MDARD Michigan Core Pesticide Applicator
Exam Questions and Answers(GRADED A)
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
pesticide management method? - ANSWER-Mechanical
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example
of which type of pest management method? - ANSWER-Genetic
Which of the statements about biological control is true?
a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio
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) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies
is recommended in bio control
Sealing building cracks and small openings is an example of what kind of pest
management method? - ANSWER-Physical
Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
a) They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
b) They use naturally derived or synthesized chemicals to control pests
c) they involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries -
ANSWER-a) They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
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? - ANSWER-Regulatory
Which statements about pest management strategies in IPM is true?
a) The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
b) Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program
c) Nonchemical methods are short-term solutions to control pests - ANSWER-a) The
goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy?
a) Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field
b) Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest populations
,c) Removing a pest that is a public health concern from an area - ANSWER-a) Planting
weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field
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 pest may be set at a 0 pest population density
c) In an urban landscape, action thresholds are usually more related to economics than
aesthetics - ANSWER-b) The action threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest
population density
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
a) An insect that has 1 generation per year
b) Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class
c) Applying a pesticide that has little or no residual effect - ANSWER-b) Continual use of
pesticides from the same chemical class
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 laws that are stricter than
federal regulations
c) it allows applicators to deviate from the pesticide label under specific use situations -
ANSWER-b) it prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating laws that are stricter
than federal regulations
Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true?
a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs
b) They must receive supplemental training before mixing RUPs
c) they are exempt from obtaining county bulletins for the protection of endangered
species - ANSWER-a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs
What is the purpose of the registration and reregistration process? - ANSWER-To
provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or
the environment
T/F- Approved pesticide labels have the force of law - ANSWER-True
Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances?
a) Research data completely independent of the pesticide manufacturer
b) The anticipated volume of product to be sold in any given year
c) The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products - ANSWER-c) The toxicity of
the pesticide and its breakdown products
,Under federal law, which is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties?
a) Allowing a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator to apply RUPs
b) detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling
c) Keeping inadequate records of employees who received training on the proper use of
pesticides - ANSWER-b) detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a
container or labeling
Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides? -
ANSWER-WPS (Workers protection standard)
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to
humans and the environment? - ANSWER-Minimum risk pesticides
The active ingredient in Tempo20WP is listed as β-Cyfluthrin, cyano(4-fluoro-3-
phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate.
What does the term "Cylfuthrin" represent? - ANSWER-The common name
Which statements about pesticide label names and ingredients is true?
a) Both the active ingredients and inert ingredients must be listed by chemical name
b) various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may
contain the same active ingredient
c) Common names are those officially accepted by the manufacturer - ANSWER-b)
various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may
contain the same active ingredient
What is the purpose of the signal word? - ANSWER-Indicates the product's relative
acute toxicity to humans and animals
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) DANGER
"Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of a ____________ - ANSWER-
Specific action statement
Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under
_________________ - ANSWER-Directions for use
"If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind of statement? - ANSWER-
Mandatory
, Who is responsible for developing SDSs for pesticides and providing them upon
request? - ANSWER-the product manufacturer
The name "X-Pest 5G" on a pesticide label indicates a:
a) Granular pesticide with 5% active ingredient
b) Granular pesticide with 5% inert ingredients
c) Gel pesticide with 5% active ingredient - ANSWER-a) Granular pesticide with 5%
active ingredient
Which is the pesticide formulation process by which solid particles are dispersed in a
liquid? - ANSWER-suspension?
Which liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small amount of active ingredient (1% or
less per unit volume)? - ANSWER-RTU, ready to use (low concentrate) solution
Which liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100% active ingredient? - ANSWER-
ULV, ultra low volume
Which is a disadvantage of both EC and ULV formulations?
a) difficult to handle, transport, and store
b) require constant agitation to keep in suspension
c) solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, pump parts, and other surfaces
to deteriorate - ANSWER-c) solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, pump
parts, and other surfaces to deteriorate
Which dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation
exposure during mixing and loading? - ANSWER-Water-dispersible granule (WDG) or
dry flowable (DF)
Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same
weight and shape? - ANSWER-pellet
Which is an advantage of microencapsulated materials?
a) delayed or slow release of active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness
b) their pesticidal activity is independent of weather conditions
c) they usually require only short restricted entry intervals - ANSWER-a) delayed or
slow release of active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness
Which type of adjuvant functions as a wetting agent and spreader (ie physically altering
the surface tension of spray droplets) ? - ANSWER-surfactant
Which type of adjuvant increases the viscosity of spray mixtures? - ANSWER-thickener
What is A an abbreviation for? - ANSWER-Aerosol
Exam Questions and Answers(GRADED A)
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of
pesticide management method? - ANSWER-Mechanical
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example
of which type of pest management method? - ANSWER-Genetic
Which of the statements about biological control is true?
