WAEC Catering Craft Practice past questions and answers

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WAEC Catering Craft Practice: 343 objective past questions from 9 papers between 2014 and 2022, each with the answer and an explanation. Here are ten.

1. 1.A suitable accompaniment for grilled fish is
   1. A
      Apple sauce
   2. B
      Lemon wedge
      Correct
   3. C
      Mint sauce
   4. D
      Cranberry sauce
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   Answer: B

   A wedge of lemon is the classic accompaniment to grilled fish, its acidity cutting through the oiliness and enhancing the flavour.
2. 2.Vegetable salad is a suitable accompaniment for
   1. A
      custard and milk pudding
   2. B
      grilled or fried meat and fish dishes
      Correct
   3. C
      cakes and pastries
   4. D
      soups and stews
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   Answer: B

   A fresh vegetable salad provides a light, crisp contrast and is traditionally served alongside grilled or fried meat and fish as an accompaniment.
3. 3.Find the total cost of 17 plates of jollof rice at N550.00 per plate.
   1. A
      N9,350.00
      Correct
   2. B
      N8,350.00
   3. C
      N10,350.00
   4. D
      N9,050.00
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   Answer: A

   17 plates multiplied by N550.00 per plate gives 17 x 550 = N9,350.00.
4. 4.Venison refers to
   1. A
      The meat of goat
   2. B
      The meat of rabbit
   3. C
      The meat of wild boar
   4. D
      The meat of deer
      Correct
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   Answer: D

   Venison is the culinary term specifically used for the meat of deer.
5. 5.cafe complet involves the service of coffee with
   1. A
      Bread rolls, butter and preserves
      Correct
   2. B
      Rice and stew
   3. C
      Fish and chips
   4. D
      Fried eggs and bacon
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   Answer: A

   Cafe complet is a French breakfast term for coffee served together with bread or rolls, butter and jam, similar to a continental breakfast built around the coffee service.
6. 6.An example of mechanical kitchen equipment that saves energy is
   1. A
      blender
   2. B
      deep fryer
   3. C
      pressure cooker
      Correct
   4. D
      toaster
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   Answer: C

   A pressure cooker shortens cooking time considerably, which reduces fuel or electricity consumption compared with ordinary pots.
7. 7.Stout, ale, larger and port are examples of
   1. A
      dairy products
   2. B
      non-alcoholic beverages
   3. C
      alcoholic beverages
      Correct
   4. D
      hot beverages
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   Answer: C

   Stout, ale and lager are beers while port is a fortified wine, so together they are all alcoholic beverages.
8. 8.Exit signs are automatically activated during
   1. A
      staff meetings
   2. B
      normal working hours
   3. C
      a fire outbreak or emergency
      Correct
   4. D
      cleaning of the kitchen
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   Answer: C

   Exit signs are designed to automatically light up during a fire outbreak or other emergency to guide people safely out of the building.
9. 9.Distraction during food service can lead to
   1. A
      increased customer satisfaction
   2. B
      improved efficiency of staff
   3. C
      accidents and poor quality service
      Correct
   4. D
      faster delivery of orders
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   Answer: C

   A distracted server is more likely to spill items, mix up orders, or cause accidents, resulting in poor service.
10. 10.Language used in menu should be simple to understand so that the guest can
    1. A
       understand the dishes easily and make a quick choice
       Correct
    2. B
       learn how to cook the dish at home
    3. C
       translate the menu for other guests
    4. D
       negotiate the price of each dish
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    Answer: A

    Simple menu language helps guests quickly understand what is being offered so they can decide what to order without confusion.

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