PEST CONTROL OPERATOR PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. What is the primary purpose of Integrated Pest
Management (IPM)?
A. Eliminate all pests immediately
B. Manage pest populations at acceptable levels using
multiple strategies
C. Use chemical pesticides exclusively
D. Prevent any pest from entering the property
Rationale: IPM focuses on long-term, sustainable pest
management, using biological, cultural, mechanical, and
chemical methods as needed.
2. Which is the most common route of pesticide exposure for
humans?
A. Inhalation
B. Injection
C. Dermal absorption
D. Ingestion
,Rationale: Skin contact is the most common way pesticides
enter the human body, especially during mixing and
application.
3. The label on a pesticide container is considered:
A. A suggestion
B. Optional information
C. The law
D. Marketing material
Rationale: Pesticide labels are legal documents, and following
the label is required by law.
4. Which type of pesticide targets insects specifically?
A. Fungicide
B. Herbicide
C. Rodenticide
D. Insecticide
Rationale: Insecticides are formulated to control insect pests.
5. What is the first step in developing an IPM program?
A. Applying chemical controls
B. Identifying the pest and assessing its population
C. Eliminating predators
D. Sealing the building
Rationale: Accurate identification ensures that control
methods are appropriate and effective.
, 6. Which class of pesticide is known for its long
environmental persistence and bioaccumulation?
A. Organophosphates
B. Organochlorines
C. Carbamates
D. Pyrethroids
Rationale: Organochlorines like DDT persist in the
environment and accumulate in wildlife and humans.
7. Rodenticides work primarily by:
A. Repelling rodents
B. Causing internal organ failure or anticoagulation
C. Creating noise deterrents
D. Trapping rodents physically
Rationale: Rodenticides either cause fatal poisoning or
interfere with blood clotting.
8. The MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) provides
information about:
A. Pest biology
B. Chemical hazards, handling, and first aid
C. Application techniques
D. Pest prevention
Rationale: MSDS documents are essential for safe pesticide
handling.
, 9. Which of the following is a mechanical method of pest
control?
A. Spraying insecticide
B. Using traps
C. Fumigation
D. Using growth regulators
Rationale: Mechanical methods involve physically removing or
blocking pests, such as traps or barriers.
10. Which factor is most important when choosing a
pesticide?
A. Brand popularity
B. Pest species and life stage
C. Color of the chemical
D. Application method only
Rationale: Pesticides must match the target pest and its life
stage for effective control.
11. How often should pesticide applicators read the
label?
A. Only when starting a new product
B. Once a year
C. Before each application
D. Only during training
Rationale: Labels provide critical information on use, dosage,
and safety for each application.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of Integrated Pest
Management (IPM)?
A. Eliminate all pests immediately
B. Manage pest populations at acceptable levels using
multiple strategies
C. Use chemical pesticides exclusively
D. Prevent any pest from entering the property
Rationale: IPM focuses on long-term, sustainable pest
management, using biological, cultural, mechanical, and
chemical methods as needed.
2. Which is the most common route of pesticide exposure for
humans?
A. Inhalation
B. Injection
C. Dermal absorption
D. Ingestion
,Rationale: Skin contact is the most common way pesticides
enter the human body, especially during mixing and
application.
3. The label on a pesticide container is considered:
A. A suggestion
B. Optional information
C. The law
D. Marketing material
Rationale: Pesticide labels are legal documents, and following
the label is required by law.
4. Which type of pesticide targets insects specifically?
A. Fungicide
B. Herbicide
C. Rodenticide
D. Insecticide
Rationale: Insecticides are formulated to control insect pests.
5. What is the first step in developing an IPM program?
A. Applying chemical controls
B. Identifying the pest and assessing its population
C. Eliminating predators
D. Sealing the building
Rationale: Accurate identification ensures that control
methods are appropriate and effective.
, 6. Which class of pesticide is known for its long
environmental persistence and bioaccumulation?
A. Organophosphates
B. Organochlorines
C. Carbamates
D. Pyrethroids
Rationale: Organochlorines like DDT persist in the
environment and accumulate in wildlife and humans.
7. Rodenticides work primarily by:
A. Repelling rodents
B. Causing internal organ failure or anticoagulation
C. Creating noise deterrents
D. Trapping rodents physically
Rationale: Rodenticides either cause fatal poisoning or
interfere with blood clotting.
8. The MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) provides
information about:
A. Pest biology
B. Chemical hazards, handling, and first aid
C. Application techniques
D. Pest prevention
Rationale: MSDS documents are essential for safe pesticide
handling.
, 9. Which of the following is a mechanical method of pest
control?
A. Spraying insecticide
B. Using traps
C. Fumigation
D. Using growth regulators
Rationale: Mechanical methods involve physically removing or
blocking pests, such as traps or barriers.
10. Which factor is most important when choosing a
pesticide?
A. Brand popularity
B. Pest species and life stage
C. Color of the chemical
D. Application method only
Rationale: Pesticides must match the target pest and its life
stage for effective control.
11. How often should pesticide applicators read the
label?
A. Only when starting a new product
B. Once a year
C. Before each application
D. Only during training
Rationale: Labels provide critical information on use, dosage,
and safety for each application.
