[Questions]{.underline}

[Testing for StarLink™ Corn]{.underline}

**A. [TraitBt9 Specific Questions]{.underline}**

1.  The Trait BT9 Lateral Flow Test Kit (part number 7000034 - 1 kernel
    in 400) is capable of screening at a detection level of
    [.]{.underline}

> \(a\) 1.0% (c) 0.5%
>
> \(b\) 0.25% (d) 0.125%

2.  The Trait BT9 Lateral Flow Test Kit (part numbers 7000003 &
    7000012 - 1 kernel in 800) is capable of screening at a detection
    level of [.]{.underline}

> \(a\) 1.0% (c) 0.5%
>
> \(b\) 0.25% (d) 0.125%

3.  The maximum number of sub-samples allowed for testing for one level
    of inspection is unlimited.

> \(a\) True (b) False

4.  The sample portion must be ground on high speed in a blender for
    approximately

seconds.

> \(a\) 15 (c) 30
>
> \(b\) 20 (d) 45

5.  The required portion size for a sub-sample analysis of 400 kernels
    is grams ([+]{.underline}5 grams).

> \(a\) 110 (c) 229
>
> \(b\) 286 (d) 115

6.  The required portion size for a sub-sample analysis of 800 kernels
    is grams ([+]{.underline}5 grams).

> \(a\) 110 (c) 229
>
> \(b\) 286 (d) 115

7.  Add 286 to 288 milliliters of water to a ground sub-sample portion
    of 800 kernels.

> \(a\) True (b) False

8.  Add 143 to 145 milliliters of water to a ground sub-sample portion
    of kernels.

> \(a\) 200 (c) 229
>
> \(b\) 400 (d) 268

9.  To calculate the amount of water (in milliliters) to use in
    extraction process multiply the gram weight of the sample by .

> \(a\) 1.25 (c) 2.0
>
> \(b\) 2.5 (d) 1.5

10. Trait BT9 Lateral Flow Test kits can be stored at room temperature.

> \(a\) True (b) False

11. Interpreting negative test results in less than the required
    incubation period may result in false negative test results.

\(a\) True (b) False

12. Test results are reported on certificates as official criteria.

\(a\) True (b) False

13. If three sub-samples of 400 kernels (1200 kernels total) are tested
    for an identified lot, and only two of the three test strips show a
    positive result, then the sample is considered as negative for
    StarLink.

\(a\) True (b) False

14. The Trait BT9 Lateral Flow test determines the exact percent of
    StarLink in a sample.

\(a\) True (b) False

15. Official personnel test the number of sub-samples as requested by
    the applicant.

\(a\) True (b) False

16. The top of the liquid in the Trait BT9 sample tube should be higher
    than the top of the arrows on the test strip when it is in the
    sample tube.

\(a\) True (b) False

17. A red line appearing below the Control Line on the Lateral Flow Test
    Strip indicates a negative result.

\(a\) True (b) False

18. Testing may be performed as both an unofficial and official service
    by official inspection agencies.

\(a\) True (b) False

19. An approved divider must be used to obtain the required sub-sample
    portion.

\(a\) True (b) False

20. The analytical portion used for testing must be weighed on an
    approved precision class scale.

\(a\) True (b) False

21. Testing may be performed on the basis of the sample as a whole or on
    another basis as specified by the applicant.

\(a\) True (b) False

B.  **[QuickStix™ Specific Questions]{.underline}**

1\. The maximum number of sub-samples allowed for testing for one level
of inspection is unlimited.

> \(a\) True (b) False

2\. The QuickStix Test Kit is capable of screening at a detection level
of .

> \(a\) 1.0% (c) 0.5%
>
> \(b\) 0.25% (d) 0.125%

3\. To calculate the amount of water (in milliliters) to use in
extraction process multiply the gram weight of the sample by .

> \(a\) 1.25 (c) 2.0
>
> \(b\) 2.5 (d) 1.6

4\. The sample portion must be ground on high speed in a blender for
approximately

> seconds.
>
> \(a\) 15 (c) 30
>
> \(b\) 20 (d) 45

5\. The required portion size for a sub-sample analysis of 800 kernels
is grams ([+]{.underline}5 grams).

> \(a\) 110 (c) 229
>
> \(b\) 286 (d) 115

6\. Add 366 to 368 milliliters of water to a ground sub-sample portion
of 800 kernels.

\(a\) True (b) False

7\. After the test strip has been inserted into the sample tube, wait a
full minutes before interpreting the results.

\(a\) 5 (c) 15

\(b\) 10 (d) 20

8\. The should always develop approximately 1 centimeter down from the
top reservoir pad.

