Arizona (AZ) Pest Control Applicator (License), Qualifying Party
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Question 1. Which term best describes a pest that causes economic damage to crops or property?
A) Nuisance pest
B) Structural pest
C) Quarantine pest
D) Pest with significant economic impact
Answer: D
Explanation: A pest that causes economic damage directly affects crops, property, or resources, thus
having a significant economic impact, which is the defining feature of pests with economic relevance.
Question 2. Which pest management technique involves physically removing pests or their habitats?
A) Chemical control
B) Mechanical control
C) Biological control
D) Cultural control
Answer: B
Explanation: Mechanical control includes physical removal or destruction of pests, such as hand-picking,
trapping, or using barriers.
Question 3. The primary goal of pest management that aims to eliminate pests entirely is called:
A) Suppression
B) Prevention
C) Eradication
D) Control
Answer: C
Explanation: Eradication aims to completely eliminate a pest population from a specific area, unlike
suppression or prevention, which reduce or prevent pest presence.
Question 4. Which component of IPM involves establishing the threshold at which pest control action
should be taken?
A) Identification of pests
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B) Monitoring and assessment
C) Establishing action thresholds
D) Evaluation of results
Answer: C
Explanation: Establishing action thresholds involves setting pest population levels that trigger control
measures to prevent unacceptable damage.
Question 5. Which of the following is a benefit of implementing an IPM program?
A) Increased pesticide use
B) Reduced environmental impact
C) Higher costs due to multiple strategies
D) Longer pest resistance development
Answer: B
Explanation: IPM reduces pesticide use, minimizes resistance, and protects the environment, making it
cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Question 6. A biological control agent that preys on pest insects is called a:
A) Parasite
B) Predator
C) Pathogen
D) All of the above
Answer: B
Explanation: Predators are organisms that hunt and consume pest insects, helping naturally reduce pest
populations.
Question 7. Which of the following is an example of incomplete metamorphosis?
A) Butterfly
B) Cockroach
C) Mosquito
D) Moth
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Answer: B
Explanation: Cockroaches undergo incomplete metamorphosis, developing through nymph stages that
resemble miniature adults without a pupal stage.
Question 8. Which pest group includes mites and ticks?
A) Arthropods
B) Vertebrates
C) Weeds
D) Fungi
Answer: A
Explanation: Mites and ticks are arachnids, a subclass of arthropods, characterized by having eight legs
and a segmented body.
Question 9. Which resource is most commonly used for pest identification?
A) Department of Agriculture
B) Urban pest control company records
C) Pest control product labels
D) Pesticide safety manuals
Answer: A
Explanation: The Department of Agriculture and Cooperative Extension services provide authoritative
resources and identification guides for pests.
Question 10. Which class of pesticides is characterized by their mode of action involving inhibition of
acetylcholinesterase?
A) Pyrethroids
B) Organophosphates
C) Neonicotinoids
D) Carbamates
Answer: B
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Explanation: Organophosphates inhibit acetylcholinesterase, disrupting nerve function in pests, and are
known for their toxicity.
Question 11. Which pesticide formulation is known for its ease of mixing and application in wet
conditions?
A) Granules (G)
B) Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
C) Dust (D)
D) Baits (B)
Answer: B
Explanation: Emulsifiable concentrates (EC) are liquid formulations that mix with water easily and are
suitable for spraying in various conditions.
Question 12. What does the signal word "Danger" on a pesticide label indicate?
A) Low toxicity
B) Moderate toxicity
C) High toxicity requiring strict precautions
D) Non-toxic substance
Answer: C
Explanation: "Danger" indicates a highly toxic pesticide, requiring strict handling and protective
measures.
Question 13. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential when mixing or applying pesticides
classified as toxic?
A) Gloves and goggles
B) Sandals and shorts
C) No PPE required
D) Only a mask
Answer: A
Explanation: Gloves and goggles protect skin and eyes from pesticide exposure, especially when
handling toxic formulations.
