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In preparing for the state exam, the first thing you should do is read the _____ at the beginning
of the chapter because they are what the exam is based on - Answer✔Learning objectives
In a number of chapters there are sections that are not covered by the learning objectives nor
will they appear on the certification exam. These sections are - Answer✔The 'gray boxes'
_____ largely determines the type of damage an insect can cause which can help identify the
pest causing the problem. - Answer✔The mouthpart
Insects are different from ticks because - Answer✔Ticks have more legs and fewer body regions
The rate of insect development and activity is most effected by - Answer✔Temperature
The correct lifecycle terms and order of an insect with a complete metamorphosis -
Answer✔egg, larvae, pupae, adult
One disadvantage of using insecticides is that - Answer✔Repeatedly exposing a pest population
to the selection pressure of insecticides can lead to resistance
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What is the name of the life cycle where the immature insect looks like the adult insect? -
Answer✔Simple metamorphosis
The principle role of a juvenile insect is to _____ while the role of the adult is to _____. -
Answer✔Feed, reproduce
A large area of a single plants species that provides an unlimited food supply for insects that
attack it known as a - Answer✔Monoculture
The main objective in managing weeds is to - Answer✔Minimize weed competition
In the turf and landscape setting, we consider weeds to be all plants except those -
Answer✔that were put there intentionally
What type of plant produces two seed leaves after germination - Answer✔Broadleaf
The key to the successful use of postemergence herbicide is - Answer✔Timing of application
Under what conditions does a surface applied herbicide fail to provide the desired weed control
- Answer✔Without adequate irrigation or rainfall
What are the four prerequisites for a plant disease to occur - Answer✔Time, pathogen,
environment, host
Chemical controls are most effective against what type of disease - Answer✔Fungi
If using a foliar application of a fungicide we must know that this is acting as a _____, therefore
_____ - Answer✔Protectant, must be on the plant surface prior to the fungal spores
germination or even being present
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Wisconsin Pesticide Application Exam Study
Guide Questions And Answers |Latest 2025 |
Guaranteed Pass
In preparing for the state exam, the first thing you should do is read the _____ at the beginning
of the chapter because they are what the exam is based on - Answer✔Learning objectives
In a number of chapters there are sections that are not covered by the learning objectives nor
will they appear on the certification exam. These sections are - Answer✔The 'gray boxes'
_____ largely determines the type of damage an insect can cause which can help identify the
pest causing the problem. - Answer✔The mouthpart
Insects are different from ticks because - Answer✔Ticks have more legs and fewer body regions
The rate of insect development and activity is most effected by - Answer✔Temperature
The correct lifecycle terms and order of an insect with a complete metamorphosis -
Answer✔egg, larvae, pupae, adult
One disadvantage of using insecticides is that - Answer✔Repeatedly exposing a pest population
to the selection pressure of insecticides can lead to resistance
1
, ©BRIGHTSTARS 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 10:40 AM A+
What is the name of the life cycle where the immature insect looks like the adult insect? -
Answer✔Simple metamorphosis
The principle role of a juvenile insect is to _____ while the role of the adult is to _____. -
Answer✔Feed, reproduce
A large area of a single plants species that provides an unlimited food supply for insects that
attack it known as a - Answer✔Monoculture
The main objective in managing weeds is to - Answer✔Minimize weed competition
In the turf and landscape setting, we consider weeds to be all plants except those -
Answer✔that were put there intentionally
What type of plant produces two seed leaves after germination - Answer✔Broadleaf
The key to the successful use of postemergence herbicide is - Answer✔Timing of application
Under what conditions does a surface applied herbicide fail to provide the desired weed control
- Answer✔Without adequate irrigation or rainfall
What are the four prerequisites for a plant disease to occur - Answer✔Time, pathogen,
environment, host
Chemical controls are most effective against what type of disease - Answer✔Fungi
If using a foliar application of a fungicide we must know that this is acting as a _____, therefore
_____ - Answer✔Protectant, must be on the plant surface prior to the fungal spores
germination or even being present
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