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46. There are various disinfectants that can be used in disinfecting swimming pool water.
Which one is the most commonly used?

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a. Bromine
b. Sodine
c. Radiation
d. Chlorine
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31. Which of the following true for fresh and sound Tripe?

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a. Fresh Tripe has a greying green colour
b. Fresh and sound Tripe is wet and slimy to the touch
c. Fresh Tripe should be firm and spongy
d. Fresh and sound Tripe pits on pressure
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28. When the owner of the premises specifies the time when an inspection can be carried
out this is a form of partial refusal

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a. True
b. False
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70. Inspections on account of Court Order may occur when the Author of nuisance has been
fined and ordered to abate the nuisance

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a. True
b. False
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16. Which of the following offensive trade processes are classified under category B?

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a. Knackers
b. Cement making
c. Chitterlings
d. Fellmonger
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61. Reg 480 specifies requirements for_____

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a. Proper drained grounds to prevent contamination or breeding of insects or
microorganisms.
b. Harvesting Containers being free from contamination and reusable ones facilitating
prompt cleaning.
c. The outline of the plant and facilities you will expect to find during inspection
d. Adequate staff facilities such as change rooms with lockers, canteens, resting rooms.
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15. Which one of the following statements best describes the classes of samples?

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a. informal samples: samples collected on a friendly level by the inspector
b. Post Seizure Samples: samples collected on seized items as evidence to be presented in
courts of law
c. Export sample: sample taken on items to be exported
d. Food Standard Samples: same as Formal samples
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19. According to the Zambian law, what are the requirements regarding paying for samples?

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a. The authorised officer may not pay for any samples
b. Authorised officer may pay for informal samples
c. The authorised officer may pay for the samples
d. Authorised Officer does not pay for Formal samples
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34. Which of the following is not part of the major duties of an authorized officer?

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a. Identification of hazards in the environment
b. Analysis of the identifies hazard
c. Control and prevention of the hazard
d. Knowledgeable, Diplomatic and open minded
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12. As a Health Inspector how should your approach be when you arrive at premises for
inspection

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a. Contact owner, agent or manager and know his status then introduce yourself by name
and title and where you are coming from. Then explain the purpose of your visit. Proceed
with inspection even if you are given someone junior to accompany you.
b. Explain the purpose of your visit. Proceed with inspection even if you are given someone
junior to accompany you.
c. Contact owner, agent and manager and know his status. Explain the purpose of your visit.
Do not argue if you are given someone junior to accompany you in your inspection
d. Contact owner, agent or manager and know his status then introduce yourself by name
and title and where you are coming from. Then explain the purpose of your visit. Only
proceed with inspection even if the supervisor accompanies you.
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71. When considering the location of a school you must consider

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a. An area that is free from noise, air pollution and other disturbing elements
b. All the above
c. Accessibility to present and/or future school populations to be served
d. Accessibility to bus transportation
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58. Regulation 483 of the food and drugs regulations specifies the requirement for the
design and construction of equipment shall prevent adulteration of food with, fuel, metal
fragments contaminated water and other contaminants

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a. True
b. False
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8. Water in swimming pools should be maintained and must be maintained in a clean and
clear condition. In order to achieve this the treatment process of swimming pools should
include:

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a. Coarse screening, Filtration, addition of disinfectant PH adjustment and addition of alam
b. Coarse screening, addition of disinfectant PH adjustment and addition of alam
c. Coarse screening, pH adjustment and addition of alam, filtration finally addition of
disinfectant
d. Filtration, addition of disinfectant PH adjustment and addition of alam
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73. According to the drainage and latrines regulations what are the ratios for the provision
of latrines for females in a school

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a. 1 closet or seat for every 30 or part of 30.
b. sanitary block shall be provided with urinal accommodation to the extent of 0.6096
metres of urinal for every 20
c. 1 closet or seat for every 20 or part of 20 for the first 100
d. 1 closet or seat for every 10 or part of 10 for the first 30
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4. Partial refusal to conduct inspections may arise in different situations EXCEPT:

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a. After gaining access, they obstruct you from entering some rooms, giving excuses such
as ‘there is no key for the room’
b. During the course of inspection after being initially allowed in
c. During the course of inspection conducted after court order
d. By specifying time when it can be carried out, basing on production schedule
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25. An Authorized Officer shall release any article seized by him/her under this Act if asked
to so higher authority

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a. True
b. False
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75. When writing an inspection report you must use technical terms as an inspector.

