NDLE Food Service Practice Test

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• An organism able to grow at high temperature is called what?
• A 550 g portion of organic kale costs Php300 per kg with 70% edible portion. What is the EP price of the kale?
• Which commission formulates internationally accepted food safety standards to protect the public and ensure fair trade?
• Which of the following is NOT a common foodservice system type described?
• made from rice or corn flour; the dough is extruded then boiled, cooled, and dried?
• Paella is a dish associated with which cuisine?
• Which type of menu is a static list of items offered regardless of season?
• Laing and Binangol are dishes made from gabi leaves and coconut milk. Binangol is from which region?
• The Maillard reaction involves which components?
• During the first five minutes of baking, which phenomenon occurs due to the acceleration of fermentation by heat, causing the dough to rise?
• Chicken curry is not a popular dish in which country?
• The most likely cause for inconsistent quality in beef caldereta due to recipe changes is?
• Ingestion of pathogen-contaminated food results in which type of illness?
• Which pair correctly classifies acidic and non-acidic foods?
• What is the primary function of emulsifiers in food?
• Which of the following is NOT a beef animal?
• What is the process called when dough undergoes its final rise before baking?
• Which condition favors the growth of Clostridium Botulinum?
• Binagol is a dessert made from grated taro root, coconut milk, and sugar and is popular in which region?
• Oxidative rancidity happens in foods that are high in which characteristic?
• The big three allergens account for about what percentage of all food allergies in children?
• Which pigment's color remains stable in acidic conditions?
• Which ingredient can extend chicken adobo to yield more?
• Canape is a small open-faced sandwich on toast originated from which country?
• Freezing emulsions can cause the emulsion to break, affecting product quality. What is the likely effect?
• The body responsible for all matters regarding the implementation of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme?
• Which statement correctly identifies dishes popular in different regions?
• Which entities are required to hire registered nutritionist-dietitians for nutrition and dietetics positions under Republic Act 10862?
• Which government agency is responsible for licensing, monitoring, and regulating the food products sold in the market?
• Which factor does NOT prevent excessive shrinkage of meat during cooking?
• Meat of a mature sheep is called
• What term refers to wild animals hunted for food?
• Which of the following is both a soluble and insoluble fiber?
• Which type of damage results from dehydration of a frozen breaded chicken patty due to extreme cold?
• Veal is meat from young calves, typically less than three to six months old, and comes from cattle breeds specifically raised for this purpose. Which statement about veal is correct?
• Gluten is a protein found in which of the following grains?
• Which foods are considered part of the big three allergens?
• Which organism is adapted to live in moist habitats and can be parasitic, causing disease in humans?
• Which type of menu consists of a set sequence of dishes that repeats over a cycle?
• Which of the following best describes the purpose of markup in business?
• Which Filipino dish is a vegetable stew commonly made with kangkong?
• In cooking Saba, how do you maintain the softness of the product?
• Which purchasing method acquires goods directly from the open marketplace without a competitive bidding process?
• Which pigment shows color stability in acidic conditions?
• Which bacterium is most likely the culprit for acute gastroenteritis 4-6 hours after custard pie?
• What is the primary purpose of Codex Alimentarius?
• If labor rate is Php20 per hour and a task takes 0.75 hours, what is the labor cost?
• What is the age of meat if the color is pink?
• Identify the noodles also known as cellophane or glass noodles made from potato, mung bean, or other starches.
• What is the color of Sarcina lutea?
• Which enzyme is NOT commonly implicated in fruit-tissue softening?
• Which of the following is NOT a required benefit for employees?
• In evaluating bids for equipment, which outcome is the ethical choice?
• Chickens aged 7-12 weeks are typically classified as which category?
• Gluten is responsible for which property in dough?
• Which of the following are conjugated proteins?
• What is the effect of acid on the anthocyanins pigment?
• Gluten can be extracted from dough by rinsing with water.
• Which pork cut is most flavorful due to fat layers between muscles?
• What is the BEST approach to manage morning buffet leftovers in a hotel?
• In flour milling, refined flour is produced by removing at least 25% of which component?
• Which management function is concerned with verifying whether the tasks are being performed in conformity to the planned course of action?
• Which government agency is primarily responsible for ensuring the food safety of consumers?
• Which statement about pasteurized milk is TRUE?
• In the food safety acronym FATTOM, what does the 'A' stand for?
• Which statement best describes infection?
• Which statement is not correct in arranging food on a plate?
• Aflatoxins are toxins produced by certain fungi that can contaminate crops such as peanuts, tree nuts, corn, and copra. Which toxin is this?
• Harmful bacteria grow most rapidly between which temperature range?
• Which statement best describes functional foods?
• Which leadership style is based on majority rules where decisions are made by the group?
