Applicator test for Illinois, General
Standards Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... -
Answer: To avoid adverse effects on humans wildlife and the environment
Question: 2. Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or
the amount of damage to a plant at which point control measures should begin? -
Answer: Economic Threshold
Question: 3. What can be said about insects? -
Answer: They have three pairs of jointed legs.
Question: 4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? -
Answer: Egg nymph and adult.
,Question: 5. The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing
conditions such as temperature or moisture extremes soil compaction pesticide or
fertilizer excess etc..? -
Answer: Noninfectious Disease
Question: 6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? -
Answer: Identify the weed (scouting)
Question: 7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? -
Answer: They have netted veins that are usually less elongated than that of grass
leaves.
Question: 8. This weed germinates in the spring develops a root system and a low-
growing cluster of leaves called a rosette? -
Answer: Biennial
Question: 9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the? -
Answer: Active ingredient
, Question: 10. Wettable powders when mixed with water.... -
Answer: Require agitation
Question: 11. What do Surfactants do? -
Answer: Decrease the surface tension of water allowing the water carrier to spread
over the surface.
Question: 12. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they
can be mixed? -
Answer: Yes your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
Question: 13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? -
Answer: The mixture may curdle gel or become sludge like.
Question: 14. How long is certification valid in Illinois before an
applicator/operator must retest? -
Answer: Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal
forms are submitted.
Standards Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... -
Answer: To avoid adverse effects on humans wildlife and the environment
Question: 2. Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or
the amount of damage to a plant at which point control measures should begin? -
Answer: Economic Threshold
Question: 3. What can be said about insects? -
Answer: They have three pairs of jointed legs.
Question: 4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? -
Answer: Egg nymph and adult.
,Question: 5. The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing
conditions such as temperature or moisture extremes soil compaction pesticide or
fertilizer excess etc..? -
Answer: Noninfectious Disease
Question: 6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? -
Answer: Identify the weed (scouting)
Question: 7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? -
Answer: They have netted veins that are usually less elongated than that of grass
leaves.
Question: 8. This weed germinates in the spring develops a root system and a low-
growing cluster of leaves called a rosette? -
Answer: Biennial
Question: 9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the? -
Answer: Active ingredient
, Question: 10. Wettable powders when mixed with water.... -
Answer: Require agitation
Question: 11. What do Surfactants do? -
Answer: Decrease the surface tension of water allowing the water carrier to spread
over the surface.
Question: 12. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they
can be mixed? -
Answer: Yes your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
Question: 13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? -
Answer: The mixture may curdle gel or become sludge like.
Question: 14. How long is certification valid in Illinois before an
applicator/operator must retest? -
Answer: Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal
forms are submitted.
