This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Pest Management > Integrated Pest Management – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Integrated Pest Management Quiz 1 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is a recommended practice for cleaning to eliminate pests' food supply and shelter? A) Clean spills around garbage containers right away. B) Clean toilets and restrooms as often as needed. C) Mow the grass, pull weeds, and get rid of standing water. D) Cover all outdoor garbage containers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Clean toilets and restrooms as often as needed. 2. What is the most effective way to eliminate pests that have entered the operation? A) Raise the heat in the operation after-hours. B) Lower the heat in the operation after-hours. C) Work with a licensed pest control operator (PCO). D) Apply over-the-counter pesticides around the operation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Work with a licensed pest control operator (PCO). 3. What does Integrated Pest Management (IPM) aim to achieve? A) To eliminate all pests using chemical pesticides. B) To reduce pest damage using a combination of best management practices with minimal disruption to the environment. C) To increase the use of chemical pesticides in agriculture. D) To focus solely on the use of biological pest control methods. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To reduce pest damage using a combination of best management practices with minimal disruption to the environment. 4. What is an example of a chemical pesticide used in integrated pest management? A) A spray for insects. B) A natural predator. C) A genetically modified crop. D) A fence around a garden. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A spray for insects. 5. What are the four life stages of an insect with complete metamorphosis? A) Egg, nymph, pupa, adult. B) Egg, larva, pupa, adult. C) Egg, larva, nymph, adult. D) Egg, pupa, larva, adult. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Egg, larva, pupa, adult. 6. Pepper-like black specks are found near the electrical motor in a refrigeration unit. What type of pest may be present? A) Roaches. B) Rats. C) Mice. D) Flies. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Roaches. 7. Holes are found in the ground around some quiet places along the building. What type of pest may be present? A) Roaches. B) Rats. C) Mice. D) Flies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rats. 8. Which individual should apply pesticides in a foodservice operation? A) A pest control operator. B) A shift manager. C) A general manager. D) A owner. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A pest control operator. 9. What should be done when storing food and supplies to discourage pests? A) Store them against walls. B) Rotate them in storage. C) Store them at least 2 inches (5 centimeters) off the floor. D) Store them on the floor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rotate them in storage. 10. What does IPM help to reduce on food products? A) Nutritional value. B) Pesticide residue. C) Shelf life. D) Organic matter. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pesticide residue. 11. Which of the following is NOT a method used in IPM intervention? A) Using synthetic chemical plant protection products. B) Using natural predators. C) Mechanical removal of pests. D) Increasing plant density. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Increasing plant density. 12. What should be done after pesticides have been applied? A) Wash, rinse, and sanitize food-contact surfaces. B) Have staff wear respirators if near sprayed areas. C) Stay out of the establishment for 48 hours. D) Cover all equipment for 12 hours. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wash, rinse, and sanitize food-contact surfaces. 13. When should pesticides be applied? A) At the end of the shift. B) When closed and staff are not there. C) At the beginning of the shift. D) During slow periods in the week. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When closed and staff are not there. 14. According to the graph, how do plant losses compare when using traditional control versus no control as pest populations increase? A) Plant losses are higher with traditional control. B) Plant losses are the same for both traditional control and no control. C) Plant losses increase more rapidly with no control. D) There is no difference in plant losses as pest populations increase. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Plant losses increase more rapidly with no control. 15. CRICKETS GO THROUGH THIS TYPE OF METAMORPHOSIS. A) COMPLETE. B) INCOMPLETE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCOMPLETE. 16. What are the three life stages of pests with incomplete metamorphosis? A) Larva, pupa, adult. B) Egg, larva, adult. C) Egg, nymph, adult. D) Nymph, pupa, adult. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Egg, nymph, adult. 17. Why should an operation avoid purchasing and applying pesticides? A) It will not be effective. B) Applied incorrectly they can be ineffective. C) It is against the law to do so. D) They cannot be applied without training. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Applied incorrectly they can be ineffective. 18. What does IPM stand for in the context of pest management? A) Invasive Pest Management. B) Integrated Pest Management. C) Intensive Pest Management. D) Immediate Pest Management. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Integrated Pest Management. 19. What is a sign that rats or mice may be present in the operation? A) Signs of gnawing in storage areas. B) A strong oily odor. C) Scurrying sounds when the operation is quiet. D) Glass breaking overnight. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Signs of gnawing in storage areas. 20. After pesticides have been applied, food-contact surfaces should be A) Used only after a 20-minute wait. B) Checked with a sanitizer test kit. C) Washed, rinsed and sanitized. D) Replaced with new equipment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Washed, rinsed and sanitized. 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