Food Preparation and Cooking Quizzes for Year 5 Design Technology

Question 1

What cooking method involves submerging food in boiling water?

Accepted Answer

Boiling

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Baking

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Frying

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Grilling

Question 2

Which of these is a dry cooking method?

Accepted Answer

Roasting

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Boiling

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Steaming

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Braising

Question 3

Why do we knead dough?

Accepted Answer

To develop gluten

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To remove air bubbles

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To make it smooth

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To increase its volume

Question 4

To make salads healthier and more nutritious, what ingredient can you add?

Accepted Answer

Quinoa

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Chocolate chips

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Croutons

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Bacon bits

Question 5

When using a sharp knife, which safety precaution should you follow?

Accepted Answer

Keep your fingers away from the blade

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Cut towards yourself

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Hold the knife loosely

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Use a wet cloth to hold the handle

Question 6

In baking, what is the main role of yeast?

Accepted Answer

To make the dough rise

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To add sweetness

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To give a crispy crust

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To improve the taste

Question 7

When following a recipe, which is good practice?

Accepted Answer

Read the recipe carefully first

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Change ingredients as you like

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Make changes while cooking

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Ignore the measurements

Question 8

For storing fresh fruits and vegetables, what is the best way?

Accepted Answer

In a cold and dark place

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In a warm and humid place

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In direct sunlight

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Without washing them first

Question 9

Which of these is NOT used as an ingredient in cooking?

Accepted Answer

Wood

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Flour

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Water

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Pepper

Question 10

Why do we knead dough?

Accepted Answer

To make it smooth and stretchy

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To flatten it

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To add flavour

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To change its colour

Question 11

Why is hygiene important when making food?

Accepted Answer

To stop us getting sick

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To improve the taste of food

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To make food look more appetising

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To save time

Question 12

Which of these is a healthy snack?

Accepted Answer

Fruit salad

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Crisps

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Chocolate bar

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Burger

Question 13

What is the recipe used for in cooking?

Accepted Answer

To give you instructions on how to make a dish

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To list the ingredients needed

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To guess the cooking time

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To describe the food

Question 14

What is the difference between a whisk and a spatula?

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A whisk is for mixing and a spatula is for scraping

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A spatula is for mixing and a whisk is for scraping

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They are both used for the same thing

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They are both types of knives

Question 15

What do we add seasoning to food for?

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To make it taste better

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To change the texture

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To make it look more colourful

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To keep it fresh

Question 16

When cooking vegetables, blanching helps to maintain their vibrant color and important nutrients. True or False?

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 17

A whisk is used for mixing ingredients, while a fork is primarily used for eating. True or False?

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 18

Before you start cooking, it is important to read the recipe carefully. True or False?

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 19

Fresh vegetables are best stored in the refrigerator to maintain their freshness. True or False?

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 20

Meat, fish, and eggs are all excellent sources of protein. True or False?

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 21

Cooking at home can be a fun and rewarding activity. True or False?

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 22

Which of these is **not** a basic food group?

Accepted Answer

Sugary foods

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Fruits and vegetables

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Dairy products

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Grains

Question 23

Why do we preheat an oven before baking?

Accepted Answer

To make the food cook evenly

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To kill bacteria

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To save time

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To enhance the flavour

Question 24

Which of these is a good source of protein?

Accepted Answer

Eggs

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Pasta

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Carrots

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Apples

Question 25

What is the best way to store leftovers?

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In a sealed container in the freezer

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In an open container in the fridge

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On the counter at room temperature

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In a plastic bag in the cupboard

Question 26

Which ingredient is used to make sauces thicker?

Accepted Answer

Flour

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Sugar

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Water

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Butter

Question 27

Which tool do you use to measure liquids?

Accepted Answer

Measuring jug

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Scales

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Thermometer

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Grater

Question 28

Which of the following is not a fundamental knife skill?

Accepted Answer

Mixing

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Chopping

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Dicing

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Slicing

Question 29

Why do we blanch vegetables before cooking them?

Accepted Answer

To preserve their colour and nutrients

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To make them easier to peel

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To reduce their bitterness

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To speed up their cooking time

Question 30

Which ingredient helps to hold a dough together?

