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Barista Practice Test

Check what you know about the barista job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on barista knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15Crema is:
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Answer: The golden foam on espresso. Crema tops espresso.

Question 2 of 15If a shot runs too fast, you should:
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Answer: Grind finer. Finer grinds slow extraction.

Question 3 of 15A cappuccino has:
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Answer: More foam than a latte. Cappuccinos are foamier.

Question 4 of 15Tamping means:
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Answer: Pressing grounds. Tamping compacts grounds.

Question 5 of 15An Americano is:
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Answer: Espresso with hot water. It’s diluted espresso.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Coffee steeped cold for hours.”
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Answer: Cold brew. Cold brew: Coffee steeped cold for hours.

Question 7 of 15What does “Latte art” mean?
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Answer: Designs poured in milk.. Latte art: Designs poured in milk.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Cleaning the espresso machine’s group head.”
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Answer: Backflush. Backflush: Cleaning the espresso machine’s group head.

Question 9 of 15What does “Microfoam” mean?
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Answer: Silky steamed milk for latte art.. Microfoam: Silky steamed milk for latte art.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Concentrated coffee brewed under pressure.”
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Answer: Espresso. Espresso: Concentrated coffee brewed under pressure.

Question 11 of 15What does “Shot” mean?
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Answer: A single serving of espresso.. Shot: A single serving of espresso.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “How fine or coarse coffee is ground.”
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Answer: Grind size. Grind size: How fine or coarse coffee is ground.

Question 13 of 15What does “Latte” mean?
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Answer: Espresso with steamed milk.. Latte: Espresso with steamed milk.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Adjust grind and dose for good shots.”
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Answer: Dial in. Dial in: Adjust grind and dose for good shots.

Question 15 of 15What does “Cappuccino” mean?
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Answer: Espresso with more foam.. Cappuccino: Espresso with more foam.

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