Question 1

A centiliter is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  1000 liters 
B)  1/10 of a liter 
C)  1/100 of a liter 
D)  1/1000 of a liter 
A)  1000 liters 
B)  1/10 of a liter 
C)  1/100 of a liter 
D)  1/1000 of a liter C

Question 2

Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-If the total yield for a rice recipe is 1000 g and the total portions for the recipe is 16, how big is each portion?

Accepted Answer

62.5 g

Question 3

Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-The total cost of the ingredients for the Arroz a la Mexicana recipe is $2.18 and it yields 16 portions. If the price of commercially available chicken stock rises from $0.25 per liter to $0.45 per liter, what is the new portion cost? Round your answer to the nearest penny.

Accepted Answer

$0.15

Question 4

No matter how detailed a recipe may be, it assumes the cook ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has certain knowledge 
B)  knows how to measure ingredients 
C)  understands the terminology it uses 
D)  all of these 
A)  has certain knowledge 
B)  knows how to measure ingredients 
C)  understands the terminology it uses 
D)  all of these

Question 5

Math (U.S.)
-Calculate the amount of nonfat milk solids needed for the new yield of 10 lbs Blueberry Muffin batter using the calculated RCF (recipe conversion factor) of 1.2. The weight of nonfat milk solids in the original recipe is 3 oz.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (U.S.)
-Calculate the amount of nonfat milk...

Question 6

Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-What will be the weight of corn kernels from 10 kg of corn ears if the percentage yield is 28%?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions,...

Question 7

Math (U.S.)
-You have 10 lb AP weight bananas. What is your EP weight if the yield after trimming is 70 percent?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (U.S.)
-You have 10 lb AP weight...

Question 8

Math (U.S.)
-Calculate the RCF (recipe conversion factor) for a new yield of 80 oz. (5 lbs) Blueberry Muffin batter. The original yield of the recipe is 134 oz. (8 lbs 6 oz.).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (U.S.)
-Calculate the RCF (recipe conversion factor)...

Question 9

Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-If the percentage yield of bell peppers is 82%, how many kg of diced bell pepper will come from a 15 kg case?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions,...

Question 10

Math Review
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-Convert 623% into a decimal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math Review
For each of the math questions,...

Question 11

Portion cost = __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  AP ÷ EP 
B)  hidden costs - yield cost 
C)  cost of ingredients $\div$ number of portions 
D)  total cooked weight ×  serving portion weight 
A)  AP ÷ EP 
B)  hidden costs - yield cost 
C)  cost of ingredients $\div$ number of portions 
D)  total cooked weight ×  serving portion weight

Question 12

To maximize the utilization of food, a chef should __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid the use of "minimum-use" perishable ingredients 
B)  plan production to avoid leftovers and plan ahead for the use of leftovers that do occur 
C)  use all edible trim and not add items to her menu unless she can use their trimmings 
D)  all of these 
A)  avoid the use of "minimum-use" perishable ingredients 
B)  plan production to avoid leftovers and plan ahead for the use of leftovers that do occur 
C)  use all edible trim and not add items to her menu unless she can use their trimmings 
D)  all of these

Question 13

Math (U.S.)
-The chocolate chip cookies recipe requires 1 lb, 4 oz of chocolate chips; the chocolate chips have an EP cost of $2.95 per pound. How much will the total cost of chocolate chips in the cookie recipe change if we decide to increase the amount to 1 lb 10 oz? Remember to round your answer to the nearest cent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (U.S.)
-The chocolate chip cookies recipe requires...

Question 14

Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-The Risotto alla Parmigiana yields 1800 grams. If the portion size is 180 grams, what is the number of guests that can be served?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions,...

Question 15

Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-If the total yield for a rice recipe is 2000 g and the total portions for the recipe is 25, how big is each portion?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions,...

Question 16

Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-A recipe calls for 270 grams of sour cream. If the EP unit cost of the sour cream is $6.10 per kg, what is the ingredient cost? Remember to round your answer to the nearest cent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions,...

Question 17

Which of the following is the best example of a supplement?

Accepted Answer

A)  a static item added to an à la carte menu 
B)  the a la carte price of a table d'hôte entree 
C)  the extra charge for caviar 
D)  a single package price for each full meal selection 
A)  a static item added to an à la carte menu 
B)  the a la carte price of a table d'hôte entree 
C)  the extra charge for caviar 
D)  a single package price for each full meal selection

Question 18

Math (U.S.)
-Convert 10 pt into gal.

Accepted Answer

1.25 gal o

Question 19

Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below.
-If the EP unit cost of beef tenderloin is $13.75 per kg, what will be the ingredient cost if a roast tenderloin recipe calls for 4, 3.5 kg tenderloins?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (Metric)
For each of the math questions,...

Question 20

Math (U.S.)
-What amount of asparagus will be yielded from 8 pounds of stalks if the yield is 55%?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Math (U.S.)
-What amount of asparagus will be...

Exam 4: Basic Principles of Cooking and Food Science

A centiliter is __________.

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -If the total yield for a rice recipe is 1000 g and the total portions for the recipe is 16, how big is each portion?

No matter how detailed a recipe may be, it assumes the cook ___________.

Math (U.S.) -Calculate the amount of nonfat milk solids needed for the new yield of 10 lbs Blueberry Muffin batter using the calculated RCF (recipe conversion factor) of 1.2. The weight of nonfat milk solids in the original recipe is 3 oz.

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -What will be the weight of corn kernels from 10 kg of corn ears if the percentage yield is 28%?

Math (U.S.) -You have 10 lb AP weight bananas. What is your EP weight if the yield after trimming is 70 percent?

Math (U.S.) -Calculate the RCF (recipe conversion factor) for a new yield of 80 oz. (5 lbs) Blueberry Muffin batter. The original yield of the recipe is 134 oz. (8 lbs 6 oz.).

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -If the percentage yield of bell peppers is 82%, how many kg of diced bell pepper will come from a 15 kg case?

Math Review For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -Convert 623% into a decimal.

Portion cost = __________.

To maximize the utilization of food, a chef should __________.

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -The Risotto alla Parmigiana yields 1800 grams. If the portion size is 180 grams, what is the number of guests that can be served?

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -If the total yield for a rice recipe is 2000 g and the total portions for the recipe is 25, how big is each portion?

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -A recipe calls for 270 grams of sour cream. If the EP unit cost of the sour cream is $6.10 per kg, what is the ingredient cost? Remember to round your answer to the nearest cent.

Which of the following is the best example of a supplement?

Math (U.S.) -Convert 10 pt into gal.

Math (Metric) For each of the math questions, write the correct answer on the lines below. -If the EP unit cost of beef tenderloin is $13.75 per kg, what will be the ingredient cost if a roast tenderloin recipe calls for 4, 3.5 kg tenderloins?

Math (U.S.) -What amount of asparagus will be yielded from 8 pounds of stalks if the yield is 55%?

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