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a. True
b. False
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44. There cannot be cross connection between outlet pipes from the swimming pool and
any sewage system or between the swimming pool and any main water supply. But between
the swimming pool and any main water supply.

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a. False
b. True
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23. Inspections and Reports are conducted by Environmental Health Officers when courts
have issued “Closing Order” or “Demolition Order” or “Order to remove Nuisance

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a. True
b. False
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9. The food and drugs regulations specify requirements with regards food premises and
food items. What regulations specify hygiene requirements of a premises in the 2001
regulations?

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a. Regulations 411-422
b. Regulations 320- 350
c. Regulations 56-97
d. Regulations 478-491
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35. According to regulation 483 of the Food and Drugs Regulations Equipment and utensils
should have three of the following Except

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a. Suitable for use
b. Designed with material which can be adequately cleaned
c. Properly maintained.
d. Expensive
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60. Reg 479 of the Public Health Act States that the growing and harvesting of raw materials
should be in clean and sanitary manner. This is the beginning of food inspections.

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a. False
b. True
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45. Scum channels are desirable around the entire periphery of the swimming pool and
these are normally designed to provide a grip for resting swimmers again in such a way that
they cannot easily trap their hands or feet therein.

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a. False
b. True
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2. Authorized Environmental Health Officer may enter any premises to conduct Inspections
under Powers of Entry conferred on him/her under the following laws:

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a. Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act Cap 204 Section 19
b. Markets Act Cap 290 Section 4
c. Public Health Act Cap 295 Section 32
d. Liquor Licensing Act CAP 167 Section 30
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17. Which of the following offensive trade processes are classified as NOT for Human
consumption?

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a. Suet
b. Chitterlings
c. Gelatine
d. Fellmonger
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67. Routine Inspections are inspections carried out in all routes of a given township

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56. To avoid the nuisance arising from premises in which offensive trades are carried out,
which of the following measures should be implemented.

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a. They are all correct
b. Hygienic and sufficient operational of processes
c. Effective measure for fume control
d. Suitable storage of raw materials and manufactured products
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7. Swimming pool is an excellent amenity in a community. However, there is a probability of

diseases because the whole body is immersed in water. The following are the infections of
the head EXCEPT:

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a. Conjunctivitis (eye infection)
b. Sinusitis (nose)
c. Otitis media (middle ear)
d. Carbuncles
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14. The food Safety Act of 2019 gives the authorised officer certain powers. What section
from the act prescribes the powers of the authorised officer to enter premises?

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a. Section 44
b. Section 32
c. Section 24
d. Section 43
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74. Prior to conducting the health and safety inspection of the school building, it is
recommended that Environmental Health Officers contact the school administrator to
schedule the inspection.

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a. True
b. False
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3. Inspections on account of Court Order is a type of legal inspection arising from three of
the following situations, EXCEPT:

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a. Author of nuisance fined and ordered to abate the nuisance
b. Inspections after closing order or demolition order
c. Inspections after owner of the premises who could not be located has been found
d. Partial or Total refusal
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26. Inspections and Reports are conducted by Environmental Health Officers to establish or
confirm the existence of a nuisance so that appropriate steps are taken to abate the
nuisance

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a. False
b. True
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48. ______is the amount of chlorine required to react with impurities in water so that any
further addition of chlorine will give a chlorine residual in the water.

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a. free chlorine
b. initial chlorine demand
c. combined residual chlorine
d. free available chlorine
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5. Which of the following statements does NOT correctly describe the types of inspections?

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a. Routine Inspections: These are Inspections carried out in all routes of a given township
b. Formal Inspections: These are inspections conducted as legal obligation e.g. renewal of
licences
c. Informal Inspections: These are Inspections carried out on receipt of a complaint about
the existence of nuisance arising from routine inspections
d. Inspections on account of Court Order: This is another type of legal inspection arising
from partial or total refusal
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66. Risk of contamination may occur from reception, inspection, handling, segregating,
storage, preparing, processing, packing, storing and transporting

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a. False
b. True
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47. In the absence of organic matter if chlorine gas is added to water, the chlorine would
exist as______

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a. combined residual chlorine
b. free chlorine
c. initial chlorine demand
d. free available chlorine
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39. Which one of the following could you be prosecuted for under the food laws?

