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Question 1
Under the Nova Scotia pesticide labeling and classification system, which of the following is
authorized by an Agriculture VIII Certificate?
A) Protection of agricultural crops using restricted fumigant gases
B) Commercial seed treatment in an industrial facility
C) Ground application for protection of crops, livestock, and noxious weed control
D) Use of pesticides inside a commercial greenhouse
E) Aerial application of pesticides over large orchards
Correct Answer: C) Ground application for protection of crops, livestock, and noxious weed
control
Rationale: The Agriculture VIII certificate authorizes ground application for protecting
agricultural crops or livestock, including noxious weeds, bird, and rodent control. It
specifically excludes the use of restricted fumigant gases, commercial seed treatment, and
greenhouse use.
Question 2
When a pest population is able to survive a pesticide application rate that was effective in the
past, this phenomenon is known as:
A) Bioaccumulation
B) Pesticide Persistence
C) Resistance
D) Adsorption
E) Volatilization
Correct Answer: C) Resistance
Rationale: Resistance is the inherited ability of a pest to survive an application of a pesticide
that would normally kill most individuals of that species. It builds up over time when the
same chemical family is used repeatedly.
Question 3
Which agency is responsible for the federal regulation, registration, and labeling of pesticides in
Canada?
A) Nova Scotia Department of Environment
B) Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
C) Transport Canada
D) Municipal Building Code Office
E) Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Correct Answer: B) Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
Rationale: The PMRA, under Health Canada, administers the federal Pest Control
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Products (PCP) Act, which regulates the registration, manufacturing, and labeling of
pesticides before they can be sold in Canada.
Question 4
In Integrated Pest Management (IPM), what is the primary purpose of monitoring?
A) To ensure the sprayer is calibrated
B) To determine if a pest is present and if its population is increasing or decreasing
C) To choose the most expensive chemical available
D) To find out the LD50 of a specific pest
E) To calculate the area of the treatment site
Correct Answer: B) To determine if a pest is present and if its population is increasing or
decreasing
Rationale: Monitoring involves regular scouting and checking for pests to provide the data
necessary to decide if control is needed, when it should be applied, and which method
(IPM) is best.
Question 5
Which factor determines the "Risk" associated with using a specific pesticide?
A) Toxicity x Level of Exposure
B) Persistence x Volume
C) LD50 / Number of treatments
D) Concentration x Wind Speed
E) Price x Effectiveness
Correct Answer: A) Toxicity x Level of Exposure
Rationale: Pesticide risk is the probability of harm. It depends on how poisonous the
substance is (toxicity) and how much of it gets on or in the body (exposure). Even a low-
toxicity product can be risky if exposure is high.
Question 6
A pesticide that moves downward through the layers of the soil with water is said to be:
A) Volatilizing
B) Leaching
C) Absorbing
D) Adsorbing
E) Degrading
Correct Answer: B) Leaching
Rationale: Leaching is the movement of pesticides in water downward through the soil
profile. This is a significant environmental concern as it can lead to groundwater
contamination.
Question 7
The PCP Act requires that only pesticides with a specific identification number can be sold or
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used in Canada. This number is known as the:
A) NS Environment ID
B) PMRA Serial Number
C) PCP Registration Number
D) EPA Number
E) TDG Tracking Number
Correct Answer: C) PCP Registration Number
Rationale: Every registered pesticide in Canada is assigned a unique PCP Registration
Number, which must appear on the primary display panel of the label. This ensures the
product has been evaluated for safety and efficacy.
Question 8
Which of the following is a "Physical" or "Mechanical" control method in an IPM program?
A) Releasing predatory mites
B) Planting pest-resistant crop varieties
C) Using a hoe or cultivator to remove weeds
D) Applying a synthetic herbicide
E) Rotating crops from year to year
Correct Answer: C) Using a hoe or cultivator to remove weeds
Rationale: Physical or mechanical controls involve using equipment or manual labor to
physically destroy pests or prevent them from entering an area.
Question 9
What is the "Economic Injury Threshold" in IPM?
A) The cost of the pesticide alone
B) The point where the cost of control equals the value of the damage caused by the pest
C) The maximum number of pests that can be killed by a single application
D) The wind speed at which you must stop spraying
E) The point where a pest is 100% resistant to chemicals
Correct Answer: B) The point where the cost of control equals the value of the damage
caused by the pest
Rationale: The Economic Injury Level is the lowest pest population density that will cause
economic damage. Control measures should be applied before this point is reached (at the
Action Threshold).
Question 10
The "Guarantee" statement on a pesticide label indicates:
A) The manufacturer will refund your money if it fails
B) The active ingredient and its concentration in the product
C) The product is 100% safe for all humans
D) The shelf life of the pesticide
E) The date the product was manufactured
Applicator Core prep Exam Questions and Answers Practice Questions with
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Question 1
Under the Nova Scotia pesticide labeling and classification system, which of the following is
authorized by an Agriculture VIII Certificate?
