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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) Slice
B) Grater
C) Peeler
D) Knife
  • 2. Which equipment is commonly used to sterilize jars and bottles before filling them with processed fruits?
A) Steamer
B) Freezer
C) Blender
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 avoid messy hands
C) To make food sweeter
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) Grater
D) B. Peeler
  • 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) Crushing ice
B) Opening jars
C) Cutting wood
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) Refrigerator
C) Vacuum sealer
D) Pressure cooker
  • 8. A colander or strainer is mainly used to:
A) Boil water
B) Measure ingredients
C) Drain excess water from fruits and vegetables
D) Chop vegetables
  • 9. Which of the following is the most appropriate tool for grating carrots for a salad?
A) Grater
B) Blender
C) Spoon
D) Knife
  • 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) Refrigerator
B) Steamer
C) Oven
D) Peeler
  • 12. Which tool is best for cutting fruits and vegetables into uniform slices?
A) Steamer
B) Knife and slicer
C) Grater
D) Peeler
  • 13. When preparing pickled vegetables, what equipment is used to heat and sterilize the mixture in jars?
A) Knife
B) Steamer or water bath canner
C) Peeler
D) Blender
  • 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) Knife
B) Jar or container with tight lid
C) Plate
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) Not enough cooking
B) Too little pectin
C) Too much sugar
D) Too little acid
  • 18. If jelly appears too syrupy, what may have happened during processing?
A) Not straining the fruit
B) Overcooking
C) Too much pectin
D) Too much sugar and too little pectin or acid
  • 19. A jelly turns cloudy. Which is the most common cause?
A) Fruit not strained well
B) Too little pectin
C) Overboiling
D) Insufficient sugar
  • 20. What may cause weeping jam (falling in drops)?
A) Too little or insufficient pectin
B) Excess sugar
C) Overcooking
D) Insufficient cooling
  • 21. Which of the following is a possible cause of slack jam (not firm)?
A) Too little pectin
B) Too much acid
C) Poor straining
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 pectin
D) Too much sugar
  • 23. A jam or jelly becomes discolored. What may have caused this?
A) Overcooling
B) Insufficient sugar
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) Contamination prior to sealing
B) Overcooking
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) 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) Candied
B) Marmalade
C) Jellies
D) Jam
  • 27. Gelatinous products obtained by boiling fruit juices with sugar, with or without the addition of pectin and food acids
A) Candied
B) Jellies
C) Marmalade
D) Pickling
  • 28. preserving fruits and vegetables using lactid acid
A) Candied
B) Pickling
C) Jam
D) Marmalade
  • 29. A coating of a glossy, often sweet mixture applied to food
A) Pickling
B) Jam
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 the work area look clean
B) To increase food production
C) To make food taste better
D) To prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses
  • 32. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent cross-contamination?
A) Wearing jewelry while processing
B) Using the same cutting board for meat and vegetables
C) Wiping hands on clothing
D) Washing hands frequently
  • 33. What is the minimum recommended time for handwashing before handling food?
A) 1 minute
B) 20 seconds
C) 3 seconds
D) 10 seconds
  • 34. Which of the following should not be worn in food processing areas?
A) Hairnet
B) Gloves
C) Rings and bracelets
D) Clean apron
  • 35. Which statement best describes food contamination?
A) Cooking food at high temperatures
B) Cooling food before serving
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 prevent hair from falling into the food
D) To keep the hair warm
  • 37. What should be done if a worker has a wound or cut on the hand?
A) Ignore it
B) Wear gloves and cover it with a waterproof bandage
C) Continue working with bare hands
D) Wash only once a day
  • 38. Which of the following is an example of a good personal hygiene practice in food processing?
A) Using dirty gloves
B) Wearing nail polish
C) Touching hair while working
D) Washing hands after touching raw food
  • 39. Why is it important to sanitize equipment regularly?
A) To make the equipment shiny
B) To follow trends
C) To make work easier
D) To prevent bacteria from multiplying
  • 40. Which of the following is an example of physical contamination?
A) Mold growth
B) Hair or plastic pieces in food
C) Salmonella in chicken
D) Bacteria on food
  • 41. What is the first step in proper handwashing before handling food?
A) Applying soap directly
B) Drying hands with a towel
C) Rubbing hands on clothing
D) Wetting hands with clean running water
  • 42. What should food handlers do when they sneeze or cough while working?
A) Ignore it
B) Cough into their hands and continue
C) Cover their mouth with a tissue, wash hands, and return to work
D) Sneeze near the food
  • 43. Which of the following best prevents chemical contamination?
A) Properly labeling and storing chemicals away from food
B) Spraying pesticides in the kitchen
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) Rinsing with dirty water
B) Wiping with cloth
C) Washing with soap only
D) Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing properly
  • 45. What should be done if a piece of equipment is damaged or broken?
A) Clean it only
B) Ignore it
C) Repair or replace it immediately
D) Continue to use it
  • 46. Which personal habit should not be practiced in a food processing area?
A) Using gloves
B) Smoking
C) Wearing a hairnet
D) Handwashing
  • 47. Pests in food processing areas can cause:
A) Cleaner environment
B) More storage space
C) Faster production
D) Food contamination and disease
  • 48. Which of the following best describes cross-contamination?
A) Storing food in clean containers
B) Bacteria spreading from one food to another
C) Using gloves while cooking
D) Food getting dirty from the floor
  • 49. Why should foods be stored properly in sealed containers?
A) To prevent spoilage and contamination
B) To avoid cleaning often
C) To take up more space
D) To make them look nice
  • 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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