Aptive Practice Test #1
_________________ Ants leave piles of sawdust-like wood shaving that contains body
parts of dead insects? - Carpenter
_________________ cockroaches are commonly found in restaurants? - German
_________________ cockroaches are commonly found in sanitary (sewers) and storm
drains? - American
__________________ are known to bore long tunnels into wood and divide tunnels into
sections - Carpenter bees
____________________ Ants are often mistaken for Pharaoh ants? - Thief
A bed bug can survive without feeding: - 12 to 18 months
A black carpet beetle has a larva shaped like a what? - Carrot
A centipede can be described as having? - Elongate, flattened, with one pair of legs per
body segment
A centipede uses its ____________ to inject poison? - Claw
A customer is complaining of a continuing infestation of paper wasps under the eves of
the home. Which of the following treatments will effectively control the paper wasp colony?
- Chemically treat the paper wasp, then remove it after the wasps are dead
A customer is on a quarterly exterior maintenance program. Which of the following
pesticide formulations should be used for an effective barrier treatment? - Wettable
powder
A customer reports having seen Oriental cockroaches. Which of the following sites is most
likely the source of the infestation? - Water meter enclosures
A field rep renews every _________ years. - 3
A field representative notices that the spray hose pulsates vigorously while power
spraying at high pressures. What is the most likely problem with the spray equipment? -
The pump seals are worn
A German cockroach is known to live up to __________________? - 12 months
,A homeowner has complained of large, black flying insects hovering around the outside of
their home. Holes have been discovered that appear to have penetrated several inches
deep into ceiling support beams. Which insects could have caused this? - Carpenter bees
A major structural pest in California is the: - Roof rat
A paper wasp nest has which of the following characteristics? - Resembles the shape of
an inverted umbrella found on caves of structures
A rat infestation can be identified by which of the following signs? - Urine stains
A strong indicator of an active cockroach infestation includes which of the following? -
Fecal Matter
According to building and safety codes, how far should an extension ladder extend over
the roof line? - 3 ft
After a residual treatment for stored product pests, what treatment is next? - Set light traps
After a rodent control program has been established, which of the following acts should be
taken to maintain treatment effectiveness? - Eliminate harborages
After treating the carpet and windows for carpet beetles, why would you still have an
issue? - Bird nests near entryway or dead animal in attic
All "stinging" insects are female - True
All ant workers are male - False
All insects have how many legs? - 6
All spiders have 8 legs - True
Although the exterior of an apartment complex has been treated for flies the tenants still
complain of seeing many flies in the courtyard. Which of the following actions should be
taken? - Identify the source, and inform the landlord of any conditions conducive to fly
infestation.
An adult tick has a total of _________ legs. - 8
An ant with 2 nodes includes the _______________ ant. - Harvester
An example of an external feeder includes the: - Drugstore beetle
, An operator is planning on treating a USDA food facility plant, which of the following
treatment methods should be used? - Trap around entrances
Argentine nests are typically found in __________________________. - Moist soil next to
food/water sources
At what point are health effects or symptoms of acute pesticide exposure evident? -
Immediately or within 24 hours of exposure
At what point are long-term control measure for ants considered complete? - Once a
habitat has been destroyed
At what point should application equipment be inspected for wear or damage? - Before
each use
Bed bugs are most active during: - Midnight to Dawn
Bed bugs eat ANY warm blooded animal's blood - True
Bed bugs release a __________________odor when disturbed? - Sweet
Bed bugs will lay around how many eggs in their lifetime? - 200-500
Bedbugs are successful at hiding during daylight hours due to their
_____________________? - Flattened bodies
Brown banded cockroaches prefer to live in which of the following types of Environmental
settings? - Warm
Bumble bees are known to nest in which of the following areas? - In trees
Tree stumps
Attics
Wall voids
Carpenter ant colonies can be found in _______________ - Moist wood
Carpenter ants eat wood for food - False
Carpenter ants primarily swarm in the ____________. - Spring
Carpet beetle larvae prefer to feed in: - Secure site on animal fabrics
Casemaking clothes moths consume: - Hair
Keratin
_________________ Ants leave piles of sawdust-like wood shaving that contains body
parts of dead insects? - Carpenter
_________________ cockroaches are commonly found in restaurants? - German
_________________ cockroaches are commonly found in sanitary (sewers) and storm
drains? - American
__________________ are known to bore long tunnels into wood and divide tunnels into
sections - Carpenter bees
____________________ Ants are often mistaken for Pharaoh ants? - Thief
A bed bug can survive without feeding: - 12 to 18 months
A black carpet beetle has a larva shaped like a what? - Carrot
A centipede can be described as having? - Elongate, flattened, with one pair of legs per
body segment
A centipede uses its ____________ to inject poison? - Claw
A customer is complaining of a continuing infestation of paper wasps under the eves of
the home. Which of the following treatments will effectively control the paper wasp colony?
