Knife Safety
Dry Heat
Moist Heat
Combination
Mise en Place
100

What is the safest way to hold a knife when not in use?

Flat surface with blade facing away from you

100

Which of the following is a dry-heat cooking method?

poaching

grilling

braising

grilling

100

What is a characteristic of moist-heat cooking methods?

cooking with water, steam, or another liquid

100

Which combination-heat cooking method involves both searing and simmering?

stewing

100

What is the purpose of mise en place in cooking?

organize ingredients and tools before cooking to improve efficiency

200

Which knife is best for chopping vegetables?

Chef knife, santoku, asian cleaver

200

Which food is best suited for grilling?

Steak or vegetables

200

Which of the following foods is suitable for poaching?

eggs or fish

200

Which cooking method is used for tough cuts of meat to make them tender?

braising or stewing

200

What should you do before starting any cooking task?

gather all ingredients and tools required

300

How should you store a knife to maintain its sharpness?

In a cover and knife roll

300

Which dry-heat cooking method involves cooking food in an oven with air circulation?

Convection

300

What is blanching in cooking?

briefly boiling and then plunging it into ice water to stop cooking

300

Describe a cooking method that involves both dry and moist heat.

searing first and then simmering in liquid

300

Which knife technique is used for cutting herbs finely?

chiffonade

400

When using a knife, what angle should the blade be held at when sharpening?

20 degree

400

What is the difference between sautéing and frying?

sauteing uses less oil and higher heat, while frying uses more oil and typically lower heat

400

Which cooking method is ideal for tough cuts of meat to make them tender?

braising or slow cooking

400

Which combination-heat method is best for retaining flavor in meat dishes?

braising

400

Give an example of mise en place

pre chopping vegetables before cooking a stir-fry

500

What is the advantage of using a paring knife?

small, intricate tasks

500

What is the best cooking method for retaining nutrients in vegetables?

steaming

500

Which food item would you braise to enhance flavor and tenderness?

beef short ribs or pork shoulder

500

What benefits do combination-heat methods offer over single-method cooking techniques?

better flavor development and tenderness with combi, as opposed to single methods 

500

Why is mise en place important for professional chefs?

Ensures they work efficiently, minimize mistakes, and maintain cleanliness during cooking