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a. Being late for work
b. Talking to your friends in a food room.
c. Combing your hair in the cloakroom.
d. Smoking in a food room.
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41. What diseases may arise as a result of swimming pool water being contaminated with
sewage matter

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a. Scabies
b. Carbuncles
c. Conjunctivitis
d. Gastroenteritis
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32. Which of the following powers do Environmental Health Officers NOT have?

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a. Authority to close down premises
b. The power to seize foods.
c. Authority to enter premises without appointment.
d. The power of arrest.
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21. Inspections and Reports are conducted by Environmental Health Officers to ensure that
that premises within the area of a Local Authority comply with International Laws

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a. False
b. True
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72. What is the concern when it comes to storm water drainage?

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a. All the above
b. A poor connection between downspout and storm drain or drainage system may cause
storm water to miss the drain and, instead, pour directly onto the ground adjacent to the
foundation.
c. There is no major concern because storm water can easily seep through the ground
d. Obstructions in the sewer system may not lead to storm water backups and overflows at
the storm drain
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54. Which of the following correctly describes the methods of treating fumes?

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a. Chemical treatment- method for odour is to pass the gasses through washers and
scrubbers.
b. Absorption: - Various deodorants may be used to neutralise offending gases e.g. ozone.
c. They are all correct
d. Cremation or burning: - destruction of smell is by burning in a furnace.
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43. Which of the following is not a structural point of Public Health interest when it comes
to swimming pool?

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a. The sides of the pool should be vertical and there should be no underwater projections.
b. Corners should be rounded and there should be no cracks or dirt to harbour dirty or
algae
c. The depth of the pool should be clearly marked at the shallow and deep ends and
preferably by a dark line across the pool bottom where the depth is 5’.
d. The pool finish should be rendered with cement and brightly coloured.
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20. As an Environmental Health officer, you have just received a complaint of a factory
discharging effluent into the sanitary lane and blocked staff toilets at the factory. What
piece of legislation will you use to ascertain whether this violation constitutes a nuisance?

Select one:
a. Public Health Act Cap 295 section 66
b. Public Health Act Cap 295 section 67
c. Public Health Act Cap 295 section 68
d. Public Health Act Cap 295 section 69
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65. When it comes to cleaning a food premises, any procedure or machine can be used as
long as it is able to do the proper work.

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b. True
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10. Regulation 490 of the 2001 Food and drugs regulations prescribe requirement for
inspection personnel at a food premises. Which of the following is NOT prescribed in this
regulation?

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a. Disease Control including medical examination and exclusion of affected employee
b. Provision of training and education so that personnel responsible for identifying
sanitation failures have back ground education or experience.
c. Provision of Sanitary conveniences for both genders
 d. Cleanliness which includes cleaning of outer garments, washing of hands, removal of
jewellery
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36. Which one of the following steps will you advise the owner of a food premises as the
best method to prevent flies contaminating food?

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a. Cover food with cling film.
b. Place food away from open windows.
c. Place food away from waste food bins.
d. Place food away from raw food.
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38. Which one of the following steps must be taken when mice are found in a food room?

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a. Lay mouse bait.
b. Place mouse traps on the premises.
c. Ask the local chemist for advice.
d. Contact a pest control company for advice
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13. Which of the following offensive trade processes are classified as processes for human
consumption?

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a. Chitterlings
b. Fellmonger
c. Knackers
d. Bone boiling
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62. The design and construction of equipment shall prevent adulteration of food with, fuel,
metal fragments contaminated water and other contaminants

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a. False
b. True
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59. As a Health Inspector how should your approach be when you arrive at premises for
inspection, contact owner, agent or manager and know his status then introduce yourself by
name and title and where you are coming from. Then explain the purpose of your visit. Only
proceed with inspection even if the supervisor accompanies you.

Select one:
a. False
b. True
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29. After gaining access into the premises you receive obstruction from entering some
rooms, giving excuses such as ‘there is no key for the room’ is a form of partial refusal

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a. True
b. False
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57. Regulation 490 of the 2001 Food and drugs regulations prescribe requirement of
provision of sanitary conveniences for personnel

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b. False
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33. When inspecting a building according to the building regulations what proportion of the
floor area should the window arear?

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a. 50% of the floor area
b. 5% of the floor area
c. 10% of the floor area
d. 20% of the floor area
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64. When you find a cat in a food premises and the owner says it is used for rodent control
you may allow the owners to keep the cat.

