KITCHEN BASICS
What should you do before you start cooking?
A. Wash your hands
B. Turn on the TV
C. Take a nap
D. Go outside
A. Wash your hands
Where should you wash fruits and vegetables before eating them?
A. In the sink under clean running water
B. On the floor
C. In the trash can
D. You do not need to wash them
A. In the sink under clean running water
What should you do when you are finished using the stove?
A. Leave it on
B. Turn it off
C. Cover it with a towel
D. Pour water on it
B. Turn it off
What should you do when using a knife?
A. Pay attention
B. Look away
C. Run with it
D. Play with it
A. Pay attention
What should you do after cooking?
A. Leave all the dishes out
B. Clean up your cooking area
C. Walk away
D. Turn on every appliance
B. Clean up your cooking area
What should you wear when cooking to keep your clothes safe?
A. A long, loose scarf
B. Loose sleeves
C. An apron
D. A winter coat
An apron
Where should leftover food usually be stored?
A. On the counter all night
B. In the refrigerator
C. On the floor
D. In the oven
B. In the refrigerator
What should you use to safely remove a hot pan from the oven?
A. Your bare hands
B. A wet paper towel
C. Oven mitts
D. A plastic bag
C. Oven mitts
How should you carry a knife?
A. Pointing upward
B. Pointing toward another person
C. Pointing down with the sharp edge away from your body
D. Tossing it to someone
C. Pointing down with the sharp edge away from your body
What should you do with trash?
A. Leave it on the counter
B. Put it in the trash can
C. Put it in the refrigerator
D. Hide it under the table
B. Put it in the trash can
What should you do if water spills on the kitchen floor?
A. Ignore it
B. Clean it up right away
C. Walk through it
D. Put a towel over it and leave
B. Clean it up right away
Why should you not use the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables without cleaning it?
A. It makes the food too cold
B. Germs can spread to the vegetables
C. The cutting board might change color
D. It makes food taste sweeter
B. Germs can spread to the vegetables
What should you do with pot handles on the stove?
A. Turn them toward the edge
B. Turn them inward and away from the edge
C. Hang something from them
D. Remove them while cooking
B. Turn them inward and away from the edge
What should you do if a knife falls on the floor?
A. Try to catch it
B. Let it fall and step away
C. Kick it
D. Grab it quickly
B. Let it fall and step away
Why is it important to wash dishes and cooking tools?
A. To remove food and germs
B. To make them heavier
C. To make them smell like food
D. It is not important
A. To remove food and germs
Why should you keep the kitchen counters clean?
A. To make room for safe food preparation
B. So you can sleep on them
C. To make them slippery
D. It does not matter
To make room for safe food preparation
What should you do if food smells bad or looks spoiled?
A. Eat it quickly
B. Give it to someone else
C. Throw it away
D. Add more seasoning
C. Throw it away
What should you do if you see a small grease fire in a pan?
A. Pour water on it
B. Try to move the pan
C. Turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid if safe
D. Pick up the pan
C. Turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid if safe
What is the safest way to use a can opener?
A. Follow the instructions and use it carefully
B. Use your fingers to open the can
C. Hit the can on the counter
D. Use a knife instead
A. Follow the instructions and use it carefully
What should you do if you cut yourself while cooking?
A. Ignore it
B. Tell someone and get help
C. Continue cooking without stopping
D. Hide the injury
B. Tell someone and get help
What should you do if you are unsure how to use a kitchen appliance?
A. Guess
B. Try to take it apart
C. Ask someone for help
D. Ignore the instructions
C. Ask someone for help
Which food is most important to keep refrigerated?
A. Raw chicken
B. A sealed bag of chips
C. A loaf of bread
D. An unopened box of cereal
A. Raw chicken
What should you do if a fire becomes too large to safely control?
A. Try to fight the fire yourself
B. Leave the area and call 911
C. Throw a towel on it
D. Open all the windows and stay nearby
B. Leave the area and call 911
What should you do with sharp kitchen tools when you are finished using them?
A. Leave them on the floor
B. Put them away safely
C. Hide them in a drawer with no organization
D. Leave them in the sink where someone could grab them
B. Put them away safely
Which is the safest kitchen habit?
A. Leaving the stove on when you leave
B. Running with sharp objects
C. Washing your hands and cleaning as you go
D. Leaving spills on the floor
C. Washing your hands and cleaning as you go