Culinary Arts Final Exam Prep Flashcards

Comprehensive practice questions covering culinary marketing, management, nutrition, food science, and preparation techniques.

What is the comprehensive process of communicating an operation’s message to potential guests?

Marketing

What are defined as the steps marketers must take to sell a product or service?

Marketing plan

Advertising, sales promotions, personal selling, public relations, and direct marketing are elements of what?

The promotional mix

In a SWOT analysis, what does the ‘O’ represent?

Opportunities

What is the practice of treating everyone in the market as having the same needs and wants?

Mass marketing

A sales promotion with a special entertainment component is known as what?

Special event

Which sales promotions use games or programs to provide a guest with a prize?

Contests and sweepstakes

What is the term for using public relations to interact with people in the local area to build awareness and trust?

Community relations

Press releases and press kits belong to which part of marketing?

Media relations

Specific publications and radio stations used to reach an intended guest are known as কী?

Media vehicles

What is a menu called when it prices all items separately?

A la carte

Which menu item classification features a low menu mix percentage and a low contribution margin?

Dog

What type of menu lists items available on a particular day?

Du jour

How is the contribution margin calculated?

$$\text{Menu price} - \text{food cost}$$

What is considered one of the most important marketing tools for a restaurant?

The menu

How do restaurants most commonly organize food on their menus?

In the order in which the food is eaten

In menu design, what does the term ‘medium’ refer to?

The physical way the menu is presented

What is the analysis of the popularity and probability of a group of menu items?

Menu engineering

What is the term for the money remaining after expenses or costs are paid?

Profitability

Which menu bundles various elements into one package, similar to a prix fixe menu?

Table d’hote

What is the purpose of pasteurizing milk?

To kill pathogens

What are two common nondairy milk options?

Rice and soy milk

At what temperature should all milk products be stored?

$41\,^{\circ}\text{F}$ ($5\,^{\circ}\text{C}$) or lower

What is the difference between ripened and unripened cheese?

Ripened cheese is aged with bacteria, while unripened cheese is fresh

Most recipes are based on which size of egg?

Large

At what temperature should pooled eggs be stored?

$41\,^{\circ}\text{F}$ ($5\,^{\circ}\text{C}$) or lower

Which two egg types are typically prepared by baking?

Shirred eggs and souffles

Which cream item offers a greater yield and longer shelf life for products made with it?

Very heavy whipping cream

What product remains after churning butter out of cream?

Traditional buttermilk

Why do chefs clarify butter?

To remove milk solids and water, which burn easily

Which thin pancake is unleavened and cooked in a saute pan?

Crepe

Which breakfast meats can be cooked in advance and held for service?

Sausage and bacon

How is ‘Charleston style’ grits prepared?

Using milk instead of water

What is a mixture of chopped meat, potatoes, and onions called?

Hash

In which service style is food delivered on platters to the host, who then serves the guests?

English

What service is typically served as a late breakfast or early lunch?

Buffet brunch

Which item is made from a slightly sweetened batter?

Swedish pancake

In which service style is food plated in the kitchen and served individually?

American

What is made from day-old bread dipped in an egg-and-milk mixture?

French toast

What breakfast meat is made from cured and smoked boneless pork loin?

Canadian bacon

What is the form of sugar found in fruits?

Fructose

To which fruit category does an apple belong?

Winter

What is the chemical process that turns the flesh of cut fruit brown?

Enzymatic browning

What does a U.S. Grade A Fancy rating indicate for canned products?

They are highest quality

Citrus fruits are high in which vitamin?

Vitamin C

What helps fruits retain their structure during cooking?

Acid

What is the effect of ethylene gas given off by fruits?

It causes other fruits to ripen faster

What are fruits with a central pit enclosing a single seed called?

Drupes

What qualities should be sought when purchasing citrus fruits?

Heaviness, smooth skins, and no large blemishes or spots

Which fruit is well-suited for dry-heat cooking?

Pineapple

Which vegetable category is rich in sugars, starches, vitamins, and minerals, existing both above and below ground?

