StudyGuide CookRW
StudyGuide CookRW
RED SEAL
EXAM PREP
Strategies, Tips & Practice Tests
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3
Exam Process .................................................................................................................................. 4
Before the Exam.......................................................................................................................... 4
During the Exam .......................................................................................................................... 4
After the Exam ............................................................................................................................ 4
Exam Format ................................................................................................................................... 5
Exam Content .................................................................................................................................. 9
Understanding the National Occupational Analysis (NOA) ........................................................ 9
Exam Breakdown ...................................................................................................................... 11
NOA Sub-tasks........................................................................................................................... 13
Task Profile Checklist ................................................................................................................ 14
Create a Study Plan ....................................................................................................................... 24
Practice Questions .......................................................................................................................... 29
Answer Keys................................................................................................................................... 81
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Introduction
The purpose of this Study Guide is to help trade qualifiers and apprentices get ready
for the Interprovincial (IP) Red Seal Exam. For every Red Seal trade, there are IP
Exams accessible. Please visit the Department of Advanced Education, Skills, and
Labour for a list of Interprovincial trades.
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Exam Process
Important Information:
You are not permitted to bring personal cell phones, calculators, or other
electronics into the exam room. If you do bring them, they will be kept safe and
given back to you after the test is over.
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The format of the IP Red Seal exams is multiple-choice. There are 100 to 150
questions on each exam. A multiple choice question has four answers (A, B, C, and D)
after the stem, which is the entire question. All the information required to respond to
the question is contained in the stem. There is only one right response among the
possibilities, and three "distracters." Distracters are not correct.
Level 1 Examples:
A. Cake.
B. Pastry.
C. Bread.
D. All-purpose.
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2. What kind of thickeners are natural?
Level 2 Examples:
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2. The dining room sends out an order for four people to sit at the
same table. Which item is initiated initially?
A. Garlic shrimp.
B. 180 g rare strip-loin.
C. Sauté of beef stroganoff.
D. Fresh boiled 680 g lobster.
Level 3 Examples:
A. $2.90.
B. $3.45.
C. $4.35.
D. $5.45.
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2. 2. For a barbeque picnic, how many kilograms of freshly ground beef
are needed to make 550–125 g of hamburger patties? (Up to the
closest kilogram)
A. 64 kg.
B. 69 kg.
C. 74 kg.
D. 79 kg.
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Exam Content
Understanding the National Occupational Analysis (NOA)
For Red Seal trades, the NOA is a document that outlines the competencies needed
by a fully qualified tradesperson operating in that trade. The NOA serves as the basis
for the material of the IP Red Seal test. Utilizing the NOA is a great way to prepare for
the Red Seal exam. The NOA website is located at [Link]
The content of NOA is arranged into blocks, or primary subject sections. TASKS and
SUB-TASKS are further subdivided into the blocks.
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NOA Pie Chart
The NOA Pie Chart shows you the approximate amount of questions from each block
together with the block percentages displayed as a pie chart. For instance, Block A will
provide the basis for 8% of the questions on the Cook Exam.
COOK
L A [CATEGORY
K 8% 8% NAME]
9% [PERCENTA GE ]
[ CA T EGORY
NAME]
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[PERCENTA
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D
9%
I E
13% 8%
H F
7% G 6%
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Block Titles
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Exam Decomposition
There are now 150 questions on the Cook exam. A breakdown of the number of
inquiries originating from each NOA block is provided in the following table. It is crucial
to remember that the precise number of questions is subject to change at any moment.
You can confirm the number of questions in your exam by getting in touch with your
regional office when you're prepared to write it .
# of Questions
Block A Safety and Sanitation 11
Task 1 Performs safety-related functions
Task 2 Practices food safety procedures
Block B Common Occupational Skills 12
Task 3 Maintains tools and equipment
Task 4 Organizes work
Task 5 Manages information
Task 6 Manages products and supplies
Task 7 Performs culinary trade activities
Task 8 Prepares food according to health and dietary restrictions
Block C Produce 11
Task 9 Prepares herbs and spices
Task 10 Prepares vegetables (including potatoes)
Task 11 Prepares fruit
Block D Stocks and Soups 12
Task 12 Prepares stocks
Task 13 Prepares thickening and binding agents
Task 14 Prepares soups
Task 15 Prepares marinades and brines
Block E Sauce 12
Task 16 Prepares sauces
Task 17 Prepares dessert sauces
Block F Dairy and Egg Products and Alternatives 9
Task 18 Prepares cheese and dairy-related dishes
Task 19 Prepares eggs and egg-related dishes
Block G Pastas 9
Task 20 Prepares pastas
Task 21 Prepares assembled pastas
Block H Grains, Seeds, Pulses, Nuts and Soy-and Wheat-Based Proteins 11
Task 22 Prepares grains and seeds
Task 23 Prepares pulses and nuts
Task 24 Prepares soy-and wheat-based proteins
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# of Questions
(Cont’d)
Block I Meat, Poultry, Game and Game Birds 20
Task 25 Prepares meat and game meat
Task 26 Prepares poultry and game birds
Task 27 Prepares variety meats
Block J Fish and Shellfish 17
Task 28 Prepares fish
Task 29 Prepares shellfish
Block K Garde-Manger 13
Task 30 Prepares salads
Task 31 Prepares hors d’oeuvres
Task 32 Prepares sandwiches
Task 33 Prepares charcuterie
Task 34 Prepares condiments and accompaniments
Task 35 Prepares aspics, jellies and glazes
Block L Baked Goods and Desserts 13
Task 36 Prepares dough-based products
Task 37 Prepares batter-based products
Task 38 Prepares creams, mousses, frozen desserts, fillings, icings, toppings and sugar works
Task 39 Assembles cakes
Task 40 Prepares pastries and pies
Task 41 Prepares chocolate
Total 150
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Sub-tasks for NOA
The blocks, tasks, and subtasks for your trade are listed in the NOA Task Profile
Checklist that follows. Your knowledge and skills in relation to the NOA's subtasks will
be assessed on the written IP Red Seal exam. You can review your current knowledge
by using this chart. Checkmarks can be used to indicate which ones you fully
understand.
