Oklahoma Pest Control Exam Questions and Correct Answer

OKLAHOMA PEST CONTROL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFED ANSWERS) Q&A
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Question 1. What is the primary purpose of Integrated Pest
Management (IPM)?
A. Eliminate all insects regardless of cost
B. Use only chemical pesticides
C. Combine multiple pest management strategies to keep pests
below damaging levels
D. Spray pesticides on a fixed schedule
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IPM integrates biological, cultural, physical, and
chemical controls to manage pests economically while
minimizing risks to people and the environment.


Question 2. Which section of a pesticide label lists the pests
the product controls?
A. Storage and Disposal
B. Environmental Hazards
C. Directions for Use
D. Warranty Statement
Correct Answer: C

,Rationale: The Directions for Use section specifies target pests,
application rates, sites, and methods.


Question 3. Which signal word indicates the highest level of
acute toxicity?
A. Warning
B. Caution
C. Danger
D. Notice
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: "Danger" is used on pesticide labels for products
with the highest acute toxicity or severe hazards.


Question 4. What is the most effective way to reduce
pesticide exposure?
A. Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
B. Apply extra pesticide
C. Mix pesticides indoors
D. Ignore label instructions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PPE such as gloves, goggles, respirators, and
protective clothing greatly reduces exposure.

,Question 5. Which pest management method involves
introducing beneficial insects?
A. Mechanical control
B. Biological control
C. Chemical control
D. Physical exclusion
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biological control uses predators, parasites, or
pathogens to suppress pest populations.


Question 6. What should be read before opening any pesticide
container?
A. Safety Data Sheet only
B. Equipment manual
C. Entire pesticide label
D. Weather report only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The pesticide label provides legally enforceable
instructions for safe handling and application.


Question 7. Which formulation is generally ready to use
without mixing?

, A. Wettable Powder (WP)
B. Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC)
C. Ready-to-Use (RTU)
D. Water-Dispersible Granule (WDG)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RTU formulations are pre-mixed and require no
dilution.


Question 8. What does PPE stand for?
A. Personal Pest Equipment
B. Protective Pesticide Evaluation
C. Personal Protective Equipment
D. Pest Prevention Equipment
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PPE includes clothing and equipment worn to reduce
pesticide exposure.


Question 9. Why is pesticide calibration important?
A. It changes pesticide toxicity.
B. It ensures the correct amount is applied.
C. It reduces equipment weight.
D. It eliminates PPE requirements.
Correct Answer: B