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Chapter 21: Skills for Preparing Flavorful Food

Chapter Test Practice

1
What is a change in the shape or size, but not the basic chemical structure called?
A)chemical change
B)physical change
C)outward change
D)structural change
2
What is NOT an example of a leavening agent?
A)yeast
B)baking powder
C)cornstarch
D)baking soda
3
Which of the following is Not an element found in amino acids?
A)nitrogen
B)hydrogen
C)calcium
D)oxygen
4
What are the ways through which heat is transferred to food?
A)conduction, convection, radiation
B)conduction, pasteurization, convection
C)convection, radiation, osmosis
D)radiation, pasteurization, convection
5
Which of the following about heat and cooking is true?
A)It speeds up chemical reactions in food.
B)It affects texture.
C)It helps the body digest some food substances
D)all of the above
6
What is conduction?
A)the transfer of heat through the circulation or flow of heated molecules of hot liquid
B)the transfer of heat energy through direct contact between a hot surface and the food
C)energy that is transmitted through air waves.
D)the transfer of heat through the circulation or flow of heated molecules of hot air
7
Which term defines cooking food uncovered without adding liquid or fat?
A)steaming
B)dry-heat cooking
C)grilling
D)braising
8
Which of the following is NOT true about moist-heat cooking?
A)Foods cooked with this method brown nicely.
B)It can tenderize less tender cuts of meat and poultry.
C)It helps keep food from drying out.
D)A slow cooker works well with this method.
9
What is NOT true about boiling?
A)The temperature at which water boils is 210 F
B)It toughens protein-rich foods.
C)Foods lose more nutrients when boiled.
D)The boiling point of liquid is the temperature at which it turns to steam.
10
What is the term for browning food in a small amount of fat, followed by long, slow, moist-heat cooking?
A)stewing
B)stir-frying
C)braising
D)blanching
11
What is the definition of simmering?
A)Steaming food.
B)Cooking food without moisture.
C)Gently cooking food in liquid slightly below the boiling point.
D)Cooking food in water that is 212 degrees.
12
What is browning the meat's surface quickly with very high heat called?
A)browning
B)searing
C)blanching
D)toasting
13
What is the method of precooking foods in a small amount of fat before they are used in a recipe called?
A)pan roasting
B)sauteeing
C)blanching
D)deep frying
14
What is the term for the amount of electricity that a microwave oven uses to generate microwaves?
A)microwave power
B)cooking power
C)wattage
D)radiant power
15
Which of the following about microwave cooking is NOT true?
A)Smaller pieces of food cook faster.
B)Foods that are drier, or have more sugar or fat heat faster.
C)Food in the oven's center cooks faster.
D)Food in the corners of square or rectangular containers tends to overcook.
16
Which of the following about retaining nutrients in food is NOT recommended?
A)Pare as little from fruits and vegetables as possible.
B)Cooking liquids from vegetables should be added to soups and stews.
C)Cut food into smaller pieces whenever possible.
D)Some nutrients can be destroyed by heat or oxygen.
17
What does the word differentiate mean?
A)recognize a difference
B)make a difference
C)different
D)behave differently
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