Exam 5: Knife Skills

The ______________ the portion scoop number is the ___________ the scoop's capacity.

A brazier is also known as a:

A balance scale is also known as a ___________ _____________.

Knives are no longer an important tool as mechanical cutting tools have replaced them.

A _____________is another common name for a drum sieve.

Carbon steel is an alloy of:

Measuring cups for wet ingredients differ from measuring cups for dry ingredients.

Food should always be stored in plastic containers because they are nonreactive.

A piece of equipment used to aerate,blend,and remove impurities from dry ingredients such as flour is known as a ___________.

Food contact surfaces should be:

A portion of the knife blade known as the _______ fits inside the handle.

How much should you adjust baking temperatures when using a convection oven?

What should you do with cheesecloth before using it?

Woks are only useful when preparing Asian dishes.

Which of the following materials should not be used in a food service operation?

Ladles should not be used as measuring devices.

The best knives are constructed with a full tang running the length of the handle.

A convection steamer is simply a convection oven fitted with steam injectors,which are useful for making hard,crusty breads.

What is the difference between a sauteuse and a sautoir?

Most cutting and chopping jobs are most efficiently done with a machine,such as a food processor.