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Working with a national plant protection organization

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Surveillance is one of the NPPO’s functions. What does it involve?

Developing diagnostic procedures and identifying plant pests.

Collecting and recording data on pest presence and distribution in an area.

Evaluating the risks posed by pests and determining appropriate phytosanitary measures to prevent their entry and spread.

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What is the main role of an emergency preparedness and response officer?

Conducting surveillance activities to determine pest status in an area.

Monitoring export consignments for compliance with international standards.

Coordinating the NPPO response to outbreaks of quarantine pests and preparing contingency plans.

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National plant protection organizations are established by:

IPPC contracting parties

The International Plant Protection Convention

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What is the primary purpose of inspecting imported consignments?

Identifying pests to be regulated.

Managing the absence of pests in a designated area.

Verifying that phytosanitary import requirements have been met and preventing the introduction or spread of pests.

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Can some plant species be considered pests under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)?

Yes, if they are invasive and can compete with crops.

No, only insects and plant pathogens can be considered pests.

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For which reason could an NPPO interact with a border agency?

To ensure compliance of export consignments with the phytosanitary requirements of the destination country.

To conduct joint inspections to ensure that consignments meet phytosanitary import requirements.

To establish legal authority for NPPO activities.

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What is the primary purpose of a phytosanitary certificate for plants and plant products?

To certify that the goods to be exported meet the phytosanitary import requirements of the destination country.

To ensure that the exporting country complies with international trade agreements.

To document the treatment methods used on exported goods.

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What is the primary purpose of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)?

To promote the conservation of endangered plant species.

To prevent the spread of plant pests and facilitate safe trade.

To regulate the use of pesticides in agriculture.

To establish global agricultural trade policies.

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Which of the following actions can an NPPO take if an imported consignment is found to contain regulated pests?

Return or destroy the consignment or apply treatment to eliminate the pest.

Allow the consignment to enter but mark it as high-risk.

Grant temporary clearance and schedule a follow-up inspection.

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What is an NPPO responsible for?

Implementing the functions specified by the IPPC in their country.

Developing International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs).

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