7/22/25, 2:40 PM
SCA BARISTA FUNDAMENTAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (57)
Differences between Oblong, ovular shape, green beans are typically
Arabica and Robusta greenish-bluish color have curved or S-shaped
Species: What does centerline
Arabica coffee look
like?
Differences between Rounder or disk shaped (flatter face), green
Arabica and Robusta beans are brown or yellowish in color, has
Species: What does straight centerline
Robusta Coffee look
like?
Importance of Coffee Fresh coffees are simply better in taste, and for the
Freshness: Why is it sake of quality
important to keep
coffee fresh?
Oxygen exposure: Increases oxidation, leading
to staleness and loss of aroma, flavor, and
body
Grinding: Store in whole beans,
Importance of Coffee grind right before use
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Freshness: What are Temperature: Cooler temperature
the variables that slows down oxidation Sunlight:
influence coffee prevent UV exposure, UV
freshness? (In other degrades coffee
words, when handling Moisture: Prevent moisture, moisture initiates
coffee, what are the the extraction process, dryer is always better
lookouts?) Cleanliness: dirtiness makes coffee oils rancid
and bitter; cleaner is better Consistency:
Maintaining consistent habits with grinder,
machine, and timing ensures repeatable results
Workplace Management Pulse button, whole bean hopper, hopper lid,
and Workflow: What grind adjustment scale, burr, removable ring
are the components of burr, burr alignment and lifting tabs
grinder?
Workplace Management cup warming top; automatic dose control
and Workflow: What buttons; pressure gauge; manual control
are the components of switch; steam knobs; steam wand; drip tray;
espresso machine? portafilter handles (group handles);
portafilter spouts; group head; height adjustment legs
use grounds immediately after grinding, do not leave
How can grinders be the beans in the hopper
safely used? overnight, keep the lid on the bean hopper,
wipe clean the oils from inside the bean
hopper, store beans awa from airflow,
moisture, and UV light
How can espresso Have separate, color-coded cloths for steam
machines can be safely wand, countertop, and portafilter; ensure the
used? boiler pressure is up to one bar; warm up
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SCA BARISTA FUNDAMENTAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (57)
Differences between Oblong, ovular shape, green beans are typically
Arabica and Robusta greenish-bluish color have curved or S-shaped
Species: What does centerline
Arabica coffee look
like?
Differences between Rounder or disk shaped (flatter face), green
Arabica and Robusta beans are brown or yellowish in color, has
Species: What does straight centerline
Robusta Coffee look
like?
Importance of Coffee Fresh coffees are simply better in taste, and for the
Freshness: Why is it sake of quality
important to keep
coffee fresh?
Oxygen exposure: Increases oxidation, leading
to staleness and loss of aroma, flavor, and
body
Grinding: Store in whole beans,
Importance of Coffee grind right before use
1/1
0
, 7/22/25, 2:40 PM
Freshness: What are Temperature: Cooler temperature
the variables that slows down oxidation Sunlight:
influence coffee prevent UV exposure, UV
freshness? (In other degrades coffee
words, when handling Moisture: Prevent moisture, moisture initiates
coffee, what are the the extraction process, dryer is always better
lookouts?) Cleanliness: dirtiness makes coffee oils rancid
and bitter; cleaner is better Consistency:
Maintaining consistent habits with grinder,
machine, and timing ensures repeatable results
Workplace Management Pulse button, whole bean hopper, hopper lid,
and Workflow: What grind adjustment scale, burr, removable ring
are the components of burr, burr alignment and lifting tabs
grinder?
Workplace Management cup warming top; automatic dose control
and Workflow: What buttons; pressure gauge; manual control
are the components of switch; steam knobs; steam wand; drip tray;
espresso machine? portafilter handles (group handles);
portafilter spouts; group head; height adjustment legs
use grounds immediately after grinding, do not leave
How can grinders be the beans in the hopper
safely used? overnight, keep the lid on the bean hopper,
wipe clean the oils from inside the bean
hopper, store beans awa from airflow,
moisture, and UV light
How can espresso Have separate, color-coded cloths for steam
machines can be safely wand, countertop, and portafilter; ensure the
used? boiler pressure is up to one bar; warm up
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