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Why should knives have a full tang?
a) Gives more power and strength to knives
b) Makes the knives sharper
c) Makes the knife easier to clean
d) Requires more pressure to cut vegetables

Which tool should be used to true a knife?
a) Another knife of equal size
b) Cutting board
c) Knife steel
d) Sharpening stone or whetstone

Which vegetable is most likely minced in recipes
a) Bell pepper
b) Carrot
c) Garlic
d) Mushroom

Which knife is most appropriate for chopping vegetables?
a) Chef’s
b) Paring
c) Slicing
d) Utility

What is the proper way to carry a knife in the kitchen?
a) With the tip pointing behind oneself
b) With the tip pointing down
c) With the tip pointing straight in front of oneself
d) With the blade pointing forward

Which knife is most appropriate to make cuts into a strawberry for a strawberry fan garnish?
a) Chef’s
b) Paring
c) Slicing
d) Utility

Which is an unsafe procedure for knives?
a) Cut with the blade facing away from the body.
b) Do not try to catch a falling knife.
c) Soak knives in a sink filled with soapy water.
d) Use a sharp knife.

Which two metals are commonly used to make knife blades?
a) Aluminum and steel
b) Copper and iron
c) Stainless steel and copper
d) Stainless steel and high-carbon steel

Which vegetable is sliced?
a) Carrots cut into ¼ cubes
b) Garlic cut into very small pieces
c) Onions chopped into irregular pieces
d) Potatoes cut diagonally ¼ thick

A serrated knife should be used to cut:
a) apples, oranges, and cake.
b) bread, tomato, and soft food.
c) carrots, tomato, and cucumbers.
d) roast beef, chicken, and pork roast.

Which tool should be used to sharpen a knife?
a) Another knife of equal size
b) Knife steel
c) Sharpening stone or whetstone
d) Vegetable peeler

Which vegetable is diced?
a) Carrots cut into 1/4 cubes
b) Garlic cut into very small pieces
c) Onions chopped into irregular pieces
d) Potatoes cut into 1/4 thick matchsticks

What is an advantage of using a sharp knife?
a) Makes smooth cuts and is safer
b) Makes one more likely to be injured
c) Requires more pressure to slice bread
d) Requires more pressure to slice vegetables

Which knife is best to use when carving a roast at a buffet?
a) Chef’s
b) Paring
c) Slicing
d) Utility

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