Question

1. the most common food preservation method

a. freezing.
b. fermentation.
c. drying.
d. steaming.

1. the type of fuel mostly used in a traditional gambian kitchen is

a. charcoal.
b. electricity.
c. firewood.
d. gas.

1. a student added salt and lime while preparing fish during her cookery practical exams, this is known as

a. glazing.
b. moistening.
c. seasoning.
d. basting.

1. a homemaker beats an egg and lightly brushes it on top of sausage rolls before baking. in this process, the egg is used for

a. coating.
b. raising.
c. glazing.
d. binding.

1. kwashiorkor is caused by a deficiency of

Explanation:

Identify the most common food preservation method

Using the Food Preservation Methods knowledge point
The question asks for the most common food preservation method among the choices: freezing, fermentation, drying, and steaming. Historically and globally, especially in traditional contexts, drying is the oldest and most widely used method of food preservation because it removes moisture, preventing microbial growth without requiring specialized equipment.

Determine the traditional Gambian kitchen fuel

The question asks for the type of fuel mostly used in a traditional Gambian kitchen. In traditional West African households, particularly in rural and traditional Gambian kitchens, firewood is the primary and most widely accessible source of fuel for cooking.

Classify adding salt and lime to fish

The question describes a student adding salt and lime to fish during a cookery practical exam and asks what this process is known as. Adding salt, acid (like lime juice), spices, or herbs to food to enhance its flavor before or during cooking is known as seasoning.

Identify the function of egg brushed on rolls

Using the Egg Functions in Cookery knowledge point
The question describes a homemaker beating an egg and lightly brushing it on top of sausage rolls before baking. Brushing beaten egg (egg wash) onto baked goods creates a shiny, golden-brown surface finish when baked. This culinary function is known as glazing.

Determine the cause of Kwashiorkor

Using the Nutritional Deficiencies knowledge point
The question asks what deficiency causes Kwashiorkor. Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition specifically caused by a lack of sufficient protein in the diet, despite consuming enough calories.

Answer:

Question 6

• (A) freezing.
• (B) fermentation.</mcq-correct>
• (C) drying. (Correct answer)

<mcq-option>(D) steaming.

Question 7

• (A) charcoal.
• (B) electricity.
• (C) firewood. (Correct answer)
• (D) gas.

Question 8

• (A) glazing.
• (B) moistening.
• (C) seasoning. (Correct answer)
• (D) basting.

Question 9

• (A) coating.
• (B) raising.
• (C) glazing. (Correct answer)
• (D) binding.

Question 10

• (A) protein. (Correct answer)
• (B) iodine.
• (C) iron.
• (D) vitamins.