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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) Peeler
C) Slice
D) Knife
  • 2. Which equipment is commonly used to sterilize jars and bottles before filling them with processed fruits?
A) Chopping board
B) Blender
C) Freezer
D) Steamer
  • 3. What is the main purpose of using a cutting board when slicing fruits and vegetables?
A) To protect the table and ensure safe cutting
B) To make food sweeter
C) To avoid messy hands
D) To decorate the table
  • 4. Which tool is most appropriate for removing the core of apples and similar fruits?
A) Grater
B) Blender
C) Corer
D) B. Peeler
  • 5. If you need to blend fruits into a smooth puree, which equipment should you use?
A) Freezer
B) Knife
C) Slicer
D) Blender
  • 6. A paring knife is best used for:
A) Cutting wood
B) Opening jars
C) Peeling and trimming small fruits and vegetables
D) Crushing ice
  • 7. Which equipment is used to remove air and seal food in plastic packaging for storage?
A) Refrigerator
B) Peeler
C) Vacuum sealer
D) Pressure cooker
  • 8. A colander or strainer is mainly used to:
A) Chop vegetables
B) Measure ingredients
C) Boil water
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) Blender
B) Grater
C) Knife
D) Spoon
  • 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) Peeler
B) Steamer
C) Refrigerator
D) Oven
  • 12. Which tool is best for cutting fruits and vegetables into uniform slices?
A) Knife and slicer
B) Grater
C) Steamer
D) Peeler
  • 13. When preparing pickled vegetables, what equipment is used to heat and sterilize the mixture in jars?
A) Blender
B) Steamer or water bath canner
C) Peeler
D) Knife
  • 14. A weighing scale is important in processing fruits and vegetables because it:
A) Makes food taste better
B) Measures the correct quantity of ingredients
C) Decorates the kitchen
D) Cuts vegetables faster
  • 15. Which equipment is essential for storing processed fruits and vegetables in airtight condition to prevent spoilage?
A) Basket
B) Plate
C) Jar or container with tight lid
D) Knife
  • 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 little pectin
C) Too little acid
D) Too much sugar
  • 18. If jelly appears too syrupy, what may have happened during processing?
A) Too much pectin
B) Not straining the fruit
C) Too much sugar and too little pectin or acid
D) Overcooking
  • 19. A jelly turns cloudy. Which is the most common cause?
A) Insufficient sugar
B) Overboiling
C) Too little pectin
D) Fruit not strained well
  • 20. What may cause weeping jam (falling in drops)?
A) Insufficient cooling
B) Excess sugar
C) Too little or insufficient pectin
D) Overcooking
  • 21. Which of the following is a possible cause of slack jam (not firm)?
A) Overcooking
B) Too little pectin
C) Too much acid
D) Poor straining
  • 22. Crystals forming in jam after storage is most likely due to:
A) Too much pectin
B) Too much sugar
C) Not straining well
D) Too little acid
  • 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) Too much pectin
C) Too little sugar
D) Contamination prior to sealing
  • 25. Which of the following prevents crystallization in jelly or jam?
A) Adding more sugar
B) Prolonged standing after cooking
C) Proper measurement of sugar and pectin
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) Jellies
B) Candied
C) Jam
D) Marmalade
  • 27. Gelatinous products obtained by boiling fruit juices with sugar, with or without the addition of pectin and food acids
A) Jellies
B) Pickling
C) Marmalade
D) Candied
  • 28. preserving fruits and vegetables using lactid acid
A) Candied
B) Marmalade
C) Jam
D) Pickling
  • 29. A coating of a glossy, often sweet mixture applied to food
A) Marmalde
B) Pickling
C) Candied
D) Jam
  • 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 increase food production
B) To make food taste better
C) To prevent contamination and foodborne illnesses
D) To make the work area look clean
  • 32. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent cross-contamination?
A) Washing hands frequently
B) Wiping hands on clothing
C) Wearing jewelry while processing
D) Using the same cutting board for meat and vegetables
  • 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) Gloves
B) Rings and bracelets
C) Hairnet
D) Clean apron
  • 35. Which statement best describes food contamination?
A) Adding seasonings to food
B) Cooking food at high temperatures
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 look more professional
B) To prevent hair from falling into the food
C) To keep the hair warm
D) To make work faster
  • 37. What should be done if a worker has a wound or cut on the hand?
A) Continue working with bare hands
B) Wash only once a day
C) Wear gloves and cover it with a waterproof bandage
D) Ignore it
  • 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 the equipment shiny
B) To prevent bacteria from multiplying
C) To follow trends
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) Bacteria on food
D) Mold growth
  • 41. What is the first step in proper handwashing before handling food?
A) Drying hands with a towel
B) Rubbing hands on clothing
C) Applying soap directly
D) Wetting hands with clean running water
  • 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) Mixing detergents with water used for cooking
B) Spraying pesticides in the kitchen
C) Properly labeling and storing chemicals away from food
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) Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing properly
C) Rinsing with dirty water
D) Wiping with cloth
  • 45. What should be done if a piece of equipment is damaged or broken?
A) Repair or replace it immediately
B) Clean it only
C) Ignore it
D) Continue to use it
  • 46. Which personal habit should not be practiced in a food processing area?
A) Wearing a hairnet
B) Handwashing
C) Smoking
D) Using gloves
  • 47. Pests in food processing areas can cause:
A) Food contamination and disease
B) More storage space
C) Cleaner environment
D) Faster production
  • 48. Which of the following best describes cross-contamination?
A) Bacteria spreading from one food to another
B) Using gloves while cooking
C) Food getting dirty from the floor
D) Storing food in clean containers
  • 49. Why should foods be stored properly in sealed containers?
A) To make them look nice
B) To take up more space
C) To prevent spoilage and contamination
D) To avoid cleaning often
  • 50. Why is training workers in food safety important?
A) To ensure safe food handling and prevent contamination
B) To allow them to work less
C) To make them cook faster
D) To reduce the cost of production
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