\(a\) Standard (c) Control Line

\(b\) Reference Line (d) Positive Result Line

9\. A red line appearing below the Control line is the Test line and
indicates a positive result.

\(a\) True (b) False

10\. Distilled or deionized water must be added to the ground sample
portion.

\(a\) True (b) False

11\. Development of the Control Line serves only to indicate that the
device is functioning properly.

\(a\) True (b) False

12\. QuickStix™ test kits must be stored at controlled room temperature.

\(a\) True (b) False

13\. Testing may be performed on the basis of the sample as a whole or
on another basis as specified by the applicant.

\(a\) True (b) False

14\. Testing may be performed as both an unofficial and official service
by official inspection agencies.

\(a\) True (b) False

15\. An approved divider must be used to obtain the required sub-sample
portion.

\(a\) True (b) False

16\. Test results are reported on certificates as official criteria.

\(a\) True (b) False

17\. The QuickStix™ test determines the exact percent of StarLink in a
sample.

\(a\) True (b) False

18\. Official personnel will test the number of sub-samples as requested
by the applicant.

\(a\) True (b) False

19\. If a Control Line does not develop on a test strip within 5
minutes, discard the test strip and retest the sample using another test
strip.

\(a\) True (b) False

20\. StarLink testing service for corn is provided as official criteria
under the authority of the USGSA and AMA.

\(a\) True (b) False

21\. The analytical portion used for testing must be weighed on an
approved precision class scale.

\(a\) True (b) False

22. If three sub-samples of 800 kernels (2400 kernels total) are tested
    for an identified lot, and only one of the three test strips show a
    positive result, then the sample is considered as negative for
    StarLink.

\(a\) True (b) False

C.  **[Agri-Screen® CRY9C Strip Test Specific Questions]{.underline}**

1\. The maximum number of sub-samples allowed for testing for one level
of inspection is unlimited.

> \(a\) True (b) False

2\. The The Agri-Screen® CRY9C Strip Test Kit is capable of screening at
a detection level of .

> \(a\) 1.0% (c) 0.5%
>
> \(b\) 0.25% (d) 0.125%

3\. To calculate the amount of water (in milliliters) to use in
extraction process multiply

> the gram weight of the sample by .
>
> \(a\) 1.25 (c) 2.0
>
> \(b\) 2.5 (d) 1.6

4\. The sample portion must be ground on high speed in a blender for
approximately

> seconds.
>
> \(a\) 15 (c) 30
>
> \(b\) 20 (d) 45

5\. The required portion size for a sub-sample analysis of 800 kernels
is grams ([+]{.underline}5 grams).

> \(a\) 110 (c) 229
>
> \(b\) 286 (d) 115

6\. Add 266 to 268 milliliters of water to a ground sub-sample portion
of 800 kernels.

\(a\) True (b) False

7\. After the test strip has been inserted into the sample tube, wait a
full minutes before interpreting the results.

\(a\) 5 (c) 10

\(b\) 15 (d) 20

8\. A red line appearing below the Control line is the Test line and
indicates a positive result.

\(a\) True (b) False

9\. Distilled or deionized water must be added to the ground sample
portion.

\(a\) True (b) False

10\. Development of the Control Line serves only to indicate that the
device is functioning properly.

\(a\) True (b) False

11\. The Agri-Screen® CRY9C Strip Test kits must be stored in a
refrigerator.

\(a\) True (b) False

12\. Testing may be performed on the basis of the sample as a whole or
on another basis as specified by the applicant.

\(a\) True (b) False

13\. Testing may be performed as both an unofficial and official service
by official inspection agencies.

\(a\) True (b) False

14\. An approved divider must be used to obtain the required sub-sample
portion.

\(a\) True (b) False

15\. Test results are reported on certificates as official criteria.

\(a\) True (b) False

16\. The Agri-Screen® CRY9C Strip Test determines the exact percent of
StarLink in a sample.

\(a\) True (b) False

17\. Official personnel will test the number of sub-samples as requested
by the applicant.

\(a\) True (b) False

18\. If a Control Line does not develop on a test strip within 10
minutes, discard the test strip and retest the sample using another test
strip.

\(a\) True (b) False

19\. StarLink testing service for corn is provided as official criteria
under the authority of the USGSA and AMA.

\(a\) True (b) False

20\. The analytical portion used for testing must be weighed on an
approved precision class scale.

\(a\) True (b) False

21\. If three sub-samples of 800 kernels (2400 kernels total) are tested
for an identified lot, and only one of the three test strips show a
positive result, then the sample is considered as negative for StarLink.

\(a\) True (b) False