Foods and Foodservice Systems: Mock Board Exam Review for NDLE 2025

What price should a bakery charge for a cupcake that costs Php.135.00 to maintain a 30% food cost?

Php.450.00

What is an example of a motion economy principle in food preparation?

Arranging food containers, flour, egg mixture, crumbs, and cooking pan in a correct sequence to avoid wasted movements.

How should the value of food used for employee meals in a hospital kitchen be reported in the budget?

As a Food cost.

What is incorrect regarding a disaster menu?

Each health care facility is required to have a 7-day disaster menu with a nutrient analysis.

What does the X represent in the formula: sales - cost of product sold = X?

Gross profit.

Which function of management develops the formal structure for work definition and coordination?

Organizing.

Which is not a function of one compartment in a three-compartment sink?

Storing.

In menu planning, what part of the meal does a large salad with various food groups best fit into?

Main course.

Which foodservice system does not involve food preparation?

Assembly/serve.

Which function of management develops policies and procedures?

Planning.

What is not true about interviewing a job applicant?

The interviewer should not be concerned about treating the applicant's questions with respect.

In planning a food service menu, which factor is not considered?

The number of employees.

What type of stock rotation is indicated by arranging dairy products with expiration dates from front to back?

FIFO.

Food cost fits best into which type of costs?

Variable.

Which management theory suggests there is one best way to complete every job?

Classical management theory.

What cooking method is used when preparing a steak medium-rare in a cast-iron skillet on a flattop range?

Conduction.

Which of the following is not a natural toxin found in foods?

Caffeine.

How many 4-ounce cooked servings can you make from 9 pounds of fish with 25% shrinkage?

20 servings.

What type of leadership style involves accepting the majority decision in a vote?

Democratic leadership style.

What method optimizes the quality of fresh fish?

Freezing fish immediately after purchase for preparation next week.

Which management skill involves motivating individuals and groups?

Human skills.

On what type of form would you find a self-rating scale for providing patient care?

Performance evaluation.

What is the most important factor in choosing a canning method for preserving foods?

pH.

Which management theory is based on the assumption that employees dislike working?

Theory X.

What is the yield of a 26-lb. turkey that results in 14.3 lbs of edible portion?

55% yield.

Which type of equipment is best for boiling large quantities of pasta?

Steam-jacketed kettle.

What is the most important advantage of using standardized recipes?

Consistency.

If a portion cost of a ham and cheese croissant is $0.4819, what should the selling price be to maintain a 40% food-cost percentage?

$1.20.

Making sure your cafe is open at convenient hours addresses which part of the marketing mix?

Place.

Which type of budget works best for an organization where revenue does not change much?

Fixed budget.

What is the correct minimum final cooking temperature for ground turkey?

165 deg F.

What shifts should Jay make in his skill sets after being promoted to a top management position?

Increase conceptual skills, decrease technical skills.

What style of cafeteria service requires customers to follow a line of food choices?

Traditional

Which foods should be avoided on an anti-inflammatory diet?

Ice cream, because it is high in lactose; cake with frosting, because it is high in sugar.

What is the correct arrangement of meat grades from highest to lowest quality?

Prime, Choice, Select, Standard.

Which individual is at the least risk for acquiring a food-borne illness?

26-year-old healthy pregnant woman.

What is one of the seven principles of HACCP?

Establish procedures to verify the system is working.

What should be included in a job specification for the lead cook?

Duties that the lead cook completes each day.

What is not an appropriate action to take with a casserole cooked to an internal temperature of 165 deg F?

Serve the casserole immediately.

Which food item should be used first based on the shortest recommended refrigerator storage time?

Eggs in the shell you got 1 week ago.

What type of food production system does an airline catering company use?

Commissary.

What is an example of strategic management?

Creating and implementing strategies to move toward goals.

What is the total food cost for breakfast if the cost is $1.50 per patient for 550 patients?

$825.00.

In a SWOT analysis, what might be identified as a 'T' for a college's dining division?

Close proximity of restaurants that compete for college students' money.

