WBCS.LIVE practice question

On heating frozen foods in sealed pouches in a microwave why do you first poke holes in the pouch?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. To prevent steam pressure from bursting open the pouch.
  2. To allow the heat get into the food through the hole.
  3. To allow the microwaves to get into the food through the holes.
  4. To allow the aroma of the food to come out through the hole.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: To prevent steam pressure from bursting open the pouch.