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) Knife
B) Grater
C) Peeler
D) Slice
  • 2. Which equipment is commonly used to sterilize jars and bottles before filling them with processed fruits?
A) Chopping board
B) Freezer
C) Steamer
D) Blender
  • 3. What is the main purpose of using a cutting board when slicing fruits and vegetables?
A) To avoid messy hands
B) To make food sweeter
C) To decorate the table
D) To protect the table and ensure safe cutting
  • 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) Blender
B) Slicer
C) Freezer
D) Knife
  • 6. A paring knife is best used for:
A) Crushing ice
B) Cutting wood
C) Opening jars
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) Peeler
B) Vacuum sealer
C) Refrigerator
D) Pressure cooker
  • 8. A colander or strainer is mainly used to:
A) Boil water
B) Drain excess water from fruits and vegetables
C) Measure ingredients
D) Chop vegetables
  • 9. Which of the following is the most appropriate tool for grating carrots for a salad?
A) Knife
B) Grater
C) Spoon
D) Blender
  • 10. What tool is used to measure ingredients accurately in fruit and vegetable processing?
A) Chopping board
B) Measuring cups and spoons
C) Knife
D) Frying pan
  • 11. If you want to store fruits and vegetables at a low temperature to prolong shelf life, which equipment is needed?
A) Oven
B) Steamer
C) Peeler
D) Refrigerator
  • 12. Which tool is best for cutting fruits and vegetables into uniform slices?
A) Grater
B) Steamer
C) Knife and slicer
D) Peeler
  • 13. When preparing pickled vegetables, what equipment is used to heat and sterilize the mixture in jars?
A) Peeler
B) Blender
C) Knife
D) Steamer or water bath canner
  • 14. A weighing scale is important in processing fruits and vegetables because it:
A) Measures the correct quantity of ingredients
B) Cuts vegetables faster
C) Makes food taste better
D) Decorates the kitchen
  • 15. Which equipment is essential for storing processed fruits and vegetables in airtight condition to prevent spoilage?
A) Basket
B) Plate
C) Knife
D) Jar or container with tight lid
  • 16. What is the most likely cause when jelly is too soft?
A) Too much acid in the mixture
B) Overcooking the mixture
C) Too little juice in the mixture
D) Too much sugar used
  • 17. Which of the following can cause jelly to be too stiff?
A) Too little acid
B) Not enough cooking
C) Too much sugar
D) Too little pectin
  • 18. If jelly appears too syrupy, what may have happened during processing?
A) Too much sugar and too little pectin or acid
B) Overcooking
C) Too much pectin
D) Not straining the fruit
  • 19. A jelly turns cloudy. Which is the most common cause?
A) Fruit not strained well
B) Overboiling
C) Insufficient sugar
D) Too little pectin
  • 20. What may cause weeping jam (falling in drops)?
A) Insufficient cooling
B) Too little or insufficient pectin
C) Excess sugar
D) Overcooking
  • 21. Which of the following is a possible cause of slack jam (not firm)?
A) Too much acid
B) Poor straining
C) Too little pectin
D) Overcooking
  • 22. Crystals forming in jam after storage is most likely due to:
A) Too little acid
B) Not straining well
C) Too much sugar
D) Too much pectin
  • 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) Overcooking
B) Contamination prior to sealing
C) Too much pectin
D) Too little sugar
  • 25. Which of the following prevents crystallization in jelly or jam?
A) Prolonged standing after cooking
B) Proper measurement of sugar and pectin
C) Cooling too slowly
D) Adding more sugar
  • 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) Marmalade
C) Jam
D) Candied
  • 27. Gelatinous products obtained by boiling fruit juices with sugar, with or without the addition of pectin and food acids
A) Candied
B) Marmalade
C) Jellies
D) Pickling
  • 28. preserving fruits and vegetables using lactid acid
A) Pickling
B) Jam
C) Candied
D) Marmalade
  • 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) Jam
B) Pickling
C) Marmalade
D) Candied
  • 31. What is the main purpose of sanitation in food processing?
A) To make food taste better
B) To increase food production
C) To prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses
D) To make the work area look clean
  • 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) 1 minute
B) 20 seconds
C) 10 seconds
D) 3 seconds
  • 34. Which of the following should not be worn in food processing areas?
A) Hairnet
B) Gloves
C) Clean apron
D) Rings and bracelets
  • 35. Which statement best describes food contamination?
A) Unwanted substances or microorganisms in food
B) Cooking food at high temperatures
C) Cooling food before serving
D) Adding seasonings to food
  • 36. Why should hair be covered with a hairnet during food processing?
A) To make work faster
B) To keep the hair warm
C) To prevent hair from falling into the food
D) To look more professional
  • 37. What should be done if a worker has a wound or cut on the hand?
A) Continue working with bare hands
B) Ignore it
C) Wash only once a day
D) Wear gloves and cover it with a waterproof bandage
  • 38. Which of the following is an example of a good personal hygiene practice in food processing?
A) Touching hair while working
B) Wearing nail polish
C) Washing hands after touching raw food
D) Using dirty gloves
  • 39. Why is it important to sanitize equipment regularly?
A) To prevent bacteria from multiplying
B) To make the equipment shiny
C) To follow trends
D) To make work easier
  • 40. Which of the following is an example of physical contamination?
A) Hair or plastic pieces in food
B) Salmonella in chicken
C) Bacteria on food
D) Mold growth
  • 41. What is the first step in proper handwashing before handling food?
A) Rubbing hands on clothing
B) Applying soap directly
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) Cough into their hands and continue
B) Cover their mouth with a tissue, wash hands, and return to work
C) Ignore it
D) Sneeze near the food
  • 43. Which of the following best prevents chemical contamination?
A) Spraying pesticides in the kitchen
B) Properly labeling and storing chemicals away from food
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 with soap only
C) Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing properly
D) Rinsing with dirty water
  • 45. What should be done if a piece of equipment is damaged or broken?
A) Repair or replace it immediately
B) Clean it only
C) Ignore it
D) Continue to use it
  • 46. Which personal habit should not be practiced in a food processing area?
A) Smoking
B) Wearing a hairnet
C) Using gloves
D) Handwashing
  • 47. Pests in food processing areas can cause:
A) Faster production
B) Food contamination and disease
C) More storage space
D) Cleaner environment
  • 48. Which of the following best describes cross-contamination?
A) Storing food in clean containers
B) Bacteria spreading from one food to another
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 make them look nice
C) To prevent spoilage and contamination
D) To avoid cleaning often
  • 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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