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PART 1
Take this short FSPID quiz to determine how much you know about food storage, pests of food areas, pest control and food safety.


1) Which of the following is the best way to prevent pest infestation in food establishments and the home?
a) use household pesticide sprays
b) store food in original containers
c) practice proper sanitation

2) What is a fumigant?
a) a type of smoke used to control pests
b) pesticide used in the gaseous state
c) a fragrant pesticide
d) an insecticide spray

3) What are some things that one should look for when purchasing canned goods?
a) Expiration dates, swelling or bulging, proper labelling
b) pin holes, double seams, rust
c) urine stains; dents
d) all of the above

4) Mycotoxins are toxins produced by certain species of…
a) fungi
b) bacteria
c) food
d) ) insects

5) . Insects are animals that have ____ body parts, ____ legs and _____ antennae in the adult stage.
a) two, eight, no
b) two, eight, two
c) three, eight, two
d) three, six, two



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