Concentrate on the concepts you do not grasp, and keep studying them until you are
confident with the information. Consider potential inquiries within that specific subject
area.
A list of "supporting knowledge and abilities" for every subtask is also included in the
NOA. These are the abilities and know-how required to complete a subtask. As you
review, the supporting skills and information listed beneath each subtask will come in
extremely handy. The NOA for your deal contains the list.
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Block A: Safety and Sanitation
Maintains knives.
Maintains pots, pans and utensils.
Maintains equipment and appliances.
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Block B: Meat, Poultry and Game (Cont’d)
Receives products.
Stores products.
Maintains inventory.
Uses recipes.
Sub-Tasks
Performs portion control.
Plates finished product.
Prepares convenience foods.
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Block C: Produce
Cleans herbs.
Processes herbs and spices.
Selects vegetables.
Sub-Tasks
Cleans vegetables.
Cuts vegetables.
Cooks vegetables.
Finishes vegetables.
Selects fruit.
Cleans fruit.
Cuts fruit.
Cooks fruit.
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Block F: Dairy and Egg Products and Alternatives Block D: Stocks and Soups (Cont’d)
Sub-Tasks
Block E: Sauce
Processes ingredients for dessert sauces.
Cooks dessert sauce.
Finishes dessert sauce.
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Sub-Tasks
Selects cheese and dairy-related ingredients.
Processes cheese and dairy-related ingredients.
Finishes cheese and dairy-related products.
Block G: Pastas
Makes pastas.
Cooks pastas.
Finishes pasta dishes.
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Block H: Grains, Seeds, Pulses, Nuts, and Soy-and Wheat-based Proteins
Task 22: Prepares grains and seeds
Sub-Tasks
Selects grains and seeds.
Cleans grains and seeds.
Cooks grains and seeds.
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Block J: Fish and Shellfish
Task 28: Prepares fish
Sub-Tasks
Selects fish.
Processes fish.
Cooks fish.
Finishes fish.
Task 29: Prepares shellfish
Sub-Tasks
Selects shellfish.
Processes shellfish.
Cooks shellfish.
Finishes shellfish.
Block K: Garde-Manger
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Block K: Garde-Manger (Cont’d)
Processes ingredients for condiments and accompaniments.
Prepares preserves.
Prepares pickles.
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Block L: Baked Goods and Desserts
Processes ingredients for batters.
Cooks batter-based products.
Finishes batter-based products.
Task 38: Prepares creams, mousses, frozen desserts, fillings, icings, toppings and
sugar works
Selects ingredients for creams, mousses, frozen desserts, fillings, icings, toppings
Sub-Tasks
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Block L: Baked Goods and Desserts (Cont’d)
Processes chocolate.
Stores chocolate.
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Create a Study Plan
Making a schedule will help you as you study for your test. The two tables that follow
will assist you in staying on course.
There is a "Weekly Study Plan" in the first table. List the topics you want to
concentrate on studying each day in this table. Both the things you need to study and
the things you need to review should be included. Recall that you may simply need to
review material in areas you are more familiar with, but that you will need more time to
study in areas you find challenging. You can begin filling out this table as you
proceed through the NOA sub-task list.
"Study Time Table" is the name of the second table. Making a study schedule that
includes figuring out the best days of the week and times of day to study is crucial.
For every study week, print multiple copies of these tables and complete them.
Maintaining your study regimen is crucial.
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Weekly Study Plan for Week of: _________________________________________
Area of Study 1 Area of Study 2 Area of Study 3 Area of Study 4 Area of Study 5 Area of Study 6
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
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Thu.
Fri.
Sat.
Sun.
Study Time Table for Week of: _________________________________________
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
8:00 AM -
9:00 AM
9:00 AM -
10:00 AM
10:00 AM -
11:00 AM
11:00 AM -
12:00 Noon
12:00 Noon
1:00 PM
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1:00 PM -
2:00 PM
2:00 PM -
3:00 PM
3:00 PM -
4:00 PM
4:00 PM -
5:00 PM
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6:00 PM
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7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Dealing with Stress and Exam Anxiety
To obtain your Red Seal endorsement, passing the Red Seal Exam is crucial. It's
normal to feel a little nervous or anxious right before or during your exam. The
following advice will help you manage:
• Make a time schedule! Before your exam, give yourself adequate time to
learn and prepare.
• Make a study schedule! Prior to your exam, set aside a particular amount of
time each week to study using a paper or digital calendar.
• Inhale! You could find it easier to refocus and locate the answers if you
practice calm, deep breathing.
• Speak to yourself in a constructive manner! Remember the purpose behind
your exam-taking. Recall the time and energy you invested in your study
and test-taking preparation.
• Remind yourself of good things: Your favorite activity, your most recent trip,
or a person who gives you a sense of stability. Go back to your studies as
soon as you're more at ease.
• Seek for resources that promote mindfulness and meditation as ways to
lower stress. On mobile devices and the internet, a plethora of apps,
podcasts, and movies are readily accessible.
• Engaging in physical activity can assist manage stressful circumstances,
such as exams. Getting enough sleep and eating a healthy diet are also
essential for managing anxiety.
• Make sure you are aware of the precise location and time of the exam.
Make a plan and give yourself plenty of time to arrive.
• To assist you in managing your stress and anxiety, you can also speak with
an expert.
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Know the Rules for the Exam Room
These are some general guidelines that you should be aware of beforehand. Certain
regulations may be applicable in your province or area.
