Culinary Arts Culinary Arts Knife Skills & Kitchen Equipment

Question 1

Which knife cut produces uniform cube-shaped pieces measuring 1/4 inch on each side?

Accepted Answer

Small dice

Answer

Brunoise

Answer

Julienne

Answer

Chiffonade

Question 2

What is the proper grip called when fingers are curled under to protect them while guiding the knife?

Accepted Answer

Bear claw grip

Answer

Pinch grip

Answer

Handle grip

Answer

Thumb guide grip

Question 3

Which knife is best suited for breaking down a whole chicken?

Accepted Answer

Boning knife

Answer

Paring knife

Answer

Bread knife

Answer

Santoku knife

Question 4

What does the term 'honing' a knife accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Realigns the existing edge without removing metal

Answer

Removes metal to create a new edge

Answer

Polishes the blade surface only

Answer

Sterilizes the blade before use

Question 5

A mandoline slicer guard is required when cutting because:

Accepted Answer

It protects fingers from the exposed razor-sharp blade

Answer

It keeps food cold during slicing

Answer

It prevents the blade from dulling too quickly

Answer

It ensures uniform weight portions

Question 6

Which cutting board material is recommended by the FDA for professional kitchens to minimize bacterial harborage?

Accepted Answer

Non-porous plastic

Answer

Soft wood

Answer

Hard wood

Answer

Bamboo