a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio
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) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies
is recommended in bio control
Sealing building cracks and small openings is an example of what kind of pest
management method? - ANSWER-Physical
Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
a) They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
b) They use naturally derived or synthesized chemicals to control pests
c) they involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries -
ANSWER-a) They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival
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? - ANSWER-Regulatory
Which statements about pest management strategies in IPM is true?
a) The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
b) Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program
c) Nonchemical methods are short-term solutions to control pests - ANSWER-a) The
goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels
Which would be considered a preventative pest management strategy?
a) Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field
b) Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest populations
,c) Removing a pest that is a public health concern from an area - ANSWER-a) Planting
weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field
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 pest may be set at a 0 pest population density
c) In an urban landscape, action thresholds are usually more related to economics than
aesthetics - ANSWER-b) The action threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest
population density
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
a) An insect that has 1 generation per year
b) Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class
c) Applying a pesticide that has little or no residual effect - ANSWER-b) Continual use of
pesticides from the same chemical class
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 laws that are stricter than
federal regulations
c) it allows applicators to deviate from the pesticide label under specific use situations -
ANSWER-b) it prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating laws that are stricter
than federal regulations
Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true?
a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs
b) They must receive supplemental training before mixing RUPs
c) they are exempt from obtaining county bulletins for the protection of endangered
species - ANSWER-a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs
What is the purpose of the registration and reregistration process? - ANSWER-To
provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or
the environment
T/F- Approved pesticide labels have the force of law - ANSWER-True
Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances?
a) Research data completely independent of the pesticide manufacturer
b) The anticipated volume of product to be sold in any given year
c) The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products - ANSWER-c) The toxicity of
the pesticide and its breakdown products
,Under federal law, which is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties?
a) Allowing a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator to apply RUPs
b) detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling
c) Keeping inadequate records of employees who received training on the proper use of
pesticides - ANSWER-b) detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a
container or labeling
Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides? -
ANSWER-WPS (Workers protection standard)
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to
humans and the environment? - ANSWER-Minimum risk pesticides
The active ingredient in Tempo20WP is listed as β-Cyfluthrin, cyano(4-fluoro-3-
phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate.
What does the term "Cylfuthrin" represent? - ANSWER-The common name
Which statements about pesticide label names and ingredients is true?
a) Both the active ingredients and inert ingredients must be listed by chemical name
b) various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may
contain the same active ingredient
c) Common names are those officially accepted by the manufacturer - ANSWER-b)
various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may
contain the same active ingredient
What is the purpose of the signal word? - ANSWER-Indicates the product's relative
acute toxicity to humans and animals
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) DANGER
"Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of a ____________ - ANSWER-
Specific action statement
Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under
_________________ - ANSWER-Directions for use
"If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind of statement? - ANSWER-
Mandatory
, Who is responsible for developing SDSs for pesticides and providing them upon
request? - ANSWER-the product manufacturer
The name "X-Pest 5G" on a pesticide label indicates a:
a) Granular pesticide with 5% active ingredient
b) Granular pesticide with 5% inert ingredients
c) Gel pesticide with 5% active ingredient - ANSWER-a) Granular pesticide with 5%
active ingredient
Which is the pesticide formulation process by which solid particles are dispersed in a
liquid? - ANSWER-suspension?
Which liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small amount of active ingredient (1% or
less per unit volume)? - ANSWER-RTU, ready to use (low concentrate) solution
Which liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100% active ingredient? - ANSWER-
ULV, ultra low volume
Which is a disadvantage of both EC and ULV formulations?
a) difficult to handle, transport, and store
b) require constant agitation to keep in suspension
c) solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, pump parts, and other surfaces
to deteriorate - ANSWER-c) solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, pump
parts, and other surfaces to deteriorate
Which dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation
exposure during mixing and loading? - ANSWER-Water-dispersible granule (WDG) or
dry flowable (DF)
Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same
weight and shape? - ANSWER-pellet
Which is an advantage of microencapsulated materials?
a) delayed or slow release of active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness
b) their pesticidal activity is independent of weather conditions
c) they usually require only short restricted entry intervals - ANSWER-a) delayed or
slow release of active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness
Which type of adjuvant functions as a wetting agent and spreader (ie physically altering
the surface tension of spray droplets) ? - ANSWER-surfactant
Which type of adjuvant increases the viscosity of spray mixtures? - ANSWER-thickener
What is A an abbreviation for? - ANSWER-Aerosol
