CBPA Practice Exam 2025 – Certified Business Professional Administrator Study
Guide & Questions Review
Lean Dough - correct answer ✔✔ A dough that is low in fat and sugar
Rich/Fat Dough - correct answer ✔✔ A dough that is high in fat and sugar
Rolled-In or Laminated Dough - correct answer ✔✔ Dough into which a fat was incorporated in
many layers by means of a rolling and folding procedure
What are the three purposes of mixing a dough? - correct answer ✔✔ 1. To combine all
ingredients into a uniform, smooth dough
2. To distribute the yeast evenly throughout the dough
3. To develop the gluten
What is the straight dough method? - correct answer ✔✔ A method of mixing where all
ingredients are combined and mixed in one step
What is the sponge method? - correct answer ✔✔ A method of mixing where a small portion of
previously made dough is added in to age the dough and create greater depth of flavor.
What are the byproducts of fermentation? - correct answer ✔✔ Carbon Dioxide and Alcohol
What is the final rise of bread called? - correct answer ✔✔ Proofing
What is a standard bake out percentage? - correct answer ✔✔ 10-12%
Guide & Questions Review
Lean Dough - correct answer ✔✔ A dough that is low in fat and sugar
Rich/Fat Dough - correct answer ✔✔ A dough that is high in fat and sugar
Rolled-In or Laminated Dough - correct answer ✔✔ Dough into which a fat was incorporated in
many layers by means of a rolling and folding procedure
What are the three purposes of mixing a dough? - correct answer ✔✔ 1. To combine all
ingredients into a uniform, smooth dough
2. To distribute the yeast evenly throughout the dough
3. To develop the gluten
What is the straight dough method? - correct answer ✔✔ A method of mixing where all
ingredients are combined and mixed in one step
What is the sponge method? - correct answer ✔✔ A method of mixing where a small portion of
previously made dough is added in to age the dough and create greater depth of flavor.
What are the byproducts of fermentation? - correct answer ✔✔ Carbon Dioxide and Alcohol
What is the final rise of bread called? - correct answer ✔✔ Proofing
What is a standard bake out percentage? - correct answer ✔✔ 10-12%
