Question 1

Which ingredient below is not traditionally included in a classic Genoa Pesto Sauce?

Accepted Answer

A) Garlic 
B) Pecorino Cheese 
C) Basil 
D) Almonds

Question 2

A clear, colorless liquor that is of French origin and has an orange flavor is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Riesling 
B) Grappa 
C) Absinthe 
D) Cointreau

Question 3

The proprietary name of the spice blend containing celery salt, dry mustard, paprika and other flavorings is:

Accepted Answer

A) Old Bay Seasoning 
B) Maryland Salt 
C) Chesapeake Seasoning 
D) St. Louis Barbeque Base

Question 4

A sauce made from meat or poultry juices combined with a liquid such as water or stock and thickened with a thickening agent is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) Gravy 
B) Au Jus 
C) Sauce 
D) Chili

Question 5

A condiment made from fruit, vinegar, sugar and spices and originates from the Hindi chatni is called in western cuisine:

Accepted Answer

A) Chutney 
B) Remoulade 
C) Confit 
D) Cidra

Question 6

The chemical name for drinking alcohol is:

Accepted Answer

A) Booze 
B) Ethel 
C) Ethanol 
D) Methanol

Question 7

The point at which costs equal revenues and profits and losses equal zero is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A) Point of Margin 
B) Stoploss 
C) Break Even Point 
D) None of the above

Question 8

A pesto consists of the following ingredients except:

Accepted Answer

A) Pine Nuts 
B) Basil 
C) Olive Oil 
D) Lemon Juice

Question 9

A wine tasting term for an austere wine or a tannic, astringent red wine is:

Accepted Answer

A) Acidic Wine 
B) Tart Wine 
C) Hard Wine 
D) Soft Wine

Question 10

The Italian term for a dish prepared with a stew like sauce consisting of onions, herbs, mushrooms, tomatoes and wine is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Picante 
B) Al dente 
C) Cacciatore 
D) Arabita

Question 11

Iodized salt is an important ingredient to use since it:

Accepted Answer

A) Contains Iodine 
B) Is Cheap 
C) Made in America 
D) A very safe food

Question 12

A bread dough leavened with a fermented starter which fives the bread a tangy or sour flavor is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) Starter Bread 
B) Day Old Bread 
C) Sourdough Bread 
D) Whole Wheat Bread

Question 13

A food additive derived from red algae (Irish Sea Moss) that is used as an emulsifier, stabilizer and thickener is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Xantham Gum 
B) Guar Gum 
C) Carrageenan 
D) Corn Starch

Question 14

The Austrian cheese made from soured cow's milk and flavored with dried herbs is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Camambert 
B) Chevre 
C) Montavoner 
D) Gruyere

Question 15

One cup of granulated sugar weighs approximately how many grams?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 80 
C) 350 
D) 200

Question 16

The enzyme found in a cows stomach used in cheese making is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Rennin 
B) Acidophiles 
C) Lactic Acid 
D) Gastrojuice

Question 17

What is Panko?

Accepted Answer

A) A Ping Pong Legend 
B) Japanese Soy Paste 
C) Japanese Bread Crumbs 
D) Chinese Cabbage

Question 18

Cans with the following feature(s) are considered unsafe for restaurant use:

Accepted Answer

A) Rusty Cans 
B) Cans with dents 
C) Outdated Cans 
D) All of the above

Question 19

Peeled, seeded and diced tomatoes are known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) Brunoise 
B) Concassée 
C) Tomato Sauce 
D) Sauce American

Question 20

Of the bacteria listed, which one is commonly linked to cooked rice?

Accepted Answer

A) Listeria monocytogenes 
B) Bacillus cereus 
C) Staphylococcus aureus 
D) Toxoplasma gondii

Exam 2: Culinary