Branch 2 Field Rep Practice Exam
Questions with Verified Answers
A strong indicator of an active cockroach infestation includes which of the
following?
A. Cockroaches in the sink B. Fecal Matter C. Unsanitary conditions D. A bad
feelin - -
- In what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely
be found?
A. In a drain B. In a potted flower C. In the carpet D. In a bed - -C. in the
carpet
- Which of the following weather conditions is highly conducive to flea
development?
A. Just after a rain storm. B. Wet and Hot C. Cold and Dry D. Warm and
Humid - -D. Warm and humid
- Which of the following residual insecticide application methods provides
the quickest knockdown for the control of
fleas in the lawn area?
A. Granular treatment B. Power spray C. Spot Treatment D. Barrier
Treatment - -A. Granular treatment B. Power spray C. Spot Treatment D.
Barrier Treatment
- Preparing a house for chemical treatment of which of the following pests
involves removing objects from the floor
beforehand?
A. Cat Fleas B. German Cockroaches C. Odorous House Ants D. Spiders - -A.
Cat Fleas
- Which of the following application procedures is highly effective for
treating an interior carpet for fleas?
A. Barrier Treatment B. Dust treatment C. Spot Treatment D. Low Pressure
Fan spray - -D. Low pressure fan spray
- Why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the
residence is being treated for fleas?
A. In order to start at the source. B. Because the label requires it.
C. Reduces possibility of re-infestation. D. For precautionary reasons. - -C.
Reduced possibility of re-infestation
- How does an insect growth regulator (IGR) treatment affect fleas?
,A. It kills larval stage fleas C. It prevents fleas from molting B. Prevents fleas
from reproducing
D. It kills adult fleas - -B. Prevents fleas from reproducing
- It is necessary to find out from the homeowner where the pet's bedding is
during a flea inspection in a residence.
T or F - -True
- In which stage of a flea's life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to
control?
A. Pupae B. Larva C. Egg D. Adult - -A. Pupae
- Why should you have the homeowner vacuum after treatment for fleas?
A. To assure sanitation B. To suck up dead adults C. To suck up eggs D. To
cause pupa to turn into adult - -D. To cause pupa to turn into adult
- Flea eggs can be recognized by their
color.
___________
A. Camouflaged B. Pearly white C. Light blue D. Dark - -B. Pearly White
- The
_____
flea is the most common pest in and around U.S homes?
A. Cat B. Dog C. Rat D. Human - -A. Cat
- Which of the following spiders is indicated by strong, irregularly-arranged
webs?
A. Wolf Spider B. Black widow C. Jumping Spider D. Orb Weaver - -B. Black
widow
- What are the characteristics of a Black widow spider web?
A. No webs B. Symmetric and net-like C. Funnel-like D. Irregular, scaffold
type - -D. Irregular, scaffold type
- Should a house centipede be found in a home, which of the following areas
should be inspected by a field
representative?
A. Damp areas indoors B. Dry areas indoors C. Damp areas outdoors D. Areas
with much organic debris - -C. Damp areas outdoors
- A centipede uses its
______
to inject poison?
A. Hind cerci B. Claw C. Forceps D. Fangs - -B. Claw
, - A centipede can be described as having
A. C. Elongated body with fangs and a stinger 3 body regions and 2 pair of
antennae B. Wormlike body with 2 pairs of legs per body segment
D. Elongate, flattened, with one pair of legs per body segment. - -D.
Elongate, flattened, with one pair of legs per body segment.
- Which of the following long-term methods is recommended for controlling
houseflies in a food processing facility?
A. Sanitation B. Effective repellant barriers C. Light Traps D. Glue Traps - -A.
Sanitation
- The owner of a commercial storage facility complains of a sudden
infestation of green bottle flies. Which of the
following questions should the owner be asked in the initial interview?
A. Do you have pets? B. What chemical treatments are you currently doing?
C. Have dead rodents been discovered at the site? D. Are you dirty? - -C.
Have dead rodents been discovered at the site?
- Which of the following actions should be taken first to control fruit or
vinegar flies?
A. C. Spot treat where necessary B. Throw away all fruit and vinegar
Establish barrier treatments D. Locate all breeding sources (see plumbing
drains) - -D. Locate all breeding sources (see plumbing drains)
- Although the exterior of an apartment complex has been treated for flies,
the tenants still complain of seeing many
flies in the courtyard. Which of the following actions should be taken?
A. Spray on and around and in all trash cans. B. Establish treatment along
window frames and foundations C. Identify the source, and inform the
landlord of any conditions conducive to fly infestation. D. Hang fly traps
every 8 feet. - -C. Identify the source, and inform the landlord of any
conditions conducive to fly infestation.
- The homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around
trash compactor. Which type of fly is it?
A. House Fly B. Fruit fly C. Flesh Fly D. Drain Fly - -B. Fruit fly
- Drain flies can be described by which of the following characteristics?
A. Metallic green flies. B. Medium sized flies with 3 black stripes down the
pronotum. C. Small flies with red eyes. D. Tiny yellowish-black flies found
near damp moist areas. - -D. Tiny yellowish-black flies found near damp
moist areas.
- The
_______
fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces.
Questions with Verified Answers
A strong indicator of an active cockroach infestation includes which of the
following?
