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ServSafe Food Manager Certification Practice Test

Free 5-question sample test with instant feedback. See how ready you are.

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Sample Questions

Question 1

What are the two most common signs that rodents are present in a food establishment?

Answer: Droppings (feces) and gnaw marks are the two most common signs of rodent activity in a food establishment.

Question 2

What does it indicate when cockroach droppings resemble small black pepper grains or coffee grounds?

Answer: It indicates a cockroach infestation, as these small dark droppings are a telltale sign of cockroach presence and activity.

Question 3

What is a 'runway' or 'rub mark' and which pest does it indicate?

Answer: A rub mark is a dark, greasy smear left along walls or baseboards by rodents repeatedly traveling the same path; it indicates a rodent infestation.

Question 4

Finding shed skins, egg cases (oothecae), and a musty odor are signs of infestation by which pest?

Answer: These are signs of a cockroach infestation. Cockroaches shed their exoskeletons as they grow and produce egg cases called oothecae.

Question 5

Which time of day is the best time to inspect for cockroach activity, and why?

Answer: Nighttime or periods of darkness are best, because cockroaches are nocturnal insects that hide during daylight hours and become active in the dark.