Food and Beverage Business Knowledge Quiz
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What is sensory evaluation?

  • A scientific discipline that analyzes and measures human responses to the composition of food and beverages (correct)
  • A method of cooking food at a set price with limited or no options in each course
  • A type of soft cheese that is briefly ripened and easy to spread
  • A way to research information on food

What is a key characteristic of soft cheese?

  • They are hard and difficult to spread
  • They are briefly ripened and easy to spread, with a high percentage of moisture and fat (correct)
  • They are used to research information on food
  • They are served as a fixed menu at a set price with limited or no options in each course

What is a table d'hôte or set menu?

  • A type of soft cheese that is briefly ripened and easy to spread
  • A fixed menu at a set price with limited or no options in each course (correct)
  • A scientific discipline that analyzes and measures human responses to the composition of food and beverages
  • A method of researching information on food

Why is it important to have knowledge of food?

<p>To provide informed customer advice and evaluate the characteristics of organizational menu items using sensory evaluation techniques (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find information on food?

<p>By researching information on food (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key work task that requires good and current product knowledge?

<p>Providing informed customer advice and evaluating the characteristics of organizational menu items using sensory evaluation techniques (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are recipes and menus useful for?

<p>Providing detailed information on specific dishes and cooking methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can one find copies of Acts and supporting Regulations related to the law?

<p>In legislation documents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information can be found on radio and television regarding the food industry?

<p>Industry issues and current topics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has gained rapid popularity in recent times according to the text?

<p>Cooking shows and lifestyle programs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can one find a great source of information beyond written material sources?

<p>Internet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended in the text for using internet-based sources?

<p>Bookmark favorite websites for future reference (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for staying up-to-date with customer needs and wants?

<p>To ensure job security for employees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of information sharing among staff members?

<p>To develop product knowledge and keep staff current (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of informal research?

<p>Asking a team member about the establishment's products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of staying up-to-date with changing market trends, new technology, techniques, and products?

<p>To maintain current industry and establishment knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of formal research?

<p>Attending an industry seminar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to seek out customer feedback?

<p>To become proactive in understanding customer preferences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Sensory Evaluation

A scientific discipline that analyzes and measures human responses to food and beverage composition.

Soft Cheese Characteristics

Soft cheeses are briefly ripened, easy to spread, and have high moisture and fat content.

Table d'Hôte Menu

A fixed menu at a set price with limited or no options for each course.

Knowledge of Food Importance

It's crucial for providing informed customer advice and using sensory evaluation techniques.

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Finding Food Information

Researching information on food allows for deeper knowledge and informed service.

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Customer Advice Task

Providing informed customer advice and evaluating menu items requires good product knowledge.

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Use of Recipes and Menus

Recipes and menus provide detailed info on specific dishes and cooking methods.

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Finding Legal Acts

Copies of Acts and supporting Regulations are found in legislation documents.

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Food Industry Media

Radio and television provide information on industry issues and current topics.

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Popular Cooking Media

Cooking shows and lifestyle programs have gained popularity in recent times.

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Internet Information Sources

The internet is a great source of food-related information beyond written materials.

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Bookmarking Websites

Bookmarking favorite websites helps for future reference and easier access to information.

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Staying Updated for Job Security

Staying up-to-date with customer needs ensures employees' job security.

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Information Sharing Purpose

Information sharing among staff develops product knowledge and keeps them current.

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Informal Research Example

Asking a team member about the establishment's products exemplifies informal research.

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Purpose of Market Awareness

Staying aware of market trends and new products maintains current industry knowledge.

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Formal Research Example

Attending an industry seminar is an example of formal research.

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Seeking Customer Feedback

Seeking out customer feedback helps understand and anticipate their preferences.

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Study Notes

Sensory Evaluation

  • Analyzes and measures human responses to the composition of food and beverages

Cheese

  • Soft cheese: briefly ripened, easy to spread, high percentage of moisture and fat
  • Table d’hôte/set menu: fixed menu at a set price with limited or no options in each course

Research Information on Food

  • Importance of knowledge of food: identify sources of information, develop current knowledge, and provide informed customer advice
  • Sources of information: recipes and menus, legislation, media, modern media (digital/electronic/e-media)

Product Knowledge

  • Importance of current product knowledge: adds to knowledge, invaluable resource for students and those seeking to improve knowledge
  • Developing current product knowledge: engage in discussion, explore, and share information

Information Resources

  • Legislation: copies of Acts, supporting Regulations, and related explanatory notes or plain-English publications
  • Media: radio, television, and television programs (cooking shows, lifestyle, and holiday destination programs)
  • Modern media (digital/electronic/e-media): internet-based sources, develop a list of Favourites and Bookmark for ready reference

Developing Current Knowledge

  • Importance of staying up to date with customer needs and wants
  • Information sharing between staff: must to develop product knowledge and keep staff current
  • Keeping up to date: recent and relevant information about industry trends, new technology, techniques, and products

Research Techniques

  • Informal research: workplace observation, asking team members or managers, catalogues, promotional material, and customer feedback
  • Formal research: enrolling in courses, attending product launches, seminars, or industry nights

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