How to cook over a fire - Exam
  • 1. What is the ideal type of wood to use for cooking fires?
A) Hardwood
B) Softwood
C) Green wood
D) Treated wood
  • 2. What is the best way to start a fire for cooking?
A) Lighter fluid and fuel wood
B) Gasoline and a match
C) Tinder, kindling, fuel wood
D) Fuel wood, kindling, tinder
  • 3. Why is it important to let the fire burn down to coals before cooking?
A) To produce more smoke
B) To save firewood
C) Even heat distribution
D) For taller flames
  • 4. What is the optimal coal bed depth for cooking over a fire?
A) 5-6 inches
B) More than 10 inches
C) 2-3 inches
D) Less than 1 inch
  • 5. Which cooking method is best for tough cuts of meat over a fire?
A) Direct grilling
B) Searing
C) Slow roasting
D) Frying
  • 6. How can you regulate the temperature of a cooking fire?
A) Using a leaf blower to fan the flames
B) Adding more wood all at once
C) Adjusting the coal bed
D) Pouring water on the fire
  • 7. What is the best way to clean a grill grate after cooking over a fire?
A) Dish soap and water
B) Acid
C) Sandpaper
D) Wire brush
  • 8. What is a Dutch oven used for in fire cooking?
A) Deep frying
B) Broiling
C) Direct grilling
D) Baking and braising
  • 9. When cooking fish over a fire, what is a good method to prevent sticking?
A) Frying in water
B) Placing directly on the coals
C) Cooking in aluminum foil without oil
D) Using cedar planks
  • 10. How can you tell if meat is done when cooking over a fire?
A) Using a meat thermometer
B) Cutting it open and looking at the color
C) Guessing
D) Timing it exactly
  • 11. What safety precaution is essential when cooking over an open fire?
A) Wearing sandals
B) Drinking alcohol while cooking
C) Never leave the fire unattended
D) Using gasoline to accelerate the fire
  • 12. What is the best way to extinguish a cooking fire?
A) Covering it with dirt without water
B) Leaving it to burn out
C) Pouring gasoline on it
D) Water and stirring the ashes
  • 13. What is the purpose of using a tripod when cooking over a fire?
A) To block the wind
B) To reflect heat
C) To stabilize the firewood
D) To suspend a cooking pot
  • 14. What's a good way to add flavor to food cooked over a fire?
A) Using wood chips
B) Spraying with air freshener
C) Cooking with plastic utensils
D) Burning garbage near the fire
  • 15. What type of cooking is placing food directly on the coals?
A) Roasting
B) Indirect grilling
C) Caveman style
D) Smoking
  • 16. What is the best way to prepare vegetables for cooking over a fire?
A) Boil them first
B) Toss in oil and seasoning
C) Soak them in vinegar
D) Leave them unwashed
  • 17. What tool is helpful for moving hot coals?
A) A broom
B) Your hands
C) Shovel or tongs
D) A plastic spoon
  • 18. When cooking over a fire, why should you avoid using pressure-treated wood?
A) It burns too quickly
B) It releases toxic chemicals
C) It's too expensive
D) It doesn't produce enough heat
  • 19. What is the benefit of using a smoker box on a fire?
A) Keeps the fire hotter
B) Adds smoky flavor
C) Cooks food faster
D) Prevents the fire from spreading
  • 20. How do you check for hot spots when cooking with coal?
A) Throw water on the coals
B) Hold your hand above the coals
C) Look for areas that are darker
D) Use a temperature gun
  • 21. Why is it important to have a water source nearby when cooking over a fire?
A) To attract wildlife
B) To clean the cooking tools
C) To extinguish the fire if needed
D) To keep the food hydrated
  • 22. What type of fire is best for smoking meat?
A) Roaring
B) Low and slow
C) No fire, just smoke
D) High and fast
  • 23. What is the best practice for managing grease while cooking over a fire?
A) Letting it drip into the fire
B) Ignoring it
C) Keep a water bottle nearby to put out grease fires
D) Pouring water directly onto the grease
  • 24. What is a good way to keep food warm after cooking over a fire?
A) Leave it uncovered
B) Place it in the cooler
C) Wrap in foil and place near edge of the fire
D) Place directly on the coals
  • 25. What's a simple tool for grilling food over a fire?
A) Grill grate
B) Baking sheet
C) Pizza pan
D) Oven rack
  • 26. What's a common mistake when cooking over a fire?
A) Using too little wood
B) Not letting the fire burn down to coals
C) Using too much wood
D) Wetting the wood
  • 27. What should you do with the ashes after the fire is completely out?
A) Scatter them away from flammable materials
B) Leave them in the fire pit
C) Pour them down the drain
D) Use them as fertilizer
  • 28. What is the purpose of using a spit when cooking over a fire?
A) To cool food down
B) To cook food evenly with rotation
C) To boil water
D) To keep food off the ground
  • 29. Which cooking oil is best suited for high heat cooking over a fire?
A) Butter
B) Margarine
C) Avocado oil
D) Olive oil
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