2nd Quarter Exam TLE Doguitom Grade 8
  • 1. Which tool is best used to remove the skin of fruits and vegetables such as carrots and potatoes?
A) Grater
B) Peeler
C) Slice
D) Knife
  • 2. Which equipment is commonly used to sterilize jars and bottles before filling them with processed fruits?
A) Freezer
B) Steamer
C) Blender
D) Chopping board
  • 3. What is the main purpose of using a cutting board when slicing fruits and vegetables?
A) To decorate the table
B) To protect the table and ensure safe cutting
C) To make food sweeter
D) To avoid messy hands
  • 4. Which tool is most appropriate for removing the core of apples and similar fruits?
A) Blender
B) Grater
C) B. Peeler
D) Corer
  • 5. If you need to blend fruits into a smooth puree, which equipment should you use?
A) Knife
B) Slicer
C) Freezer
D) Blender
  • 6. A paring knife is best used for:
A) Opening jars
B) Crushing ice
C) Cutting wood
D) Peeling and trimming small fruits and vegetables
  • 7. Which equipment is used to remove air and seal food in plastic packaging for storage?
A) Refrigerator
B) Pressure cooker
C) Peeler
D) Vacuum sealer
  • 8. A colander or strainer is mainly used to:
A) Chop vegetables
B) Boil water
C) Drain excess water from fruits and vegetables
D) Measure ingredients
  • 9. Which of the following is the most appropriate tool for grating carrots for a salad?
A) Knife
B) Blender
C) Grater
D) Spoon
  • 10. What tool is used to measure ingredients accurately in fruit and vegetable processing?
A) Frying pan
B) Chopping board
C) Knife
D) Measuring cups and spoons
  • 11. If you want to store fruits and vegetables at a low temperature to prolong shelf life, which equipment is needed?
A) Refrigerator
B) Steamer
C) Oven
D) Peeler
  • 12. Which tool is best for cutting fruits and vegetables into uniform slices?
A) Peeler
B) Knife and slicer
C) Steamer
D) Grater
  • 13. When preparing pickled vegetables, what equipment is used to heat and sterilize the mixture in jars?
A) Peeler
B) Steamer or water bath canner
C) Knife
D) Blender
  • 14. A weighing scale is important in processing fruits and vegetables because it:
A) Measures the correct quantity of ingredients
B) Decorates the kitchen
C) Makes food taste better
D) Cuts vegetables faster
  • 15. Which equipment is essential for storing processed fruits and vegetables in airtight condition to prevent spoilage?
A) Basket
B) Knife
C) Jar or container with tight lid
D) Plate
  • 16. What is the most likely cause when jelly is too soft?
A) Too little juice in the mixture
B) Overcooking the mixture
C) Too much sugar used
D) Too much acid in the mixture
  • 17. Which of the following can cause jelly to be too stiff?
A) Too little acid
B) Too little pectin
C) Too much sugar
D) Not enough cooking
  • 18. If jelly appears too syrupy, what may have happened during processing?
A) Not straining the fruit
B) Overcooking
C) Too much pectin
D) Too much sugar and too little pectin or acid
  • 19. A jelly turns cloudy. Which is the most common cause?
A) Fruit not strained well
B) Too little pectin
C) Insufficient sugar
D) Overboiling
  • 20. What may cause weeping jam (falling in drops)?
A) Excess sugar
B) Overcooking
C) Too little or insufficient pectin
D) Insufficient cooling
  • 21. Which of the following is a possible cause of slack jam (not firm)?
A) Poor straining
B) Too little pectin
C) Too much acid
D) Overcooking
  • 22. Crystals forming in jam after storage is most likely due to:
A) Not straining well
B) Too much pectin
C) Too much sugar
D) Too little acid
  • 23. A jam or jelly becomes discolored. What may have caused this?
A) Insufficient sugar
B) Overcooling
C) Possible reaction with metal or prolonged boiling
D) Too little acid
  • 24. The presence of mold or yeast in the finished product is most likely due to:
A) Too much pectin
B) Overcooking
C) Contamination prior to sealing
D) Too little sugar
  • 25. Which of the following prevents crystallization in jelly or jam?
