OKLAHOMA CATEGORY 7 INDUSTRIAL
INSTITUTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFED ANSWERS) Q&A 2027|INSTANT
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1. What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management
(IPM)?
A. Eliminate all pests immediately using chemicals
B. Use a combination of methods to manage pests economically
and safely
C. Apply pesticides on a fixed schedule regardless of pest
presence
D. Focus only on biological control methods
Rationale: IPM emphasizes combining biological, cultural,
mechanical, and chemical methods to reduce pest damage
economically and with minimal risk.
Correct Answer: B
2. Which pest is most commonly associated with structural
infestations in buildings?
A. Termites
B. Aphids
,C. Grasshoppers
D. Locusts
Rationale: Termites are a major structural pest because they
feed on wood and damage building foundations.
Correct Answer: A
3. What does a pesticide label legally represent?
A. A marketing suggestion
B. A legal document with instructions and restrictions
C. A product advertisement
D. A safety recommendation only
Rationale: The pesticide label is a legal document that must be
followed exactly when applying pesticides.
Correct Answer: B
4. Which route of pesticide exposure is most common for
applicators?
A. Injection
B. Oral ingestion
C. Dermal (skin) contact
D. Eye absorption only
Rationale: Skin contact is the most frequent exposure route
during mixing and application.
Correct Answer: C
,5. What is resistance in pest control?
A. Pests avoiding treated areas
B. Pests evolving to survive pesticide exposure
C. Pesticides losing effectiveness due to storage
D. Weather reducing pesticide performance
Rationale: Resistance occurs when pests genetically adapt and
survive treatments that once controlled them.
Correct Answer: B
6. Which pest is known for contaminating food in institutional
settings?
A. Cockroaches
B. Butterflies
C. Honey bees
D. Ladybugs
Rationale: Cockroaches contaminate food and spread
pathogens in kitchens and food facilities.
Correct Answer: A
7. What is the function of PPE in pesticide application?
A. Improve pesticide effectiveness
B. Reduce environmental contamination
, C. Protect applicator from exposure
D. Increase spray coverage
Rationale: Personal protective equipment reduces exposure to
harmful chemicals.
Correct Answer: C
8. Which term describes the amount of pesticide applied per
unit area?
A. Dilution rate
B. Application rate
C. Toxicity level
D. Residue limit
Rationale: Application rate defines how much pesticide is used
over a given area.
Correct Answer: B
9. Which is a common sign of termite infestation?
A. Mud tubes on walls
B. Leaf chewing on plants
C. Flying aphids
D. Mold growth on fruits
Rationale: Termites build mud tubes to travel between soil and
wood sources.
Correct Answer: A
INSTITUTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFED ANSWERS) Q&A 2027|INSTANT
FOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management
(IPM)?
A. Eliminate all pests immediately using chemicals
B. Use a combination of methods to manage pests economically
and safely
C. Apply pesticides on a fixed schedule regardless of pest
presence
D. Focus only on biological control methods
Rationale: IPM emphasizes combining biological, cultural,
mechanical, and chemical methods to reduce pest damage
economically and with minimal risk.
Correct Answer: B
2. Which pest is most commonly associated with structural
infestations in buildings?
A. Termites
B. Aphids
,C. Grasshoppers
D. Locusts
Rationale: Termites are a major structural pest because they
feed on wood and damage building foundations.
Correct Answer: A
3. What does a pesticide label legally represent?
A. A marketing suggestion
B. A legal document with instructions and restrictions
C. A product advertisement
D. A safety recommendation only
Rationale: The pesticide label is a legal document that must be
followed exactly when applying pesticides.
Correct Answer: B
4. Which route of pesticide exposure is most common for
applicators?
A. Injection
B. Oral ingestion
C. Dermal (skin) contact
D. Eye absorption only
Rationale: Skin contact is the most frequent exposure route
during mixing and application.
Correct Answer: C
,5. What is resistance in pest control?
A. Pests avoiding treated areas
B. Pests evolving to survive pesticide exposure
C. Pesticides losing effectiveness due to storage
D. Weather reducing pesticide performance
Rationale: Resistance occurs when pests genetically adapt and
survive treatments that once controlled them.
Correct Answer: B
6. Which pest is known for contaminating food in institutional
settings?
A. Cockroaches
B. Butterflies
C. Honey bees
D. Ladybugs
Rationale: Cockroaches contaminate food and spread
pathogens in kitchens and food facilities.
Correct Answer: A
7. What is the function of PPE in pesticide application?
A. Improve pesticide effectiveness
B. Reduce environmental contamination
, C. Protect applicator from exposure
D. Increase spray coverage
Rationale: Personal protective equipment reduces exposure to
harmful chemicals.
Correct Answer: C
8. Which term describes the amount of pesticide applied per
unit area?
A. Dilution rate
B. Application rate
C. Toxicity level
D. Residue limit
Rationale: Application rate defines how much pesticide is used
over a given area.
Correct Answer: B
9. Which is a common sign of termite infestation?
A. Mud tubes on walls
B. Leaf chewing on plants
C. Flying aphids
D. Mold growth on fruits
Rationale: Termites build mud tubes to travel between soil and
wood sources.
Correct Answer: A
