Coffee Quiz

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This quiz is for hospitality students completing the unit: Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee
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Question 1

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In which country is coffee believed to have originated?
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  • Arabia
  • Mexico
  • England
  • Ghana

Question 2

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Which country is the largest coffee producer in the world today with more than 300,000 coffee plantations?
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  • Columbia
  • Ivory Coast
  • Brazil
  • Indonesia

Question 3

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Australia has a small but thriving coffee industry that produces quality coffee. It is grown along the coasts of:
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  • Queensland and New South Wales
  • Queensland and Western Australia
  • Queensland and the Northern Territory
  • Western Australia and the Northern Territory

Question 4

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There are only 2 varieties of coffee grown for commercial use: Arabica and Robusta. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
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  • Arabica is high in acidity and low in caffeine
  • Robusta produces a mild, smooth tasting coffee with a perfumed aroma
  • Arabica is an oval bean shape with an s-shaped slit
  • Robusta beans are mainly used in the cheaper instant coffee market

Question 5

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Robusta accounts for about one third of the world's coffee production. Which country produces the MOST Robusta coffee?
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  • India
  • Vietnam
  • Thailand
  • Jamaica

Question 6

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Which Northern European country has the greatest per capita coffee consumption in the world?
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  • Norway
  • Finland
  • Denmark
  • Sweden

Question 7

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Which of the following facts about coffee are TRUE?
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  • Coffee is the 2nd most consumed beverage in the world, after water
  • More than 2 billion cups are drunk worldwide every day
  • Coffee provides an income for over 125 million people around the world
  • All of these facts are true

Question 8

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Coffee 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:
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  • A fruit
  • A vegetable
  • A herb
  • A flower

Question 9

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How long does it take for a coffee tree to produce a commercial crop?
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  • 8 years
  • 2 years
  • 5 years
  • 10 years

Question 10

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Commercial quantities of green beans are packed in 60 kilogram bags for export. What material is typically used to make coffee bags?
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  • Hessian
  • Cotton
  • Canvas
  • Polyester

Question 11

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What colour is a coffee bean before it is roasted to brown?
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  • Pink
  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • Green

Question 12

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Roasting 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?
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  • Within 3 days
  • Within 7 days
  • Within 2 weeks
  • Within 4 weeks

Question 13

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Espresso 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?
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  • From Voltaire, a great French philosopher and writer
  • From the Greek word expreco, meaning 'strong beverage'
  • From the Italian word for express as it is made and served immediately
  • From a drink served in early Viennese coffeehouses

Question 14

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About how many coffee beans are required to make one cup of espresso?
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  • 22 coffee beans
  • 42 coffee beans
  • 60 coffee beans
  • 80 coffee beans

Question 15

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The crema is the creamy layer that floats on top of an espresso. Which of the following statements are CORRECT?
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  • It is dense and golden in colour
  • It is a fine foam without big bubbles
  • It should be about 10% of the total volume of the espresso
  • All of these answers are correct

Question 16

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Grinding crushes whole roasted coffee beans into smaller particles to make ground coffee. Which type of grinder is best for espresso?
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  • Blade grinder
  • Flat burr grinder
  • Conical burr grinder
  • Cylindrical grinder

Question 17

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Coffee 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?
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  • Fine grind
  • Fine to medium grind
  • Medium grind
  • Coarse grind

Question 18

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The 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?
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  • The quality and temperature of the water
  • The amount of pressure applied
  • The quality of the coffee beans
  • All of these answers are correct

Question 19

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Which of the following statements is FALSE? Espresso is a single shot (30 ml) of coffee that is:
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  • Full-flavoured, aromatic and slightly bitter sweet
  • Made by passing hot water through tightly packed ground coffee at high pressure
  • Served in a small, heavy china cup
  • Made from lightly roasted coffee beans

Question 20

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Baristas adopt different styles and methods of tamping. Tamping refers to:
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  • The amount of pressure that is used to pack the ground coffee
  • The process of removing excess ground coffee from the filter basket
  • The method of removing caffeine from green beans
  • A procedure for evaluating roasted and ground coffee

Question 21

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What are the likely causes of bitter coffee?
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  • The grind is too fine
  • The water is too hot
  • Using very dark roasted beans
  • All of these answers are correct

Question 22

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Many types of coffee are served using espresso as a base with added milk. They include:
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  • A flat white
  • A café latte
  • A cappuccino
  • All of these answers are correct

Question 23

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Which one of the following milk types is most commonly used by baristas?
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  • Regular milk - full fat or full cream
  • Reduced fat milk - low fat
  • Skimmed milk - almost all fat removed
  • Soy milk - made from soy beans

Question 24

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Milk thermometers are used to make sure that the milk is at the correct temperature. What maximum temperature should the milk be heated to?
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  • 80 degrees celsius
  • 85 degrees celsius
  • 75 degrees celsius
  • 65 degrees celsius

Question 25

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Decaffeinated (caffeine - free) coffee accounts for about 10% of the coffee sold worldwide. Which statement about caffeine is INCORRECT?
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  • It is a chemical that makes your brain and body more active
  • It is found in coffee, tea and cocoa
  • It can be removed from coffee beans by a treatment process
  • Robusta coffee is lower in caffeine than Arabica coffee

Question 26

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Latte art or coffee art refers to various patterns created by the barista on top of the coffee beverage. For latte art the barista:
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  • Requires a rich crema
  • Must be able to texture the milk and be competent at pouring it
  • Uses an assortment of jugs, chocolate powder and syrup
  • All of these answers are correct

Question 27

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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? Coffee is best stored:
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  • In a dry location
  • Away from direct sunlight and heat
  • Away from excessive moisture
  • In a container in the refrigerator

Question 28

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What are some common hazards faced by baristas when making and serving coffee?
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  • Using hot water and steam
  • Using electrical equipment
  • Spills on the floor
  • All of these answers are correct

Question 29

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A cappuccino is a popular Italian coffee drink. Which of these statements is CORRECT?
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  • It is foamed and steamed milk poured onto an espresso
  • It consists of one third espresso, one third steamed milk, one third foam
  • It is often served with a dusting of chocolate on top
  • All of these answers are correct

Question 30

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What is the name of a coffee served with creamy, vanilla ice-cream?
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  • Americano
  • Affogato
  • Café Noir
  • Mocha
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