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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) Knife
C) Grater
D) Slice
  • 2. Which equipment is commonly used to sterilize jars and bottles before filling them with processed fruits?
A) Freezer
B) Steamer
C) Blender
D) Chopping board
  • 3. What is the main purpose of using a cutting board when slicing fruits and vegetables?
A) To make food sweeter
B) To protect the table and ensure safe cutting
C) To decorate the table
D) To avoid messy hands
  • 4. Which tool is most appropriate for removing the core of apples and similar fruits?
A) Blender
B) B. Peeler
C) Corer
D) Grater
  • 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) Peeling and trimming small fruits and vegetables
C) Cutting wood
D) Opening jars
  • 7. Which equipment is used to remove air and seal food in plastic packaging for storage?
A) Pressure cooker
B) Vacuum sealer
C) Peeler
D) Refrigerator
  • 8. A colander or strainer is mainly used to:
A) Boil water
B) Measure ingredients
C) Chop vegetables
D) Drain excess water from fruits and vegetables
  • 9. Which of the following is the most appropriate tool for grating carrots for a salad?
A) Spoon
B) Knife
C) Grater
D) Blender
  • 10. What tool is used to measure ingredients accurately in fruit and vegetable processing?
A) Frying pan
B) Measuring cups and spoons
C) Chopping board
D) Knife
  • 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) Peeler
D) Oven
  • 12. Which tool is best for cutting fruits and vegetables into uniform slices?
A) Peeler
B) Knife and slicer
C) Grater
D) Steamer
  • 13. When preparing pickled vegetables, what equipment is used to heat and sterilize the mixture in jars?
A) Blender
B) Peeler
C) Knife
D) Steamer or water bath canner
  • 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) Decorates the kitchen
D) Makes food taste better
  • 15. Which equipment is essential for storing processed fruits and vegetables in airtight condition to prevent spoilage?
A) Plate
B) Jar or container with tight lid
C) Knife
D) Basket
  • 16. What is the most likely cause when jelly is too soft?
A) Overcooking the mixture
B) Too much acid in the mixture
C) Too little juice in the mixture
D) Too much sugar used
  • 17. Which of the following can cause jelly to be too stiff?
A) Too little pectin
B) Not enough cooking
C) Too much sugar
D) Too little acid
  • 18. If jelly appears too syrupy, what may have happened during processing?
A) Overcooking
B) Not straining the fruit
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) Overboiling
B) Insufficient sugar
C) Too little pectin
D) Fruit not strained well
  • 20. What may cause weeping jam (falling in drops)?
A) Excess sugar
B) Too little or insufficient pectin
C) Insufficient cooling
D) Overcooking
  • 21. Which of the following is a possible cause of slack jam (not firm)?
A) Poor straining
B) Too much acid
C) Too little pectin
D) Overcooking
  • 22. Crystals forming in jam after storage is most likely due to:
A) Not straining well
B) Too much sugar
C) Too much pectin
D) Too little acid
  • 23. A jam or jelly becomes discolored. What may have caused this?
A) Possible reaction with metal or prolonged boiling
B) Too little acid
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) 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) Jam
B) Candied
C) Marmalade
D) Jellies
  • 27. Gelatinous products obtained by boiling fruit juices with sugar, with or without the addition of pectin and food acids
A) Candied
B) Pickling
C) Marmalade
D) Jellies
  • 28. preserving fruits and vegetables using lactid acid
A) Marmalade
B) Candied
C) Pickling
D) Jam
  • 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) Pickling
B) Marmalade
C) Jam
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 food taste better
D) To make the work area look clean
  • 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) Washing hands frequently
C) Wearing jewelry while processing
D) Wiping hands on clothing
  • 33. What is the minimum recommended time for handwashing before handling food?
A) 20 seconds
B) 3 seconds
C) 10 seconds
D) 1 minute
  • 34. Which of the following should not be worn in food processing areas?
A) Gloves
B) Clean apron
C) Rings and bracelets
D) Hairnet
  • 35. Which statement best describes food contamination?
A) Unwanted substances or microorganisms in food
B) Cooling food before serving
C) Cooking food at high temperatures
D) Adding seasonings to food
  • 36. Why should hair be covered with a hairnet during food processing?
A) To keep the hair warm
B) To prevent hair from falling into the food
C) To make work faster
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) Wash only once a day
C) Ignore it
D) Continue working with bare hands
  • 38. Which of the following is an example of a good personal hygiene practice in food processing?
A) Using dirty gloves
B) Washing hands after touching raw food
C) Touching hair while working
D) Wearing nail polish
  • 39. Why is it important to sanitize equipment regularly?
A) To make the equipment shiny
B) To follow trends
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) Mold growth
D) Bacteria on food
  • 41. What is the first step in proper handwashing before handling food?
A) Rubbing hands on clothing
B) Wetting hands with clean running water
C) Drying hands with a towel
D) Applying soap directly
  • 42. What should food handlers do when they sneeze or cough while working?
A) Sneeze near the food
B) Cover their mouth with a tissue, wash hands, and return to work
C) Ignore it
D) Cough into their hands and continue
  • 43. Which of the following best prevents chemical contamination?
A) Spraying pesticides in the kitchen
B) Storing chemicals near food
C) Properly labeling and storing chemicals away from food
D) Mixing detergents with water used for cooking
  • 44. What is the most critical step in cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces?
A) Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing properly
B) Wiping with cloth
C) Washing with soap only
D) Rinsing with dirty water
  • 45. What should be done if a piece of equipment is damaged or broken?
A) Ignore it
B) Continue to use it
C) Repair or replace it immediately
D) Clean it only
  • 46. Which personal habit should not be practiced in a food processing area?
A) Handwashing
B) Wearing a hairnet
C) Using gloves
D) Smoking
  • 47. Pests in food processing areas can cause:
A) Cleaner environment
B) Food contamination and disease
C) More storage space
D) Faster production
  • 48. Which of the following best describes cross-contamination?
A) Storing food in clean containers
B) Using gloves while cooking
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 make them cook faster
C) To ensure safe food handling and prevent contamination
D) To reduce the cost of production
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