Accepted Answer

Flour

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Water

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Yeast

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Sugar

Question 31

What is the best temperature for baking a simple sponge cake?

Accepted Answer

180°C / 350°F

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220°C / 425°F

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160°C / 325°F

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250°C / 480°F

Question 32

Which cooking method is suitable for making tough meat more tender?

Accepted Answer

Stewing

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Grilling

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Frying

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Baking

Question 33

Which food group gives us energy?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

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Proteins

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Fats

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Minerals

Question 34

What is a roux?

Accepted Answer

A thickener made from flour and butter

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A sauce made from cream and eggs

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A stock made from vegetables and herbs

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A batter made from flour, milk, and eggs

Question 35

Why is it important to use accurate measurements when cooking?

Accepted Answer

To ensure your recipe turns out well

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To make cooking faster and easier

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To reduce the risk of food poisoning

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To impress your friends and family

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a good practice when handling food?

Accepted Answer

Tasting food with unwashed hands

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Washing hands thoroughly before and after touching food

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Storing food at the correct temperature (either chilled or hot)

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Using clean and disinfected utensils and equipment

Question 37

What is the most reliable way to check if a cake is cooked through?

Accepted Answer

Inserting a toothpick or skewer into the center and observing if it comes out clean

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Touching the top of the cake and feeling if it is firm

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Looking at the edges of the cake and seeing if they are golden brown

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Listening to the sound of the cake when tapped

Question 38

What is the primary function of a recipe?

Accepted Answer

To provide clear instructions on how to prepare a dish

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To offer suggestions for different flavor combinations

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To calculate the cost of making a dish

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To evaluate the quality of a dish

Question 39

Which of the following is a basic kitchen utensil?

Accepted Answer

Measuring cups and spoons

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A mandoline slicer (for slicing vegetables thinly)

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A sous-vide machine (for cooking food in a vacuum-sealed bag)

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A food processor (for chopping, mixing, and pureeing food)

Question 40

What is the role of a food critic?

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To review, evaluate, and provide feedback on food, restaurants, and recipes

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To teach people how to cook and develop culinary skills

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To develop new and innovative recipes for cooking

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To regulate the food industry and ensure safety standards

Question 41

When preparing food, which of these is NOT a good hygiene practice?

Accepted Answer

Tasting food with your fingers

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Washing hands before handling food

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Using clean utensils and equipment

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Storing food at the correct temperature

Question 42

When cooking, it's important to follow good hygiene practices to prevent germs from spreading. Which of the following is **NOT** a good hygiene practice?

Accepted Answer

Tasting food before it's cooked

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Washing your hands before touching food

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Using clean tools and equipment

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Keeping food at the right temperature

Question 43

Where should you store raw chicken to keep it safe before cooking?

Accepted Answer

In the refrigerator at a temperature of 4°C or below

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On the kitchen counter at room temperature

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In the freezer at a temperature of -18°C or below

Question 44

Which vegetable is a good source of vitamin C?

Accepted Answer

Broccoli

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Potato

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Onion

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Carrot

Question 45

What is the purpose of kneading dough?

Accepted Answer

To develop gluten, which makes the dough elastic and strong

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To make the dough smooth

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To remove air bubbles from the dough

Question 46

What is the role of yeast in baking?

Accepted Answer

To produce carbon dioxide gas, which makes the dough rise

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To add flavor to the dough

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To thicken the dough

Question 47

Which tool is used to cut dough into even pieces?

Accepted Answer

Pastry cutter

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Whisk

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Rolling pin

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Spatula

Question 48

What is the first step in making a roux?

Accepted Answer

Melt butter in a pan

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Add milk to a pan

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Add flour to a pan

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Bring the mixture to a boil

Question 49

Which cooking method is considered healthy?

Accepted Answer

Steaming

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Deep-frying

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Frying

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Baking with butter

Question 50

Why is it important to present food in an appealing way?

Accepted Answer

It makes the food more enjoyable to eat

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It increases the nutritional value of the food

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It is not important

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It makes the food last longer