Food, Nutrition & Wellness ©2010

Chapter 19: Organizing the Table

Chapter Test Practice

1
What is an example of a major appliance?
A)microwave oven
B)refrigerator-freezer
C)toaster oven
D)coffeemaker
2
What helps you estimate the annual energy cost?
A)EnergyGuide label
B)LEED label
C)Energy Star label
D)energy website
3
What does the Energy Star label indicate?
A)energy cost
B)energy efficiency
C)environmental friendliness
D)how powerful the appliance is
4
At what temperature should you keep your refrigerator?
A)between 30 F and 40 F
B)between 32 F and 45 F
C)between 32 F and 40 F
D)between 35 F and 45 F
5
At what temperature should you keep your freezer?
A)5 F or less
B)10 F or less
C)0 F or less
D)not any warmer than -10 F
6
Which of the following is NOT true?
A)A range is a large cooking stove.
B)A cooktop is part of the range.
C)Some ranges are powered by gas, and some by electricity.
D)Ranges are only powered by gas.
7
What is an oven with a fan that circulates hot air called?
A)conventional oven
B)convection oven
C)microwave oven
D)toaster oven
8
Which of the following statements about dishwashers is NOT true?
A)The water temperature has to be at least 150 F.
B)An overloaded dishwasher will not clean well.
C)Hot air dries the dishes.
D)It cleans and sanitizes dishes more effectively than hand washing them.
9
What is NOT an example of a small appliance?
A)microwave oven
B)garbage disposal
C)blender
D)all of the above
10
What might you use a food processor for?
A)pureeing fruit for a smoothie
B)mincing onions
C)shredding cheese
D)beating egg whites
11
What should you do before you purchase a small appliance?
A)check for the UL seal and warranty
B)weigh the cost against how often you will use it
C)make sure it is energy efficient
D)all of the above
12
Which appliance does not heat up the entire kitchen when in use?
A)convection oven
B)microwave oven
C)conventional oven
D)broiler
13
What is the purpose of a double boiler?
A)to cook foods on the cooktop
B)to hold food in a saucepan above boiling water
C)to brown and fry foods
D)to gently heat delicate foods
14
What type of pot is used to stir-fry?
A)skillet
B)wok
C)pot
D)casserole dish
15
What does the word contribute mean?
A)add
B)assist
C)charity
D)subtract
16
Which of the following would NOT be considered microwave-safe?
A)paper plates
B)wooden chopsticks
C)pottery with metallic glazes
D)heatproof glass measuring cup
17
Which tool would be used to aerate flour and other dry ingredients?
A)sifter
B)blender
C)spatula
D)colander
18
What tool would be used to lift or turn hot food without piercing it?
A)paring knife
B)tongs
C)ladle
D)utility fork
19
Which tool would you use to snip away poultry skin and visible fat from meat and chicken?
A)electric knife
B)boning knife
C)kitchen shears
D)cleaver
20
Which thermometer is placed in food after cooking?
A)meat thermometer
B)microwave-safe
C)instant-read
D)oven-proof
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