Question 2. Which of the following is an example of an insecticide?

Georgia (GA) Pesticide Applicator Exam

Question 1. What is the primary purpose of a pesticide?

• To fertilize plants
• To control or eliminate pests
• To promote plant growth
• To enhance soil fertility

Answer: B

Explanation: Pesticides are chemical or biological agents used to control,

repel, or eliminate pests that harm crops, structures, or health.Question 2. Which of the following is an example of an insecticide?

• Glyphosate
• Malathion
• Copper sulfate
• Bromadiolone

Answer: B

Explanation: Malathion is an insecticide used to control insects; glyphosate is

a herbicide, copper sulfate is a fungicide, and bromadiolone is a rodenticide. 1 / 4

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Question 3. What distinguishes a restricted-use pesticide (RUP) from a general-use pesticide?

• RUPs are less toxic
• RUPs require special training and certification to apply
• RUPs are only for residential use
• RUPs are available over the counter

Answer: B

Explanation: Restricted-use pesticides are regulated because of higher

toxicity or environmental risks and require applicator certification and training.Question 4. Which category of pests includes weeds, diseases, insects, and vertebrates?

• Beneficial organisms
• Economic pests
• General pests
• All pests

Answer: D 2 / 4

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Explanation: Pests include insects, weeds, diseases, and vertebrate animals

that cause harm to crops, property, or health.Question 5. What is an action threshold in pest management?

• The maximum pest population tolerated before taking action
• The pest population at which control measures are implemented to

prevent economic damage

• The number of pesticides applied per acre
• The legal limit for pesticide residues on crops

Answer: B

Explanation: The action threshold is the pest population level at which pest

control measures are triggered to prevent economic loss.Question 6. Which principle is central to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

• Sole reliance on chemical controls
• Combining different control methods based on pest monitoring and

thresholds

• Using pesticides at maximum label rates at all times
• Eliminating all pests regardless of cost 3 / 4

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Answer: B

Explanation: IPM emphasizes combining cultural, mechanical, biological, and

chemical methods based on pest monitoring and economic thresholds for sustainable pest control.Question 7. Which of the following is a component of an IPM program?

• Identification of pests
• Monitoring pest populations
• Applying control methods when thresholds are exceeded
• All of the above

Answer: D

Explanation: An IPM program includes pest identification, monitoring,

threshold determination, and implementing control methods as needed.Question 8. Which is a benefit of using IPM?

• Increased environmental impact
• Reduced pesticide use and lower costs
• Higher crop damage
• Less effective pest control
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