National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual (Second
Edition) Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of tice pest
management method? - CORRECT ANSWER -Mechanical
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of
which type of pest management method? - CORRECT ANSWER -Genetic
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 work best in biological
control. - CORRECT ANSWER -A.
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of pest
management method? - CORRECT ANSWER -Physical
Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
A. They reduce pest establishment reproduction and survival
B. They used naturally derived and/or synthesized chemicals to control pests
C. They involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries. - CORRECT
ANSWER -A.
,Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or
widespread damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management
method? - CORRECT ANSWER -Regulatory
Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true?
A. The goal is to prevent pest from reaching damaging levels
B. Eradication is never the goal of a IPM program
C. Nonchemical methods are short-term solutions to control pests. - CORRECT ANSWER -A.
Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy?
A. Planting weed- and disease-free seed on a athletic field
B. Releasing natural enemies to help reduce populations
C. Removing a past that is a public health concern from area - CORRECT ANSWER -A.
Which statement about action thresholds is true?
A. The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action threshold level
B. The action threshold for a past may be set at a zero pest population density
C. In an urban landscape, action thresholds are usually more related to economics than
aesthetics. - CORRECT ANSWER -B.
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
, A. An insect that has one generation per year.
B. Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class.
C. Applying a pesticide that has little or no residual effect. - CORRECT ANSWER -B.
Which statement about FIFRA is false?
A. It provides the overall framework for the federal pesticide regulatory program
B. It prevents states tribes and territories from creating pesticide use laws more stringent than
federal regulations
C. It allows applicators to deviate from the pesticide label under special use situations. -
CORRECT ANSWER -B.
Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true?
A. They may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides.
B. They must receive supplemental training before mixing RUPs
C. They are exempt from obtaining county bulletins from the protection of endangered species.
- CORRECT ANSWER -A.
What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and registration process?
A. To control the flow of new pesticide pesticide products entering the marketplace.
Edition) Exam Questions with Correct Answers
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of tice pest
management method? - CORRECT ANSWER -Mechanical
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of
which type of pest management method? - CORRECT ANSWER -Genetic
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 work best in biological
control. - CORRECT ANSWER -A.
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of pest
management method? - CORRECT ANSWER -Physical
Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
A. They reduce pest establishment reproduction and survival
B. They used naturally derived and/or synthesized chemicals to control pests
C. They involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries. - CORRECT
ANSWER -A.
,Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or
widespread damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management
method? - CORRECT ANSWER -Regulatory
Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true?
A. The goal is to prevent pest from reaching damaging levels
B. Eradication is never the goal of a IPM program
C. Nonchemical methods are short-term solutions to control pests. - CORRECT ANSWER -A.
Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy?
A. Planting weed- and disease-free seed on a athletic field
B. Releasing natural enemies to help reduce populations
C. Removing a past that is a public health concern from area - CORRECT ANSWER -A.
Which statement about action thresholds is true?
A. The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action threshold level
B. The action threshold for a past may be set at a zero pest population density
C. In an urban landscape, action thresholds are usually more related to economics than
aesthetics. - CORRECT ANSWER -B.
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
, A. An insect that has one generation per year.
B. Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class.
C. Applying a pesticide that has little or no residual effect. - CORRECT ANSWER -B.
Which statement about FIFRA is false?
A. It provides the overall framework for the federal pesticide regulatory program
B. It prevents states tribes and territories from creating pesticide use laws more stringent than
federal regulations
C. It allows applicators to deviate from the pesticide label under special use situations. -
CORRECT ANSWER -B.
Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true?
A. They may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides.
B. They must receive supplemental training before mixing RUPs
C. They are exempt from obtaining county bulletins from the protection of endangered species.
- CORRECT ANSWER -A.
What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and registration process?
A. To control the flow of new pesticide pesticide products entering the marketplace.