Root

Chili peppers, avocados, and squash are classified as what type of vegetable?

Fruit

At what temperature should vegetables that need to ripen be stored?

$65\,^{\circ}\text{F}$ to $70\,^{\circ}\text{F}$ ($18\,^{\circ}\text{C}$ to $21\,^{\circ}\text{C}$)

What is the process of quickly and partially cooking a vegetable in hot water or oil?

Blanching

What is the most appropriate cooking method for cabbage and celery?

Braising

What type of farming involves growing vegetables year-round in nutrient-enriched water?

Hydroponic farming

A sugar snap is a variety of which vegetable?

Pea

What are raw vegetable sticks served with dipping sauce called?

Crudit es

At what temperature should ripe vegetables be stored?

$41\,^{\circ}\text{F}$ ($5\,^{\circ}\text{C}$)

How should boiled or steamed vegetables be treated if they must be held before serving?

Refresh them in cold water

What substance causes potatoes to develop a greenish color when exposed to light?

Solanine

What is the maximum amount of time whole grains should be kept?

Three weeks

Which type of potato is ideal for making saut eed potatoes?

Chef’s

What does the term ‘al dente’ mean?

Firm to the bite

How can cooked pasta be refreshed before serving?

Briefly placing it in boiling water

What type of food is Spaetzle?

Pasta

Which part of a grain contains fiber and vitamins?

Bran

What is the recommended storage temperature range for potatoes?

$45\,^{\circ}\text{F}$ to $55\,^{\circ}\text{F}$ ($7\,^{\circ}\text{C}$ to $13\,^{\circ}\text{C}$)

What are seeds from pod-producing plants called?

Legumes

In which grain cooking technique is the grain briefly saut eed in oil or butter?

Pilaf

How is revenue defined?

Income from sales before expenses are subtracted

Food and labor costs are designated as which type of cost?

Controllable

What is another term for an invoice?

A form of a bill

Why do managers use forecasting?

To look at current trends and predict their effect on future budgets

What does a profit and loss report exclude?

Individual time sheets

What is a financial plan for a specific period of time called?

Operating budget

Which costs are considered noncontrollable?

Insurance costs

What is the formula for calculating Total Food Cost?

$$(\text{Opening inventory} + \text{Purchases} = \text{Total food available}) - \text{Closing inventory}$$

How is the food cost percentage calculated?

$$\frac{\text{Food cost}}{\text{Sales}}$$

What is the definition of preportioning?

Measuring out accurate ingredient quantities for use during production

What is used to calculate the standard portion cost of a recipe?

Recipe cost card

What represents the dollar value of food products in storage?

Inventory

How do you calculate total values of each item at the start of an inventory period?

Multiplying the unit cost of the item by the number of items in inventory

What chart displays employee names and their scheduled work times?

Crew schedule

What is the benefit of cross-training employees?

It allows staff to handle responsibilities outside their primary work area

What is a master schedule?

A list of how many employees are needed to staff a restaurant during a shift

What is the definition of employee turnover?

The number of employees hired to fill one position in a year’s time

What should NOT be listed on a master schedule?

Employee names

What are the three main layers in the channel of distribution?

Primary, intermediary, and retail

What purchasing method do smaller operations tend to use?

Informal method

What is a kickback?

Money or goods received in exchange for purchasing from a specific vendor

Which document describes product characteristics in detail for purchasing?

Specifications form

What is a make-or-buy analysis?

The process of deciding whether to prepare an item in-house or buy it ready-made

What is the name of the legally binding document detailing an order from a vendor?

Purchase order

What is the process of integrating new employees into an organization?

Onboarding

What class of employee is entitled to overtime under the FLSA?

Nonexempt

Which law focuses on the protection of individuals during the job selection process?

EEOC

What is the definition of conservation?

Limiting the use of a resource

What type of energy is created using steam or hot water produced inside the earth?

Geothermal energy

What source of energy is considered renewable?

Manure