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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why are plating techniques important to learn in a culinary class?
Plating makes the food taste better.
Plating isn't important actually.
We eat with our eyes.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What type of plating technique is featured in this photo?
geometric lines
schmear
dots
splatter
- 3. Multiple Choice
The color of yellow on a plate symbolizes...
healthy/natural
magical/mystical
earthiness/soil
joy/optimism
- 4. Multiple Choice
According to research, how many different items do people prefer on a plate?
an odd number of items
an even number of items
The quantity doesn't matter one way or another.
an odd number for lunch and even number for dinner
- 5. Multiple Choice
When it comes to portions, best practice is to completely fill the plate such as what you see in this photo.
true
false
doesn't matter
- 6. Multiple Choice
When it comes to food, the color green usually symbolizes...
elegance and sophistication
germs and illness
happiness and joy
health and nature
- 7. Multiple Choice
What plating strategy is demonstrated in this photo?
dots
swoosh
squiggle
lines
- 8. Multiple Choice
A plating tool that allows you to place small items on the plate accurately is...
tongs
tweezers
scissors
spatula
- 9. Multiple Choice
The best tool one can use to make small dots on a plate is...
microplane
tablespoon
ladle
squeeze bottle
- 10. Multiple Choice
When it comes to the rim of the plate, what does one need to remember to do?
all garnish should go on the plate's rim
wipe it down so there are no spills or crumbs
cover the rim of the plate with food
- 11. Multiple Choice
What plating strategy do you see demonstrated in this photo?
dots
swirl
swoosh
stacking
- 12. Multiple Choice
The verb form of the word garnish means...
to reheat food
to decorate or embellish something (especially food)
to weigh food
to classify food
- 13. Multiple Choice
When it comes to garnishing a plate, which statement is the most accurate?
Ensure that the garnish matches the food being featured.
Ensure that the garnish is very small in size.
Ensure that the garnish is served cold.
Ensure that the garnish is edible.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What does purple food symbolize?
mystery, magic, royalty
hope, optimism, joy
fear, uncertainty
nature, health
- 15. Multiple Choice
What plating technique is being demonstrated in this photo?
swoosh
stacking
spiral
schmear
- 16. Multiple Choice
Having different colors on the plate beautifies the presentation.
True
False
- 17. Multiple Choice
If you use the clock formula for plating, where would the vegetables go?
between 3 and 6 o'clock
between 6 and 9 o'clock
between 9 and 12 o'clock
between 12 and 3 o'clock
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is wrong with the plating in this photo?
nothing is wrong...it looks delicious
the food is not cooked properly
the portions are too small
it has a lack of different colors
- 19. Multiple Choice
What type of plating technique is demonstrated in the photo?
swoosh
dots
drizzle
stamp
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which type of cuisine is known for its beautiful, immaculately prepared food that is presented with great attention to detail?
Scandinavian
Russian food
Japanese food
British food
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