A. Cockroaches in the sink B. Fecal Matter C. Unsanitary conditions D. A bad
feelin - -
- In what location in the interior of a residence would flea larvae most likely
be found?
A. In a drain B. In a potted flower C. In the carpet D. In a bed - -C. in the
carpet
- Which of the following weather conditions is highly conducive to flea
development?
A. Just after a rain storm. B. Wet and Hot C. Cold and Dry D. Warm and
Humid - -D. Warm and humid
- Which of the following residual insecticide application methods provides
the quickest knockdown for the control of
fleas in the lawn area?
A. Granular treatment B. Power spray C. Spot Treatment D. Barrier
Treatment - -A. Granular treatment B. Power spray C. Spot Treatment D.
Barrier Treatment
- Preparing a house for chemical treatment of which of the following pests
involves removing objects from the floor
beforehand?
A. Cat Fleas B. German Cockroaches C. Odorous House Ants D. Spiders - -A.
Cat Fleas
- Which of the following application procedures is highly effective for
treating an interior carpet for fleas?
A. Barrier Treatment B. Dust treatment C. Spot Treatment D. Low Pressure
Fan spray - -D. Low pressure fan spray
- Why would it be useful to treat the family dog at the same time the
residence is being treated for fleas?
A. In order to start at the source. B. Because the label requires it.
C. Reduces possibility of re-infestation. D. For precautionary reasons. - -C.
Reduced possibility of re-infestation
- How does an insect growth regulator (IGR) treatment affect fleas?
,A. It kills larval stage fleas C. It prevents fleas from molting B. Prevents fleas
from reproducing
D. It kills adult fleas - -B. Prevents fleas from reproducing
- It is necessary to find out from the homeowner where the pet's bedding is
during a flea inspection in a residence.
T or F - -True
- In which stage of a flea's life cycle are pesticides ineffective and hardest to
control?
A. Pupae B. Larva C. Egg D. Adult - -A. Pupae
- Why should you have the homeowner vacuum after treatment for fleas?
A. To assure sanitation B. To suck up dead adults C. To suck up eggs D. To
cause pupa to turn into adult - -D. To cause pupa to turn into adult
- Flea eggs can be recognized by their
color.
___________
A. Camouflaged B. Pearly white C. Light blue D. Dark - -B. Pearly White
- The
_____
flea is the most common pest in and around U.S homes?
A. Cat B. Dog C. Rat D. Human - -A. Cat
- Which of the following spiders is indicated by strong, irregularly-arranged
webs?
A. Wolf Spider B. Black widow C. Jumping Spider D. Orb Weaver - -B. Black
widow
- What are the characteristics of a Black widow spider web?
A. No webs B. Symmetric and net-like C. Funnel-like D. Irregular, scaffold
type - -D. Irregular, scaffold type
- Should a house centipede be found in a home, which of the following areas
should be inspected by a field
representative?
A. Damp areas indoors B. Dry areas indoors C. Damp areas outdoors D. Areas
with much organic debris - -C. Damp areas outdoors
- A centipede uses its
______
to inject poison?
A. Hind cerci B. Claw C. Forceps D. Fangs - -B. Claw
, - A centipede can be described as having
A. C. Elongated body with fangs and a stinger 3 body regions and 2 pair of
antennae B. Wormlike body with 2 pairs of legs per body segment
D. Elongate, flattened, with one pair of legs per body segment. - -D.
Elongate, flattened, with one pair of legs per body segment.
- Which of the following long-term methods is recommended for controlling
houseflies in a food processing facility?
A. Sanitation B. Effective repellant barriers C. Light Traps D. Glue Traps - -A.
Sanitation
- The owner of a commercial storage facility complains of a sudden
infestation of green bottle flies. Which of the
following questions should the owner be asked in the initial interview?
A. Do you have pets? B. What chemical treatments are you currently doing?
C. Have dead rodents been discovered at the site? D. Are you dirty? - -C.
Have dead rodents been discovered at the site?
- Which of the following actions should be taken first to control fruit or
vinegar flies?
A. C. Spot treat where necessary B. Throw away all fruit and vinegar
Establish barrier treatments D. Locate all breeding sources (see plumbing
drains) - -D. Locate all breeding sources (see plumbing drains)
- Although the exterior of an apartment complex has been treated for flies,
the tenants still complain of seeing many
flies in the courtyard. Which of the following actions should be taken?
A. Spray on and around and in all trash cans. B. Establish treatment along
window frames and foundations C. Identify the source, and inform the
landlord of any conditions conducive to fly infestation. D. Hang fly traps
every 8 feet. - -C. Identify the source, and inform the landlord of any
conditions conducive to fly infestation.
- The homeowner reports seeing a small fly with red eyes hovering around
trash compactor. Which type of fly is it?
A. House Fly B. Fruit fly C. Flesh Fly D. Drain Fly - -B. Fruit fly
- Drain flies can be described by which of the following characteristics?
A. Metallic green flies. B. Medium sized flies with 3 black stripes down the
pronotum. C. Small flies with red eyes. D. Tiny yellowish-black flies found
near damp moist areas. - -D. Tiny yellowish-black flies found near damp
moist areas.
- The
_______
fly is known to primarily reproduce in or around feces.