(License) Exam
Question 1. Which term best describes a pest that causes economic damage to crops or property?
A) Nuisance pest
B) Structural pest
C) Quarantine pest
D) Pest with significant economic impact
Answer: D
Explanation: A pest that causes economic damage directly affects crops, property, or resources, thus
having a significant economic impact, which is the defining feature of pests with economic relevance.
Question 2. Which pest management technique involves physically removing pests or their habitats?
A) Chemical control
B) Mechanical control
C) Biological control
D) Cultural control
Answer: B
Explanation: Mechanical control includes physical removal or destruction of pests, such as hand-picking,
trapping, or using barriers.
Question 3. The primary goal of pest management that aims to eliminate pests entirely is called:
A) Suppression
B) Prevention
C) Eradication
D) Control
Answer: C
Explanation: Eradication aims to completely eliminate a pest population from a specific area, unlike
suppression or prevention, which reduce or prevent pest presence.
Question 4. Which component of IPM involves establishing the threshold at which pest control action
should be taken?
A) Identification of pests
, Arizona (AZ) Pest Control Applicator (License), Qualifying Party
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B) Monitoring and assessment
C) Establishing action thresholds
D) Evaluation of results
Answer: C
Explanation: Establishing action thresholds involves setting pest population levels that trigger control
measures to prevent unacceptable damage.
Question 5. Which of the following is a benefit of implementing an IPM program?
A) Increased pesticide use
B) Reduced environmental impact
C) Higher costs due to multiple strategies
D) Longer pest resistance development
Answer: B
Explanation: IPM reduces pesticide use, minimizes resistance, and protects the environment, making it
cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Question 6. A biological control agent that preys on pest insects is called a:
A) Parasite
B) Predator
C) Pathogen
D) All of the above
Answer: B
Explanation: Predators are organisms that hunt and consume pest insects, helping naturally reduce pest
populations.
Question 7. Which of the following is an example of incomplete metamorphosis?
A) Butterfly
B) Cockroach
C) Mosquito
D) Moth
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Answer: B
Explanation: Cockroaches undergo incomplete metamorphosis, developing through nymph stages that
resemble miniature adults without a pupal stage.
Question 8. Which pest group includes mites and ticks?
A) Arthropods
B) Vertebrates
C) Weeds
D) Fungi
Answer: A
Explanation: Mites and ticks are arachnids, a subclass of arthropods, characterized by having eight legs
and a segmented body.
Question 9. Which resource is most commonly used for pest identification?
A) Department of Agriculture
B) Urban pest control company records
C) Pest control product labels
D) Pesticide safety manuals
Answer: A
Explanation: The Department of Agriculture and Cooperative Extension services provide authoritative
resources and identification guides for pests.
Question 10. Which class of pesticides is characterized by their mode of action involving inhibition of
acetylcholinesterase?
A) Pyrethroids
B) Organophosphates
C) Neonicotinoids
D) Carbamates
Answer: B
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Explanation: Organophosphates inhibit acetylcholinesterase, disrupting nerve function in pests, and are
known for their toxicity.
Question 11. Which pesticide formulation is known for its ease of mixing and application in wet
conditions?
A) Granules (G)
B) Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
C) Dust (D)
D) Baits (B)
Answer: B
Explanation: Emulsifiable concentrates (EC) are liquid formulations that mix with water easily and are
suitable for spraying in various conditions.
Question 12. What does the signal word "Danger" on a pesticide label indicate?
A) Low toxicity
B) Moderate toxicity
C) High toxicity requiring strict precautions
D) Non-toxic substance
Answer: C
Explanation: "Danger" indicates a highly toxic pesticide, requiring strict handling and protective
measures.
Question 13. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential when mixing or applying pesticides
classified as toxic?
A) Gloves and goggles
B) Sandals and shorts
C) No PPE required
D) Only a mask
Answer: A
Explanation: Gloves and goggles protect skin and eyes from pesticide exposure, especially when
handling toxic formulations.
