Knife Skills Quiz

What is the most commonly used knife in the kitchen according to Chef Billy Parisi?

• Boning knife

• Chef's knife

• Serrated knife

• Paring knife

What is the recommended way to hold the knife while cutting?

• Hold it with the blade facing downwards

• Hold it with all fingers wrapped around the handle

• Pinch it by the blade using thumb and pointer finger

• Hold it by the handle only

What is the purpose of tucking in the fingertips while cutting food?

• To protect the nails

• To avoid getting food on the fingers

• To prevent accidental cuts

• To maintain a proper grip on the food

What is the size of a brunoise cube?

• 1/4 of an inch

• 1/8 of an inch

• 1 inch

• 1/2 of an inch

What is the size of a medium dice cube?

• 1/4 of an inch

• 1/8 of an inch

• 3/4 of an inch

• 1/2 of an inch

What is the size of a large dice cube?

What is the size of a batonnet?

• 3/4 of an inch by 3/4 of an inch by 2 inches

• 1/8 of an inch by 1/8 of an inch by 2 inches

• 1/4 of an inch by 1/4 of an inch by 2 inches

• 1/2 of an inch by 1/2 of an inch by 2 inches

What is the size of a julienne cut?

• 1/4 of an inch by 1/4 of an inch by 2 inches

• 1/8 of an inch by 1/8 of an inch by 2 inches

• 1/2 of an inch by 1/2 of an inch by 2 inches

• 3/4 of an inch by 3/4 of an inch by 2 inches

What is the purpose of a rough chop?

• For garnishes

• For salads

• For soups

• For stocks or purees

What is a fine mince commonly used for?

• Salads

• Garlic or garnish

• Stir-fries

• Soups