• Do not deceive. Expulsion from the exam session and additional sanctions will
follow this.
• not take any exam materials with you or replicate any exam information.
Examinees who attempt to distribute, copy, or take out any exam-related
materials risk being kicked out of the room and facing additional sanctions.
• not enter the room with any materials.
• Arrange everything that will be needed for the exam on the desk. Taking
anything out of your pockets or accessing personal belongings is not allowed
during the exam.
• During the exam, take off all apparel, including hoodies, caps, and coats.
• Do not bring purses, pouches, or bags to the exam.
• Do not enter the exam room with any electronic devices. These consist of, but
are not limited to: cameras, microphones, media players, mobile phones,
tablets, watches, media players, picture, video, and voice recording and
transmitting devices. Calculators, if you require one, will also be provided.
• Before bringing any additional goods (food, water, etc.) into the exam room, be
sure the examiner has given his or her approval.
• Only make use of the supplied pencils, erasers, calculators, and scrap paper.
• not interact with other candidates or cause them any trouble.
• To exit the examination room, ask the examiner's permission.
• Upon completion, give the examiner back all the supplies you used.
• Throughout the exam, refrain from attempting to access any computer
programs, websites, etc.
• not peruse the exam materials of another applicant.
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Some Final Tips for Writing Multiple-Choice Exams
• Examine every question thoroughly and with attention. After reading only a
portion of the question, do not presume to know what it is asking.
• Analyze the question that you have read. Seek out the essential terms that will
cause the procedure to begin.
• Take charge of your time. To determine how much time you have for each
question on the exam, divide the total time allotted by the number of questions.
You won't need that much time to answer some questions, and it might take a
little longer for others. Check if you have finished half of the exam at this point
and modify your pace accordingly.
• To make lengthy questions easier to understand, break them up into smaller
sections.
• Examine (think through) the question. Consider the response in light of your
background, education, and training. Look through the alternatives to find the
solution.
• Make a note of the ones you know are incorrect as you go through them all to
help you limit them down.
• When responding to a question that requires calculation, start by estimating the
right response. You can determine whether the result appears correct once
you've calculated it.
• If drawing a diagram or writing out a formula helps clarify a question, do so.
• If you are unsure of the answer, mark the question number, go ahead, and return
at a later time. It's preferable to finish the simpler questions first and return to the
trickier ones afterwards. (Even if a question is easy or complex, it is still worth
asking.)
• If you have to guess, provide an answer to every question. There is at least a
25% probability that your prediction will be accurate. Don't hesitate to respond to
any inquiries.
• After responding to all the questions, if you still have time, go over everything and
make sure your answers are entered on the correct line.
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Practice Questions
1) In the process of manufacturing cheese, what does the term "rind-ripened" mean?
a) cheeses which are aged after they are coated with wax
b) cheeses which are fully ripened before coating with wax
c) cheeses which develop a natural rind during aging which remains edible
d) cheeses which are served fresh with little forced aging
2) What is the term for a type of carbohydrate that resembles gelatin and is extracted from
specific fruits and used to make jams and jellies?
a) pectin
b) galactose
c) glucose
d) maltose
3) What's the term for tiny herrings that are frequently served as an appetizer, a component
of a sandwich, or a salad and canned in oil or sauce?
a) minnow
b) sardines
c) anchovies
d) shiners
4) What chemical molecule is responsible for the grayish-green ring that can form around
the yolk of an overdone hardboiled egg?
a) salmonella enteriditus
b) ferrous sulfide
c) bicarbonate sulfide
d) chalaza
5) What kind of cooking method combines the use of moist and dry heat?
a) grilling
b) braising
c) sauteing
d) deep fat frying
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7) What is the name of the pigment that can be found in orange and yellow vegetables?
a) flavon
b) carotene
c) acidic
d) alkaline
8) The following is the name of a tool used to remove solid particles or scum from deep
fat fryers or stocks:
a) spatula
b) skimmer
c) grease remover
d) spider
12) Which vegetable, belonging to the lily family, is consumed when its young shoots are
just beginning to poke through the ground?
a) asparagus
b) scallions
c) leeks
d) onion
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13) The phrase "to briefly and partially cook a food in boiling water or hot liquid" defines which
cooking method?
a) simmering
b) boiling
c) blanching
d) frying
14) What kind of hand tool produces nearly flawless vegetable cuts?
a) slicing machine
b) chinois
c) mandoline
d) buffalo chopper
15) What are three other starches, outside flour, that are used to thicken soups and
sauces?
a) 1) pudding, 2) gelatin, 3) casein
b) 1) gelatin, 2) tapioca pudding, 3) nori
c) 1) cornstarch 2) arrowroot 3) tapioca
d) 1) bulgur, 2) groats, 3) buckwheat
16) What crucial aspects should you take into account when choosing a fat for deep-frying?
a) resistance to chemical breakdown
b) smoke point
c) flavor
d) all of the above
17) What is the name given to an extremely huge variety of garlic that grows to the size of
little apples?
a) aoile
b) whale
c) elephant
d) grande
18) What is the name of a thickening agent made of heated fat and flour?
a) liaison
b) whitewash
c) roux
d) beurre manie
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19) What is most likely the cause of difficult, rubbery scrambled eggs?
a) made with water instead of milk
b) undercooking
c) overcooking
d) made with old eggs
23) The ________ is the name for the primal cut of beef that falls between the chuck and the short loin.
a) flank
b) short plate
c) rib
d) sirloin
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25) Give the name of the processed meat that is created from the beef plate's navel [Link]
it's been cured, hot smoked, and cooked through, topped with spices and black pepper?
a) Pastrami
b) Pepper salami
c) Smoked knuckle
d) Corn ham
26) Sunny-side, basted, hard-fried, and over easy are all what?
