Knife Safety and Skills Quiz

What should kids be taught about knives?

• Knives are for throwing

• Knives are not for playing

• Knives are for decoration

• Knives are for playing

How should a knife be held when moving around the kitchen?

• By the handle with the point pointing downwards

• By the handle with the point pointing upwards

• By the blade with the point pointing upwards

• By the blade with the point pointing downwards

Why should you never leave a knife in a sink of hot soapy water?

• It will get rusty

• Someone could cut themselves on the knife

• It will become blunt

• It will get lost

Which technique should be used for cutting foods like carrots or pumpkins?

• Slice

• Claw

• Bridge

• Plank

What is the 'Bridge' technique used for?

• Cutting foods finely like herbs or spring onions

• Cutting bread

• Cutting wobbly foods like tomatoes or onions

• Cutting foods like carrots or pumpkins

How should you position your fingers when using the 'Claw' technique?

• Straight and stiff

• Curled under the palm

• Tucked in with knuckles guiding the blade

• Spread out wide

What is the main benefit of kids getting involved in cooking?

• They can make a mess

• They can build self-confidence and skills

• They can eat more junk food

• They can avoid chores

What should parents always do when kids are cooking?

• Supervise them

• Leave them alone

• Let them use any tool they want

• Ignore them

Where can you download a free knife safety poster?

• foodbankwa.org

• foodbankwa.com

• superherofoods.hq.au

• superherofoods.hq

What should you use the 'Plank' technique for?

• Cutting wobbly foods like tomatoes or onions

• Cutting foods finely like herbs or spring onions

• Cutting foods like carrots or pumpkins

• Cutting bread