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LOWER SECONDARY FOOD AND CONSUMER EDUCATION 40 Marks


MAY 2016 1 Hour

MID YEAR EXAMINATION


SECONDARY TWO EXPRESS

READ THESE INSTURCTIONS FIRST

Write your name and date in the spaces provided on the work you hand in.
Write in dark blue or black ink on both sides of the paper.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
You may use a pencil for any diagrams or graphs.

Answer all the questions.


The total marks for this paper is 40.

The number of marks is given in brackets at the start of each section.

This paper consists of 7 printed pages, including the cover page.

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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions [10 marks]

1. Which one of the following is not true about food photography?


A Use pretty decorations.
B Take shots from only the top angle.
C Use clean plates and cutlery.
D Use good lighting.

2. Which one of the following is not an example of a thin batter?


A Vegetable f ritter
B Kuih dadar
C Thosai
D Nutella crepe

3. There are many ways to present results of sensory test. Identify the following diagram:

A Radar chart
B Radar bar
C Bar graph
D Ranking chart

4. Which of the following describes the role of baking powder in cake making?
A Contributes to the golden brown colour of cakes.
B Provides tenderness and moistness.
C Provides gases that allows mixture to rise to produce fluffy cake.
D Provides structure and sets the shape of the cake.

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5. What is one of the actions that consumers can take to be up to date?
A Research on the product and compare differences options.
B Find out the lasted information and knowledge consumer education.
C Ask for a receipt when purchasing an item.
D Inform provider if faulty or unsatisfactory goods or services are encountered.

6. Which of the following words can be used to describe the appearance of an apple pie?
A Golden brown
B Sweet
C Crispy
D Spicy

7. Which of the following cuisines is classified as under the Malay ethnic group?
A B C D

8. Why consumers should have the rights to choose?


A They will have discounts when purchasing items.
B They will find out the product and services that best meet their needs
C They will be able to learn about food and consumer education.
D They will get the objects that functions properly.

9. Which of the following is not one of the reasons that least likely affects the price of an item?
A Location
B Brand
C Quantity
D Packaging

10. Which of the following statements is not a factor to consider when garnishing food?
A Garnish should result in the right balance according to my Healthy plate.
B Garnish should be appropriate for the food type.
C Garnish should be proportionate to the amount of food served.
D Garnish should complete and enhance the dish.

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Section B: Structured Questions [30 marks]

11. What are the three areas to consider in food presentation? [3]

12. The picture below shows a walnut cake.

(a) For each of the ingredients below, explain how is it important to make a well-make
walnut cake. [4]
(i) Flour

(ii) Fats

(iii) Sugar

(iv) Eggs

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(b) what is the baking method that is used to make the walnut cake? [1]

(c) Suggest a way to garnish the walnut cake. [1]

(v) The picture below shows the healthier choice symbol.

(a) Name the awarding organisation: [1]

(b) What does the label says about the product? [1]

(c) Many cuisines in Singapore has been awarded with this label.
(i) State one cuisine which has this label on it. [1]

(ii) Why does the cuisine mention in (c)(i) has this label? [1]

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13. Mervin visited a shop to buy a computer. He did not know what type of computer he should
buy so he asked the salespeople to recommend him the type of computer that he should
buy.
(a) State one advantage and disadvantage of asking the salesman. [2]

(b) After he brought the computer, he realised that the computer is a faulty product. State 4
ways he can offer feedback when seeking redress. [4]

(c) What he should have done to reduce the chances of buying a faulty product? [1]

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14. Advertisements are influencing our buying decisions.
(a) Describe 2 reasons how this is true. [4]

(b) Why do consumers need to check advertisements? [1]

(c) State two advantage and disadvantage of advertising to the consumers. [4]
Advantage Disadvantage

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Setter: Yi Xiang

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