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MDARD Michigan Core Pesticide
Applicator Exam Questions and Correct
Answers
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an
example of which type of pesticide management method? Ans: —
Mechanical
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect
feeding is an example of which type of pest management method?
Ans: — 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 Ans: — 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? Ans: — 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 Ans: — a) They reduce pest establishment,
reproduction, and survival
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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? Ans: —
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
Ans: — 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
Ans: — 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 Ans: — b) The action
threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest population density
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
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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 Ans: —
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 Ans: — 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 Ans: — a) They may apply
and/or supervise the application of RUPs
What is the purpose of the registration and reregistration process?
Ans: — 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 Ans: — True
Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing
pesticide tolerances?
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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 Ans: —
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 Ans: — b) detaching, altering,
defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling
Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of
pesticides? Ans: — WPS (Workers protection standard)
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it
poses little or no risk to humans and the environment? Ans: —
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? Ans: — 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
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MDARD Michigan Core Pesticide
Applicator Exam Questions and Correct
Answers
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an
example of which type of pesticide management method? Ans: —
Mechanical
Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect
feeding is an example of which type of pest management method?
Ans: — 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 Ans: — 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? Ans: — 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 Ans: — a) They reduce pest establishment,
reproduction, and survival
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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? Ans: —
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
Ans: — 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
Ans: — 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 Ans: — b) The action
threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest population density
Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance?
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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 Ans: —
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 Ans: — 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 Ans: — a) They may apply
and/or supervise the application of RUPs
What is the purpose of the registration and reregistration process?
Ans: — 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 Ans: — True
Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing
pesticide tolerances?
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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 Ans: —
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 Ans: — b) detaching, altering,
defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling
Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of
pesticides? Ans: — WPS (Workers protection standard)
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it
poses little or no risk to humans and the environment? Ans: —
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? Ans: — 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
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