MDARD MICHIGAN CORE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
QUESTION>For what pesticide application tasks would applicators possibly need to wear more personal
protective equipment than the minimum required by the pesticide labeling?
a. In an enclosed area.
b. Using a power duster.
c. Indoor aerosol and fog applications.
d. Applications directed upward into tree canopies.
e. All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER~e. All of the above.
QUESTION>Explain what to do with excess pesticides that are still usable. - CORRECT ANSWER~Apply
them to a labeled site.
QUESTION>What actions should occur after mixing, loading and application activities?
a. Record information relating to the application.
b. Drink plenty of water and rest.
c. Clean all equipment used during the activities.
d. Wash yourself.
e. All of the above except b; although b is good advice. - CORRECT ANSWER~e. All of the above except b;
although b is good advice.
QUESTION>What should be done with the rinsates created from equipment cleaning?
a.Dilute them and dispose of them in an old container. b.Save them to dilute the next mixture of the
same or compatible pesticide.
c. Apply them to a labeled site.
d.Add bleach or ammonia to neutralize the active ingredient.
e. b and c - CORRECT ANSWER~e. b and c
,QUESTION>A closed system mixing and loading system can:
a.Increase handler safety.
b.Allow for less personal protective equipment.
c. Reduce spills.
d.Provide more accurate measurement, which reduces overdosing or underdosing and may save money.
e.All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER~e.All of the above.
QUESTION >Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
pesticide management method? - CORRECT ANSWER~Mechanical
QUESTION>Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of
which type of pest management method? - CORRECT ANSWER~Genetic
QUESTION>Which of the statements about biological control is true?
a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio control
b) Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural enemies
c) Using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides works best in biological control -
CORRECT ANSWER~a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio
control
QUESTION>Sealing building cracks and small openings is an example of what kind of pest management
method? - CORRECT ANSWER~Physical
QUESTION>Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
a) They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
b) They use naturally derived or synthesized chemicals to control pests
c) they involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries - CORRECT ANSWER~a)
They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
,QUESTION>Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or
widespread damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management method? -
CORRECT ANSWER~Regulatory
QUESTION>Which statements about pest management strategies in IPM is true?
a) The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
b) Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program
c) Nonchemical methods are short-term solutions to control pests - CORRECT ANSWER~a) The goal is to
prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
QUESTION>Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy?
a) Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field
b) Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest populations
c) Removing a pest that is a public health concern from an area - CORRECT ANSWER~a) Planting weed-
and disease-free seed on an athletic field
QUESTION>Which statement about action thresholds is true?
a) The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action threshold level
b) The action threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest population density
c) In an urban landscape, action thresholds are usually more related to economics than aesthetics -
CORRECT ANSWER~b) The action threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest population density
QUESTION>Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
a) An insect that has 1 generation per year
b) Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class
c) Applying a pesticide that has little or no residual effect - CORRECT ANSWER~b) Continual use of
pesticides from the same chemical class
, QUESTION>Which statement about FIFRA is false?
a) it provides the overall framework for the federal pesticide regulatory program
b) it prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating laws that are stricter than federal regulations
c) it allows applicators to deviate from the pesticide label under specific use situations - CORRECT
ANSWER~b) it prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating laws that are stricter than federal
regulations
QUESTION>Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true?
a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs
b) They must receive supplemental training before mixing RUPs
c) they are exempt from obtaining county bulletins for the protection of endangered species - CORRECT
ANSWER~a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs
QUESTION>What is the purpose of the registration and reregistration process? - CORRECT ANSWER~To
provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the
environment
QUESTION>T/F- Approved pesticide labels have the force of law - CORRECT ANSWER~True
QUESTION>Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances?
a) Research data completely independent of the pesticide manufacturer
b) The anticipated volume of product to be sold in any given year
c) The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products - CORRECT ANSWER~c) The toxicity of the
pesticide and its breakdown products
QUESTION>Under federal law, which is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties?
