Question 1

An aprium is a hybrid of which two fruits:

Accepted Answer

A) Apricot and Plum 
B) Plum and Apple 
C) Apple and Orange 
D) Orange and Lemon

Question 2

A water soluble vitamin essential for hydrolyzing sugars, aiding fat synthesis and the proper functioning of the skin, nervous system and digestive system is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin B6 
B) Vitamin B3 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Vitamin A

Question 3

A type of food additive used to improve the appearance or feel of a food is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) Filler 
B) Texturizer 
C) Loosener 
D) Degrader

Question 4

An Italian tomato sauce flavored with herbs, cayenne pepper, spicy sausage and bacon is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) Tagine Sauce 
B) Marinara Sauce 
C) Arrabbiata Sauce 
D) Spicy Italian Sauce

Question 5

A southern Italian cheese, originally made from water buffalo's milk and more currently cow's milk, which has a white color, is mild in taste and made using nearly boiling water is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Parmesan Cheese 
B) Mozzarella Cheese 
C) Fromage 
D) Gruyere Cheese

Question 6

A spice that is the dried yellow-orange stigma of a crocus's purple flower is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Pink Peppercorns 
B) Cardamom 
C) Saffron 
D) Safflower

Question 7

What is the minimum temperature at which duck and goose should be cooked internally?

Accepted Answer

A) 165°F 
B) 155°F 
C) 145°F 
D) 170°F

Question 8

The term for a temporary price reduction used as a sales promotion is:

Accepted Answer

A) Sell-off 
B) Price-off 
C) Discount 
D) Special

Question 9

The scientific name for fat is:

Accepted Answer

A) Lipids 
B) Oil 
C) Nonpolar Liquid 
D) Butter

Question 10

A Chinese dish made from the scrapings of rice from the bottom of the rice cooker or pot. The rice is dried then deep-fried and used as a garnish for soup. This dish is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Fried Rice 
B) Double Fried Rice 
C) Soup Rice 
D) Crackling Rice

Question 11

An Italian Bread salad which consists of day old bread, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, olive oil and vinegar is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Tiramisu 
B) Puntanesca Salad 
C) Bread Salad 
D) Italian Salad

Question 12

An Italian frozen mixture made with water, sugar and flavoring such as lemon, fruit juice or wine that has a grainy texture due to its constant stirring is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) Granité 
B) Granità 
C) Flavored Ice 
D) Gelato

Question 13

The value of goods in the restaurant on hand at the beginning of a given period is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Opening Inventory 
B) In House Assets 
C) Net Assets 
D) Opening Assets

Question 14

A Japanese dish of battered and deep fried pieces of fish and vegetables is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Tempura 
B) Fried Fish and Vegetables 
C) American Food 
D) Shiridashi

Question 15

What type of meat is used in osso bucco?

Accepted Answer

A) Lamb 
B) Turkey 
C) Venison 
D) Veal

Question 16

A clam chowder made with cream or milk and potatoes is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) New England Clam Chowder 
B) Manhattan Clam Chowder 
C) Denver Clam Chowder 
D) Louisiana Clam Chowder

Question 17

What is the most important personal hygiene practice?

Accepted Answer

A) Wearing a hat in the kitchen 
B) Washing your hands 
C) Taking jewelry off before working 
D) All of the above

Question 18

A sauce used for shellfish and as a condiment that is composed of ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice and hot sauce is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Remoulade 
B) Cocktail Sauce 
C) Shellfish Sauce 
D) Spicy Sea Sauce

Question 19

Creole coffee differs from regular coffee since it contains:

Accepted Answer

A) Molasses 
B) Chicory 
C) Chocolate Syrup 
D) Spice Peppers

Question 20

A blend of Chinese black tea and green teas scented with jasmine petals is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Jasmine Tea 
B) Emperors Tea 
C) Premium Tea 
D) Tisane

Exam 2: Culinary