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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) Peeler
D) Knife
  • 2. Which equipment is commonly used to sterilize jars and bottles before filling them with processed fruits?
A) Freezer
B) Chopping board
C) Steamer
D) Blender
  • 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) 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) Blender
B) Freezer
C) Slicer
D) Knife
  • 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) Peeler
C) Pressure cooker
D) Refrigerator
  • 8. A colander or strainer is mainly used to:
A) Chop vegetables
B) Drain excess water from fruits and vegetables
C) Measure ingredients
D) Boil water
  • 9. Which of the following is the most appropriate tool for grating carrots for a salad?
A) Spoon
B) Grater
C) Blender
D) Knife
  • 10. What tool is used to measure ingredients accurately in fruit and vegetable processing?
A) Knife
B) Measuring cups and spoons
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) Steamer
B) Refrigerator
C) Oven
D) Peeler
  • 12. Which tool is best for cutting fruits and vegetables into uniform slices?
A) Grater
B) Steamer
C) Peeler
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) Blender
D) Knife
  • 14. A weighing scale is important in processing fruits and vegetables because it:
A) Cuts vegetables faster
B) Decorates the kitchen
C) Makes food taste better
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) Jar or container with tight lid
B) Knife
C) Basket
D) Plate
  • 16. What is the most likely cause when jelly is too soft?
A) Too much acid in the mixture
B) Overcooking the mixture
C) Too much sugar used
D) Too little juice in the mixture
  • 17. Which of the following can cause jelly to be too stiff?
A) Not enough cooking
B) Too much sugar
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 pectin
C) Too much sugar and too little pectin or acid
D) Not straining the fruit
  • 19. A jelly turns cloudy. Which is the most common cause?
A) Too little pectin
B) Overboiling
C) Fruit not strained well
D) Insufficient sugar
  • 20. What may cause weeping jam (falling in drops)?
A) Too little or insufficient pectin
B) Overcooking
C) Insufficient cooling
D) Excess sugar
  • 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 pectin
B) Not straining well
C) Too little acid
D) Too much sugar
  • 23. A jam or jelly becomes discolored. What may have caused this?
A) Too little acid
B) Possible reaction with metal or prolonged boiling
C) Overcooling
D) Insufficient sugar
  • 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) Adding more sugar
B) Proper measurement of sugar and pectin
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) Jam
B) Jellies
C) Marmalade
D) Candied
  • 27. Gelatinous products obtained by boiling fruit juices with sugar, with or without the addition of pectin and food acids
A) Pickling
B) Jellies
C) Marmalade
D) Candied
  • 28. preserving fruits and vegetables using lactid acid
A) Jam
B) Pickling
C) Marmalade
D) Candied
  • 29. A coating of a glossy, often sweet mixture applied to food
A) Jam
B) Marmalde
C) Candied
D) Pickling
  • 30. A Sweet preserve with a bitter tang taste made from fruit, sugar, water, and a gelling agent.
A) Marmalade
B) Jam
C) Pickling
D) Candied
  • 31. What is the main purpose of sanitation in food processing?
A) To prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses
B) To increase food production
C) To make the work area look clean
D) To make food taste better
  • 32. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent cross-contamination?
A) Washing hands frequently
B) Wiping hands on clothing
C) Using the same cutting board for meat and vegetables
D) Wearing jewelry while processing
  • 33. What is the minimum recommended time for handwashing before handling food?
A) 1 minute
B) 20 seconds
C) 10 seconds
D) 3 seconds
  • 34. Which of the following should not be worn in food processing areas?
A) Rings and bracelets
B) Hairnet
C) Clean apron
D) Gloves
  • 35. Which statement best describes food contamination?
A) Cooking food at high temperatures
B) Adding seasonings to food
C) Unwanted substances or microorganisms in 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 keep the hair warm
C) To prevent hair from falling into the food
D) To look more professional
  • 37. What should be done if a worker has a wound or cut on the hand?
A) Continue working with bare hands
B) Ignore it
C) Wear gloves and cover it with a waterproof bandage
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) Touching hair while working
C) Washing hands after touching raw food
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) Bacteria on food
B) Salmonella in chicken
C) Mold growth
D) Hair or plastic pieces in food
  • 41. What is the first step in proper handwashing before handling food?
A) Wetting hands with clean running water
B) Drying hands with a towel
C) Rubbing hands on clothing
D) Applying soap directly
  • 42. What should food handlers do when they sneeze or cough while working?
A) Cover their mouth with a tissue, wash hands, and return to work
B) Ignore it
C) Sneeze near the food
D) Cough into their hands and continue
  • 43. Which of the following best prevents chemical contamination?
A) Spraying pesticides in the kitchen
B) Properly labeling and storing chemicals away from food
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) 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) Continue to use it
C) Clean it only
D) Repair or replace it immediately
  • 46. Which personal habit should not be practiced in a food processing area?
A) Handwashing
B) Using gloves
C) Wearing a hairnet
D) Smoking
  • 47. Pests in food processing areas can cause:
A) Food contamination and disease
B) Faster production
C) Cleaner environment
D) More storage space
  • 48. Which of the following best describes cross-contamination?
A) Bacteria spreading from one food to another
B) Food getting dirty from the floor
C) Using gloves while cooking
D) Storing food in clean containers
  • 49. Why should foods be stored properly in sealed containers?
A) To prevent spoilage and contamination
B) To make them look nice
C) To take up more space
D) To avoid cleaning often
  • 50. Why is training workers in food safety important?
A) To allow them to work less
B) To make them cook faster
C) To reduce the cost of production
D) To ensure safe food handling and prevent contamination
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