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2nd Quarter Exam TLE Doguitom Grade 8
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  • 1. Which tool is best used to remove the skin of fruits and vegetables such as carrots and potatoes?
A) Peeler
B) Grater
C) Slice
D) Knife
  • 2. Which equipment is commonly used to sterilize jars and bottles before filling them with processed fruits?
A) Blender
B) Steamer
C) Freezer
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 make food sweeter
C) To protect the table and ensure safe cutting
D) To avoid messy hands
  • 4. Which tool is most appropriate for removing the core of apples and similar fruits?
A) Corer
B) Blender
C) B. Peeler
D) Grater
  • 5. If you need to blend fruits into a smooth puree, which equipment should you use?
A) Knife
B) Freezer
C) Slicer
D) Blender
  • 6. A paring knife is best used for:
A) Opening jars
B) Crushing ice
C) Peeling and trimming small fruits and vegetables
D) Cutting wood
  • 7. Which equipment is used to remove air and seal food in plastic packaging for storage?
A) Vacuum sealer
B) Refrigerator
C) Peeler
D) Pressure cooker
  • 8. A colander or strainer is mainly used to:
A) Boil water
B) Drain excess water from fruits and vegetables
C) Chop vegetables
D) Measure ingredients
  • 9. Which of the following is the most appropriate tool for grating carrots for a salad?
A) Grater
B) Knife
C) Blender
D) Spoon
  • 10. What tool is used to measure ingredients accurately in fruit and vegetable processing?
A) Measuring cups and spoons
B) Knife
C) Frying pan
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) Peeler
B) Steamer
C) Refrigerator
D) Oven
  • 12. Which tool is best for cutting fruits and vegetables into uniform slices?
A) Grater
B) Peeler
C) Steamer
D) Knife and slicer
  • 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) Makes food taste better
B) Cuts vegetables faster
C) Decorates the kitchen
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) 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 much sugar used
B) Too much acid in the mixture
C) Overcooking the mixture
D) Too little juice in the mixture
  • 17. Which of the following can cause jelly to be too stiff?
A) Too much sugar
B) Too little acid
C) Too little pectin
D) Not enough cooking
  • 18. If jelly appears too syrupy, what may have happened during processing?
A) Not straining the fruit
B) Too much pectin
C) Too much sugar and too little pectin or acid
D) Overcooking
  • 19. A jelly turns cloudy. Which is the most common cause?
A) Too little pectin
B) Fruit not strained well
C) Overboiling
D) Insufficient sugar
  • 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) Overcooking
B) Too little pectin
C) Poor straining
D) Too much acid
  • 22. Crystals forming in jam after storage is most likely due to:
A) Too much sugar
B) Too little acid
C) Too much pectin
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) Overcooking
B) Too much pectin
C) Too little sugar
D) Contamination prior to sealing
  • 25. Which of the following prevents crystallization in jelly or jam?
A) Proper measurement of sugar and pectin
B) Adding more sugar
C) Prolonged standing after cooking
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) Candied
B) Marmalade
C) Jam
D) Jellies
  • 27. Gelatinous products obtained by boiling fruit juices with sugar, with or without the addition of pectin and food acids
A) Jellies
B) Pickling
C) Marmalade
D) Candied
  • 28. preserving fruits and vegetables using lactid acid
A) Pickling
B) Marmalade
C) Jam
D) Candied
  • 29. A coating of a glossy, often sweet mixture applied to food
A) Candied
B) Marmalde
C) Pickling
D) Jam
  • 30. A Sweet preserve with a bitter tang taste made from fruit, sugar, water, and a gelling agent.
A) Pickling
B) Candied
C) Jam
D) Marmalade
  • 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) Wiping hands on clothing
C) Wearing jewelry while processing
D) Washing hands frequently
  • 33. What is the minimum recommended time for handwashing before handling food?
A) 3 seconds
B) 10 seconds
C) 1 minute
D) 20 seconds
  • 34. Which of the following should not be worn in food processing areas?
A) Gloves
B) Rings and bracelets
C) Hairnet
D) Clean apron
  • 35. Which statement best describes food contamination?
A) Cooking food at high temperatures
B) Adding seasonings to food
C) Cooling food before serving
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 prevent hair from falling into the food
C) To keep the hair warm
D) To look more professional
  • 37. What should be done if a worker has a wound or cut on the hand?
A) Wear gloves and cover it with a waterproof bandage
B) Continue working with bare hands
C) Ignore it
D) Wash only once a day
  • 38. Which of the following is an example of a good personal hygiene practice in food processing?
A) Touching hair while working
B) Using dirty gloves
C) Wearing nail polish
D) Washing hands after touching raw food
  • 39. Why is it important to sanitize equipment regularly?
A) To follow trends
B) To make the equipment shiny
C) To prevent bacteria from multiplying
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) Drying hands with a towel
B) Wetting hands with clean running water
C) Rubbing hands on clothing
D) Applying soap directly
  • 42. What should food handlers do when they sneeze or cough while working?
A) Sneeze near the food
B) Ignore it
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) Spraying pesticides in the kitchen
B) Mixing detergents with water used for cooking
C) Properly labeling and storing chemicals away from food
D) Storing chemicals near food
  • 44. What is the most critical step in cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces?
A) Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing properly
B) Rinsing with dirty water
C) Wiping with cloth
D) Washing with soap only
  • 45. What should be done if a piece of equipment is damaged or broken?
A) Ignore it
B) Repair or replace it immediately
C) Continue to use it
D) Clean it only
  • 46. Which personal habit should not be practiced in a food processing area?
A) Handwashing
B) Smoking
C) Using gloves
D) Wearing a hairnet
  • 47. Pests in food processing areas can cause:
A) Faster production
B) Cleaner environment
C) More storage space
D) Food contamination and disease
  • 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 take up more space
B) To avoid cleaning often
C) To make them look nice
D) To prevent spoilage and contamination
  • 50. Why is training workers in food safety important?
A) To ensure safe food handling and prevent contamination
B) To reduce the cost of production
C) To allow them to work less
D) To make them cook faster
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