Montana AG Core Exam QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest
management method? - CORRECT ANSWER Mechanical
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
Which statement about biological control methods is true? - CORRECT
ANSWER Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in
biological control.
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of
pest management method? - CORRECT ANSWER Physical
Which statement about cultural control practices is true? - CORRECT ANSWER They
reduce pest establishment reproduction and survival
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or
widespread damage to corps or animals is an example of which type of pest management
method? - CORRECT ANSWER Regulatory
Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true? - CORRECT
ANSWER The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy? - CORRECT
ANSWER planting weed-and disease-free seed on an athletic field
Which statement about action thresholds is true? - CORRECT ANSWER The action
threshold for a pest may be set at zero pest population density.
, Which would increase the likelihood of a pesticide resistance? - CORRECT
ANSWER Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class.
Which statement about FIFRA is false? - CORRECT ANSWER It prevents states,
tribes, and territories from creating pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations.
Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true? -
CORRECT ANSWER They may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted-
use pesticides
What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and re-registration process? - CORRECT
ANSWER To provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to
human health or the environment.
Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances? -
CORRECT ANSWER The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products.
Under federal law, which of the following actions is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal
penalties? - CORRECT ANSWER Detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part
of a container or labeling.
Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides? - CORRECT
ANSWER Worker Protection Standard
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to
humans and the environment? - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum risk
The active ingredient in Tempo 20WP is listed as B-Cylfluthrin, Cyano (4-fluoro-3-
phenoxyphenyl methyl, 3-(2,2-dichloroeoethenyl) -2,2 - CORRECT ANSWER The
common name
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest
management method? - CORRECT ANSWER Mechanical
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
Which statement about biological control methods is true? - CORRECT
ANSWER Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in
biological control.
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of
pest management method? - CORRECT ANSWER Physical
Which statement about cultural control practices is true? - CORRECT ANSWER They
reduce pest establishment reproduction and survival
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or
widespread damage to corps or animals is an example of which type of pest management
method? - CORRECT ANSWER Regulatory
Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true? - CORRECT
ANSWER The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy? - CORRECT
ANSWER planting weed-and disease-free seed on an athletic field
Which statement about action thresholds is true? - CORRECT ANSWER The action
threshold for a pest may be set at zero pest population density.
, Which would increase the likelihood of a pesticide resistance? - CORRECT
ANSWER Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class.
Which statement about FIFRA is false? - CORRECT ANSWER It prevents states,
tribes, and territories from creating pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations.
Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true? -
CORRECT ANSWER They may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted-
use pesticides
What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and re-registration process? - CORRECT
ANSWER To provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to
human health or the environment.
Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances? -
CORRECT ANSWER The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products.
Under federal law, which of the following actions is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal
penalties? - CORRECT ANSWER Detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part
of a container or labeling.
Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides? - CORRECT
ANSWER Worker Protection Standard
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to
humans and the environment? - CORRECT ANSWER Minimum risk
The active ingredient in Tempo 20WP is listed as B-Cylfluthrin, Cyano (4-fluoro-3-
phenoxyphenyl methyl, 3-(2,2-dichloroeoethenyl) -2,2 - CORRECT ANSWER The
common name
