Which piece of kitchen equipment should be used to cut fresh herbs?
- Grater
- Kitchen shears
- Peeler
- Sharpening steel
What type of oven cooks food using heated air that is forced through the oven by a fan?
- Convection
- Conventional
- Microwave
- Toaster
A warranty :
- A guarantee a product will be free of defects and will perform as specified.
- Covers needed repairs after a designated period of time.
- Is for a shorter period of time than a full warranty.
- Pays for repairs after the service contract has run out.
What should be the MOST important consideration when buying a refrigerator?
- Energy savings
- Freezer at the bottom
- Number of warranties available
- Proper size to fit easily into the space
What is TRUE about a microwave oven?
- Browns food like a conventional oven
- Cooks all food in less time
- Defrosts, heats, and cooks food rapidly
- Uses any cookware
Which seal on an electrical appliance indicates it has been tested for safety?
- AGA
- GAA
- AAG
- UL AGA
In the microwave oven, food is cooked by:
- Air that is heated by an upper and lower element.
- Friction of vibrating molecules that create heat.
- Forced heated air.
- Heat transferred from the container to the food.
Which is the MOST important feature to consider when purchasing small kitchen equipment?
- Colors and styles that are available
- Number of jobs that the appliance will perform
- Presence of the AGA seal on the appliance and cord
- Type of ventilation that is necessary
Which is a valuable SAFETY feature for a small appliance?
- Performs the task faster and more efficiently
- Comes apart for easy cleaning
- Is cordless for easy transportation
- Senses when the appliance is not in use and turns it off
What information on a gas range indicates that it has been tested for safety?
- AGA seal
- Energy guide label
- FTC seal
- UL seal
What utensil is BEST to use to scrape bowls and saucepans and to fold one ingredient into another?
- Metal slotted spoon
- Metal spatula
- Rubber scraper
- Wooden spoon
What tool is used to cut in shortening?
- Pastry blender
- Peeler
- Rotary beater
- Sifter
What tool/utensil is used to remove food from a liquid?
- Basting spoon
- Peeler
- Ladle
- Slotted spoon
What tool is used to remove skin from fruits and vegetables?
- Measuring spoon
- Pastry blender
- Peeler
- Rotary beater
Peas should be removed from hot liquid with a:
- Metal spatula
- Rotary beater
- Slotted spoon.
- Soup ladle.
What basket-like container is used to cook foods to retain nutrients?
- Cooling rack
- Double boiler
- Steamer
- Strainer