PEST MANAGEMENT QUIZ QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
A food handler who is receiving a food delivery observes signs of pests in the food.
What should be done?
a) The head chef should be warned of the pests
b) The food handler should remove all evidence of the pests
c) The shipment should be refused and prevented from entering the operation
d) The shipment should be stored outside the kitchen until a manager inspects it -
ANSWER-The shipment should be refused and prevented from entering the operation
What is one way to keep an operation pest-free?
a) Deny pests access to the operation
b) Keep outdoor garbage containers open
c) Clean up food spills at the end of each shift
d) Store food and supplies one inch off the floor in storage - ANSWER-Deny pests
access to the operation
The three basic rules to keep an operation pest-free are deny access, deny food and
shelter, and
a) work with a pest control operator
b) destroy pests on sight
c) use pesticides
d) set traps - ANSWER-work with a pest control operator
An important way to deny pests access to the operation is to
a) use approved, reputable suppliers
b) use pesticides
c) set rodent traps
d) spray for flies - ANSWER-use approved, reputable suppliers
To keep out pests, what should be the size of the mesh in window screening?
a) At least 2 mesh per square inch
b) At least 6 mesh per square inch
c) At least 10 mesh per square inch
d) At least 16 mesh per square inch - ANSWER-At least 16 mesh per square inch
what scenario can lead to pest infestation?
AND ANSWERS
A food handler who is receiving a food delivery observes signs of pests in the food.
What should be done?
a) The head chef should be warned of the pests
b) The food handler should remove all evidence of the pests
c) The shipment should be refused and prevented from entering the operation
d) The shipment should be stored outside the kitchen until a manager inspects it -
ANSWER-The shipment should be refused and prevented from entering the operation
What is one way to keep an operation pest-free?
a) Deny pests access to the operation
b) Keep outdoor garbage containers open
c) Clean up food spills at the end of each shift
d) Store food and supplies one inch off the floor in storage - ANSWER-Deny pests
access to the operation
The three basic rules to keep an operation pest-free are deny access, deny food and
shelter, and
a) work with a pest control operator
b) destroy pests on sight
c) use pesticides
d) set traps - ANSWER-work with a pest control operator
An important way to deny pests access to the operation is to
a) use approved, reputable suppliers
b) use pesticides
c) set rodent traps
d) spray for flies - ANSWER-use approved, reputable suppliers
To keep out pests, what should be the size of the mesh in window screening?
a) At least 2 mesh per square inch
b) At least 6 mesh per square inch
c) At least 10 mesh per square inch
d) At least 16 mesh per square inch - ANSWER-At least 16 mesh per square inch
what scenario can lead to pest infestation?
