Arkansas Non-commercial pesticide
applicator exam Questions and
Correct Verified Answers
protectant fungicide - CORRECT ANSWERS are active only on the surface of plants and may
inhibit spore germination of the fungal pathogen or its growth on the surface
systemic fungicide - CORRECT ANSWERS are absorbed in to the plant tissue and may be
translocated within the plant
Fungicide resistance - CORRECT ANSWERS loss of efficiency against a particular target
pathogen
major objectives of FRAC - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. identify existing and potential resistance
problems
2. collate info and distribute it to those involved with fungicide research, distribution and use
3. provide guidelines and advice on the use of fungicides to reduce the risk of resistance developing and
to manage it should it occur.
4. recommend procedures for use in fungicide resistance studies
5. stimulate open liaison and collaboration with universities gov agency's advisors extension workers
distributors and farmers
biological control - CORRECT ANSWERS A method of pest control that involves the use of
naturally occurring disease organisms, parasites, or predators to control pests
chemical control - CORRECT ANSWERS Use of pesticides or herbicides to manage an
unwanted organism(s) (photo: herbicide used to kill dandelions)
, cultural control - CORRECT ANSWERS practices that reduce pest establishment,
reproduction, dispersal, and survival
genetic control - CORRECT ANSWERS genetically bred to resist certain pest
mechanical/ physical control - CORRECT ANSWERS kill a pest directly or make it environment
unsuitable
the common name is - CORRECT ANSWERS a shortened version of the chemical name.
indicates the products relative acute toxicity to humans and animals - CORRECT ANSWERS
what is the purpose of the signal word
the active ingredient is - CORRECT ANSWERS the chemical or chemicals in an pesticide
product responsible for its pesticide activity
inert ingredient is - CORRECT ANSWERS not normally named
specific action statements - CORRECT ANSWERS usually follow the route of entry statement
and give the precautions and PPE necessary
Suspension - CORRECT ANSWERS formed by dispersing fine solids in to a liquid
Emulison - CORRECT ANSWERS a mixture made by suspending droplets of one liquid in to
another
Emulsifiers are used to: - CORRECT ANSWERS prevent the product from settling
applicator exam Questions and
Correct Verified Answers
protectant fungicide - CORRECT ANSWERS are active only on the surface of plants and may
inhibit spore germination of the fungal pathogen or its growth on the surface
systemic fungicide - CORRECT ANSWERS are absorbed in to the plant tissue and may be
translocated within the plant
Fungicide resistance - CORRECT ANSWERS loss of efficiency against a particular target
pathogen
major objectives of FRAC - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. identify existing and potential resistance
problems
2. collate info and distribute it to those involved with fungicide research, distribution and use
3. provide guidelines and advice on the use of fungicides to reduce the risk of resistance developing and
to manage it should it occur.
4. recommend procedures for use in fungicide resistance studies
5. stimulate open liaison and collaboration with universities gov agency's advisors extension workers
distributors and farmers
biological control - CORRECT ANSWERS A method of pest control that involves the use of
naturally occurring disease organisms, parasites, or predators to control pests
chemical control - CORRECT ANSWERS Use of pesticides or herbicides to manage an
unwanted organism(s) (photo: herbicide used to kill dandelions)
, cultural control - CORRECT ANSWERS practices that reduce pest establishment,
reproduction, dispersal, and survival
genetic control - CORRECT ANSWERS genetically bred to resist certain pest
mechanical/ physical control - CORRECT ANSWERS kill a pest directly or make it environment
unsuitable
the common name is - CORRECT ANSWERS a shortened version of the chemical name.
indicates the products relative acute toxicity to humans and animals - CORRECT ANSWERS
what is the purpose of the signal word
the active ingredient is - CORRECT ANSWERS the chemical or chemicals in an pesticide
product responsible for its pesticide activity
inert ingredient is - CORRECT ANSWERS not normally named
specific action statements - CORRECT ANSWERS usually follow the route of entry statement
and give the precautions and PPE necessary
Suspension - CORRECT ANSWERS formed by dispersing fine solids in to a liquid
Emulison - CORRECT ANSWERS a mixture made by suspending droplets of one liquid in to
another
Emulsifiers are used to: - CORRECT ANSWERS prevent the product from settling