• Prebiotics are non-digestible substances that stimulate the growth of good bacteria in the gut. They are found primarily in which type of foods?
• What is the smoke point temperature category for fats?
• What is the most cost-efficient method to recruit a mid- to high-level applicant?
• What temperature is typical for the hot pack method?
• In a conventional food service flow diagram, which area is situated in the central area?
• Which microorganisms thrive under acidic conditions, usually at very low pH (<3)?
• Which statement about acid's role in jelly making is correct?
• Which region is associated with Apan-apan, Chicken Binakol, and Utan?
• What is the effect of acid on the anthoxanthins pigment?
• Which toxin is commonly associated with pufferfish and is heat-stable?
• Binagol is a dessert primarily made from what ingredient?
• Which category describes leavening agents used to improve volume and crumb in baked goods?
• Humectants in foods are used to:
• To make a perfect jelly, there should be a right combination of which ingredients?
• Identify the dishes popular in Western Visayas region?
• Which term can refer to both a male deer and a male cattle?
• In buying legumes, you should select those that are:
• All the following foods are good sources of niacin EXCEPT
• What organisms can cause spoilage to food inside the refrigerator?
• Sasa offered Php 10,000 to a staff to fast-track her business certificate. This incident is an example of
• Which products are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
• Which color pair correctly matches Aspergillus niger and Sarcina lutea?
• Which method helps determine doneness without guesswork?
• Which food processing method has been linked to cancer in laboratory?
• Proofing is also known as fermentation or proving.
• According to the ND Law, all successful licensure candidates must take the oath of profession prior to practicing.
• What is the minimum temperature for sterilization for a certain length of time?
• Which muscle pigment is responsible for storing oxygen in muscle tissue?
• Polyphenols are best consumed from whole foods, such as green tea, grapes, and wine; they are also available in supplement form. Which term describes these compounds?
• After you have determined your research topic, what should you do next?
• The Lutong Bahay canteen in Makati, where all food preparation occurs on-site, is classified as which foodservice system?
• What happens to the refrigerator temperature if warm foods are stored inside without cooling first?
• Which bacterium is commonly found in rice and other starchy foods?
• Food is hot filled into the container then sealed under aseptic conditions and processed immediately is called?
• Non-digestible substances that stimulate the growth of good bacteria in the gut are called what?
• Which system involves preparing food off-site and transporting it to the service site to be reheated and served?
• Which action must licensure candidates take before practicing in nutrition and dietetics?
• Which condition promotes growth and toxin formation of Clostridium botulinum in food?
• When buying root crops, you should select those that are:
• What is the ideal number of members for a consumer panel test?
• Which organism is capable of growing at refrigeration temperatures?
• In buying citrus fruits, you should select those that are:
• What does edible portion (EP) refer to in food costing?
• Which enzyme causes fruit to ripen?
• Which is a correct practice in plate presentation?
• Garlic, onions, and shallots are examples of which category?
• What are the approximate energy contents for 1 cup of fresh milk and 1 cup of low-fat milk?
• Fryers are typically 14-20 weeks.
• Sandwiches and meals in the chiller of convenience stores are all which type?
• Which of the following does NOT influence cooking time of meat?
• Which sensory evaluation method is used to rank five ice cream variants from most liked to least liked?
• What is the PRIMARY cause of foodborne illness?
• Eggs can be stored at room temperature safely for up to how long?
• To prevent food spoilage in the refrigerator or freezer, which practice is recommended?
• Which compound is responsible for the tough, fibrous inner core in carrots?
• Broken mayonnaise is caused by which of the following?
• What is the gram equivalent of 1 tablespoon as given?
• Identify the thread-like noodles made from cassava and wheat flour.
• Which characteristic is common to both dressed and drawn poultry?
• What stabilizes the emulsion in mayonnaise?
• Which molecule acts as a signaling chemical in the immune system to send messages between different cells?
• What term describes the dry, leathery patches that form on frozen foods due to moisture loss?
• Which is a type of food spoilage that includes enzymatic reactions in living things as influenced by temperature, moisture, pH and the nutrients present?
• Canned foods are heated to at least 115 C to kill most molds and other microorganisms. What does this heating accomplish?
• Which factor is most important to determine the food cost per serving for fruits and vegetables?
• Salmonella infection is an example of which type of foodborne illness?
• Which body implements the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme?
• What is the primary role of sugar in jelly?
• Ultra High Temperature (UHT) milk lasts longer because of which packaging/processing feature?
• What leadership style requires group decisions and reaching an agreement among all members?
• What does a functional food provide beyond basic nutrition?
• All the items below are suitable for freezing EXCEPT
• Which activity does not require temperature control?
• Which statement correctly describes dressed poultry?