a) Stir fry
b) Types of fried eggs
c) Baked
d) Omelet
27) What kind of containers are appropriate for storing cold sauces?
a) Stainless steel
b) Plastic or glass (non-reactive)
c) Aluminum
d) Metal
28) A delicious bread shell in the shape of a boat that is filled and served
a) Tartlet
b) Barquette
c) Rumanki
d) Profiterole
30) Which salad oil among the following tastes the most distinctively?
a) Corn
b) Safflower
c) Virgin Olive
d) Cottonseed
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31) What do you add to a baked pate to keep the crust from cracking?
a) More eggs
b) Cream of Tartar
c) A chimney
d) Fat back
32) Apples, celery, and chopped walnuts are combined in a salad and dressed with a thin
emulsified dressing.
a) Astoria salad
b) Waldorf salad
c) Caesar Salad
d) Plaza salad
33) What's the term for using the same bones to prepare a second stock?
a) Remouillage
b) Sous Stoack
c) White wash
d) Depouillage
35) When truffles are added to sauce Madeira in fine dice, what kind of sauce is produced?
a) Burgundy
b) Perigueux
c) Bordelaise
d) Supreme
36) Which lettuce is used in a Caesar salad among the following types:
a) Boston
b) Lettuce
c) Iceberg
d) Romaine
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37) How much time is it appropriate to let granulated gelatin bloom?
a) As needed
b) 20 minutes
c) Approximately 10 minutes
d) 2-3 minutes
39) What are the two emulsifying substances that go into making a French dressing?
a) Cornstarch
b) Arrowroot
c) Egg yolk and dry mustard
d) Waxy maize
40) What are the three kinds of sausage casings that aren't edible?
a) 1) natural, 2) collagen, 3) caulfat
b) 1) sheep, 2) hog, 3) beef
c) 1) caul fat, 2) hog, 3) beef
d) 1) plastic 2) pee/able cellulose 3) fibrous cellulose
41) What is the name of the highly seasoned fresh pig sausage from Northern Italy that is
wrapped in the skin of the boned leg portion that has the foot attached?
a) Zaybion
b) Zampone
c) Prosciutto
d) Carpachio
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43) There are two round Dutch cheeses:
a) Edam and Gruyere
b) Gouda and Gruyere
c) Edam and Emmenthal
d) Edam and Gouda
44) What may be the definition of any comminuted meat product manufactured from one or more
varieties of meat that have been repeatedly cured and seasoned?
a) Chevrier
b) Prociutlo
c) Sausage
d) Jambon
45) To facilitate easy cleaning beneath, any legs used on a piece of equipment or a table in a food
preparation area must be at least _____ inches (cm) high.
a) 6 (15 cm)
b) 4 (10 cm)
c) 8 (20 cm)
d) 12 (30 cm)
46) Does cooking have any effect, if any, on the poisons present in seafood that are found in
predatory reef fish?
a) has no affect at all
b) destroys it all
c) renders it harmless
d) decreases toxicity
47) When choosing materials for walls, floors, and ceilings, which of the following factors should be
the least crucial in terms of hygiene?
a) cost
b) durability
c) cleanability
d) absorbency
48) Which bacteria is most frequently linked to chicken and raw eggs?
a) salmonella
b) profigence
c) hepatitis
d) trichinosis
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49) Which of the following claims on the appropriate way to wash your hands is untrue?
a) plastic gloves eliminate the need for constant hand washing
b) hands must be washed after using the toilet
c) food workers must wash their hands after returning from a break
d) food workers must wash their hands during food preparation when they switch from raw to
cooked meat
50) What is the main cause of the histamine toxin that causes scombroid poisoning in tuna,
mackerel, bluefish, swordfish, and bonito?
a) time-temperature abuse
b) the waters from which they were harvested
c) the size of the item when it is cooked
d) the length of cooking times
51) How long should you wait before washing your hands after using the restroom to make sure germs
won't contaminate them when you handle food again?
a) minimum of 20 seconds
b) maximum of 10 seconds
c) time is not important
d) minimum of 1 minute
52) What should be done with tainted food sources to minimize the risk of parasite infections?
a) cook them to a minimum of 145 degrees F (63°C)
b) cook them to a minimum of 185 degrees F (85 °C)
c) keep pork and fish off of the menu
d) cut out the parasites before cooking the items
53) What needs to happen initially in order for any surface, utensil, or work space to be thoroughly
sanitized?
a) must be thoroughly cleaned
b) must be wiped off
c) must be rinsed with clean, hot water
d) must be sprayed with bleach solution
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54) What is the first action in a proper hand-washing routine that guarantees thoroughly and
thoroughly cleaned hands?
a) take off all jewelry
b) using a white or stainless steel hand-wash sink
c) make sure water is 100 degrees F ( 38°C) or higher
d) wear short sleeved shirts or chef coats
55) When implementing a HACCP plan, which of the following storage practices needs to be
immediately corrected?
a) raw pork cutlets are stored above macaroni salad in the reach-in refrigerator
b) products in the freezer are being rotated on a first-in, firstout stock basis
c) foods stored in the dry storage area are removed from their shipping containers
d) dairy is stored in the same refrigeration unit as raw meats and produce
56) What other meats are susceptible to trichinella infestation than pork?
a) wild game such as bear and boar
b) older chickens
c) dairy cows past their production years
d) rabbits
57) What is the most effective method to stop a bug population from invading a restaurant?
a) practice good sanitation practices to eliminate food, water, and harborage areas for pests
b) hire a professional pest control operator to apply pesticides liberally to kill pests
c) not use foods and ingredients that are likely to attract pests to the establishment
d) place glue traps and other devices around the perimeter of the building to catch pests
when they get close
58) The temperature of the sanitizing water as measured at the final rinse manifold must be kept at
a minimum of ___ or above when hot water is utilized to disinfect equipment in a mechanical
ware washing operation.
