Knife and Smallwares Test

Most kitchen accidents can be prevented by paying attention, using the correct knife and using it properly, and having common sense.

• True

• False

A chef's knife is also known by what other name?

• Ghinsu Knife

• French Knife

• Fraticide Knife

• Scimitar Knife

What is the safest way to transfer a knife from one person to another?

• Hand them the knife by the handle

• Hand them the knife by the blade

• Put the knife on a table and have the other person pick it up

• All of the above are acceptable

Which of the following is a bad example of a correct knife technique?

• Smooth even rocking strokes

• Guide the knife with one hand

• Keep guiding fingers curled back

• Apply lots of pressure

What cutting technique do you use when cutting thin strands of carrot to put on top of a salad?

• Batonnet

• Brunoise

• Dice

• Julienne

What is the correct way to clean a knife?

• In the dish machine

• By hand in the prep sink

• By hand in the 3-compartment sink

• Wipe off with a sanitizing towel

What food product would be best cut with a serrated knife?

• onions

• bread

• carrots

• fish

What is the proper way to carry a knife in the kitchen?

• Down by your side blade pointing back.

• Directly in front of you blade pointing down.

• Down by your side blade pointing forward.

• Directly in front of you blade pointing up.

What is the purpose of cutting food products into uniform shapes and sizes?

• So that the items will cook evenly.

• They look better on the plate.

• They taste better

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a proper way to store knives?

• Slotted knife holder

• Magnetic strip

• Empty drawer

• Knife kit