Flex Pest Control State Exam
1 Using barriers to prevent pets from getting into an area is Mechanical
an example of which type of pest management method? 2 multiple choice options
2 Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant Genetic
to insect feeding is an example of which type of pest 2 multiple choice options
management method?
3 Which statement about Biological control methods is A. Modifying the environment to enhance naturals enemies is recommended in
true? biological control.
2 multiple choice options
4 Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in A. Physical
buildings is an example of which type of pest management 2 multiple choice options
method?
5 Which statement about cultural control practices is true? A. They reduce pest establishment,
reproduction, and survival.
2 multiple choice options
6 Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a A. Regulatory
serious threat to public health or widespread damage to 2 multiple choice options
crops or animals is an example of which type of pest
management method?
7 Which statement about pest management strategies in A. The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
IPM is true? 2 multiple choice options
8 Which would be considered a preventive pest A. Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field.
management strategy? 2 multiple choice options
9 Which statement about action thresholds is true? B. The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density.
2 multiple choice options
10 Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide B. Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class.
resistance? 2 multiple choice options
11 Which statement about FIFRA is false? B. It prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating pesticide use laws more
2 multiple choice options
12 Under federal law, which statement about trained and A. They may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides.
certified applicators is true? 2 multiple choice options
13 What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and B. To provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to
reregistration process? human
health or the environment.
2 multiple choice options
14 Which statement about federal pesticide regulation C. Approved pesticide labels have the force of law.
is true? 2 multiple choice options
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15 Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in C. The toxicity of the pesticide and its break down products.
establishing pesticide tolerances? 2 multiple choice options
16 Under federal law, which of the following actions is B. Detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling
unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties? 2 multiple choice options
17 Which federal regulation requires employee training in A. Worker Protection Standard.
the use of pesticides? 2 multiple choice options
18 Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration B. Minimum risk.
because it poses little or no risk to humans and the 2 multiple choice options
environment?
19 The active ingredient in Tempo 20WP is listed as ß- C. The common name.
Cyfluthrin, cyano(4-fluoro-3-phenoxy phenyl)methyl 3-(2,2- 2 multiple choice options
dichloroethenyl)-2,2 dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate.
What does the term "Cyfluthrin" represent?
20 Which statement about pesticide label names and B. Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may
ingredients is true? contain the same active ingredient
2 multiple choice options
21 What is the purpose of the signal word? A. Indicates the product's relative acute toxicity to humans and animals.
2 multiple choice options
22 The routes of entry statement, "Extremely hazardous by A. DANGER
skin contact—rapidly absorbed through the skin," on a 2 multiple choice options
label would most likely carry which signal word?
23 "Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of A. Specific action statement.
a: 2 multiple choice options
24 Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually A. Directions for use.
found under: 2 multiple choice options
25 "If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind C. Mandatory.
of statement? 2 multiple choice options
26 Who is responsible for developing SDSs for pesticides C. The product manufacturer.
and providing them on request? 2 multiple choice options
27 The name "X-Pest 5G" on a pesticide label indicates a: A. Granular pesticide with 5% active ingredient
2 multiple choice options
28 Which is the pesticide formulation process by which C. Suspension.
solid particles are dispersed in a liquid? 2 multiple choice options
29 Which liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small B. Ready-to-use (low-concentrate) solution (RTU).
amount of active ingredient (often 1% or less per unit 2 multiple choice options
volume)?
1 Using barriers to prevent pets from getting into an area is Mechanical
an example of which type of pest management method? 2 multiple choice options
2 Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant Genetic
to insect feeding is an example of which type of pest 2 multiple choice options
management method?
3 Which statement about Biological control methods is A. Modifying the environment to enhance naturals enemies is recommended in
true? biological control.
2 multiple choice options
4 Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in A. Physical
buildings is an example of which type of pest management 2 multiple choice options
method?
5 Which statement about cultural control practices is true? A. They reduce pest establishment,
reproduction, and survival.
2 multiple choice options
6 Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a A. Regulatory
serious threat to public health or widespread damage to 2 multiple choice options
crops or animals is an example of which type of pest
management method?
7 Which statement about pest management strategies in A. The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
IPM is true? 2 multiple choice options
8 Which would be considered a preventive pest A. Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field.
management strategy? 2 multiple choice options
9 Which statement about action thresholds is true? B. The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density.
2 multiple choice options
10 Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide B. Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class.
resistance? 2 multiple choice options
11 Which statement about FIFRA is false? B. It prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating pesticide use laws more
2 multiple choice options
12 Under federal law, which statement about trained and A. They may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides.
certified applicators is true? 2 multiple choice options
13 What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and B. To provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to
reregistration process? human
health or the environment.
2 multiple choice options
14 Which statement about federal pesticide regulation C. Approved pesticide labels have the force of law.
is true? 2 multiple choice options
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15 Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in C. The toxicity of the pesticide and its break down products.
establishing pesticide tolerances? 2 multiple choice options
16 Under federal law, which of the following actions is B. Detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling
unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties? 2 multiple choice options
17 Which federal regulation requires employee training in A. Worker Protection Standard.
the use of pesticides? 2 multiple choice options
18 Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration B. Minimum risk.
because it poses little or no risk to humans and the 2 multiple choice options
environment?
19 The active ingredient in Tempo 20WP is listed as ß- C. The common name.
Cyfluthrin, cyano(4-fluoro-3-phenoxy phenyl)methyl 3-(2,2- 2 multiple choice options
dichloroethenyl)-2,2 dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate.
What does the term "Cyfluthrin" represent?
20 Which statement about pesticide label names and B. Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may
ingredients is true? contain the same active ingredient
2 multiple choice options
21 What is the purpose of the signal word? A. Indicates the product's relative acute toxicity to humans and animals.
2 multiple choice options
22 The routes of entry statement, "Extremely hazardous by A. DANGER
skin contact—rapidly absorbed through the skin," on a 2 multiple choice options
label would most likely carry which signal word?
23 "Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of A. Specific action statement.
a: 2 multiple choice options
24 Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually A. Directions for use.
found under: 2 multiple choice options
25 "If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind C. Mandatory.
of statement? 2 multiple choice options
26 Who is responsible for developing SDSs for pesticides C. The product manufacturer.
and providing them on request? 2 multiple choice options
27 The name "X-Pest 5G" on a pesticide label indicates a: A. Granular pesticide with 5% active ingredient
2 multiple choice options
28 Which is the pesticide formulation process by which C. Suspension.
solid particles are dispersed in a liquid? 2 multiple choice options
29 Which liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small B. Ready-to-use (low-concentrate) solution (RTU).
amount of active ingredient (often 1% or less per unit 2 multiple choice options
volume)?