a) 180 degrees F (82 °C)
b) 160 degrees F (71°C)
c) 140 degrees F (60°C)
d) 194 degrees F (90°C)
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59) What kinds of foods are typically linked to the Anisakis roundworm?
a) marine fish
b) raw pork
c) contaminated raw eggs
d) all forms of poultry
60) What other name is also used to refer to omega 3 fatty acid?
a) fish oil
b) lenoleic acid
c) olive oil
d) linolenic acid
61) What makes up the majority of a whole wheat seed kernel's endosperm?
a) fiber
b) starch
c) flavor additions
d) fat
62) When cooking with black or cayenne pepper, what produces the hot or peppery sensation
on the tongue or in the human mouth?
a) high concentration of vitamin C
b) a taste sensation through the taste buds
c) microscopic spikes
d) acidic irritants
64) What are the two main resources used to make refined table sugar?
a) fruits and vegetables
b) vanilla and anise
c) complex carbohydrates and fruit sugar
d) sugar cane and sugar beets
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65) Of the following, which name best describes the transformation of liquid oils into solid fats?
a) hydrogenation
b) saturation
c) gelatinization
d) oxidation
66) What does vitamin E stop from happening within the body that could damage other essential
vitamins like C and A?
a) oxidation
b) saturation
c) excretion
d) dehydration
67) What percentage of animal or plant-based proteins will be used by the human body?
a) 100% from plant (50% from animal)
b) 80-90 % from animal (50-60% from plant)
c) 10% from animal (90% from plant)
d) 95% from both
69) Which kind of stock works best as a replacement or addition to a more conventional stock used
as the base of a sauce to lower the total fat content of the dish?
a) vegetables stocks
b) lean chicken stocks
c) seafood fumets
d) lean veal stocks
70) Which mineral among the following is necessary for the nerve impulses that trigger several
recurrent body processes to be transmitted?
a) fluoride
b) copper
c) sodium
d) calcium
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71) What is the name of the necessary amino acid that most grains normally lack?
a) oleic
b) mysine
c) tryptophan
d) lysine
72) Despite their great flavor, overindulging in these meats may expose consumers to high
concentrations of carcinogens?
a) smoked fish
b) charred meats
c) fatty meats
d) canned meats
73) What are the three minerals that are most abundant in cereal grains?
a) 1) calcium, 2) iron, 3) phosphorous
b) 1) zinc, 2) mercury, 3) copper
c) 1) sodium, 2) carbonate, 3) bisulfate
d) 1) potassium 2) magnesium 3) fluoride
74) Rich in what kind of fats are peanuts, olives, avocados, almonds, hazelnuts, and canola oil?
a) monounsaturated
b) poly-unsaturated
c) cholesterol
d) saturated
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77) The last and most crucial stage in the decision-making process is
to:
a) make them quickly
b) don't take any criticism
c) get approval first
d) follow-up with the results
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83) A manager is a somebody who:
a) directs and controls
b) gets paid the highest wage
c) has been around the longest
d) is well liked
87) The idea that the greatest incentive is the chance for success and
development is connected to:
a) Frederick Herzberg
b) Victor Vroom
c) Abraham Maslow
d) Douglas McGregor
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89) As a supervisor, you have the following duties:
a) to be strict and unbending
b) as a friend
c) to make workers like you
d) as a manager
90) What kind of browning process gives freshly baked bread its distinct smells and aroma?
a) Maillard reaction
b) caramelization
c) gelatinization
d) enzymatic
92) In what stage of the basic yeast bread recipe do you punch down the dough to release and
redistribute produced pockets of gas?
a) after initial fermentation
b) during proofing
c) after initial mixing of the dough
d) after proofing
93) To improve the consistency of the finished product, modern sour dough starters frequently
include an ingredient. Which element is added now that wasn't necessary in the past?
a) salt
b) milk
c) sugar
d) yeast
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94) What could be the reason for muffin tops shattering when baking?but
before to their complete baking?
a) not enough liquid was used
b) too much baking soda was used
c) the oven temperature was too low
d) the batter was over mixed
95) To produce French-Style Fruitcake, what kind of cake base is combined with
nuts, raisins, and candied fruit?
a) genoise
b) angel food cake
c) chiffon cake
d) pound cake, or creamed fat
96) When is it okay to use the cooked fruit method for pie fillings?
a) when the fruit needs extra cooking in order to soften it
b) when utilizing berries because they cook so quickly
c) when there is not enough time to fully bake a raw pie
d) when there is more than one fruit used
97) What kind of dough could be used to make beignets, the well-known French
doughnuts?
a) Danish dough
b) genoise
c) choux paste
d) puff pastry
98) What two aspects of cake baking are impacted by high altitudes?
a) shape and crust formation
b) taste and flavor
c) rise and moisture content
d) size and color
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100) The fat included in tropical oils is typically:
a) saturated fat.
b) monounsaturated fats.
c) polyunsaturated fats.
d) non of the above.
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106) What kind of garnish is made with consommé?
a) potatoes, tomatoes, ham.
b) celestine, brunnoise of vegetables, vermicelli.
c) julienne of vegetables, rice croutons.
d) croutons, ham, potatoes.
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112) According to Health and Welfare Canada, the average Canadian's diet should
contain no more than ___ saturated fats.
a) 0.05
b) 0.1
c) 0.15
d) 0.2
113) Precooked, sliced, and sautéed potatoes with onions are referred to as:
a) duchess potatoes.
b) layonnaise.
c) boulangere potatoes.
d) berny potatoes.
114) How much raw roast needs to be cooked to give 100 persons a 200 gram (7 oz) portion (to the
nearest kg) if the oven roast yields a 75% yield?
a) 20 kilograms.
b) 24 kilograms.
c) 27 kilograms.
d) 30 kilograms.
