MN PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM
100% ACCURATE
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
pest management method?
a.) biological
b.) mechanical
c.) genetic - ANSWER B
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example
of which type of pest management method?
a.) Biological
b.) Genetic
c.) Regulatory - ANSWER B
Which statement about biological control methods is true?
a.) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological
control.
b.) Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural enemies.
c.) using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides works best in
biological control. - ANSWER A
Sealing cracks and crevices in buildings is an example of which type of pest
management method.
a.) physical
b.) genetic
c.) biological - ANSWER A
Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
a.) they reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.
b.) they are naturally derived and or synthesized chemicals.
c.) they involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries. -
ANSWER A
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports is an example of which type of pest
management method?
a.) regulatory
b.) genetic
c.) biological - ANSWER A
Which statement about IPM is true?
a.) the goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
b.) eradication is never the goal of IPM?
c.) Non-chemical methods are short term solutions. - ANSWER A
, Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy?
a.) planting weed and disease free seed
b.) releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest pop.
c.) removing a pest that is a public health concern from an area. - ANSWER A
the active ingredient in Tempo is listed as beta cyfluthrin cyano... what does cyfluthrin
represent?
a.) brand name
b.) chemical name
c.) common name - ANSWER C
Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is true?
a.) both the ai and inert ingredients must be listed by chemical name.
b.) various manufactures use different trade names even though the products may
contain the same active ingredient.
c.) common names are those officially accepted by manufacturer - ANSWER B
What is the intended purpose of the signal word?
a.) indicates the products acute toxicity to humans and animals.
b.) informs the used what type of PPE to wear.
c.) tells the user what type of first aid treatment to seed in case of exposure. - ANSWER
A
The routes of entry statement, "Extremely hazardous by skin contact-rapidly absorbed
through the skin" on a label would most likely carry which signal word?
a.) DANGER
b.) WARNING
c.) CAUTION - ANSWER A
"Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of a:
a.) specific action statement
b.) statement of practical treatment.
c.) routes of entry statement - ANSWER A
directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under:
a.) directions for use.
b.) environmental hazards.
c.) precautionary statements. - ANSWER A
"If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind of statement?
a.) routes of entry
b.) advisory
c.) mandatory - ANSWER C
100% ACCURATE
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
pest management method?
a.) biological
b.) mechanical
c.) genetic - ANSWER B
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example
of which type of pest management method?
a.) Biological
b.) Genetic
c.) Regulatory - ANSWER B
Which statement about biological control methods is true?
a.) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological
control.
b.) Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural enemies.
c.) using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides works best in
biological control. - ANSWER A
Sealing cracks and crevices in buildings is an example of which type of pest
management method.
a.) physical
b.) genetic
c.) biological - ANSWER A
Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
a.) they reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival.
b.) they are naturally derived and or synthesized chemicals.
c.) they involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries. -
ANSWER A
Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports is an example of which type of pest
management method?
a.) regulatory
b.) genetic
c.) biological - ANSWER A
Which statement about IPM is true?
a.) the goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels.
b.) eradication is never the goal of IPM?
c.) Non-chemical methods are short term solutions. - ANSWER A
, Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy?
a.) planting weed and disease free seed
b.) releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest pop.
c.) removing a pest that is a public health concern from an area. - ANSWER A
the active ingredient in Tempo is listed as beta cyfluthrin cyano... what does cyfluthrin
represent?
a.) brand name
b.) chemical name
c.) common name - ANSWER C
Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is true?
a.) both the ai and inert ingredients must be listed by chemical name.
b.) various manufactures use different trade names even though the products may
contain the same active ingredient.
c.) common names are those officially accepted by manufacturer - ANSWER B
What is the intended purpose of the signal word?
a.) indicates the products acute toxicity to humans and animals.
b.) informs the used what type of PPE to wear.
c.) tells the user what type of first aid treatment to seed in case of exposure. - ANSWER
A
The routes of entry statement, "Extremely hazardous by skin contact-rapidly absorbed
through the skin" on a label would most likely carry which signal word?
a.) DANGER
b.) WARNING
c.) CAUTION - ANSWER A
"Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of a:
a.) specific action statement
b.) statement of practical treatment.
c.) routes of entry statement - ANSWER A
directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under:
a.) directions for use.
b.) environmental hazards.
c.) precautionary statements. - ANSWER A
"If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind of statement?
a.) routes of entry
b.) advisory
c.) mandatory - ANSWER C
