔✔A) Pickling


B) Freezing


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, C) Drying

D) Fermentation




What is the purpose of adding salt to food during preservation?

A) To increase flavor


✔✔B) To reduce water activity, which inhibits microbial growth


C) To add color to the food

D) To increase nutritional value




Which of the following methods of preservation is most commonly used for meat and fish?

A) Freezing


✔✔B) Smoking


C) Canning

D) Pasteurization




What is the primary benefit of pasteurizing milk?

A) It enhances flavor


✔✔B) It kills harmful bacteria while maintaining nutritional value


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