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118) The following categories apply to cepes, morels, and chanterelles:
a) lettuce.
b) potatoes.
c) tomatoes.
d) mushrooms.
119) Following a mechanical wash and rinse, dishes and utensils should be:
a) air dried.
b) dried with clean towels.
c) dipped in a disinfectant.
d) none of the above.
120) Back bacon, often known as Canadian bacon, comes from the
a) side.
b) loin.
c) leg.
d) shoulder.
121) A heated bain marie of egg yolks, sugar, and white wine, beaten until thick and creamy, is
served as a:
a) bavarian.
b) sayayon.
c) charlotte russe.
d) blanc mange.
122) What is the name of the cold dressing that uses mayonnaise?
a) Tartar, italian, mustard, French.
b) 1000 island, green goddess, vinaigrette.
c) Remoulade, tartar, 1000 island.
d) Vinaigrette, remoulade, tartar.
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124) An MSDS's contents must be prepared no later than ___ years before to the product's sale or
import.
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
126) When completing a soup or sauce with a garnish, you ought to:
a) remove the sauce from the stove before adding a garnish.
b) stir frequently being sure not to let it simmer.
c) stir frequently being sure that the sauce comes to a
simmer.
d) add garnish but do not stir or bring back to simmer.
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130) Out of all the fish, which one is a saltwater fish?
a) Halibut.
b) Perch.
c) Catfish.
d) Whitefish.
131) The following list shows which foods have the most polyunsaturated fat (PUFA):
a) corn oil.
b) olive oil.
c) safflower oil.
d) coconut oil.
132) This is a strongly seasoned compound butter sauce with minced parsley.
a) hollandaise.
b) buerre noisette.
c) drawn butter.
d) maitre d'hotel butter.
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136) This is how beurre noisette is made:
a) melted butter.
b) clarified butter.
c) compound butters.
d) all of the above.
138) Health and Welfare Canada advises that the daily intake of caffeine in the Canadian diet
should not exceed that of ___ normal cups of coffee.
a) 2
b) 4
c) 6
d) 10
139) The following soup's primary flavor is derived from split green peas that have been
boiled and pre-soaked:
a) habitant.
b) vichyssoise.
c) St. German.
d) parisienne.
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142) What is your favorite side dish to have with roast lamb?
a) Bearnaise sauce.
b) Bread sauce.
c) Juniper berries and mushrooms.
d) Mint sauce or jelly.
144) The primary distinction between Bavarian creams and chiffons is that the former always
include:
a) liqueur.
b) lemon juice.
c) egg whites.
d) whipping cream.
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148) "HOLSTEIN" beef cutlet is topped with:
a) fried egg.
b) lemon juice.
c) swiss cheese.
d) ham.
151) Diluting pan fluids from roasted chicken and pork is known as:
a) demi-glace.
b) degrassier.
c) deglazing.
d) du jour.
153) Perishable goods may only be stored without refrigeration for a total of:
a) 24 hours.
b) 12 hours.
c) 30 minutes.
d) 2 hours.
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154) Onions, carrots, celery, and leeks are among the vegetables that can be used for:
a) croquette.
b) mirepoix.
c) mousse.
d) quenelles.
158) If a menu item costs $10 to sell and the food cost percentage is 40%, the food cost is:
a) $3.00.
b) $4. 00.
c) $5.00.
d) $6.00.
159) The term for the fresh secondary cut that comes from a pig side is:
a) spareribs.
b) shortribs.
c) backribs.
d) country ribs.
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160) Mashed potatoes are blended with butter, egg yolks, and seasoning before being piped into
different amounts:
a) savoy or savoyarde.
b) boulangere.
c) fondant.
d) duchess.
161) Which of the following actions would reduce the likelihood of contaminated food?
a) buying daily whenever possible.
b) rotating stock.
c) correct storage temperatures.
d) all of the above.
164) The minimum selling price, given a 40% food cost percentage and a $3.50 food cost,
is:
a) $8.50.
b) $8. 75.
c) $9.00.
d) $9.25.
165) Breaded and deep-fried fish is served with a cold sauce that is:
a) tartar sauce.
b) 1000 islan sauce.
c) caraway seeds.
d) saffron.
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166) How is sauerbraten prepared?
a) stewing.
b) roasting.
c) braising.
d) boiling.
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172) One of the primary constituents of dauphine potatoes is:
a) onions.
b) choux paste.
c) parmesan cheese.
d) truffle.
173) The following categories of vitamins are those that the body is capable of storing and
are not dependent upon regular diets:
a) fat soluble vitamins.
b) water soluble vitamins.
c) storable vitamins.
d) renewable vitamins.
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178) Paupiette-style sole that is poached, rolled, and served with mushrooms in a veloute is
known as:
a) newburg.
b) americaine.
c) bercy.
d) bonne femme.
181) A frozen souffle rises above the top edge of the dish when it is served due of the
following:
a) freezing has caused the scuffle to rise.
b) egg yolks have caused the scuffle to rise.
c) whipping cream has caused the scuffle to rise.
d) paper collars have been removed from the top of the serving dishes.
183) When making a souffle, sugar is beaten into the egg whites to:
a) decrease moisture content.
b) increase cooking time.
c) improve stability.
d) decrease holding time.
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184) Describe sunomono.
a) Salad combining shrimp, rice noodles and cucumber.
b) Tamari-based soy sauce.
c) Fish-based mousseline garnished with sesame seeds.
d) Watercress that has been marinated in citrus dressing.
185) Vegetarians should carefully consider the protein in their diet because:
a) no single plant or vegetable is a complete protein.
b) it is impossible to combine plant or vegetable foods to obtain complete protein.
c) some plants and vegetables have an oversupply of complete protein.
d) complete proteins can only be acquired by eating meats, fish, poultry or dairy products.
