DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT

A. Multiple Choice.Read the following questions carefully and choose the letter that best

describes the statement. Write your answer on your test notebook.

1. Which of the following is the right step-by-step procedures in manual dishwashing.

A. drain and air-dry, scrape and pre-rinse, rinse, sanitize, and wash dishes.

B. rinse, scrape and pre-rinse, wash, drain, air-dry and sanitize dishes

C. scrape and pre-rinse, rinse, wash, sanitize, drain and air-dry dishes

D. scrape and pre-rinse, wash, rinse, sanitize, drain and air-dry dishes

2. Which of the following parts of an egg is produced by the oviduct and

consists of four alternating layers of thick and thin consistencies.

A. air cell B. albumen C. chalaza D. yolk

3. Which of the following vitamins is found in eggs?

A. B1 B. C C. D D. K

4. The appearance of egg is important for consumer appeal. On what basis are shells evaluated?

A. cleanliness, shape, texture and soundness

B. grade, texture, cleanliness, shape

C. shape, texture, cleanliness and size

D. texture, soundness, size and cleanliness

5. 5. Which of the following market forms of eggs is seldom used in cooking?

A. dried egg B. fresh egg C. frozen egg D. shelled egg

6. Which of the following raises coagulation temperature producing softer,weaker gel when added to egg used in
culinary.

A. Alkali B. salt C. sugar D. vinegar

7. Which kind of egg dish is prepared by slipping shelled eggs into barely simmering water and gently cooking until the
egg holds its shape?

A. fried egg B. poached egg C. scrambled egg D. soft-boiled egg

8. Which of the following tools is not used in cooking omelet?

9. Which of the following is true in plating egg dishes?

A. Choose a serving dish small enough to let each food item stand out.

B. Play with color and texture.

C. The protein dish should cover half of the plate.

D. Use even numbers in setting the dish.

10. Which of the following sources of starch is rarely used in manufacturing

food starch?

A. Cassava C. potato

B. corn D. rice

11. Which of the following changes in starch during cooking is the resistance to flow; increase in thickness or
consistency?

A. dextrinization C. retrogadation

B. gelatinization D. viscosity

12. Which of the following is suggested if you will hold pasta for a short time for later service?

A. Cook pasta ahead of time and chill

B. Drain and add sauce

C. Drain, toss with a small amount of oil, cover and hold in warmer.

D. Undercook slightly the pasta

13. Which is the process of making a new product to be sold to the customers?

A. product analysis c. product development

B. product conceptualization d. product Implementation

14. This is a meaningful and unforgettable statement that captures the essence of your brand.

A. branding C. tagline

B. product naming D. unique selling proposition

15. What managerial tool is used to assess the environment to gather important information for strategic planning?

A. Environmental Scanning C. Survey Analysis

B. SWOT Analysis D. WOTS Analysis

16. From what animal does veal meat come from?

B. deer D. sheep

17. Which of the following market forms of meat does not undergo chilling?

A. cured meat C. frozen meat

B. fresh meat D. processed meat

18. What part of the meat helps you identify the less tender cuts?

A. bone C. flesh

B. fat D. ligament

19. What part of the meat has the greatest amount of quality protein?

A. Bone C. flesh

B. fat D. ligament

20. Which of the following meat cuts requires long and slow cooking temperature?

A. less tender C. tender

B. slightly tough D. tough

21. Which of the following is a long – bladed hatchet or a heavy knife used by a butcher?

A. butchers knife C. cleaver knife

B. chopper knife D. set of slicing knife

22. Which of the cooking methods does not belong to dry heat method?

A. Baking C. roasting

B. broiling D. stewing

23. What do you call the cooking method when meat is cooked in steaming

liquid in which bubbles are breaking on the surface?

A. Boiling C. roasting

B. Broiling D. stewing

24. Which is an oil-acid mixture used to enhance the flavor of meat?

A. brine solution C. soy sauce and vinegar

B. Marinade D. salt and calamansi

25. Which of the following tools is used for carving?

A. cleaver knife C. slicer

26. To which meat cut do internal organs belong?

A. less tender cuts C. tough cuts

B. tender cuts D. variety cuts

27. Where should meat products be stored?

A. Crisper C. dry shelf

B. cold shelf D. freezer

28. Which of the following is the tenderest cut of beef?

A. Chunk C. sirloin

B. round cut D. tenderloin

29. Which will you consider first when buying meats?

A. brand C. quality

B. Price D. round cut

30. What is your primary consideration when storing goods?

A. expiration date C. quantity

B. Fragility D. size

31. What do you call a young immature pigeon of either sex with extra tender meat?

A. Duck C. rooster

B. fryer D. squab

32. To what part of poultry does breast meat belong?

A. dark meat C. variety meat

B. tough meat D. white meat

33. Which of the following characteristics is a good quality of a live poultry?

A. Free from pin feathers and shows no cuts.

B. Eyes are clear.

C. Is heavy and the skin is watery.

D. Thighs are well-developed.

34. What do you call a young chicken that is usually 9 to 12 weeks old?

A. Fryer C. roaster
 B. Hen D. stag

35. How many days should a whole chicken be refrigerated?

A. 1 day C. 2 to 4 days

B. 1 to 2 days D. 3 to 4 days

36. How do you classify the fleshy part of chicken like breast?

A. entrails C. viscera

B. dark meat D. white meat

37. What cookery method is used for a matured poultry?

A. Boiling C. roasting

B. Frying D. stewing

38. What cookery method is suitable for the less tender cuts?

A. Boiling C. roasting

B. Frying D. stewing

39. What is the best cooking temperature for poultry?

A. high temperature C. low to moderate temperature

B. low temperature D. moderate temperature

40. What factor affects the poultry meat’s tenderness and juiciness?

A. Age C. cuts

B. cookery D. sex

41. What is the flavor component of vegetables which gives strong flavor and odor to some vegetables like onions,
leeks, garlic, chives, cabbage, and broccoli?

A. flavonoids C. sugar

B. glutamic acid D. sulfur compounds

42. What is a way of cooking by placing blanched or raw vegetables in the pan,adding liquid (stock, water, wine) then
covering and cooking it slowly?

A. boiling C. braising

B. baking D. sautéing

43. Which of the following plating styles is not a classic arrangement?

A. Starch or vegetable item is heaped in the center while the main item is sliced and lean up against it.
 B. The main item is in the center, with vegetable distributed around it.

C. The vegetable item is in the rear and main item, starch item and garnish at the front.

D. The main item is in the center with neat piles of vegetables carefully arranged around.

44. Which of the following vegetables is cooked uncovered?

A. fruit vegetables C. roots and tubers

B. green vegetables D. yellow vegetables

45. Which of the following is a freshwater fish?

A. Bluefish C. grouper

B. catfish D. sole

46. Which is the market form of fish where both sides of a fish is still joined but bones are removed?

A. Butterfly C. fillet

B. Drawn D. steak

47. Which of the following is a characteristic of a fresh fish?

A. With fresh and foul odor

B. Eyes are dull, shiny and bulging.

C. Gills are red or pink.

D. Flesh shrinks when pressed.

48. Which of the following seafoods is cooked in just enough to keep it juicy and plump?

A. fat fish C. flat fish

B. lean fish D. shellfish

49. Which of the following is a cooking method suited to fat fish?

A. baking C. deep frying

B. boiling D. sautéing

50. What is used to baste lean fish to help prevent it from drying up?

A. butter C. soy sauce

B. cream . D. tomato sauce