Deck 13: Pests

Question 1

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

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.

Answer 1

Any pests in the delivery will be brought into the building.

Question 2

Air curtains are used to prevent:

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 guests

Answer 2

Insects from entering the building

Question 3

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

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 cocoa

Answer 3

Because insects are inactive in low temperatures

Question 4

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

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 above

Question 5

At what time of day should pesticides be applied?

A)Morning
B)When business is slow
C)When the business is closed
D)Evening

Question 6

What does the acronym IPM mean?

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

Question 7

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

A)The size of a nickel
B)The size of a quarter
C)The size of a half-dollar
D)The size of a dime

Question 8

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

A)To keep cold air out
B)To keep pests out
C)To avoid talking to customers
D)To prevent theft

Question 9

Where should wet mops be stored?

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 drain

Question 10

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

A)FIFO
B)Clean bathrooms
C)Covered garbage cans
D)All of the above

Question 11

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?

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.

Question 12

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

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 above

Question 13

Where should pesticides be stored?

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 freezer

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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