• The likely source of a foodborne illness outbreak traced to unpasteurized milk is which organism?
• What is the age of meat if the color is dark red?
• Intoxication is a result from ingestion of toxins produced by bacteria. What is the correct term?
• Which of the following is a beef?
• Ingestion of foods containing preformed microbial toxins causes which condition?
• The system where food is prepared in a central kitchen and distributed to multiple foodservice establishments is called what?
• Gluten is classified as which type of nutrient?
• Overheating oil can cause which chemical formation?
• Pectin is a natural thickener found especially in which fruits?
• Meat that was hunted is called
• A purchasing officer aims to get the best possible deal by selecting a supplier with which attributes?
• Milk curdling is the primary phase of which processing technology?
• Foods that are decomposed or produced in unsanitary conditions are considered which type of foods?
• If you open sealed bids and place the order with the lowest bid, you are using which buying method?
• Which of the following is an unethical practice?
• What happens to sugar when heated above 160 degrees Celsius?
• In a conventional foodservice system, where is the cooking primarily performed?
• Which chemical group found in smoke has been shown to cause cancer in animals?
• Why are molds not the common microorganisms in heated canned products?
• flat, yellowish noodles made from wheat flour, lye, and salt?
• Which statement describes histamine's role in the body?
• If the cost per portion of lamb shawarma with cheese is Php 20 with a 20% food cost, what would be the selling price?
• The three categories of food contaminants are best described as which?
• Under the 2016 ND licensure rules, which general average and subject-minimum condition permits licensure?
• Which is a right of employees concerning vacation leaves, working hours and holidays?
• In the FATTOM framework describing microbial growth, what does the letter F stand for?
• If the original yield of a recipe is 2.5 kg and you need 1.5 kg, what is the conversion factor for each ingredient?
• Approximately at what temperature does full coagulation of egg proteins occur?
• Which term describes the process of assigning job activities and authority to a specific employee?
• What method is used to lengthen the lag phase and slow microbial growth in food preservation?
• What is the age of meat if the color is rose?
• Which statement about complete and incomplete proteins is true?
• If Ilocos has pinakbet, what does Mindanao and the Visayas Islands have?
• Which of the following is a soluble fiber?
• Cinnamon is derived from which part of the plant?
• What is the fat content of whole milk?
• What is the color of Aspergillus niger?
• A bacon spread has a serving size of 30 g. What is the equivalent household measurement?
• Which system describes food prepared in advance and assembled at the service area before serving?
• Which set contains essential amino acids?
• Overboiling eggs will result in which of the following?
• If Ilocos has pinakbet, what dish does the whole Philippines have?
• What do you call the noodles in Thailand?
• The browning of baked products is due to which reaction?
• Which costs will be evaluated first after a budget reduction announcement?
• Identify the people/populations that experience the most serious consequences of foodborne illnesses.
• Rigor mortis is an example of what type of spoilage?
• If Ilocos has pinakbet, Southern Tagalog (Quezon) has which dish?
• What term describes a system where all purchasing is done by a single department or individual?
• The desirable pink color in cured meat is due to which pigment?
• Which statement about bacteria in food is true?
• Which statement is NOT correct about carbon footprint?
• Which term describes a protein conjugated with carbohydrates?
• Green tea, grapes, and wine are high in phytonutrients called which?
• Which processing step is common to both dressed and drawn poultry?
• Which set of dishes is popular in the Visayas and Mindanao region?
• How should goals and objectives differ in a research plan?
• Which region is known for pastries such as Danish pastries?
• Which dish can be made to utilize leftover steamed kangkong?
• Which enzyme is primarily used to coagulate milk in cheese production?
• Which milk product has the longest shelf life?
• If Ilocos has pinakbet, Central Visayas has which dish?
• What is the proper size of a soup plate?
• Samyupsal in Korea basically refers to which food?
• Which of the following cheeses is the softest?
• What does the term parasitic mean in the context of microorganisms?
• Why is it important to store eggs in the refrigerator?
• Which ingredient is characteristic of traditional hummus?
• Which management function involves inspecting the work that is done, ensuring the standards are met and monitoring that the work is done as planned?
• Gazpacho commonly includes cucumber, peppers, tomatoes, oils, vinegar, and bread. Which ingredient is used to thicken it?
• Which term denotes deer meat?
• Caramelization involves sugars losing water and condensing to form polymeric compounds and fragments. Which option describes this process?
• Which substance causes dough to expand by releasing gas when mixed with liquid, acid, or heat?
• An organism adapted to live at relatively high temperatures, about 60 to 140 C.
• Color of Anthocyanins?
• Low-fat milk fat percent is about which?
• What is the process called when egg proteins thicken during cooking?
• Gazpacho is a cold soup from which cuisine?
