age 1 of 89
Pest Management Final Exam Questions
And Answers
True or False: To be a successful pesticide applicator, it is not
necessary to understand the terminology of the industry or
"jargon" ......ANSWER........False
Are grasses monocots are dicots? ......ANSWER........Monocots
Are broadleaf plants monocots or dicots? ......ANSWER........Dicots
What are the basic requirements for plant growth?
......ANSWER........Adequate space, nutrients, favorable
temperature, air, water, light
When a plant lacks any of the above basic requirements, it
becomes ____________ and is more susceptible to
_____________ ......ANSWER........- Stressed
- Pest attack or other disorder
What nutrient is necessary for vigorous growth desired for turf
and ornamental? ......ANSWER........Nitrogen
,age 2 of 89
What nutrient stimulates early root growth and promotes early
plant vigor? ......ANSWER........Phosphorus
What nutrient aids a plant's tolerance to stress such as cold or
hot temperatures, drought, damage, and pest problems?
......ANSWER........Potassium
What are the secondary macronutrients?
......ANSWER........Calcium, magnesium, and sulfur
What are the primary/major macronutrients needed by a plant?
......ANSWER........Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
What are the micronutrients needed by a plant?
......ANSWER........Boron, chlorine, copper, iron, manganese,
molybdenum, nickel, and zinc
What types of plants continue to live and grow for three years
or longer? ......ANSWER........Perennials
,age 3 of 89
What types of plants grow from seed and develop roots and
leaves during the first year, then mature, produce seed, and die
during the second year? ......ANSWER........Biennials
Which of the following terms describe plants that sprout from
seeds in the spring, mature, and reproduce before dying in the
winter? ......ANSWER........Annuals
Which of the following terms describe the manner in which
herbicides are absorbed by and moved within plants?
......ANSWER........Translocation
Which of the following statements is correct as to the relationship
between leaf hairs and herbicide treatments?
A) Hairless leaves are protected from herbicide sprays
B) Leaf hairs keep herbicide dusts from contacting the leaf
surface
C) Leaf hairs can keep herbicide sprays and dust from
contacting the leaf surface ......ANSWER........C
, age 4 of 89
Which of the following characteristics are favorable for the
persistence or effectiveness of a soil applied herbicide?
A) Dry climate with very little rainfall
B) Clay soil with organic matter
C) Frequent water with heavy clay soil ......ANSWER........B) Clay
soil with organic matter
Which of the following environmental conditions will contribute or
improve the effectiveness of herbicide applications?
A) Good precipitation the week prior to and 1 week after
application
B) Hot and windy conditions for 2 months prior to application
C) Very low humidity and prolonged cold temperatures
......ANSWER........A) Good precipitation the week prior to and 1
week after application
Pest Management Final Exam Questions
And Answers
True or False: To be a successful pesticide applicator, it is not
necessary to understand the terminology of the industry or
"jargon" ......ANSWER........False
Are grasses monocots are dicots? ......ANSWER........Monocots
Are broadleaf plants monocots or dicots? ......ANSWER........Dicots
What are the basic requirements for plant growth?
......ANSWER........Adequate space, nutrients, favorable
temperature, air, water, light
When a plant lacks any of the above basic requirements, it
becomes ____________ and is more susceptible to
_____________ ......ANSWER........- Stressed
- Pest attack or other disorder
What nutrient is necessary for vigorous growth desired for turf
and ornamental? ......ANSWER........Nitrogen
,age 2 of 89
What nutrient stimulates early root growth and promotes early
plant vigor? ......ANSWER........Phosphorus
What nutrient aids a plant's tolerance to stress such as cold or
hot temperatures, drought, damage, and pest problems?
......ANSWER........Potassium
What are the secondary macronutrients?
......ANSWER........Calcium, magnesium, and sulfur
What are the primary/major macronutrients needed by a plant?
......ANSWER........Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
What are the micronutrients needed by a plant?
......ANSWER........Boron, chlorine, copper, iron, manganese,
molybdenum, nickel, and zinc
What types of plants continue to live and grow for three years
or longer? ......ANSWER........Perennials
,age 3 of 89
What types of plants grow from seed and develop roots and
leaves during the first year, then mature, produce seed, and die
during the second year? ......ANSWER........Biennials
Which of the following terms describe plants that sprout from
seeds in the spring, mature, and reproduce before dying in the
winter? ......ANSWER........Annuals
Which of the following terms describe the manner in which
herbicides are absorbed by and moved within plants?
......ANSWER........Translocation
Which of the following statements is correct as to the relationship
between leaf hairs and herbicide treatments?
A) Hairless leaves are protected from herbicide sprays
B) Leaf hairs keep herbicide dusts from contacting the leaf
surface
C) Leaf hairs can keep herbicide sprays and dust from
contacting the leaf surface ......ANSWER........C
, age 4 of 89
Which of the following characteristics are favorable for the
persistence or effectiveness of a soil applied herbicide?
A) Dry climate with very little rainfall
B) Clay soil with organic matter
C) Frequent water with heavy clay soil ......ANSWER........B) Clay
soil with organic matter
Which of the following environmental conditions will contribute or
improve the effectiveness of herbicide applications?
A) Good precipitation the week prior to and 1 week after
application
B) Hot and windy conditions for 2 months prior to application
C) Very low humidity and prolonged cold temperatures
......ANSWER........A) Good precipitation the week prior to and 1
week after application
