CPFS Facility Maintenance & Pest Control 2

Question 1

Which of the following is the BEST indicator that a rodent infestation is active rather than old?

Accepted Answer

Soft, moist droppings with a strong ammonia smell

Answer

Fresh rodent droppings are soft, moist, and have a strong ammonia odor, indicating recent activity.

Question 2

An integrated pest management (IPM) program prioritizes which approach FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Identifying and eliminating pest harborage and food sources

Answer

IPM emphasizes prevention by removing conditions that attract pests before resorting to chemical controls.

Question 3

A foodservice facility should seal exterior wall openings larger than what size to prevent mouse entry?

Accepted Answer

1/4 inch

Answer

Mice can squeeze through openings as small as 1/4 inch, so all gaps of that size or larger must be sealed.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of an air curtain (air door) installed at a loading dock?

Accepted Answer

To create a barrier that prevents flying insects from entering

Answer

Air curtains produce a continuous flow of air that deters flying insects from entering open doorways.

Question 5

Which area of a foodservice facility is MOST likely to harbor cockroaches?

Accepted Answer

Warm, moist voids behind equipment motors and compressors

Answer

Cockroaches prefer warm, humid, dark environments such as voids near motor heat and moisture sources.

(CPFS) Certified Professional in Foodservice Sanitation Practice Test