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Types of kitchen; arrangement; kitchen tools and equipment - selection, use and care.

  • Describe types and arrangement of kitchens.
  • Compare large and small kitchen equipment and tools.
  • Specify factors to consider in selecting kitchen tools and equipment.

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  1. Practice question 1

    A kitchen extractor fan (cooker hood) mainly helps to

    • A.trap smoke and odours indoors permanently
    • B.increase humidity levels in the kitchen
    • C.block fresh air from entering the kitchen
    • D.remove smoke, steam and cooking odours from the air
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    D. remove smoke, steam and cooking odours from the air

    Extractor fans vent smoke, steam and odours out of the kitchen.

  2. Practice question 2

    The choice of kitchen equipment size mainly depends on

    • A.the size of the kitchen and the number of people it serves
    • B.the equipment's colour alone
    • C.the season of the year
    • D.the brand name printed on the equipment
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    A. the size of the kitchen and the number of people it serves

    Kitchen and household size guide appropriate equipment sizing.

  3. Practice question 3

    Ambient lighting in a kitchen mainly provides

    • A.illumination focused solely on one small spot
    • B.general overall illumination for the room
    • C.complete darkness throughout the space
    • D.lighting used only for decorative purposes
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    B. general overall illumination for the room

    Ambient lighting gives the whole room its base level of light.

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