Hygiene, Waste Management & Kitchen Pests is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Hospitality Studies CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. What is the function of a chef's hat (toque)?
Keeps hair contained and away from food
Protects the feet from dropped hot items
Protects the uniform underneath from spills
Hides minor stains on the trousers
Answer: Keeps hair contained and away from food — The chef's hat (toque) keeps hair contained and away from food.
Easy
2. Why should sturdy, closed, non-slip shoes be worn in a professional kitchen?
They protect the feet from dropped hot items or sharp objects and reduce the risk of slipping
They are worn only for a smart appearance, with no safety function
Open sandals provide equal protection to closed shoes
Shoe choice has no relationship to kitchen safety
Answer: They protect the feet from dropped hot items or sharp objects and reduce the risk of slipping — Sturdy, closed, non-slip shoes protect the feet from dropped hot items or sharp objects and reduce the risk of slipping on a wet kitchen floor.
Medium
3. Name the garment that protects the uniform underneath from spills and splashes and should be changed when heavily soiled.
Answer: an apron — An apron protects the uniform underneath from spills and splashes, and should be changed when heavily soiled.
