Knives
What is the function of the bolster on a knife?
To provide balance between the handle and the blade
To sharpen the edge of the blade
To form the cutting edge of the knife
To connect the blade to the handle securely
To provide balance between the handle and the blade
How does a steel maintain a knife’s sharpness?
By removing microscopic burrs and returning the blade to its convex shape
By grinding away metal from the blade
By sharpening the blade edge permanently
By polishing the blade for a smoother surface
By removing microscopic burrs and returning the blade to its convex shape
What is the purpose of a honing steel?
To sharpen the knife by removing metal
To clean the knife
To grind the blade to a finer edge
To maintain the knife’s sharpness by realigning the blade
To maintain the knife’s sharpness by realigning the blade
Types of preparation equipment used in restaurant and foodservice operations include
scales.
utility carts.
refrigerators and freezers.
pots and pans.
Pots and Pans
Which materials are measuring utensils commonly made from?
Rubber or silicone
Glass or stone
Paper
Plastic, metal, or wood
Plastic, metal, or wood
How should cast iron cookware be cleaned to prevent rust and pitting?
Wash with a harsh abrasive cleaner.
Use a nonstick scrubber.
Apply a thin layer of fat or oil and air-dry after washing.
Wash with cold water and dry immediately.
Apply a thin layer of fat or oil and air-dry after washing.
What is the general purpose of pots in a professional kitchen?
To bake food
To boil, simmer, or make stocks and soups
To sauté or fry food
To store food
To boil, simmer, or make stocks and soups
Which part of the knife is primarily used for detailed work, such as paring, trimming, and peeling?
Heel
Bolster
Tip
Spine
Tip
What type of knife is used to slice bread and cake?
Utility
Tourné
Santoku
Serrated
Serrated
What action should be taken if a knife is dropped?
Try to catch it to prevent it from hitting the ground.
Pick it up immediately after it hits the ground.
Jump back and allow it to fall safely.
Leave it on the floor for someone else to pick up.
Jump back and allow it to fall safely.
Which grip is considered the most acceptable for the guiding hand when using a knife?
Claw grip
Palm grip
Pinch grip
Hammer grip
Claw grip
Identify the uses for the following knives:
a. boning
b. cleaver
c. paring
d. santoku
A boning knife is a 6-inch knife with a thin, flexible blade used to separate raw meat from the bone.
A cleaver is a heavy, rectangular knife used to chop a variety of foods and to cut through bones.
A paring knife is a small knife with a sharp blade, 2–4 inches long, used to trim and pare vegetables and fruits.
A santoku is a general-purpose knife with a 5- to 7-inch blade with granton, or indented notches, on the side, that help food to release easily.
What should the angle of the knife blade be relative to the cutting board during a cut?
45-degree angle
90-degree angle
30-degree angle
15-degree angle
90-degree angle
What is the name of a flexible, round-tipped tool used for icing cakes, spreading fillings and glazes, and leveling dry ingredients when measuring?
Straight spatula
Tongs
Wire whip (whisk)
Zester
Straight spatula
Which blade type is characterized by a row of teeth that can be closely or widely spaced?
Hollow ground
Granton
Serrated
Flat ground
Serrated
What is the correct angle to hold a knife when using a sharpening stone?
10 degrees
15 degrees
20 degrees
30 degrees
20 degrees
An oyster knife is used to
trim oysters.
shuck oysters.
chop oysters and clams.
crack oysters, clams, and other shellfish
shuck oysters.
In addition to measuring ingredients, what other types of measurements are important in restaurant operations?
Weight and temperature
Color and texture
Portion size and thickness
Cooking time and speed
Weight and temperature
What is the primary purpose of smallware in food operations?
To decorate food
To aid in the pre-preparation of food
To cook food
To clean kitchen surfaces
To aid in the pre-preparation of food
Why is it important for the cutting board to be flat and secure when using a knife?
To ensure the knife blade stays sharp
To prevent the knife from becoming dull
To create even cuts and prevent misshaping the product
To make the cutting process faster
To create even cuts and prevent misshaping the product
What is the recommended cleaning method for nonstick pans?
Use a metal scrubber to remove residue.
Wash with soap and abrasive cleaners.
