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