• How many teaspoons are there in 1 tablespoon?
• Identify the essential amino acids from the following options.
• An organism able to grow in cold temperature is called what?
• To facilitate the receiving of goods, the receiving area should be located near which location?
• To ensure tenderness of a thick crust pizza, which cooking approach is recommended?
• Which term describes organisms that thrive in highly acidic environments?
• What term describes the difference between cost and selling price?
• egg noodles made from flour and duck's eggs, salt, and soda:
• Roasters are chickens aged in which range?
• Color of Anthoxanthins?
• Caramelization begins at which Celsius temperature range?
• This is NOT a sandwich. Which item is not a sandwich?
• Which food additive is used to help mix two substances that typically separate, such as oil and water?
• Which department is NOT involved in the receiving process in a hospital foodservice operation?
• Which agency is NOT responsible for ensuring the safety of food products?
• Which dish is the classic Spanish rice dish cooked and served in one pan?
• Pilaf is a rice dish commonly associated with the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia. Which option correctly identifies Pilaf?
• In traditional hummus, chickpeas are blended with which ingredient to create a creamy paste?
• What color change occurs when acid is added to chlorophyll?
• Which statement correctly describes drawn poultry?
• Annatto extract added to enhance natural color acts as:
• Which description indicates quality legumes?
• In buying calamansi, you should select those that are:
• A management function that involves developing mission statements, setting goals and outlining steps needed to meet those goals.
• Paella is traditionally cooked and served in what kind of pan?
• Which purchasing method is often used for products not purchased frequently, or for products that are difficult to standardize?
• Which of the following is an insoluble fiber?
• Which statement describes the hot pack method's purpose?
• Which bacterium is commonly found in raw milk?
• Asbestos is non-flammable and is commonly used for which application?
• How many pints are there in 1 quart?
• Bidding is a process in which two or more parties compete to win a contract or purchase an asset. This purchasing method is known as what?
• Which practice promotes care for the environment in a food service operation?
• Which of the following is a young cattle?
• In the Philippines, what action should the mayor take when Beth is appointed as Nutritionist-Dietitian but is not a registered professional?
• Which milk has almost all of its fat removed?
• Which of the following is NOT a component of the FATTOM model?
• To compute servings based on edible portion, which expression is correct?
• What is white flour resulting from the removal of at least 25% of the bran and shorts during milling called?
• Which wild berry can be found in the Philippines?
• Sopas is a Filipino macaroni soup made with elbow macaroni, vegetables, and meat in a creamy broth with evaporated milk. Which dish is described?
• Which is NOT a characteristic of a fresh egg?
• What is the effect of acid on the carotene pigment?
• Under Republic Act 10862, which professionals may practice nutrition and dietetics in the Philippines?
• Which enzyme cannot tenderize meat?
• Which bacterium found in powdered infant formula can cause meningitis?
• The mother sauce of all white sauces is called what?
• During caramelization, which term describes the breaking of sucrose into glucose and fructose?
• What is the effect of adding alcohol during cheese cooking?
• Which type of menu is described as combining elements of cycle and seasonal menus?
• What is the effect of acid on the chlorophyll pigment?
• Which set contains only essential amino acids?
• Identify the dishes popular in Bicol region, Southern Luzon?
• Rancidity in fats, Maillard reaction, and non-enzymatic browning are examples of which type of food spoilage?
• Where is the best location for a school cafeteria?
• What is a similarity between dressed poultry and drawn poultry?
• Which noodle is described as flat, yellowish, and made from wheat flour?
• Functional foods may also improve performance.
• Lycopene is most commonly found in which foods?
• Which statement is TRUE about incomplete protein?
• Which is an example of an incomplete protein?
• Which disaccharide is usually used in beer production?
• At a labor rate of Php25 per hour, what is the labor cost for 1 hour 30 minutes?
• Which plant protein is considered a complete protein?
• Which is the second step in undertaking a research study in Foodservice?
• FATTOM is an acronym describing conditions favorable to microbial growth. Which expansion is correct?
• Substances in plant-based foods with physiologically active compounds that have functional benefits are called what?
• Which statement is NOT true about churros?
• What is the Thai term for the popular stir-fried noodle dish commonly served with peanuts and lime?
• Which purchasing method involves multiple vendors submitting bids, with the contract awarded to the lowest bidder?
• Miswa noodles originate from which combination of flours?
• Which statement describes tetrodotoxin's heat stability?
• Functional foods can reduce risk of chronic diseases.
• What does FIFO stand for in inventory management?
• Which principle is violated by offering a buyer a free trip in exchange for business?
• Which substance helps retain moisture in marshmallows?
• Why are unsaturated fats more susceptible to oxidative rancidity?