1. All of the following are signs of a rodent infestation, except

a. a strong oily odor.
b. shiny black droppings along the floor.
c. cardboard boxes with holes chewed in them.
d. scraps of paper and cloth in a dark corner.

 

2. All of the following are signs of a cockroach infestation, except

a. a strong oily odor.
b. small black capsules.
c. black specks that look like black pepper.
d. dime-sized holes at the base of a wall.

 

3. Which of the following is the most effective method for controlling rats?

a. Glue boards
b. Traps
c. Residual sprays
d. Netting

 

4. A manager discovers a wasp nest under an eave of the building. What is the best way to remove it?

a. Knocking it off with a long pole
b. Spraying it with a garden hose
c. Spraying it with pesticide
d. Calling a pest control operator to remove it

 

5. Which of the following indicates a mice infestation?

a. Rustling sounds on the roof
b. The lid of a garbage container that has been knocked off
c. A strong odor near the buildings foundation
d. A pile of soft materials in a corner

 

6. All of the following are important methods to safely lessen the presence of pests in outdoor serving areas, except

a. hanging bug "zappers" away from food and people.
b. pulling weeds.
c. placing birdfeeders away from food service stations and closer to customers.
d. covering all garbage cans.

 

7. Which of the following statements is true?

a. Flour-moth larvae and beetles are usually found in refrigerated storage areas
b. Fly eggs need cool dry areas in the sun to hatch
c. Cockroaches are most often seen in daylight
d. Flies can transmit foodborne illnesses such as typhoid fever and dysentery

 

8. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

a. Rats and mice are the most common type of rodent
b. Rodents look for food at night
c. Rodents usually travel quite far from their nests
d. Most rodents have a simple digestive track

 

9. Where is the best place to store recyclables?

a. In the basement
b. Near receiving
c. In the dry storeroom
d. As far away as regulations permit

 

10. What is the purpose of an air curtain?

a. It helps maintain the temperatures in freezer units
b. It creates a barrier to pests around doors that are open
c. It is a backflow prevention device
d. It is a shield to help prevent contamination of food in salad bars

 

11. A pest control operator sees a trail of cockroaches near a garbage container. Which of the following methods would be most effective method for killing them immediately?

a. Repellant
b. Chemical bait
c. Contact spray
d. Residual spray

 

12. An integrated pest management program focuses on

a. preventing pests from entering an establishment and using control measures to eliminate pests that have already infested an establishment.
b. the use of the strongest pesticides on a regular basis to prevent pests from entering an establishment.
c. training foodservice employees how to properly apply pesticides on a regular basis.
d. checking floors and walls for cracks.

 

 

13. When choosing a pest control operator, it is important to do all of the following, except

a. asking the PCO if they have adequate insurance coverage.
b. making certain that the PCO is licensed or state certified.
c. asking if the PCO belongs to professional organizations.
d. making the cost of the program the only factor in your decision.

 

14. All of the following methods deny pests access to a foodservice operation, except

a. installing screens at all windows and vents.
b. placing sheet metal around pipes to cover holes.
c. sealing spaces between fixed equipment and the floor.
d. using pesticides near doorways and windows.

 

15. All of the following are methods of denying pests access to an establishment, except

a. sealing spaces between stationary equipment and the floor.
b. placing screens on all windows and vents.
c. covering floor drains with hinged grates.
d. using chemical bait.

 

16. Which of the following is not an appropriate method of minimizing pests in an outdoor dining area?

a. Installing a bug "zapper" in the serving area
b. Mowing the grass
c. Keeping garbage containers covered
d. Eliminating standing water

 

17. All of the following are methods to deny pests food and shelter, except

a. storing food as quickly as possible.
b. promptly disposing garbage.
c. keeping restrooms clean.
d. storing aerosol cans in a cool place.

 

18. Which of the following methods will not help prevent pests from entering a foodservice establishment?

a. Inspecting all deliveries
b. Installing an air curtain
c. Sealing cracks in floors and walls
d. Refrigerating dry foods

 

19. Most pest control measures, such as using pesticides, should be carried out

a. by trained employees.
b. by the foodservice manager.
c. by licensed pest control operators.
d. by an EPA representative.

 

20. Which of the following control measures keeps insects away but does not necessarily kill them?

a. Residual sprays
b. Contact sprays
c. Repellants
d. Chemical bait

 

21. Glue boards

a. will kill rats.
b. will kill rats and mice.
c. will kill mice.
d. will kill mosquitoes.