A) Protection of agricultural crops using restricted fumigant gases
B) Commercial seed treatment in an industrial facility
C) Ground application for protection of crops, livestock, and noxious weed control
D) Use of pesticides inside a commercial greenhouse
E) Aerial application of pesticides over large orchards
Correct Answer: C) Ground application for protection of crops, livestock, and noxious weed
control
Rationale: The Agriculture VIII certificate authorizes ground application for protecting
agricultural crops or livestock, including noxious weeds, bird, and rodent control. It
specifically excludes the use of restricted fumigant gases, commercial seed treatment, and
greenhouse use.
Question 2
When a pest population is able to survive a pesticide application rate that was effective in the
past, this phenomenon is known as:
A) Bioaccumulation
B) Pesticide Persistence
C) Resistance
D) Adsorption
E) Volatilization
Correct Answer: C) Resistance
Rationale: Resistance is the inherited ability of a pest to survive an application of a pesticide
that would normally kill most individuals of that species. It builds up over time when the
same chemical family is used repeatedly.
Question 3
Which agency is responsible for the federal regulation, registration, and labeling of pesticides in
Canada?
A) Nova Scotia Department of Environment
B) Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
C) Transport Canada
D) Municipal Building Code Office
E) Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Correct Answer: B) Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)
Rationale: The PMRA, under Health Canada, administers the federal Pest Control
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Products (PCP) Act, which regulates the registration, manufacturing, and labeling of
pesticides before they can be sold in Canada.
Question 4
In Integrated Pest Management (IPM), what is the primary purpose of monitoring?
A) To ensure the sprayer is calibrated
B) To determine if a pest is present and if its population is increasing or decreasing
C) To choose the most expensive chemical available
D) To find out the LD50 of a specific pest
E) To calculate the area of the treatment site
Correct Answer: B) To determine if a pest is present and if its population is increasing or
decreasing
Rationale: Monitoring involves regular scouting and checking for pests to provide the data
necessary to decide if control is needed, when it should be applied, and which method
(IPM) is best.
Question 5
Which factor determines the "Risk" associated with using a specific pesticide?
A) Toxicity x Level of Exposure
B) Persistence x Volume
C) LD50 / Number of treatments
D) Concentration x Wind Speed
E) Price x Effectiveness
Correct Answer: A) Toxicity x Level of Exposure
Rationale: Pesticide risk is the probability of harm. It depends on how poisonous the
substance is (toxicity) and how much of it gets on or in the body (exposure). Even a low-
toxicity product can be risky if exposure is high.
Question 6
A pesticide that moves downward through the layers of the soil with water is said to be:
A) Volatilizing
B) Leaching
C) Absorbing
D) Adsorbing
E) Degrading
Correct Answer: B) Leaching
Rationale: Leaching is the movement of pesticides in water downward through the soil
profile. This is a significant environmental concern as it can lead to groundwater
contamination.
Question 7
The PCP Act requires that only pesticides with a specific identification number can be sold or
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used in Canada. This number is known as the:
A) NS Environment ID
B) PMRA Serial Number
C) PCP Registration Number
D) EPA Number
E) TDG Tracking Number
Correct Answer: C) PCP Registration Number
Rationale: Every registered pesticide in Canada is assigned a unique PCP Registration
Number, which must appear on the primary display panel of the label. This ensures the
product has been evaluated for safety and efficacy.
Question 8
Which of the following is a "Physical" or "Mechanical" control method in an IPM program?
A) Releasing predatory mites
B) Planting pest-resistant crop varieties
C) Using a hoe or cultivator to remove weeds
D) Applying a synthetic herbicide
E) Rotating crops from year to year
Correct Answer: C) Using a hoe or cultivator to remove weeds
Rationale: Physical or mechanical controls involve using equipment or manual labor to
physically destroy pests or prevent them from entering an area.
Question 9
What is the "Economic Injury Threshold" in IPM?
A) The cost of the pesticide alone
B) The point where the cost of control equals the value of the damage caused by the pest
C) The maximum number of pests that can be killed by a single application
D) The wind speed at which you must stop spraying
E) The point where a pest is 100% resistant to chemicals
Correct Answer: B) The point where the cost of control equals the value of the damage
caused by the pest
Rationale: The Economic Injury Level is the lowest pest population density that will cause
economic damage. Control measures should be applied before this point is reached (at the
Action Threshold).
Question 10
The "Guarantee" statement on a pesticide label indicates:
A) The manufacturer will refund your money if it fails
B) The active ingredient and its concentration in the product
C) The product is 100% safe for all humans
D) The shelf life of the pesticide
E) The date the product was manufactured