Which organization primarily plans a menu to attract customers?

Fast food restaurant.

What should be done to enhance Thomas's performance as a dietitian struggling with workload?

Reduce his patient load.

What are flat yellow noodles made from wheat flour, lye, and salt called?

Canton.

How is a coddled egg prepared?

Placed in hot water for 8-10 minutes.

What color are vacuum-packed meats?

Pink.

What is Yambean also known as?

Both A and B (Jicama and singkamas).

What is an alkaline ingredient used as leavening?

Baking soda.

How many pints are equivalent to one gallon of ice cream?

8 pints.

Crème fraiche is similar to which dairy product?

Sour cream.

At what temperature can Clostridium botulinum be completely destroyed?

At 121°C.

What type of product is Kimchi?

Fermented product.

What causes the desirable pink color in cured meats?

Nitrosomyoglobin.

How is heat transferred in lechon during cooking?

By radiation.

What is the process of allowing meat to stand at low temperature for a few weeks called?

Aging.

Why is toasted flour sweeter when making polvoron?

Due to the formation of dextrin.

What principle of food preservation is involved in ube jam processing?

Prevention from microbial decomposition.

What is the deterioration that occurs when uncovered food items are stored in low temperature?

Freezer burn.

Which microorganisms are more likely to grow on the surface of dried squid packed in polyethylene bags?

Mold.

Which heats faster when microwaved?

Water.

What is the desired salt concentration for producing burong mangga?

5-15%.

What causes the deterioration of canned items due to undercooling?

Hydrogen Swell.

What is the precipitating agent of pectin in jelly making?

Acid.

What does the process of jelly making involve?

Boiling fruit to hydrolyze pectic acid, dissolve fruit pulp, and extract color.

What is Iloilo's version of Espasol?

Moron.

What is roasted suckling pig called?

Lechon de leche.

What food is Calasiao associated with?

Puto.

What is a popular suman from Leyte flavored with chocolate?

Moron.

Which statement is NOT true in Judaism regarding food?

Meat cannot be eaten with dairy.

What dietary restriction is true in Judaism regarding meat and dairy?

Meat cannot be eaten with dairy.

Which grape varieties are restricted in Judaism?

All grape varieties are restricted.

What does the Torah prohibit regarding blood?

The Torah prohibits consumption of blood.

What types of shellfish are forbidden in Judaism?

All types of shellfish are forbidden.

What cooking practice helps conserve nutrients?

Pots should be kept covered.

Which cookware material is considered the best conductor of heat?

Copper.

How can you keep raw food cost at 50%?

Multiply raw food cost by 2.

What is a gabi wrapped dish cooked with coconut milk popular in Camalig, Albay?

Pinangat.

What is the Filipino cooking method of wrapping food in leaves called?

Binalot.

What popular dish from Davao features internal organs cooked with pineapple?

Paklay.

What is the Visayan version of paksiw na isda?

Inun-unan.

Where should the clearing of the bread-and-butter plate be done?

At the right of the guest.

What is the specific amount of product from a recipe called?

Yield.

What is the cost of materials that go directly into the production of a menu item?

Food cost.

Which practice does not delay the ripening process of fruits?

Combining ripe and unripe together.

Which service style includes table side service?

French.

What tasks are done from the right of the guest?

Serving bread.

What type of menu do fast food combo meals represent?

Table d'hote.

What is the maximum sum of the sides of a work triangle?

22ft.

What is considered the most important work center in a kitchen?

Sink.

What is the size of a dinner napkin?

20-26 inches.

What type of kitchen arrangement spaces the refrigerator, range, and sink evenly?

U shaped.

Which of the following is not a vegetable dish?

None of the above.

Which of the following is not a noodle dish?

Picadillo.

What dish consists of rice, ground pork, and bananas?

Arroz ala Valenciana.

What does Tsokolate espeso refer to?

Thick chocolate drink.

Which Filipino fritter is churros more like?

Gurgurya.

What type of menu combines the entrée with other items like salad and beverage?

Semi ala carte.