CPH Study Guide 2026

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📋 CPH Exam Format at a Glance

130
Questions
120 min
Time Limit
70.00%
Passing Score

📚 CPH Topics to Study (21)

✍️ Sample CPH Questions & Answers

1. What temperature control principle is most critical in pest control?
✓ Maintain proper temperatures throughout receiving, storage, preparation, and service

Temperature control at every stage — receiving, storage, preparation, and service — prevents bacterial growth and foodborne illness.

2. The term 'necrosis' in plant pathology refers to:
✓ Localized or widespread death of plant tissue

Necrosis is the death of plant cells or tissues, which appears as brown, tan, or black dead areas on leaves, stems, or roots.

3. What record-keeping requirement supports allergen management compliance?
✓ Maintain ongoing logs for temperatures, cleaning schedules, supplier verification, and corrective actions

Ongoing documentation of temperatures, cleaning, suppliers, and corrective actions demonstrates due diligence and regulatory compliance.

4. What cleaning and sanitizing procedure is essential for regulatory compliance?
✓ Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces before use, between tasks, and at regular intervals

Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized before use, between different food tasks, and at regular intervals to prevent contamination.

5. How should allergens be managed in allergen management?
✓ Identify, segregate, and clearly communicate all allergens through proper labeling and staff training

Allergen management requires identification, segregation, clear communication, and trained staff to prevent potentially fatal reactions.

6. At approximately what slope percentage do most horticulturists recommend implementing erosion control measures for planted areas?
✓ Greater than 25%

Slopes exceeding approximately 25% (roughly a 1:4 ratio) typically require erosion control measures such as ground covers, retaining walls, or erosion-control matting.

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