Alberta Landscape Pesticide Applicator – Actual
Practice Exam Questions & Answers (IPM, Labels,
Safety, Environment, Legislation) LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR PDF
Section A: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Basics (1–10)
1. What is the main purpose of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A. To eliminate all pests regardless of cost
B. To manage pest populations economically and effectively while
minimizing risks to people, property, and the environment
C. To maximize pesticide sales
D. To rely only on biological control
Explanation: IPM combines prevention, monitoring, thresholds, and multiple
control methods to reduce overall risk and reliance on pesticides.+1
2. The first step in an IPM program is to:
A. Apply a broad-spectrum pesticide
B. Correctly identify the pest
C. Increase fertilizer rates
D. Cut water use in half
Explanation: Accurate pest identification is essential before choosing control
methods.
, 3. An “action threshold” in IPM refers to:
A. Legal limit on pesticide use
B. The pest level at which control measures should be taken to prevent
unacceptable damage
C. Maximum number of pesticide products stored
D. Minimum number of pests allowed
Explanation: Action thresholds guide when control is justified economically and
environmentally.
4. Cultural control in IPM includes:
A. Applying insecticide
B. Changing irrigation, mowing, or plant selection to reduce pest pressure
C. Using trap bands only
D. Releasing predators
Explanation: Cultural practices alter the environment to make it less favourable
for pests.
5. Which is an example of physical or mechanical control in landscape IPM?
A. Using systemic herbicides
B. Hand-pulling weeds or installing barriers
C. Applying fungicides
D. Changing soil pH
Explanation: Mechanical controls physically remove or exclude pests.
6. A landscape applicator notices aphids but few host plants are affected and
damage is minor. The best IPM approach is to:
, A. Spray a broad-spectrum insecticide immediately
B. Continue monitoring and encourage natural enemies
C. Replace all plants
D. Fertilize heavily
Explanation: Low pest levels may not justify chemical control; monitoring and
biological control may suffice.
7. Over-fertilizing turf often leads to:
A. Fewer weeds
B. More succulent growth and increased susceptibility to disease and
insects
C. No change in pest pressure
D. Permanent pest elimination
Explanation: Excess nitrogen can promote lush growth that attracts pests and
diseases.
8. Proper plant selection for a site (e.g., hardy species adapted to local
conditions) is part of IPM because it:
A. Reduces biodiversity
B. Decreases plant stress and reduces pest and disease problems
C. Increases pesticide need
D. Violates regulations
Explanation: Healthy, well-adapted plants are more resistant to pests and stress.
9. Scouting in IPM means:
A. Selling pesticides door-to-door
, B. Regularly inspecting the site to detect pests and damage early
C. Using GPS for mapping only
D. Applying pesticides on a schedule
Explanation: Scouting is systematic monitoring of pest levels and plant health.
10.A key benefit of IPM to clients and the public is:
A. Higher chemical residues
B. Reduced pesticide use and lower risk to human health and the
environment
C. Guaranteed eradication of all pests
D. No need for training
Explanation: IPM aims to balance control with safety and environmental
protection.
Section B: Pesticide Labels & Schedules (11–25)
11.In Alberta, the pesticide label is considered:
A. A suggestion only
B. A legal document that must be followed
C. Advertising material
D. Optional guidance
Explanation: Using pesticides contrary to label directions violates provincial
legislation.+1
12.The signal word “DANGER” on a pesticide label indicates:
A. Slight toxicity
Practice Exam Questions & Answers (IPM, Labels,
Safety, Environment, Legislation) LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR PDF
Section A: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Basics (1–10)
1. What is the main purpose of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A. To eliminate all pests regardless of cost
B. To manage pest populations economically and effectively while
minimizing risks to people, property, and the environment
C. To maximize pesticide sales
D. To rely only on biological control
Explanation: IPM combines prevention, monitoring, thresholds, and multiple
control methods to reduce overall risk and reliance on pesticides.+1
2. The first step in an IPM program is to:
A. Apply a broad-spectrum pesticide
B. Correctly identify the pest
C. Increase fertilizer rates
D. Cut water use in half
Explanation: Accurate pest identification is essential before choosing control
methods.
, 3. An “action threshold” in IPM refers to:
A. Legal limit on pesticide use
B. The pest level at which control measures should be taken to prevent
unacceptable damage
C. Maximum number of pesticide products stored
D. Minimum number of pests allowed
Explanation: Action thresholds guide when control is justified economically and
environmentally.
4. Cultural control in IPM includes:
A. Applying insecticide
B. Changing irrigation, mowing, or plant selection to reduce pest pressure
C. Using trap bands only
D. Releasing predators
Explanation: Cultural practices alter the environment to make it less favourable
for pests.
5. Which is an example of physical or mechanical control in landscape IPM?
A. Using systemic herbicides
B. Hand-pulling weeds or installing barriers
C. Applying fungicides
D. Changing soil pH
Explanation: Mechanical controls physically remove or exclude pests.
6. A landscape applicator notices aphids but few host plants are affected and
damage is minor. The best IPM approach is to:
, A. Spray a broad-spectrum insecticide immediately
B. Continue monitoring and encourage natural enemies
C. Replace all plants
D. Fertilize heavily
Explanation: Low pest levels may not justify chemical control; monitoring and
biological control may suffice.
7. Over-fertilizing turf often leads to:
A. Fewer weeds
B. More succulent growth and increased susceptibility to disease and
insects
C. No change in pest pressure
D. Permanent pest elimination
Explanation: Excess nitrogen can promote lush growth that attracts pests and
diseases.
8. Proper plant selection for a site (e.g., hardy species adapted to local
conditions) is part of IPM because it:
A. Reduces biodiversity
B. Decreases plant stress and reduces pest and disease problems
C. Increases pesticide need
D. Violates regulations
Explanation: Healthy, well-adapted plants are more resistant to pests and stress.
9. Scouting in IPM means:
A. Selling pesticides door-to-door
, B. Regularly inspecting the site to detect pests and damage early
C. Using GPS for mapping only
D. Applying pesticides on a schedule
Explanation: Scouting is systematic monitoring of pest levels and plant health.
10.A key benefit of IPM to clients and the public is:
A. Higher chemical residues
B. Reduced pesticide use and lower risk to human health and the
environment
C. Guaranteed eradication of all pests
D. No need for training
Explanation: IPM aims to balance control with safety and environmental
protection.
Section B: Pesticide Labels & Schedules (11–25)
11.In Alberta, the pesticide label is considered:
A. A suggestion only
B. A legal document that must be followed
C. Advertising material
D. Optional guidance
Explanation: Using pesticides contrary to label directions violates provincial
legislation.+1
12.The signal word “DANGER” on a pesticide label indicates:
A. Slight toxicity
