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MDARD Fumigation Exam: Fumigation with Tarpaulin
and Shipboard fumigation Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
Tarps used in fumigation are typically made of ______, polyethylene,
or coated _____ Answer: vinyl
nylon
The maximum size of the enclosure for arranging load to be fumigated
depends on availability of _________, operational considerations and
the capability for the fumigation to be _______ or supervised correctly
Answer: equipment and materials
monitored
For proper gas circulation, the tarp should be ___ feet above the load
and ___ foot from sides and ends of load and commodity should be
stacked on _____, with 1 inch or more between each. Multiple stacks
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should have a minimum of ____ feet between each to allow for
walking and working-space Answer: 2
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pallets
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When fumigating commodity covered in non-permeable material,
remove material prior to fumigation from commodity and replace
opened commodity with open portion on the ____ Answer: side
Two-axial 2,500 CFM fans can fumigate an enclosure ___ft in length or
approximately _____ ft3. One fan is placed on floor at rear of load and
the other in the front. Answer: 35
5000
Enclosures > 7500 ft3, add a third fan on raise platform in center of
load facing rear. When between 7500 and _____ ft3, a fourth fan may
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MDARD Fumigation Exam: Fumigation with Tarpaulin
and Shipboard fumigation Questions with Answers (100%
Correct Answers)
Tarps used in fumigation are typically made of ______, polyethylene,
or coated _____ Answer: vinyl
nylon
The maximum size of the enclosure for arranging load to be fumigated
depends on availability of _________, operational considerations and
the capability for the fumigation to be _______ or supervised correctly
Answer: equipment and materials
monitored
For proper gas circulation, the tarp should be ___ feet above the load
and ___ foot from sides and ends of load and commodity should be
stacked on _____, with 1 inch or more between each. Multiple stacks
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, 2
should have a minimum of ____ feet between each to allow for
walking and working-space Answer: 2
1
pallets
10
When fumigating commodity covered in non-permeable material,
remove material prior to fumigation from commodity and replace
opened commodity with open portion on the ____ Answer: side
Two-axial 2,500 CFM fans can fumigate an enclosure ___ft in length or
approximately _____ ft3. One fan is placed on floor at rear of load and
the other in the front. Answer: 35
5000
Enclosures > 7500 ft3, add a third fan on raise platform in center of
load facing rear. When between 7500 and _____ ft3, a fourth fan may
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