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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) 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) 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 make food sweeter
B) To avoid messy hands
C) To protect the table and ensure safe cutting
D) To decorate the table
  • 4. Which tool is most appropriate for removing the core of apples and similar fruits?
A) Grater
B) B. Peeler
C) Blender
D) Corer
  • 5. If you need to blend fruits into a smooth puree, which equipment should you use?
A) Blender
B) Freezer
C) Knife
D) Slicer
  • 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) Refrigerator
B) Vacuum sealer
C) Pressure cooker
D) Peeler
  • 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) Spoon
C) Knife
D) Grater
  • 10. What tool is used to measure ingredients accurately in fruit and vegetable processing?
A) Knife
B) Frying pan
C) Chopping board
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) Peeler
C) Refrigerator
D) Oven
  • 12. Which tool is best for cutting fruits and vegetables into uniform slices?
A) Peeler
B) Steamer
C) Knife and slicer
D) Grater
  • 13. When preparing pickled vegetables, what equipment is used to heat and sterilize the mixture in jars?
A) Steamer or water bath canner
B) Blender
C) Peeler
D) Knife
  • 14. A weighing scale is important in processing fruits and vegetables because it:
A) Makes food taste better
B) Measures the correct quantity of ingredients
C) Decorates the kitchen
D) Cuts vegetables faster
  • 15. Which equipment is essential for storing processed fruits and vegetables in airtight condition to prevent spoilage?
A) Knife
B) Plate
C) Jar or container with tight lid
D) Basket
  • 16. What is the most likely cause when jelly is too soft?
A) Too much acid in the mixture
B) Too little juice in the mixture
C) Overcooking the mixture
D) Too much sugar used
  • 17. Which of the following can cause jelly to be too stiff?
A) Too much sugar
B) Not enough cooking
C) Too little acid
D) Too little pectin
  • 18. If jelly appears too syrupy, what may have happened during processing?
A) Overcooking
B) Too much sugar and too little pectin or acid
C) Too much pectin
D) Not straining the fruit
  • 19. A jelly turns cloudy. Which is the most common cause?
A) Overboiling
B) Fruit not strained well
C) Too little pectin
D) Insufficient sugar
  • 20. What may cause weeping jam (falling in drops)?
A) Too little or insufficient pectin
B) Insufficient cooling
C) Excess sugar
D) Overcooking
  • 21. Which of the following is a possible cause of slack jam (not firm)?
A) Too little pectin
B) Too much acid
C) Overcooking
D) Poor straining
  • 22. Crystals forming in jam after storage is most likely due to:
A) Not straining well
B) Too little acid
C) Too much pectin
D) Too much sugar
  • 23. A jam or jelly becomes discolored. What may have caused this?
A) Overcooling
B) Too little acid
C) Possible reaction with metal or prolonged boiling
D) Insufficient sugar
  • 24. The presence of mold or yeast in the finished product is most likely due to:
A) Too much pectin
B) Overcooking
C) Contamination prior to sealing
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) Candied
C) Marmalade
D) Jam
  • 27. Gelatinous products obtained by boiling fruit juices with sugar, with or without the addition of pectin and food acids
A) Marmalade
B) Candied
C) Pickling
D) Jellies
  • 28. preserving fruits and vegetables using lactid acid
A) Jam
B) Pickling
C) Candied
D) Marmalade
  • 29. A coating of a glossy, often sweet mixture applied to food
A) Pickling
B) Candied
C) Marmalde
D) Jam
  • 30. A Sweet preserve with a bitter tang taste made from fruit, sugar, water, and a gelling agent.
A) Jam
B) Pickling
C) Candied
D) Marmalade
  • 31. What is the main purpose of sanitation in food processing?
A) To make food taste better
B) To make the work area look clean
C) To prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses
D) To increase food production
  • 32. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent cross-contamination?
A) Washing hands frequently
B) Using the same cutting board for meat and vegetables
C) Wiping hands on clothing
D) Wearing jewelry while processing
  • 33. What is the minimum recommended time for handwashing before handling food?
A) 3 seconds
B) 20 seconds
C) 1 minute
D) 10 seconds
  • 34. Which of the following should not be worn in food processing areas?
A) Clean apron
B) Rings and bracelets
C) Gloves
D) Hairnet
  • 35. Which statement best describes food contamination?
A) Cooling food before serving
B) Cooking food at high temperatures
C) Unwanted substances or microorganisms in food
D) Adding seasonings to 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 keep the hair warm
D) To prevent hair from falling into the food
  • 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) Continue working with bare hands
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) Washing hands after touching raw food
B) Touching hair while working
C) Using dirty gloves
D) Wearing nail polish
  • 39. Why is it important to sanitize equipment regularly?
A) To make work easier
B) To follow trends
C) To prevent bacteria from multiplying
D) To make the equipment shiny
  • 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) Wetting hands with clean running water
C) Drying hands with a towel
D) Rubbing hands on clothing
  • 42. What should food handlers do when they sneeze or cough while working?
A) Cough into their hands and continue
B) Sneeze near the food
C) Ignore it
D) Cover their mouth with a tissue, wash hands, and return to work
  • 43. Which of the following best prevents chemical contamination?
A) Mixing detergents with water used for cooking
B) Storing chemicals near food
C) Spraying pesticides in the kitchen
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 with soap only
B) Wiping with cloth
C) Rinsing with dirty water
D) Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing properly
  • 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) Smoking
B) Handwashing
C) Wearing a hairnet
D) Using gloves
  • 47. Pests in food processing areas can cause:
A) Cleaner environment
B) Food contamination and disease
C) Faster production
D) More storage space
  • 48. Which of the following best describes cross-contamination?
A) Using gloves while cooking
B) Storing food in clean containers
C) Food getting dirty from the floor
D) Bacteria spreading from one food to another
  • 49. Why should foods be stored properly in sealed containers?
A) To make them look nice
B) To avoid cleaning often
C) To take up more space
D) To prevent spoilage and contamination
  • 50. Why is training workers in food safety important?
A) To allow them to work less
B) To reduce the cost of production
C) To ensure safe food handling and prevent contamination
D) To make them cook faster
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