- Chemically treat the paper wasp, then remove it after the wasps are dead
A customer is on a quarterly exterior maintenance program. Which of the following
pesticide formulations should be used for an effective barrier treatment? - Wettable
powder
A customer reports having seen Oriental cockroaches. Which of the following sites is most
likely the source of the infestation? - Water meter enclosures
A field rep renews every _________ years. - 3
A field representative notices that the spray hose pulsates vigorously while power
spraying at high pressures. What is the most likely problem with the spray equipment? -
The pump seals are worn
A German cockroach is known to live up to __________________? - 12 months
,A homeowner has complained of large, black flying insects hovering around the outside of
their home. Holes have been discovered that appear to have penetrated several inches
deep into ceiling support beams. Which insects could have caused this? - Carpenter bees
A major structural pest in California is the: - Roof rat
A paper wasp nest has which of the following characteristics? - Resembles the shape of
an inverted umbrella found on caves of structures
A rat infestation can be identified by which of the following signs? - Urine stains
A strong indicator of an active cockroach infestation includes which of the following? -
Fecal Matter
According to building and safety codes, how far should an extension ladder extend over
the roof line? - 3 ft
After a residual treatment for stored product pests, what treatment is next? - Set light traps
After a rodent control program has been established, which of the following acts should be
taken to maintain treatment effectiveness? - Eliminate harborages
After treating the carpet and windows for carpet beetles, why would you still have an
issue? - Bird nests near entryway or dead animal in attic
All "stinging" insects are female - True
All ant workers are male - False
All insects have how many legs? - 6
All spiders have 8 legs - True
Although the exterior of an apartment complex has been treated for flies the tenants still
complain of seeing many flies in the courtyard. Which of the following actions should be
taken? - Identify the source, and inform the landlord of any conditions conducive to fly
infestation.
An adult tick has a total of _________ legs. - 8
An ant with 2 nodes includes the _______________ ant. - Harvester
An example of an external feeder includes the: - Drugstore beetle
, An operator is planning on treating a USDA food facility plant, which of the following
treatment methods should be used? - Trap around entrances
Argentine nests are typically found in __________________________. - Moist soil next to
food/water sources
At what point are health effects or symptoms of acute pesticide exposure evident? -
Immediately or within 24 hours of exposure
At what point are long-term control measure for ants considered complete? - Once a
habitat has been destroyed
At what point should application equipment be inspected for wear or damage? - Before
each use
Bed bugs are most active during: - Midnight to Dawn
Bed bugs eat ANY warm blooded animal's blood - True
Bed bugs release a __________________odor when disturbed? - Sweet
Bed bugs will lay around how many eggs in their lifetime? - 200-500
Bedbugs are successful at hiding during daylight hours due to their
_____________________? - Flattened bodies
Brown banded cockroaches prefer to live in which of the following types of Environmental
settings? - Warm
Bumble bees are known to nest in which of the following areas? - In trees
Tree stumps
Attics
Wall voids
Carpenter ant colonies can be found in _______________ - Moist wood
Carpenter ants eat wood for food - False
Carpenter ants primarily swarm in the ____________. - Spring
Carpet beetle larvae prefer to feed in: - Secure site on animal fabrics
Casemaking clothes moths consume: - Hair
Keratin