A) Adding more sugar
B) Cooling too slowly
C) Prolonged standing after cooking
D) Proper measurement of sugar and pectin
  • 26. Varieties of fruits are prepared by boiling the whole or pieces of fruit pulp with sugar to moderately thick consistency, without retaining the shape of the fruit
A) Jellies
B) Candied
C) Jam
D) Marmalade
  • 27. Gelatinous products obtained by boiling fruit juices with sugar, with or without the addition of pectin and food acids
A) Pickling
B) Jellies
C) Marmalade
D) Candied
  • 28. preserving fruits and vegetables using lactid acid
A) Marmalade
B) Candied
C) Pickling
D) Jam
  • 29. A coating of a glossy, often sweet mixture applied to food
A) Marmalde
B) Candied
C) Jam
D) Pickling
  • 30. A Sweet preserve with a bitter tang taste made from fruit, sugar, water, and a gelling agent.
A) Jam
B) Marmalade
C) Candied
D) Pickling
  • 31. What is the main purpose of sanitation in food processing?
A) To make food taste better
B) To prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses
C) To make the work area look clean
D) To increase food production
  • 32. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent cross-contamination?
A) Wearing jewelry while processing
B) Washing hands frequently
C) Wiping hands on clothing
D) Using the same cutting board for meat and vegetables
  • 33. What is the minimum recommended time for handwashing before handling food?
A) 3 seconds
B) 1 minute
C) 20 seconds
D) 10 seconds
  • 34. Which of the following should not be worn in food processing areas?
A) Gloves
B) Clean apron
C) Hairnet
D) Rings and bracelets
  • 35. Which statement best describes food contamination?
A) Unwanted substances or microorganisms in food
B) Adding seasonings to food
C) Cooking food at high temperatures
D) Cooling food before serving
  • 36. Why should hair be covered with a hairnet during food processing?
A) To prevent hair from falling into the food
B) To keep the hair warm
C) To make work faster
D) To look more professional
  • 37. What should be done if a worker has a wound or cut on the hand?
A) Wash only once a day
B) Continue working with bare hands
C) Wear gloves and cover it with a waterproof bandage
D) Ignore it
  • 38. Which of the following is an example of a good personal hygiene practice in food processing?
A) Using dirty gloves
B) Washing hands after touching raw food
C) Touching hair while working
D) Wearing nail polish
  • 39. Why is it important to sanitize equipment regularly?
A) To follow trends
B) To prevent bacteria from multiplying
C) To make work easier
D) To make the equipment shiny
  • 40. Which of the following is an example of physical contamination?
A) Hair or plastic pieces in food
B) Salmonella in chicken
C) Mold growth
D) Bacteria on food
  • 41. What is the first step in proper handwashing before handling food?
A) Wetting hands with clean running water
B) Applying soap directly
C) Drying hands with a towel
D) Rubbing hands on clothing
  • 42. What should food handlers do when they sneeze or cough while working?
A) Ignore it
B) Cough into their hands and continue
C) Cover their mouth with a tissue, wash hands, and return to work
D) Sneeze near the food
  • 43. Which of the following best prevents chemical contamination?
A) Properly labeling and storing chemicals away from food
B) Spraying pesticides in the kitchen
C) Mixing detergents with water used for cooking
D) Storing chemicals near food
  • 44. What is the most critical step in cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces?
A) Wiping with cloth
B) Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing properly
C) Washing with soap only
D) Rinsing with dirty water
  • 45. What should be done if a piece of equipment is damaged or broken?
A) Continue to use it
B) Ignore it
C) Clean it only
D) Repair or replace it immediately
  • 46. Which personal habit should not be practiced in a food processing area?
A) Handwashing
B) Using gloves
C) Wearing a hairnet
D) Smoking
  • 47. Pests in food processing areas can cause:
A) Food contamination and disease
B) More storage space
C) Cleaner environment
D) Faster production
  • 48. Which of the following best describes cross-contamination?
A) Bacteria spreading from one food to another
B) Storing food in clean containers
C) Food getting dirty from the floor
D) Using gloves while cooking
  • 49. Why should foods be stored properly in sealed containers?
A) To take up more space
B) To prevent spoilage and contamination
C) To avoid cleaning often
D) To make them look nice
  • 50. Why is training workers in food safety important?
A) To make them cook faster
B) To allow them to work less
C) To reduce the cost of production
D) To ensure safe food handling and prevent contamination
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