Texas Certified Pest Control Technician
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1. What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A. Eliminate all pests immediately
B. Use a combination of methods to manage pests with minimal
environmental impact
C. Increase pesticide use
D. Focus only on biological control
IPM promotes long-term prevention and control using
environmentally sensitive techniques.
2. Which agency regulates pesticide use in Texas?
A. EPA
B. USDA
C. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
D. CDC
TDA oversees licensing and pesticide regulations for pest control in
Texas.
,3. A restricted-use pesticide (RUP) requires:
A. A license for purchase and application
B. No label
C. Special training and certification
D. No personal protective equipment
RUPs can only be applied by certified applicators due to their
potential risks.
4. Which signal word indicates the lowest toxicity?
A. Caution
B. Warning
C. Danger
D. Poison
“Caution” is used for products with relatively low toxicity.
5. What PPE is typically required when handling pesticides?
A. Shorts and tank top
B. Hat and sandals
C. Gloves, goggles, and long sleeves
D. No PPE required
Basic PPE helps reduce skin and eye exposure to harmful chemicals.
6. What does LD50 represent?
A. The expiration date
B. The lethal dose to kill 50% of a test population
C. The label dose
D. The dilution ratio
LD50 is a standard measure of acute toxicity.
7. The label on a pesticide container is:
A. A suggestion
B. A sales brochure
C. A legal document
, D. Irrelevant
The pesticide label is legally enforceable and must be followed.
8. Drift during pesticide application refers to:
A. Movement of pesticide away from the target area
B. Evaporation
C. Plant resistance
D. Mixing errors
Drift can cause contamination and legal liability if not controlled.
9. How often must certified technicians renew their licenses in Texas?
A. Every 6 months
B. Every 3 months
C. Annually
D. Every 5 years
Texas requires annual renewal of technician licenses.
10. What is the first action if pesticide exposure occurs?
A. Remove the individual from the area and rinse with water
B. Call the manufacturer
C. Apply more pesticide
D. Seal the area
Immediate decontamination reduces health risks from exposure.
11. Which of the following pests is considered a structural pest?
A. Aphids
B. Cattle ticks
C. Termites
D. Boll weevils
Termites damage buildings and are categorized as structural pests.
Practice Exam Questions And Correct
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1. What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A. Eliminate all pests immediately
B. Use a combination of methods to manage pests with minimal
environmental impact
C. Increase pesticide use
D. Focus only on biological control
IPM promotes long-term prevention and control using
environmentally sensitive techniques.
2. Which agency regulates pesticide use in Texas?
A. EPA
B. USDA
C. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
D. CDC
TDA oversees licensing and pesticide regulations for pest control in
Texas.
,3. A restricted-use pesticide (RUP) requires:
A. A license for purchase and application
B. No label
C. Special training and certification
D. No personal protective equipment
RUPs can only be applied by certified applicators due to their
potential risks.
4. Which signal word indicates the lowest toxicity?
A. Caution
B. Warning
C. Danger
D. Poison
“Caution” is used for products with relatively low toxicity.
5. What PPE is typically required when handling pesticides?
A. Shorts and tank top
B. Hat and sandals
C. Gloves, goggles, and long sleeves
D. No PPE required
Basic PPE helps reduce skin and eye exposure to harmful chemicals.
6. What does LD50 represent?
A. The expiration date
B. The lethal dose to kill 50% of a test population
C. The label dose
D. The dilution ratio
LD50 is a standard measure of acute toxicity.
7. The label on a pesticide container is:
A. A suggestion
B. A sales brochure
C. A legal document
, D. Irrelevant
The pesticide label is legally enforceable and must be followed.
8. Drift during pesticide application refers to:
A. Movement of pesticide away from the target area
B. Evaporation
C. Plant resistance
D. Mixing errors
Drift can cause contamination and legal liability if not controlled.
9. How often must certified technicians renew their licenses in Texas?
A. Every 6 months
B. Every 3 months
C. Annually
D. Every 5 years
Texas requires annual renewal of technician licenses.
10. What is the first action if pesticide exposure occurs?
A. Remove the individual from the area and rinse with water
B. Call the manufacturer
C. Apply more pesticide
D. Seal the area
Immediate decontamination reduces health risks from exposure.
11. Which of the following pests is considered a structural pest?
A. Aphids
B. Cattle ticks
C. Termites
D. Boll weevils
Termites damage buildings and are categorized as structural pests.
