Foods 2 Objective 4.01

Why should knives have a full tang?
1. Give more power and strength to knives
2. Make the knives sharper
3. Make the knife easier to clean
4. Require more pressure to cut vegetables
Which two metals are commonly used to make knife blades?
1. Aluminum and steel
2. Copper and iron
3. Stainless steel and copper
4. Stainless steel and high-carbon steel
A serrated knife should be used to cut:
1. Apples, oranges, and cake
2. Bread, tomato, and soft food
3. Carrots, tomato, and cucumbers
4. Roast beef, chicken, and pork roast
What are the advantages of using a sharp knife?
1. Make clear smooth cuts and is safer
2. More likely to be injured
3. Require more pressure to slice bread
4. Require more pressure to slice vegetables
Which knife is MOST appropriate to cut meat?
1. Makes clean cuts
2. More likely to be cut with a dull knife
3. Requires less pressure to slice bread
4. Requires less pressure to slice tomatoes
Which knife is MOST appropriate to cut meat?
1. Chef’s
2. Paring
3. Slicing
4. Utility
Which knife is MOST appropriate to chopping vegetables?
1. Chef’s
2. Paring
3. Slicing
4. Utility
Which knife is MOST appropriate to carve a roast at a buffet?
1. Chef’s
2. Paring
3. Slicing
4. Slicing
What is the proper way to carry a knife in the kitchen?
1. Gripping the blade
2. Holding the blade pointed down
3. Holding the blade pointing straight in front
4. Holding the blade pointing toward you
Which vegetable is usually minced in recipes?
1. Bell pepper
2. Carrot
3. Garlic
4. Mushroom
Which vegetable is usually cut into julienne shapes?
1. Bell pepper
2. Carrot
3. Mushroom
4. Onions
Which is an IMPROPER safety procedure for knives?
1. Which is an IMPROPER safety procedure for knives?
2. Do not try to catch a falling knife
3. Soak knives in a sink filled with soapy water
4. Use a sharp knife
Which tool should be used to sharpen a knife?
1. Another knife of equal size
2. Knife steel
3. Sharpening stone or whetstone
4. Vegetable peeler
Which tool should be used to true a knife?
1. Another knife of equal size
2. Another knife of equal size
3. Knife steel
4. Sharpening stone or whetstone
To prevent damage to blades and to people, the best place to store knives is/on a:
1. Cabinet.
2. Ceramic container
3. Drawer.
4. Slotted holder.
Which is NOT an appropriate place to store knives?
1. In a drawer with other knives
2. In a slotted knife holder
3. In a vinyl knife case
4. With magnetized bars on the wall
Which vegetable is sliced?
1. Carrots cut into ¼" squares
2. Garlic cut into very small pieces
3. Onions chopped into irregular pieces
4. Potatoes cut diagonally ¼" thick
Which vegetable is diced?
1. Carrots cut into ¼" squares
2. Garlic cut into very small pieces
3. Onions chopped into irregular pieces
4. Potatoes cut into ¼" thick matchsticks

Foods 2 Objective 4.01

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