Utah Category 7 — Industrial and
Institutional Pest Control Exam Practice
Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026
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1. What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A. Eliminate all pests permanently
B. Use only chemical controls
C. Manage pest populations at acceptable levels using multiple
strategies
D. Apply pesticides on a fixed schedule
IPM focuses on long-term prevention and control using a
combination of techniques, not total eradication.
2. Which pest is most commonly associated with food contamination in
institutional kitchens?
A. Termites
B. Cockroaches
, C. Carpenter ants
D. Bed bugs
Cockroaches contaminate food and surfaces with pathogens and are
common in kitchens.
3. What is the first step in any pest control program?
A. Chemical application
B. Monitoring
C. Inspection
D. Evaluation
Inspection identifies pest presence, species, and extent before action
is taken.
4. Which type of pesticide is used to control rodents?
A. Insecticide
B. Herbicide
C. Fungicide
D. Rodenticide
Rodenticides are specifically designed to control rats and mice.
5. What does the signal word “Danger” on a pesticide label indicate?
A. Low toxicity
B. Moderate toxicity
C. Slight irritation
D. High toxicity
“Danger” indicates the highest level of acute toxicity.
, 6. Which pest is known for spreading diseases such as salmonella?
A. Termites
B. Bed bugs
C. Rodents
D. Beetles
Rodents carry pathogens that can contaminate food and surfaces.
7. What is the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
A. Marketing information
B. Pest identification
C. Provide safety and handling information for chemicals
D. Application instructions only
MSDS (now SDS) provides hazard, handling, and emergency
information.
8. Which application method targets cracks and crevices?
A. Broadcast spraying
B. Fogging
C. Crack-and-crevice treatment
D. Soil injection
This method applies pesticides directly into hiding places of pests.
9. What is the most effective long-term method for cockroach control?
A. Frequent spraying
B. Sanitation and exclusion
C. Fogging
Institutional Pest Control Exam Practice
Questions And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026
Q&A | Instant Download Pdf
1. What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A. Eliminate all pests permanently
B. Use only chemical controls
C. Manage pest populations at acceptable levels using multiple
strategies
D. Apply pesticides on a fixed schedule
IPM focuses on long-term prevention and control using a
combination of techniques, not total eradication.
2. Which pest is most commonly associated with food contamination in
institutional kitchens?
A. Termites
B. Cockroaches
, C. Carpenter ants
D. Bed bugs
Cockroaches contaminate food and surfaces with pathogens and are
common in kitchens.
3. What is the first step in any pest control program?
A. Chemical application
B. Monitoring
C. Inspection
D. Evaluation
Inspection identifies pest presence, species, and extent before action
is taken.
4. Which type of pesticide is used to control rodents?
A. Insecticide
B. Herbicide
C. Fungicide
D. Rodenticide
Rodenticides are specifically designed to control rats and mice.
5. What does the signal word “Danger” on a pesticide label indicate?
A. Low toxicity
B. Moderate toxicity
C. Slight irritation
D. High toxicity
“Danger” indicates the highest level of acute toxicity.
, 6. Which pest is known for spreading diseases such as salmonella?
A. Termites
B. Bed bugs
C. Rodents
D. Beetles
Rodents carry pathogens that can contaminate food and surfaces.
7. What is the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?
A. Marketing information
B. Pest identification
C. Provide safety and handling information for chemicals
D. Application instructions only
MSDS (now SDS) provides hazard, handling, and emergency
information.
8. Which application method targets cracks and crevices?
A. Broadcast spraying
B. Fogging
C. Crack-and-crevice treatment
D. Soil injection
This method applies pesticides directly into hiding places of pests.
9. What is the most effective long-term method for cockroach control?
A. Frequent spraying
B. Sanitation and exclusion
C. Fogging