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a. False
b. True
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1. Inspections and Reports are conducted by Environmental Health Officers for the following
reasons

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a. To establish or confirm the existence of a nuisance so that appropriate steps are taken to
abate the nuisance
b. To ensure that all trading premises are operational and renewed their licences given
under Local Authorities Act of Zambia
c. To ensure that premises within the area of a Local Authority comply with International
Laws
d. All of the above
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22. Inspections and Reports are conducted by Environmental Health Officers to ensure that
all trading premises are operational and renewed their licences given under Local
Authorities Act of Zambia

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a. False
b. True
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51. Knackers’ yards are premises where animals not for human consumption are dealt with
and the high proportion of dead moribund and old animal admitted.

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a. False
b. True
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55. When transporting raw materials for offensive trades it is cardinal that raw materials
reach their destination within the shortest time in order to prevent the nuisances that may
arise due to putrefaction of the raw materials

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b. True
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40. Which one of the following actions do the food laws require you to take should you
have reason to believe that you are suffering from food poisoning?

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a. Visit your doctor as soon as possible.
b. Inform your workmates of the problem.
c. Continue work but wash your hands after handling raw meat.
d. Inform your employer of the problem.
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37. Which of the following is a sign of a cockroach infestation?

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a. Fur and hairs
b. Gnawed woodwork
c. unpleasant smell and torn packets of food
d. Torn packets of food
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30. Appropriate mode of conduct by Authorized Officer when faced with ‘partial refusal’
may include briefly informing management about your legal powers and if they do not
cooperate report to the magistrate court where an order to show cause why he should not
be punished for resisting a lawful writ

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a. False
b. True
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69. Inspections on account of Court Order are a type of legal inspection arising from Partial
or Total refusal

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b. True
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24. An Authorized Officer acting under Food and Drugs Act Cap 303 Section 24 may not
produce his identity if asked to

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b. True
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27. Partial refusal to conduct inspections may occur during the course of inspection after
being initially allowed in

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b. False
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53. Suet production is an offensive trade process that classified as not for Human
consumption

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b. True
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50. When it comes to swimming pool inspection what will your concentration be with
regards the water treatment?
Select one:
a. Clarity of water
b. Presence of scum, sediment and algae
c. All the above
d. Recirculation design and gate
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52. The main use of hides is the manufacture of ……

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a. Soap
b. Gelatine
c. Fertilizer
d. Leather
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49. What factors may lead to cloudiness in swimming pool water?

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a. Total alkalinity;
b. All the above
c. Calcium hardness;
d. pH value – likely to occur at pH 8 and above
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42. The main problem with excessive of alarm or lack of pH control is that it may give rise to
inflammation and irritation of the skin.

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a. False
b. True
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18. What section of the Food safety Act of 2019 prescribes the powers of authorised officer
to take samples?

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a. Section 44
b. Section 32
c. Section 43
d. Section 24 (b)
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68. Informal Inspections are inspections carried out on receipt of a complaint about the
existence of nuisance arising from routine inspections

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b. True
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11. Which of the following is NOT specified in Regulation 483 of the food and drugs
Regulations?

Select one:
a. The design and construction of equipment shall prevent adulteration of food with, fuel,
metal fragments contaminated water and other contaminants
b. Equipment and utensils should be suitable for use; Designed with material which can be
adequately cleaned and Properly maintained
c. The construction and design of the premises should be considered and this should
consider elements such as floors, walls and ceiling
d. Food contact surfaces should be; smooth, free from pits, crevices and loose scale; Non-
toxic; Un affected by food products (inert); Capable of withstanding repeated exposure to
cleaning and sanitizing (disinfection) and Non-absorbent unless process requires it to be so
eg wood for chopping board.
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63. What are the requirements for maintaining a food premises?

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a. Chemicals used in cleansing to be safe.
b. Cleansing to minimize contamination of food e.g moping, scrubbing.
c. All the above
d. Keeping of building and fixtures in good state of repair
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6. Appropriate mode of conduct by Authorized Officer when faced with ‘partial refusal’ may
include:

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a. Do not argue or persist or discuss the Law at this time but leave to obtain Inspection
Warrant
b. Insisting to proceed with inspection because you are an Authorised Officer
c. Presenting to Management your ID card and the sections of the law that give you powers
to enter any premises
d. Do not argue or persist or discuss the Law at this time but leave to get a Police Officer to
assist you inspect the premises
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