Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VII -CENTRAL VISAYAS
Schools Division of Cebu Province
Carmen National High School-Day Class

THIRD PERIODICAL TEST in

TLE 9- Food Processing

Name:__________________________________ Year & Section:______ Score:____

Test I. Direction: Read each item carefully and choose the answer that best describes the
statement. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided.

_____1. What is the primary purpose of food processing?

a. To increase the cost of food
b. To transform raw materials into usable food forms
c. To make food less nutritious
d. To eliminate all types of food
_____2. Which of the following tool is the most important item found in your tool kit?
a. knife b. tongs C. skewer d. thermometer
_____3. Which of the following equipment contributes to good quality food?
a. imported equipment b. modernized equipment c. standardized equipment d. none of these
_____4. Which of the following kitchen utensils used to drain or wash ingredients?
a. colander b. stock pot c. casserole d. saucepan
_____5. Which of the following tools is needed to remove the food spilled in the oven?
a. steel wool b. hairpin or wire c. metallic brush d. pancake turner
_____6. What kind of kitchen knife has all-purpose uses like cutting vegetables and carving poultry?
a. utility knife b. paring knife c. bread knife d. boning knife
_____7. Which of the following casseroles has a large cylinder with a deep straight pot used for preparing
stocks and keeping them simmering all the time?
a. brazier b. stock pot c. colander d. saucepan
_____8. What cleaning agent you need to use any equipment or utensils; this agent serves as all-purpose
cleaner?

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a. baking soda c. cornstarch c. vinegar d. chlorine
_____9. Which of the following is an example of raw material?
a. Frozen pizza b. Canned beans c. Fresh eggs d. Packaged cookies
_____10. What is the main difference between raw foods and processed foods?
a. Raw foods are always unhealthy
b. Processed foods are altered from their natural state
c. Raw foods cannot be cooked
d. Processed foods are always fresh
_____11. What is the primary purpose of using salt in food preservation?
a. To enhance flavor b. To draw out moisture and prevent spoilage
c. To change the color of the food d. To add nutritional value
_____12. In the salting process, what is the role of osmosis?
a. To add moisture to the food b. To draw out water from the food
c. To change the texture of the food d. To preserve the color of the food
_____13. What is the first step in preparing raw materials for salting and curing?
a. Cooking the food b. Sorting and grading the raw materials
c. Storing the food d. Freezing the food
_____14. Which characteristic is NOT considered when grading fish for preservation?
a. Skin texture b. Color of the flesh c. Size of the fish d. Price of the fish
_____15. Which of the following is a sign of spoiled meat?
a. Firm texture b. Bright color c. Foul odor d. Clean appearance
_____16. What is the significance of the salt solution cooling before adding eggs in the salting process?
a. To prevent the eggs from cooking b. To allow the salt to dissolve completely
c. To ensure the eggs are washed properly d. To enhance the flavor of the eggs
_____17. Why is it important to remove pin feathers from poultry before curing?
a. To improve presentation b. To prevent contamination
c. To enhance flavor d. To ensure even cooking

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_____18. What is the recommended storage temperature for raw materials before curing?
a. 0°C to 1°C b. 1°C to 4°C c. 4°C to 10°C d. 10°C to 15°C
_____19. What should be done with spoiled raw materials during the preparation process?
a. Use them for curing b. Separate and dispose of them
c. Freeze them for later use d. Cook them thoroughly
______20. Which of the choices is a quality of fish?
a. sunken eyes b. unclear eyes c. foul odor d. firm and tight skin
_____21. What is the main ingredient in curing?
a. water b. flour c. sugar d. salt
_____22. What is the method of preserving fish that lowers its moisture content?
a. curing b. salting c. smoking d. freezing
_____23. It is used to close plastic used in wrapping finished products.
a. cap seal b. can sealer c. polysealer d. plastic protect cap
sealer
_____24. Which of the following steps in cleaning the refrigerator comes first and very important to
remember?
a. wraps frozen food b. remove all ice traysc. allow the ice to melt d. unplug the
refrigerator

Answer key:
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. A
7. B

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8. C
9. C
10. B
11. B
12. B
13. B
14. D
15. C
16. A
17. B
18. B
19. B
20. D
21. D
22. C
23. C
24. D

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REGION VII -CENTRAL VISAYAS
Schools Division of Cebu Province
Carmen National High School-Day Class

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