Pest Control UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Pest - CORRECT ANSWER - an undesirable organism that injures
humans, desirable plants and animals,
manufactured products, or natural
substances
Integrated pest management (IPM) - CORRECT ANSWER - a balanced, tactical approach
to pest control
Weeds - CORRECT ANSWER - Undesirable plants
Invertebrates - CORRECT ANSWER - Insects, mites, ticks, spiders, snails, and slugs
Disease agents or pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER - bacteria, viruses, fungi,
roundworms, and other
microorganisms
Vertebrates - CORRECT ANSWER - birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and rodents and
other mammals
Restricted Use Pesticide - CORRECT ANSWER - a product that can be purchased only by
certified pesticide applicators and used only by certified applicators or persons under their direct
supervision. Not available for use by the public because of high toxicities and/or environmental
hazards
General Use Pesticide - CORRECT ANSWER - a product that can be purchased and used
by the public
, Mandatory Statement - CORRECT ANSWER - Label directions that a pesticide handler
must follow to legally use the pesticide.
Advisory Statement - CORRECT ANSWER - Manufacturer recommendations or best
management practices for optimal use of a pesticide product. Pesticide handlers are not legally
required to follow advisory statements.
Active Ingredient - CORRECT ANSWER - The chemical or chemicals in a product
responsible for pesticidal activity.
Inert Ingredient - CORRECT ANSWER - Inactive materials in a pesticide formulation
without pesticidal activity. Some, however, may be toxic or hazardous to humans.
Adjuvants - CORRECT ANSWER - a substance added to a pesticide to improve its
effectiveness or safety.
Allergic Effects - CORRECT ANSWER - Hypersensitivity to a specific substance, often
called the allergen. An allergy may cause dermatitis, blisters, or hives. It could also cause illness,
asthma, or life-threatening shock.
Acute Exposure - CORRECT ANSWER - Exposure to a single dose of pesticide
Delayed Effects - CORRECT ANSWER - Illnesses or injuries that do not appear
immediately (within 24 hours) after exposure to a pesticide. The effects may be delayed for
weeks, months, or even years.
Fit Test (QUALITATIVE) - CORRECT ANSWER - A method to assess whether a
particular size and brand of respirator adequately fits an individual's face
using a test agent. If the person can detect inside the mask an agent that is outside the mask, there
is leakage at the seal and the mask does not fit properly.
and CORRECT Answers
Pest - CORRECT ANSWER - an undesirable organism that injures
humans, desirable plants and animals,
manufactured products, or natural
substances
Integrated pest management (IPM) - CORRECT ANSWER - a balanced, tactical approach
to pest control
Weeds - CORRECT ANSWER - Undesirable plants
Invertebrates - CORRECT ANSWER - Insects, mites, ticks, spiders, snails, and slugs
Disease agents or pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER - bacteria, viruses, fungi,
roundworms, and other
microorganisms
Vertebrates - CORRECT ANSWER - birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and rodents and
other mammals
Restricted Use Pesticide - CORRECT ANSWER - a product that can be purchased only by
certified pesticide applicators and used only by certified applicators or persons under their direct
supervision. Not available for use by the public because of high toxicities and/or environmental
hazards
General Use Pesticide - CORRECT ANSWER - a product that can be purchased and used
by the public
, Mandatory Statement - CORRECT ANSWER - Label directions that a pesticide handler
must follow to legally use the pesticide.
Advisory Statement - CORRECT ANSWER - Manufacturer recommendations or best
management practices for optimal use of a pesticide product. Pesticide handlers are not legally
required to follow advisory statements.
Active Ingredient - CORRECT ANSWER - The chemical or chemicals in a product
responsible for pesticidal activity.
Inert Ingredient - CORRECT ANSWER - Inactive materials in a pesticide formulation
without pesticidal activity. Some, however, may be toxic or hazardous to humans.
Adjuvants - CORRECT ANSWER - a substance added to a pesticide to improve its
effectiveness or safety.
Allergic Effects - CORRECT ANSWER - Hypersensitivity to a specific substance, often
called the allergen. An allergy may cause dermatitis, blisters, or hives. It could also cause illness,
asthma, or life-threatening shock.
Acute Exposure - CORRECT ANSWER - Exposure to a single dose of pesticide
Delayed Effects - CORRECT ANSWER - Illnesses or injuries that do not appear
immediately (within 24 hours) after exposure to a pesticide. The effects may be delayed for
weeks, months, or even years.
Fit Test (QUALITATIVE) - CORRECT ANSWER - A method to assess whether a
particular size and brand of respirator adequately fits an individual's face
using a test agent. If the person can detect inside the mask an agent that is outside the mask, there
is leakage at the seal and the mask does not fit properly.
