CCC Culinary Foundations & Cooking Techniques

Question 1

Which knife is best suited for slicing bread?

Accepted Answer

Serrated knife

Answer

Chef's knife

Answer

Boning knife

Answer

Paring knife

Question 2

Which cooking technique involves submerging food in hot liquid without letting it boil?

Accepted Answer

Poaching

Answer

Boiling

Answer

Braising

Answer

Roasting

Question 3

What is the purpose of blanching vegetables before freezing?

Accepted Answer

To kill bacteria and preserve texture

Answer

To fully cook them

Answer

To enhance browning

Answer

To increase moisture content

Question 4

Which method best preserves the nutrients in vegetables?

Accepted Answer

Steaming

Answer

Boiling

Answer

Frying

Answer

Grilling

Question 5

What is the Maillard reaction in cooking?

Accepted Answer

A reaction between proteins and sugars causing browning

Answer

Caramelization of sugar

Answer

Evaporation of water in food

Answer

The formation of steam in baking

Question 6

What is the correct order of the classical French sauce-making process?

Accepted Answer

Prepare a roux, add liquid, then season

Answer

Boil ingredients, blend, and reduce

Answer

Mix ingredients and bake

Answer

Sauté ingredients, then puree