NRFSP Pest Control and Facility Management

Question 1

Which of the following is the best strategy for preventing pest entry into a food service facility?

Accepted Answer

Sealing cracks, gaps, and openings in walls, floors, and around pipes

Answer

Using pesticides inside the kitchen daily

Answer

Keeping lights off in storage areas

Answer

Placing bait traps inside food storage shelves

Question 2

Who is the only person permitted to apply pesticides inside a licensed food service establishment?

Accepted Answer

A licensed pest control operator (PCO)

Answer

Any trained kitchen employee

Answer

The food service manager

Answer

A certified food handler

Question 3

What does IPM stand for in the context of pest control for food service?

Accepted Answer

Integrated Pest Management

Answer

Internal Pest Monitoring

Answer

Insecticide and Pesticide Methods

Answer

Institutional Pest Minimization

Question 4

Which sign most strongly indicates a rodent infestation in a food storage area?

Accepted Answer

Droppings, gnaw marks, and grease trails

Answer

Sawdust near wooden shelving

Answer

Condensation on walls

Answer

Unusual odors from cleaning products

Question 5

What is the purpose of installing air curtains or self-closing doors at food facility entrances?

Accepted Answer

To prevent insects and pests from entering when doors are opened

Answer

To reduce energy costs only

Answer

To maintain temperature for refrigerated display cases

Answer

To satisfy ADA accessibility requirements

Question 6

A food service manager finds cockroach egg cases behind a piece of equipment. What is the correct immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Contact a licensed pest control operator and increase sanitation immediately

Answer

Remove the egg cases and continue operating

Answer

Apply over-the-counter pesticide spray

Answer

Notify the health department only