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) Slice
C) Knife
D) Peeler
  • 2. Which equipment is commonly used to sterilize jars and bottles before filling them with processed fruits?
A) Freezer
B) Blender
C) Steamer
D) Chopping board
  • 3. What is the main purpose of using a cutting board when slicing fruits and vegetables?
A) To make food sweeter
B) To avoid messy hands
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) Blender
B) Corer
C) B. Peeler
D) Grater
  • 5. If you need to blend fruits into a smooth puree, which equipment should you use?
A) Knife
B) Slicer
C) Blender
D) Freezer
  • 6. A paring knife is best used for:
A) Opening jars
B) Peeling and trimming small fruits and vegetables
C) Cutting wood
D) Crushing ice
  • 7. Which equipment is used to remove air and seal food in plastic packaging for storage?
A) Refrigerator
B) Peeler
C) Pressure cooker
D) Vacuum sealer
  • 8. A colander or strainer is mainly used to:
A) Drain excess water from fruits and vegetables
B) Chop vegetables
C) Boil water
D) Measure ingredients
  • 9. Which of the following is the most appropriate tool for grating carrots for a salad?
A) Spoon
B) Grater
C) Knife
D) Blender
  • 10. What tool is used to measure ingredients accurately in fruit and vegetable processing?
A) Measuring cups and spoons
B) Frying pan
C) Knife
D) Chopping board
  • 11. If you want to store fruits and vegetables at a low temperature to prolong shelf life, which equipment is needed?
A) Steamer
B) Oven
C) Refrigerator
D) Peeler
  • 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) Knife
B) Blender
C) Peeler
D) Steamer or water bath canner
  • 14. A weighing scale is important in processing fruits and vegetables because it:
A) Decorates the kitchen
B) Measures the correct quantity of ingredients
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) Plate
D) Jar or container with tight lid
  • 16. What is the most likely cause when jelly is too soft?
A) Too little juice in the mixture
B) Too much sugar used
C) Too much acid in the mixture
D) Overcooking the mixture
  • 17. Which of the following can cause jelly to be too stiff?
A) Too little acid
B) Too much sugar
C) Too little pectin
D) Not enough cooking
  • 18. If jelly appears too syrupy, what may have happened during processing?
A) Too much sugar and too little pectin or acid
B) Not straining the fruit
C) Overcooking
D) Too much pectin
  • 19. A jelly turns cloudy. Which is the most common cause?
A) Insufficient sugar
B) Too little pectin
C) Fruit not strained well
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) Too much acid
B) Overcooking
C) Poor straining
D) Too little pectin
  • 22. Crystals forming in jam after storage is most likely due to:
A) Not straining well
B) Too much sugar
C) Too much pectin
D) Too little acid
  • 23. A jam or jelly becomes discolored. What may have caused this?
A) Possible reaction with metal or prolonged boiling
B) Overcooling
C) Insufficient sugar
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) 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) Marmalade
B) Jam
C) Candied
D) Jellies
  • 27. Gelatinous products obtained by boiling fruit juices with sugar, with or without the addition of pectin and food acids
A) Marmalade
B) Jellies
C) Candied
D) Pickling
  • 28. preserving fruits and vegetables using lactid acid
A) Marmalade
B) Pickling
C) Candied
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) Jam
B) Marmalade
C) Candied
D) Pickling
  • 31. What is the main purpose of sanitation in food processing?
A) To prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses
B) To make food taste better
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) Using the same cutting board for meat and vegetables
B) Washing hands frequently
C) Wiping hands on clothing
D) Wearing jewelry while processing
  • 33. What is the minimum recommended time for handwashing before handling food?
A) 1 minute
B) 3 seconds
C) 10 seconds
D) 20 seconds
  • 34. Which of the following should not be worn in food processing areas?
A) Gloves
B) Rings and bracelets
C) Clean apron
D) Hairnet
  • 35. Which statement best describes food contamination?
A) Unwanted substances or microorganisms in food
B) Cooking food at high temperatures
C) Adding seasonings to food
D) Cooling food before serving
  • 36. Why should hair be covered with a hairnet during food processing?
A) To make work faster
B) To prevent hair from falling into the food
C) To look more professional
D) To keep the hair warm
  • 37. What should be done if a worker has a wound or cut on the hand?
A) Wash only once a day
B) Ignore it
C) Wear gloves and cover it with a waterproof bandage
D) Continue working with bare hands
  • 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 make the equipment shiny
C) To prevent bacteria from multiplying
D) To follow trends
  • 40. Which of the following is an example of physical contamination?
A) Salmonella in chicken
B) Bacteria on food
C) Mold growth
D) Hair or plastic pieces in food
  • 41. What is the first step in proper handwashing before handling food?
A) Applying soap directly
B) Wetting hands with clean running water
C) Rubbing hands on clothing
D) Drying hands with a towel
  • 42. What should food handlers do when they sneeze or cough while working?
A) Sneeze near the food
B) Ignore it
C) Cough into their hands and continue
D) Cover their mouth with a tissue, wash hands, and return to work
  • 43. Which of the following best prevents chemical contamination?
A) Storing chemicals near food
B) Spraying pesticides in the kitchen
C) Mixing detergents with water used for cooking
D) Properly labeling and storing chemicals away from food
  • 44. What is the most critical step in cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces?
A) Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing properly
B) Wiping with cloth
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) Clean it only
B) Ignore it
C) Continue to use it
D) Repair or replace it immediately
  • 46. Which personal habit should not be practiced in a food processing area?
A) Smoking
B) Handwashing
C) Using gloves
D) Wearing a hairnet
  • 47. Pests in food processing areas can cause:
A) Faster production
B) More storage space
C) Food contamination and disease
D) Cleaner environment
  • 48. Which of the following best describes cross-contamination?
A) Storing food in clean containers
B) Using gloves while cooking
C) Bacteria spreading from one food to another
D) Food getting dirty from the floor
  • 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 reduce the cost of production
B) To ensure safe food handling and prevent contamination
C) To allow them to work less
D) To make them cook faster
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