Unit 2- Knife Skills Question Preview (ID: 59007)
Culinary Arts.
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When cutting something _____, slice it in half and lay the flat side down before starting again.
a) triangular
b) square
c) round
d) 2-D
Why is the chef's knife particularly good for chopping in a rocking motion without lifting the blade much from the cutting surface?
a) because the blade becomes increasingly curved at the tip
b) because the blade becomes increasingly dull at the tip
c) because the handle has a moveable grip
d) because the center of the blade swoops upward
The circular metal studs that secure the tang within the handle should always be smooth to the touch and are known as:
a) rivets.
b) heels.
c) bolsters.
d) grips.
The longer the blade, the _____ the stroke-cut when slicing and the more powerful the cutting force at the heel.
a) narrower
b) shorter
c) wider
d) longer
What powerful kitchen tool can be described as sharp, dangerous, and capable of breaking down food in precisely the right way?
a) sous vide
b) grinder
c) blender
d) knife
What is considered to be the most expensive chef's knife in the world?
a) the Nesmuk Jahrhundert Messer
b) the Damascus Steel
c) the Lars Scheidler
d) the Helping Hand Cutlery
What term refers to the widest part of the knife near the rear of the blade, where it meets the handle?
a) bolster
b) rivet
c) heel
d) tang
Clayton is working on deboning some beautiful salmon filets that he purchased earlier in the day. However, rather than using a boning knife, he has chosen to use a knife with a more bendable and flexible blade. What type of knife is Clayton most like
a) chef's knife
b) serrated knife
c) filet knife
d) paring knife
What kind of knife is the workhorse of all your kitchen tools and represents the universal anatomy of all kitchen knives?
a) paring knife
b) chef's knife
c) serrated utility knife
d) boning knife
A _____ is a heavy, thick square knife with a sharp, heavy blade good for making strong cuts that separate large pieces of meat from the bone.
a) cleaver
b) scimitar
c) tong
d) bolster
The Nesmuk Jahrhundert Messer is the world's most expensive knife with a razor-sharp edge of the finest carbon steel and a blade that is made from how many layers of Damascus steel?
a) 25 layers
b) 150 layers
c) 500 layers
d) 640 layers
What kind of knife can be described as having a straight blade with bumpy ridges, making it perfect for slicing through tough textures like the skin of an avocado or a French baguette?
a) chef's knife
b) serrated utility knife
c) boning knife
d) paring knife
When discussing your grip on the knife, the more you choke up your forefinger to be closer to the handle, the more ____ you will have with less strain on your wrist.
a) freedom
b) creativity
c) control
d) difficulty
What do we call the thick shoulder of the knife, which also balances the knife and keeps your fingers from slipping while you cut?
a) rivet
b) heel
c) bolster
d) chiffonade
What type of knife is designed especially for separating meat from the bone and can be used to break down a chicken or cut steaks away from larger pieces?
a) paring knife
b) boning knife
c) serrated knife
d) bolster knife
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