Question 1

What should you do before your operation is sprayed with pesticides?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remove all food from the area to be sprayed.
B)  Remove any movable food contact surfaces.
C)  Cover any food contact surface that can't be moved.
D)  All of aboveE) A) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 2

Why should foodservice operations hire a licensed Pest Control Operator (PCO) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  A PCO knows which products are most effective for particular pests.
B)  A PCO knows the pest control regulations in the region.
C)  A PCO knows what pests are currently active in the region.
D)  All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Air curtains are used to prevent:

Accepted Answer

A)  Insects from entering the building
B)  Cold air from escaping the refrigerator
C)  Hot air from exiting the building
D)  Outside noise from disturbing guestsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

How large does a hole in an exterior wall need to be to allow access by mice?

Accepted Answer

A)  The size of a nickel
B)  The size of a quarter
C)  The size of a half-dollar
D)  The size of a dimeE) A) and C)
F) A) and D) A

Question 5

For an IPM program to be successful, what must pests be denied?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food and water
B)  Access to the building
C)  A safe hiding place
D)  All of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) B) and D) D

Question 6

At what time of day should pesticides be applied?

Accepted Answer

A)  Morning
B)  When business is slow
C)  When the business is closed
D)  EveningE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Where should pesticides be stored?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a locked closet away from food
B)  Under the dishwashing sink
C)  On a shelf below food items
D)  In sealed containers in the freezerE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

John requires his produce deliveries to be inspected inside the restaurant backroom. What risk does this pose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Once the delivery is inside, it cannot be refused.
B)  The delivery person may be injured in the building.
C)  Any pests in the delivery will be brought into the building.
D)  None, this requirement saves time.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

What does the acronym IPM mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interior Pest Management
B)  Increment Per Million
C)  Integrated Pest Management
D)  Inside Professional ManagementE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following denies pests food and/or shelter?

Accepted Answer

A)  FIFO
B)  Clean bathrooms
C)  Covered garbage cans
D)  All of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Michelle works the drive-through at a fast food restaurant. Why should she close the drive-through window when not in use?

Accepted Answer

A)  To keep cold air out
B)  To keep pests out
C)  To avoid talking to customers
D)  To prevent theftE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

What are signs that your building may have mice or rats?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dropping that look like black pepper
B)  Scraps of cloth or paper in a remote area
C)  Egg cases
D)  Strong oily odorE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Laura always stores open packages of powdered cocoa in the refrigerator. Why does she do this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because it avoids confusion to refrigerate everything
B)  Because refrigeration will keep the cocoa from drying out
C)  Because insects are inactive in low temperatures
D)  Because it's easier than finding a plastic container for the cocoaE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Where should wet mops be stored?

Accepted Answer

A)  On hooks in the storage area
B)  Standing in the mop bucket
C)  On the floor in a corner
D)  On top of a floor drainE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Michael is mopping the food prep area of his café. When he moves the refrigerator, he notices an oily odor and something that looks like black pepper. What might this be a sign of?

Accepted Answer

A)  The area hasn't been cleaned recently.
B)  Mice are living under the refrigerator.
C)  Cockroaches are living under the refrigerator.
D)  Someone spilled pepper and didn't clean it up.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 13: Pests

What should you do before your operation is sprayed with pesticides?

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Why should foodservice operations hire a licensed Pest Control Operator (PCO) ?

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Air curtains are used to prevent:

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How large does a hole in an exterior wall need to be to allow access by mice?

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For an IPM program to be successful, what must pests be denied?

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At what time of day should pesticides be applied?

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Where should pesticides be stored?

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John requires his produce deliveries to be inspected inside the restaurant backroom. What risk does this pose?

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What does the acronym IPM mean?

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Which of the following denies pests food and/or shelter?

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Michelle works the drive-through at a fast food restaurant. Why should she close the drive-through window when not in use?

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What are signs that your building may have mice or rats?

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Laura always stores open packages of powdered cocoa in the refrigerator. Why does she do this?

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Where should wet mops be stored?

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Michael is mopping the food prep area of his café. When he moves the refrigerator, he notices an oily odor and something that looks like black pepper. What might this be a sign of?

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Exam 13: Pests

What should you do before your operation is sprayed with pesticides?

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Why should foodservice operations hire a licensed Pest Control Operator (PCO) ?

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Air curtains are used to prevent:

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How large does a hole in an exterior wall need to be to allow access by mice?

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For an IPM program to be successful, what must pests be denied?

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At what time of day should pesticides be applied?

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Where should pesticides be stored?

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John requires his produce deliveries to be inspected inside the restaurant backroom. What risk does this pose?

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What does the acronym IPM mean?

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Which of the following denies pests food and/or shelter?

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Michelle works the drive-through at a fast food restaurant. Why should she close the drive-through window when not in use?

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What are signs that your building may have mice or rats?

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Laura always stores open packages of powdered cocoa in the refrigerator. Why does she do this?

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Where should wet mops be stored?

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Michael is mopping the food prep area of his café. When he moves the refrigerator, he notices an oily odor and something that looks like black pepper. What might this be a sign of?

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