188) Which beef cut among the following shouldn't be cooked over dry heat?
a) Strip loin.
b) Flank steak.
c) Prime rib.
d) Sirloin tip.
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190) The price per kilogram of an unpeeled 40-kilogram sack of potatoes was $0.60. After cleaning
and peeling, the yield rate is 80%. What is the current price of these potatoes?
a) $0.75.
b) $0.95.
c) $1.25.
d) $0.80.
194) _____ is the name of a cold soup made with potatoes and leeks that has been pureed and
topped with cream and chives.
a) cream of potato.
b) potage parisenne.
c) vichyssoise.
d) potato and leek.
195) The following would be the main flavor of a dish made "PROVINCALE":
a) garlic and thyme.
b) tomato and garlic.
c) tomato and onion.
d) onion and garlic.
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196) The French phrase "garde manger" refers to:
a) cold kitchen.
b) sauce station.
c) soup station.
d) none of the above.
197) The following is the name given to the mixture of stewed veal and cream that is thickened
with white roux, then blended with the stew:
a) fricasse of veal.
b) escalope of veal.
c) veal stew.
d) blanquette of veal.
201) A stock made with chicken or veal bones would fall under the following categories:
a) short stock.
b) white stock.
c) ordinary stock.
d) court bouillon.
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202) The ideal tool for making minestrone soup is a:
a) chicken stock.
b) fish stock.
c) beef stock.
d) pork stock.
205) Which secondary cut from the list below comes from the hindquarter?
a) Flank steak.
b) Rib steak.
c) Short ribs.
d) Shoulder clod.
206) The most typical ingredients for making a Glace de Viande are:
a) fish fond.
b) court bouillon.
c) demi glace.
d) brown stock.
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208) What is the main cause of food poisoning from botulism?
a) improperly defrosted fish.
b) improperly cooked pork.
c) improperly canned food.
d) none of the above.
209) How far away from a lightbulb should you avoid storing anything?
a) 250 mm (10").
b) 300 mm (12").
c) 400 mm (16").
d) 450 mm (18").
210) Before cutting, roasted meat and poultry should be given time to rest so that:
a) the roast is not too hot to handle.
b) an au jus can be made prior to serving.
c) excessive juices within the roast are not lost during carving.
d) so the roast does not burn.
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214) The categories for truffles are:
a) fungus.
b) potatoes.
c) lettuce.
d) fruit.
216) The most typical sauce to be served with fish that has been deep-fried is:
a) butter sauce.
b) cold sauce.
c) hot sauce.
d) gorilla snaught sauce
218) The following cheeses are made in a bacterial culture using yeasts or molds:
a) cream cheese, cottage cheese, cheddar.
b) brie, roquefort, stilton.
c) cottage cheese, camembert.
d) swiss, cheddar, cream cheese.
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220) Make check the following before using any electrical equipment:
a) put on rubber gloves.
b) have removed any metal jewelry.
c) are standing on a dry surface.
d) 300 mm (12") away from the equipment.
221) Some meats and poultry have bacon or lard applied on them to improve flavor and avoid
drying. It's known as:
a) larding.
b) basting.
c) marinating
d) barding.
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226) Typically, bacteria are eliminated by:
a) hot temperatures but freezing only prevents them from multiplying.
b) hot and freezing temperatures.
c) freezing temperatures while heat stagnates their growth.
d) none of the above.
231)The cut made from the veal's front and hind legs and prepared using wet heat is known as:
a) cutlet.
b) shank crosscut.
c) steak
d) roast.
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232) Out of all the combinations below, which ones are mother sauces?
a) cream, tomato, bearnaise.
b) brown, mornay, veloute.
c) tomato, brown, demi-glace.
d) brown, ve/oute, cream.
233) If a menu item's selling price is raised to $6.00 from its current $5.00 food cost, the new
cost percentage would be:
a) 30%.
b) 31%.
c) 32%.
d) 33.3%.
235) When using electrical equipment, which of the following items should you not wear?
a) rings, peaked hats and gloves.
b) rings, ties and watches.
c) peaked caps, gloves and belts.
d) gloves, ties and watches.
237) How much raw roast needs to be cooked to give 100 individuals a 200 gram (7 oz) portion (to the
nearest kg) if the oven roast yields a 75% yield?
a) 20 kilograms.
b) 24 kilograms.
c) 27 kilograms.
d) 30 kilograms.
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238) Referred to as: Vegetables chopped into matchstick-sized portions
a) paysanne.
b) brunoise.
c) julienne.
d) batonnet.
240) In relation to olive oil, what does the word "extra-virgin" mean?
a) The oil undergoes 100% refinement.
b) The oil comes from the first pressing only.
c) The oil comes from green olives only.
d) The oil has been extracted by heat treatment.
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244) The term "Gelantines" means:
a) pies cooked without a pastry shell.
b) deboned stuffed fish that is poached and then glazed with aspic.
c) round, blunt-shaped pyramid dishes.
d) forcement dumplings.
248) Which vegetable kind has crisp, bright green leaves with white veins among the list of
vegetables?
a) Celeriac.
b) Fennel.
c) Kohlrabi.
d) Chard.
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250) What liquid is in veloute sauce?
a) milk
b) brown stock
c) white stock
d) clarified butter
253) What is the customary side dish to go with a roast prime rib of beef?
a) Parsley sauce.
b) Mint sauce.
c) Horseradish.
d) Ratatouille.
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256) Sundaes bear a striking resemblance to:
a) bombes.
b) ice cream charlottes.
c) coupes.
d) cassatas.
258) A roux can be categorized into three varieties according to the following:
a) type of flour used.
b) proportion of ingredients.
c) colour of the roux.
d) quality of the fat.