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
QUESTION>For what pesticide application tasks would applicators possibly need to wear more personal
protective equipment than the minimum required by the pesticide labeling?
a. In an enclosed area.
b. Using a power duster.
c. Indoor aerosol and fog applications.
d. Applications directed upward into tree canopies.
e. All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER~e. All of the above.
QUESTION>Explain what to do with excess pesticides that are still usable. - CORRECT ANSWER~Apply
them to a labeled site.
QUESTION>What actions should occur after mixing, loading and application activities?
a. Record information relating to the application.
b. Drink plenty of water and rest.
c. Clean all equipment used during the activities.
d. Wash yourself.
e. All of the above except b; although b is good advice. - CORRECT ANSWER~e. All of the above except b;
although b is good advice.
QUESTION>What should be done with the rinsates created from equipment cleaning?
a.Dilute them and dispose of them in an old container. b.Save them to dilute the next mixture of the
same or compatible pesticide.
c. Apply them to a labeled site.
d.Add bleach or ammonia to neutralize the active ingredient.
e. b and c - CORRECT ANSWER~e. b and c
,QUESTION>A closed system mixing and loading system can:
a.Increase handler safety.
b.Allow for less personal protective equipment.
c. Reduce spills.
d.Provide more accurate measurement, which reduces overdosing or underdosing and may save money.
e.All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER~e.All of the above.
QUESTION >Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
pesticide management method? - CORRECT ANSWER~Mechanical
QUESTION>Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of
which type of pest management method? - CORRECT ANSWER~Genetic
QUESTION>Which of the statements about biological control is true?
a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio control
b) Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural enemies
c) Using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides works best in biological control -
CORRECT ANSWER~a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio
control
QUESTION>Sealing building cracks and small openings is an example of what kind of pest management
method? - CORRECT ANSWER~Physical
QUESTION>Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
a) They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
b) They use naturally derived or synthesized chemicals to control pests
c) they involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries - CORRECT ANSWER~a)
They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
,QUESTION>Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or
widespread damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management method? -
CORRECT ANSWER~Regulatory
QUESTION>Which statements about pest management strategies in IPM is true?
a) The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
b) Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program
c) Nonchemical methods are short-term solutions to control pests - CORRECT ANSWER~a) The goal is to
prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
QUESTION>Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy?
a) Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field
b) Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest populations
c) Removing a pest that is a public health concern from an area - CORRECT ANSWER~a) Planting weed-
and disease-free seed on an athletic field
QUESTION>Which statement about action thresholds is true?
a) The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action threshold level
b) The action threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest population density
c) In an urban landscape, action thresholds are usually more related to economics than aesthetics -
CORRECT ANSWER~b) The action threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest population density
QUESTION>Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
a) An insect that has 1 generation per year
b) Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class
c) Applying a pesticide that has little or no residual effect - CORRECT ANSWER~b) Continual use of
pesticides from the same chemical class
, QUESTION>Which statement about FIFRA is false?
a) it provides the overall framework for the federal pesticide regulatory program
b) it prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating laws that are stricter than federal regulations
c) it allows applicators to deviate from the pesticide label under specific use situations - CORRECT
ANSWER~b) it prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating laws that are stricter than federal
regulations
QUESTION>Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true?
a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs
b) They must receive supplemental training before mixing RUPs
c) they are exempt from obtaining county bulletins for the protection of endangered species - CORRECT
ANSWER~a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs
QUESTION>What is the purpose of the registration and reregistration process? - CORRECT ANSWER~To
provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the
environment
QUESTION>T/F- Approved pesticide labels have the force of law - CORRECT ANSWER~True
QUESTION>Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances?
a) Research data completely independent of the pesticide manufacturer
b) The anticipated volume of product to be sold in any given year
c) The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products - CORRECT ANSWER~c) The toxicity of the
pesticide and its breakdown products
QUESTION>Under federal law, which is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties?
