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) Peeler
B) Knife
C) Grater
D) Slice
  • 2. Which equipment is commonly used to sterilize jars and bottles before filling them with processed fruits?
A) Chopping board
B) Steamer
C) Freezer
D) Blender
  • 3. What is the main purpose of using a cutting board when slicing fruits and vegetables?
A) To make food sweeter
B) To protect the table and ensure safe cutting
C) To decorate the table
D) To avoid messy hands
  • 4. Which tool is most appropriate for removing the core of apples and similar fruits?
A) B. Peeler
B) Grater
C) Blender
D) Corer
  • 5. If you need to blend fruits into a smooth puree, which equipment should you use?
A) Slicer
B) Blender
C) Knife
D) Freezer
  • 6. A paring knife is best used for:
A) Opening jars
B) Peeling and trimming small fruits and vegetables
C) Crushing ice
D) Cutting wood
  • 7. Which equipment is used to remove air and seal food in plastic packaging for storage?
A) Peeler
B) Vacuum sealer
C) Pressure cooker
D) Refrigerator
  • 8. A colander or strainer is mainly used to:
A) Drain excess water from fruits and vegetables
B) Boil water
C) Chop vegetables
D) Measure ingredients
  • 9. Which of the following is the most appropriate tool for grating carrots for a salad?
A) Blender
B) Grater
C) Spoon
D) Knife
  • 10. What tool is used to measure ingredients accurately in fruit and vegetable processing?
A) Knife
B) Chopping board
C) Frying pan
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) Steamer
B) Refrigerator
C) Peeler
D) Oven
  • 12. Which tool is best for cutting fruits and vegetables into uniform slices?
A) Peeler
B) Grater
C) Knife and slicer
D) Steamer
  • 13. When preparing pickled vegetables, what equipment is used to heat and sterilize the mixture in jars?
A) Blender
B) Steamer or water bath canner
C) Knife
D) Peeler
  • 14. A weighing scale is important in processing fruits and vegetables because it:
A) Cuts vegetables faster
B) Decorates the kitchen
C) Makes food taste better
D) Measures the correct quantity of ingredients
  • 15. Which equipment is essential for storing processed fruits and vegetables in airtight condition to prevent spoilage?
A) Jar or container with tight lid
B) Basket
C) Plate
D) Knife
  • 16. What is the most likely cause when jelly is too soft?
A) Too little juice in the mixture
B) Too much acid in the mixture
C) Too much sugar used
D) Overcooking the mixture
  • 17. Which of the following can cause jelly to be too stiff?
A) Too little pectin
B) Not enough cooking
C) Too little acid
D) Too much sugar
  • 18. If jelly appears too syrupy, what may have happened during processing?
A) Overcooking
B) Too much pectin
C) Not straining the fruit
D) Too much sugar and too little pectin or acid
  • 19. A jelly turns cloudy. Which is the most common cause?
A) Insufficient sugar
B) Overboiling
C) Fruit not strained well
D) Too little pectin
  • 20. What may cause weeping jam (falling in drops)?
A) Insufficient cooling
B) Overcooking
C) Too little or insufficient pectin
D) Excess sugar
  • 21. Which of the following is a possible cause of slack jam (not firm)?
A) Poor straining
B) Overcooking
C) Too little pectin
D) Too much acid
  • 22. Crystals forming in jam after storage is most likely due to:
A) Too much pectin
B) Too much sugar
C) Too little acid
D) Not straining well
  • 23. A jam or jelly becomes discolored. What may have caused this?
A) Overcooling
B) Insufficient sugar
C) Too little acid
D) Possible reaction with metal or prolonged boiling
  • 24. The presence of mold or yeast in the finished product is most likely due to:
A) Too much pectin
B) Contamination prior to sealing
C) Overcooking
D) Too little sugar
  • 25. Which of the following prevents crystallization in jelly or jam?
A) Proper measurement of sugar and pectin
B) Prolonged standing after cooking
C) Adding more sugar
D) Cooling too slowly
  • 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) Jam
B) Candied
C) Jellies
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) Candied
B) Marmalade
C) Pickling
D) Jam
  • 29. A coating of a glossy, often sweet mixture applied to food
A) Jam
B) Pickling
C) Candied
D) Marmalde
  • 30. A Sweet preserve with a bitter tang taste made from fruit, sugar, water, and a gelling agent.
A) Pickling
B) Candied
C) Marmalade
D) Jam
  • 31. What is the main purpose of sanitation in food processing?
A) To increase food production
B) To make food taste better
C) To make the work area look clean
D) To prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses
  • 32. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent cross-contamination?
A) Wearing jewelry while processing
B) Wiping hands on clothing
C) Washing hands frequently
D) Using the same cutting board for meat and vegetables
  • 33. What is the minimum recommended time for handwashing before handling food?
A) 10 seconds
B) 3 seconds
C) 20 seconds
D) 1 minute
  • 34. Which of the following should not be worn in food processing areas?
A) Clean apron
B) Rings and bracelets
C) Hairnet
D) Gloves
  • 35. Which statement best describes food contamination?
A) Cooking food at high temperatures
B) Cooling food before serving
C) Adding seasonings to food
D) Unwanted substances or microorganisms in food
  • 36. Why should hair be covered with a hairnet during food processing?
A) To make work faster
B) To look more professional
C) To prevent hair from falling into the food
D) To keep the hair warm
  • 37. What should be done if a worker has a wound or cut on the hand?
A) Ignore it
B) Continue working with bare hands
C) Wear gloves and cover it with a waterproof bandage
D) Wash only once a day
  • 38. Which of the following is an example of a good personal hygiene practice in food processing?
A) Washing hands after touching raw food
B) Wearing nail polish
C) Using dirty gloves
D) Touching hair while working
  • 39. Why is it important to sanitize equipment regularly?
A) To make work easier
B) To follow trends
C) To make the equipment shiny
D) To prevent bacteria from multiplying
  • 40. Which of the following is an example of physical contamination?
A) Salmonella in chicken
B) Hair or plastic pieces in food
C) Bacteria on food
D) Mold growth
  • 41. What is the first step in proper handwashing before handling food?
A) Applying soap directly
B) Rubbing hands on clothing
C) Drying hands with a towel
D) Wetting hands with clean running water
  • 42. What should food handlers do when they sneeze or cough while working?
A) Ignore it
B) Sneeze near the food
C) Cover their mouth with a tissue, wash hands, and return to work
D) Cough into their hands and continue
  • 43. Which of the following best prevents chemical contamination?
A) Storing chemicals near food
B) Mixing detergents with water used for cooking
C) Properly labeling and storing chemicals away from food
D) Spraying pesticides in the kitchen
  • 44. What is the most critical step in cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces?
A) Rinsing with dirty water
B) Wiping with cloth
C) Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing properly
D) Washing with soap only
  • 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) Cleaner environment
B) More storage space
C) Food contamination and disease
D) Faster production
  • 48. Which of the following best describes cross-contamination?
A) Bacteria spreading from one food to another
B) Food getting dirty from the floor
C) Storing food in clean containers
D) Using gloves while cooking
  • 49. Why should foods be stored properly in sealed containers?
A) To avoid cleaning often
B) To take up more space
C) To make them look nice
D) To prevent spoilage and contamination
  • 50. Why is training workers in food safety important?
A) To make them cook faster
B) To reduce the cost of production
C) To ensure safe food handling and prevent contamination
D) To allow them to work less
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