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262) Bay is what kind of shellfish?
a) Scallop
b) Clam
c) Oyster
d) Crab
265) Beef or veal bones should boil for... in order to make a decent stock.
a) 3 to 4 hours
b) 6 to 8 hours
c) 30-45 minutes
d) 1 week
267) For a well-done roast pork, the internal temperature should be:
a) 55 degrees C (130 degrees F).
b) 60 degrees C (140 degrees F).
c) 70 degrees C (160 degrees F).
d) 85 degrees C (185 degrees F).
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268) The biscuits will be as follows if the kneading phase is skipped:
a) very tender, crustier, but with less volume.
b) rather tough and crustier, but with more volume.
c) very tender, crustier, but with more volume.
d) rather tough and crustier, but with less volume.
269) The most crucial need for the dry goods storage area is:
a) bright and spacious.
b) located near the food preparation area.
c) warm with good air circulation.
d) dry and cool.
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274) In contrast to pureed soups, creamed soups consist of:
a) less smooth.
b) more hearty.
c) less refined.
d) smoother.
275) Red veggies like beets and red cabbage include the following pigments:
a) carotenes.
b) flavones.
c) chlorophyll.
d) anthocyanins.
278) When measuring any ingredient, the most precise method is to:
a) the tablespoon.
b) weight.
c) volume.
d) count.
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280) Meat from ducks is:
a) white and dark like chicken meat.
b) white only.
c) dark only.
d) white and dark like turkey meat
282) The cooking time usually increases when a recipe is expanded to yield more food.
a) increase by as much as the conversion factor.
b) increase by half.
c) decrease slightly.
d) stay close to the original cooking time.
283) Meat is mostly marketed by grade in the retail sector. One exclusion is:
a) pork.
b) beef.
c) veal.
d) lamb.
285) 100 ml = dl
a) 10
b) 0.1
c) 1
d) 100
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286) One way to characterize mold is as an organism that:
a) is difficult to detect before the food has started to decompose and smell.
b) is fairly easy to detect because of its bluish-green colour and hair-like structure.
c) causes fermentation to take place in fruit and vegetables.
d) causes white or grey dry spots to appear on the surface of meat or other food
products.
289) An invoice:
a) is another name for the purchase order form.
b) always shows the number of items delivered.
c) always shows the number of items ordered.
d) all of the above.
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292) The outcome of continuously stirring beaten eggs throughout cooking is:
a) an omelet.
b) scrambled eggs.
c) a souffle.
d) bruised eggs.
294) Refrigerating hard-boiled eggs in their shells will keep them fresh for up to:
a) a month
b) a year
c) a week.
d) three days.
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298) When preparing older poultry, what is the recommended method?
a) simmering.
b) boiling.
c) poaching.
d) broiling.
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Answer Key
1. C 53. A 105. C
2. A 54. A 106. B
3. B 55. A 107. B
4. B 56. A 108. B
5. B 57. A 109. C
6. D 58. A 110. D
7. B 59. A 111. C
8. B 60. D 112. B
9. A 61. B 113. B
10. A 62. D 114. C
11. A 63. B 115. C
12. A 64. D 116. B
13. C 65. A 117. B
14. C 66. A 118. D
15. C 67. B 119. A
16. D 68. B 120. B
17. C 69. A 121. B
18. C 70. C 122. C
19. C 71. D 123. C
20. A 72. B 124. B
21. C 73. A 125. D
22. C 74. A 126. D
23. C 75. C 127. C
24. C 76. D 128. A
25. A 77. D 129. B
26. B 78. B 130. A
27. B 79. A 131. C
28. C 80. D 132. D
29. A 81. D 133. C
30. C 82. D 134. B
31. C 83. A 135. A
32. B 84. A 136. A
33. A 85. D 137. C
34. A 86. D 138. B
35. B 87. B 139. C
36. D 88. C 140. C
37. C 89. D 141. A
38. B 90. B 142. D
39. C 91. C 143. D
40. D 92. A 144. C
41. B 93. D 145. B
42. C 94. B 146. A
43. D 95. D 147. C
44. C 96. A 148. A
45. A 97. C 149. C
46. A 98. C 150. C
47. A 99. A 151. C
48. A 100. A 152. B
49. A 101. A 153. D
50. A 102. A 154. B
51. A 103. B 155. B
52. A 104. C 156. D
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157. B 211. D 265. B
158. B 212. B 266. C
159. A 213. C 267. C
160. D 214. A 268. A
161. D 215. A 269. D
162. D 216. B 270. C
163. C 217. C 271. C
164. B 218. B 272. B
165. A 219. D 273. D
166. C 220. C 274. D
167. B 221. D 275. D
168. A 222. A 276. C
169. B 223. A 277. A
170. D 224. B 278. B
171. A 225. C 279. A
172. B 226. A 280. C
173. A 227. A 281. B
174. C 228. C 282. D
175. D 229. D 283. D
176. B 230. B 284. C
177. C 231. B 285. C
178. D 232. D 286. B
179. D 233. D 287. B
180. B 234. D 288. D
181. D 235. B 289. B
182. C 236. B 290. C
183. C 237. C 291. B
184. A 238. C 292. B
185. A 239. D 293. D
186. B 240. B 294. D
187. A 241. B 295. B
188. B 242. C 296. D
189. B 243. C 297. D
190. A 244. B 298. B
191. C 245. B 299. C
192. A 246. B 300. D
193. B 247. B
194. C 248. C
195. B 249. A
196. A 250. C
197. D 251. A
198. B 252. B
199. C 253. C
200. A 254. B
201. B 255. A
202. C 256. A
203. C 257. B
204. B 258. C
205. A 259. B
206. D 260. D
207. B 261. D
208. C 262. A
209. D 263. D
210. C 264. B
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