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GENERAL PEST
GENERAL PEST CONTROL 7A GENERAL STANDARDS EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS| GRADE A| 100% CORRECT
(VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) (2025/ 2026 )
1. A ___ is a pest that competes with plants you want: weed
2. Which of the following best describes broadleaf weeds: net-
veined leaves
3. How many years do perennial weeds live: longer than 2 years
4. T/F: Though not directly toxic to a pest, attractants are legally
defined as pesticides: True
5. A pesticide formulation is composed of what two types of
ingredients?: Active and Inert
6. How many pounds of active ingredient are in a 2-gallon
container of
ProPlus 3 EC insecticide: 6 pounds active ingredient
7. What type of mixture has solid particles dispersed, but not
dissolved within a liquid: Suspension
GENERAL PEST
, 8. Which of the following formulations poses the greater
inhalation hazard while mixing and loading: Soluble powders
9. Stunting, scorching, and distorted leaves are examples of
what kind of plant disease: Noninfectious
10. Which insecticide formulation poses a higher risk to
pollinators including bees, because they can carry the
formulation with pollen back to the hive, potentially poisoning
the entire colony: Microencapsulated
11. Which formulation contains oil solvents that may increase the
rate of pesticide absorption through the skin: Emulsifiable
concentrates
12 T/F You should always consult the pesticides label before
adding any adjuvants to a spray mixture: True
13. What type of adjuvant helps to reduce pesticide
inactivation due to the pH of the spray carrier: Buffering Agent
14. What type of adjuvant will help to improve coverage on
leaves with thick waxy cuticles: Surfactant
GENERAL PEST
GENERAL PEST CONTROL 7A GENERAL STANDARDS EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS| GRADE A| 100% CORRECT
(VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) (2025/ 2026 )
1. A ___ is a pest that competes with plants you want: weed
2. Which of the following best describes broadleaf weeds: net-
veined leaves
3. How many years do perennial weeds live: longer than 2 years
4. T/F: Though not directly toxic to a pest, attractants are legally
defined as pesticides: True
5. A pesticide formulation is composed of what two types of
ingredients?: Active and Inert
6. How many pounds of active ingredient are in a 2-gallon
container of
ProPlus 3 EC insecticide: 6 pounds active ingredient
7. What type of mixture has solid particles dispersed, but not
dissolved within a liquid: Suspension
GENERAL PEST
, 8. Which of the following formulations poses the greater
inhalation hazard while mixing and loading: Soluble powders
9. Stunting, scorching, and distorted leaves are examples of
what kind of plant disease: Noninfectious
10. Which insecticide formulation poses a higher risk to
pollinators including bees, because they can carry the
formulation with pollen back to the hive, potentially poisoning
the entire colony: Microencapsulated
11. Which formulation contains oil solvents that may increase the
rate of pesticide absorption through the skin: Emulsifiable
concentrates
12 T/F You should always consult the pesticides label before
adding any adjuvants to a spray mixture: True
13. What type of adjuvant helps to reduce pesticide
inactivation due to the pH of the spray carrier: Buffering Agent
14. What type of adjuvant will help to improve coverage on
leaves with thick waxy cuticles: Surfactant
