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1In which country is coffee believed to have originated?
- AArabia
- BMexico
- CEngland
- DGhana
2Which country is the largest coffee producer in the world today with more than 300,000 coffee plantations?
- AColumbia
- BIvory Coast
- CBrazil
- DIndonesia
3Australia has a small but thriving coffee industry that produces quality coffee. It is grown along the coasts of:
- AQueensland and New South Wales
- BQueensland and Western Australia
- CQueensland and the Northern Territory
- DWestern Australia and the Northern Territory
4There are only 2 varieties of coffee grown for commercial use: Arabica and Robusta. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
- AArabica is high in acidity and low in caffeine
- BRobusta produces a mild, smooth tasting coffee with a perfumed aroma
- CArabica is an oval bean shape with an s-shaped slit
- DRobusta beans are mainly used in the cheaper instant coffee market
5Robusta accounts for about one third of the world's coffee production. Which country produces the MOST Robusta coffee?
- AIndia
- BVietnam
- CThailand
- DJamaica
6Which Northern European country has the greatest per capita coffee consumption in the world?
- ANorway
- BFinland
- CDenmark
- DSweden
7Which of the following facts about coffee are TRUE?
- ACoffee is the 2nd most consumed beverage in the world, after water
- BMore than 2 billion cups are drunk worldwide every day
- CCoffee provides an income for over 125 million people around the world
- DAll of these facts are true
8Coffee grows on trees and is called a 'coffee cherry'. Inside the cherry are two coffee beans which are actually seeds. Coffee is described as being:
- AA fruit
- BA vegetable
- CA herb
- DA flower
9How long does it take for a coffee tree to produce a commercial crop?
- A8 years
- B2 years
- C5 years
- D10 years
10Commercial quantities of green beans are packed in 60 kilogram bags for export. What material is typically used to make coffee bags?
- AHessian
- BCotton
- CCanvas
- DPolyester
11What colour is a coffee bean before it is roasted to brown?
- APink
- BOrange
- CYellow
- DGreen
12Roasting is a heat process that brings out the aroma and flavour that is locked inside the green coffee beans. Ideally, how long after roasting should coffee beans be used?
- AWithin 3 days
- BWithin 7 days
- CWithin 2 weeks
- DWithin 4 weeks
13Espresso has more than one meaning. It is used to describe a beverage as well as a method of preparing coffee beverages. Where does the word espresso come from?
- AFrom Voltaire, a great French philosopher and writer
- BFrom the Greek word expreco, meaning 'strong beverage'
- CFrom the Italian word for express as it is made and served immediately
- DFrom a drink served in early Viennese coffeehouses
14About how many coffee beans are required to make one cup of espresso?
- A22 coffee beans
- B42 coffee beans
- C60 coffee beans
- D80 coffee beans
15The crema is the creamy layer that floats on top of an espresso. Which of the following statements are CORRECT?
- AIt is dense and golden in colour
- BIt is a fine foam without big bubbles
- CIt should be about 10% of the total volume of the espresso
- DAll of these answers are correct
16Grinding crushes whole roasted coffee beans into smaller particles to make ground coffee. Which type of grinder is best for espresso?
- ABlade grinder
- BFlat burr grinder
- CConical burr grinder
- DCylindrical grinder
17Coffee can be ground to different grades. The grade of the grind affects the time the water takes to move through the coffee and how much flavour it can get out. What grind level is used for making an espresso?
- AFine grind
- BFine to medium grind
- CMedium grind
- DCoarse grind
18The extraction rate is the amount of time it takes for the fluid to flow from the machine to make an espresso. For a perfect espresso, as well as time what are the other critical factors?
- AThe quality and temperature of the water
- BThe amount of pressure applied
- CThe quality of the coffee beans
- DAll of these answers are correct
19Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Espresso is a single shot (30 ml) of coffee that is:
- AFull-flavoured, aromatic and slightly bitter sweet
- BMade by passing hot water through tightly packed ground coffee at high pressure
- CServed in a small, heavy china cup
- DMade from lightly roasted coffee beans
20Baristas adopt different styles and methods of tamping.
Tamping refers to:
- AThe amount of pressure that is used to pack the ground coffee
- BThe process of removing excess ground coffee from the filter basket
- CThe method of removing caffeine from green beans
- DA procedure for evaluating roasted and ground coffee
21What are the likely causes of bitter coffee?
- AThe grind is too fine
- BThe water is too hot
- CUsing very dark roasted beans
- DAll of these answers are correct
22Many types of coffee are served using espresso as a base with added milk. They include:
- AA flat white
- BA café latte
- CA cappuccino
- DAll of these answers are correct
23Which one of the following milk types is most commonly used by baristas?
- ARegular milk - full fat or full cream
- BReduced fat milk - low fat
- CSkimmed milk - almost all fat removed
- DSoy milk - made from soy beans
24Milk thermometers are used to make sure that the milk is at the correct temperature. What maximum temperature should the milk be heated to?
- A80 degrees celsius
- B85 degrees celsius
- C75 degrees celsius
- D65 degrees celsius
25Decaffeinated (caffeine - free) coffee accounts for about 10% of the coffee sold worldwide. Which statement about caffeine is INCORRECT?
- AIt is a chemical that makes your brain and body more active
- BIt is found in coffee, tea and cocoa
- CIt can be removed from coffee beans by a treatment process
- DRobusta coffee is lower in caffeine than Arabica coffee
26Latte art or coffee art refers to various patterns created by the barista on top of the coffee beverage. For latte art the barista:
- ARequires a rich crema
- BMust be able to texture the milk and be competent at pouring it
- CUses an assortment of jugs, chocolate powder and syrup
- DAll of these answers are correct
27Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? Coffee is best stored:
- AIn a dry location
- BAway from direct sunlight and heat
- CAway from excessive moisture
- DIn a container in the refrigerator
28What are some common hazards faced by baristas when making and serving coffee?
- AUsing hot water and steam
- BUsing electrical equipment
- CSpills on the floor
- DAll of these answers are correct
29A cappuccino is a popular Italian coffee drink. Which of these statements is CORRECT?
- AIt is foamed and steamed milk poured onto an espresso
- BIt consists of one third espresso, one third steamed milk, one third foam
- CIt is often served with a dusting of chocolate on top
- DAll of these answers are correct
30What is the name of a coffee served with creamy, vanilla ice-cream?
- AAmericano
- BAffogato
- CCafé Noir
- DMocha
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- This quiz is for hospitality students completing the unit: Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee
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- Created on 31 Aug 2017 · updated on 31 Aug 2017
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