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What is the characteristic of a chiffon cake?

It is a combination of both butter and foam type cakes (correct)
It is made with butter only
It is made with vegetable oil only
It is a type of pound cake

What is the best way to create realistic looking fruits in modeled marzipan?

Imitate the shapes of fake fruits as closely as possible (correct)
Don't add special effects using ordinary tools
Use real fruits as models
Use a combination of ordinary and special modeling tools

What is the purpose of adding a jam or ganache filling to a petit four?

To enhance flavor, add moisture, and bind the product (correct)
To add texture to the dessert
To create a decorative finish
To add color to the dessert

What will happen if marzipan is not stored properly after making it?

It will dry and have an unpleasant texture (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for covering lightly with a powdered substance?

Dusting (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of displaying caramelized petit fours attractively?

It catches the customer's attention (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a rubber scraper in baking?

to scrape any mixture and collect every bit of the mixture out of a bowl (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of pre-heating in baking?

to acquire the desired temperature of the desired heat (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is marzipan typically composed of?

sweetened mixture of ground almonds, liquid glucose, and egg whites (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do you stack two leveled cakes together?

to add height and drama to the design (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for miniature bite-sized confections coated with icing?

iced petit four (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary ingredient in fondant?

sugar and egg whites (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for ensuring that the right quantity of food is prepared and served to customers?

Portion control (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is marzipan also known as?

Almond paste (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of paper as a packaging material?

It is highly absorptive and easily torn (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why should egg custards be cooled immediately after preparation?

To prevent the growth of bacteria (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for dividing food into uniform pieces before it is placed on the serving line?

Cutting (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can cause royal icing and gum paste decorations to soften and droop?

Humidity (B) Signup and view all the answers

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