Use a plastic mesh scrubber to avoid scratching.
Wash in hot water and air-dry
Use a plastic mesh scrubber to avoid scratching.
What is the main difference between a forged blade and a stamped blade?
A forged blade is made from multiple pieces of metal, while a stamped blade is made from a single piece of metal.
A forged blade has a serrated edge, while a stamped blade has a flat edge.
A forged blade is designed for lighter tasks, while a stamped blade is for heavy-duty tasks.
A forged blade is made from a single piece of heated metal, while a stamped blade is cut from sheets of milled steel.
A forged blade is made from a single piece of heated metal, while a stamped blade is cut from sheets of milled steel.
Which knife is used to separate raw meat from the bone?
Chef’s knife
Utility knife
Boning knife
Fillet knife
Boning knife
Which knife is able to cut through bones?
Boning knife
Cleaver
Santoku
Tourné
Cleaver
What is the primary function of the guiding hand when cutting with a knife?
To hold the knife firmly in place
To prevent slippage and control the size of the cut
To apply pressure to the knife blade
To measure the size of the food being cut
To prevent slippage and control the size of the cut
Which materials requires the use of commercial cleaners for proper maintenance?
Aluminum
Cast iron
Nonstick coating
Copper
Copper
To prevent warping when cleaning pots and pans, avoid
washing them in cold water.
washing them immediately after use while hot.
using non-abrasive cleaners.
using soap and detergent
washing them immediately after use while hot.
Which hand tool is used to cut a lengthwise groove in a vegetable?
Channel knife
Gorer
Grater
Peeler
Channel knife
What is the purpose of the tang in a knife?
To connect the blade to the handle and improve strength and balance
To help with detailed cutting
To provide the handle with a textured surface
To protect the cutting edge from damage
To connect the blade to the handle and improve strength and balance
When should a sharpening stone be used on a knife?
Every time the knife is used
When a knife is so dull that honing cannot restore the edge
Before each cut to maintain sharpness
After using the steel to remove microparticles
When a knife is so dull that honing cannot restore the edge
Which knife is similar to a paring knife and has a curved blade for cutting the curved surfaces of vegetables?
Tourné
Cleaver
Santoku
Slicer
Tourné
What are pans commonly used for in the kitchen?
Making stocks and soups
Boiling food
Sautéing, frying, and reducing liquids
Storing food
Sautéing, frying, and reducing liquids
Which feature is common to both pots and pans?
Always nonstick
Used for baking
Sloped sides
Come in various sizes and materials
Come in various sizes and materials
Describe the following pots and identify their functions:
a. brazier
b. double boiler
c. saucepot
d. stockpot
Also called a rondeau, this medium-to-large pot, shallower than a saucepot, has straight sides and two handles for lifting. Braziers are typically made of heavyweight material with a thick bottom for good heat distribution. Use braziers to braise meat and vegetables.
Has an upper pot and a lower pot. The lower pot holds boiling or simmering water that gently cooks the food in the upper pot. Use it for melting chocolate or heating milk, cream, or butter.
Used to prepare sauces, soups, and other liquids. Saucepots are shallower than stockpots, with straight sides and two loop handles for lifting.
A large pot for preparing stocks. Stockpots with spigots allow the liquid to be poured out easily without losing any of the solid ingredients.
What distinguishes a pan from a pot?
Pans are typically larger and have two loop handles.
Pans are made only of aluminum.
Pans are used only for baking.
Pans are smaller, shallower, and have one long handle
Pans are smaller, shallower, and have one long handle
Describe three different types of steels.
Ceramic steels are slender ceramic rods embedded in a wooden handle. They are used to hone sharpened ceramic and metal knives.
Diamond steels are slender metal rods, or sometimes flattened rods, that are impregnated with diamond dust. They should not be used to hone ceramic knives. Because of the diamond material, they can produce extremely sharp edges, as do the ceramic steels.
A honing steel looks like a short sword with a round blade. It helps remove broken pieces and realign the remaining ground edges of a knife.
How is a bimetallic stemmed thermometer used to check food temperature? Give an example of using it to check food.
A bimetallic stemmed thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the food up to a dimple on the probe and held for at least 15 seconds to check the temperature.