Pest Control Practice Test: Identifying and Controlling Wood-Destroying Insects, Exams of Accounting

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The Black Polycaon are one of the wood destroying largest beetles at 1/2 to 1 inch long? True or False - ANSWER True Beetles have a complete life cycle? True or False - ANSWER True A Lyctid beetle is a true powderpost beetle? True or False - ANSWER True Black Polycaons are likely to re-infest? True or False - ANSWER False, they do not re-infest Lyctid beetles attack mostly hardwoods and they do re-infest? True or False - ANSWER True Lead cable borers attack maple and other hardwoods. They will also bore through lead sheathing around phone and power lines? True or False - ANSWER True Name 3 Bostrichidae (False Powderpost Beetles)? - ANSWER Lead Cable Borer, Black Polycaon, Bamboo Borer Bamboo borers are very damaging to bamboo furniture and will re-infest? True or False - ANSWER True Deathwatch beetles are known for their mating signal. How do they do that? - ANSWER Strike their head against the surface they are standing on

Lead Cable Borers do not re-infest? True or False - ANSWER False, they do re-infest Deathwatch beetles attack oak and hardwoods and will re-infest? True or False - ANSWER True Name two Anobiidae (false powderpost beetles? - ANSWER Deathwatch, Furniture Beetle Furniture beetles will attack coniferous and hardwoods and prefer new wood instead of old? True or False - ANSWER False, prefers old woods to new lumber If a home has a problem with flat headed borers, you should fumigate the home because they are likely to reinfest? True or False - ANSWER False, they do not re-infest New house borers prefer old seasoned wood? True or False - ANSWER False, they attack green lumber, likes pines, firs and especially Douglas fir. Will bore through hardwoods, plaster, comp. roofing and linoleum to emerge. May be brought in with new lumber and firewood. Old house borers prefer new/fresh wood? True or False - ANSWER False, attacks seasoned wood. Prefers pine, fir and spruce. Will attack rustic furniture. Bark beetles don't really bore through bark to star their tunnels? True or False - ANSWER False, they bore through bark and work between bark and sapwood and often leave a scoring mark. Eggs are laid in their tunnels. If you see wood damaged by a new house borer, it will need to be treated because they will re- infest? True or False - ANSWER False, do not re-infest and they cannot survive in seasoned wood. Name a Buprestidae Beetle? - ANSWER Flat Headed Borer

Old house borers do not live in the U.S. but may be imported? True or False - ANSWER True A new house borer may emerge from a new home a few moths to a year after it is built? True or False - ANSWER True If you see a beetle infestation in a home, it always means that the treatment is needed? True or False - ANSWER False Seasoned or kiln dried wood is a good choice for building because it is less likely to have problems with beetle infestations? True or False - ANSWER True Before starting any control program, you need to determine which of the following? a)Make a positive identification of the beetle b)Find out if the beetle will re-infest c)Can the beetle survive in your climate d)Does the beetle prefer dry or seasoned wood e) Does the beetle need moisture to survive f)Is the damage current or is if from the past g)All the above - ANSWER g)All the above Some beetle infestations can be controlled with residual liquid treatments? True or False - ANSWER True Fumigation will give immediate control and kill all stages of powder post and death watch beetles. What dosage of sulfuryl fluoride will be needed to be effective? - ANSWER 10x

Small items, such as furniture, may be fumigated in a small vault instead of fumigating the entire structure? True or False - ANSWER True Methyl bromide works very well and is commonly used to fumigate homes all over California? True or False - ANSWER False, it is almost never used except in specially assigned fumigation facilities or vaults. Extreme cold or heat will kill off all stages of beetles and may be used for treating sensitive items, such as piano? - ANSWER False, will only kill some beetles because some are much harder to eradicate and may require much lower or higher temperatures to kill off all stages of growth. Which species of termite is the largest? - ANSWER Dampwood What type of license would a person need to solicit pest control work on his or her behalf? - ANSWER Operators Which termite has secondary queens? - ANSWER Subterranean Termite Which signal word will be associated with a pesticide that had a LD-50 value of 350? - ANSWER Warning What termite swarmers are all black and have pale white translucent wings? - ANSWER Subterranean Termite Under the definition of Structural pest control, which of the following sites applies? - ANSWER Rail road cars

When can an unlicensed person sign a pest control contract? - ANSWER Only after a licensed filed rep or operator has negotiated the contract How many days do you have to file a termite report? - ANSWER 10 business days What type of life cycle or metamorphosis does a termite go through? - ANSWER Incomplete When should a pesticide applicator read a pesticide label? - ANSWER Before each application How long does the board have to file an action against a company or a licensee after an act or omission concerning fraud is committed? - ANSWER 4 years What best describes a wettable powder formulation? - ANSWER The formulation dissolves in water Deathwatch Beetles are what type of beetle? - ANSWER Anobid What would be the mode of action for a poison that is ingested? - ANSWER Stomach poison Sole plates usually support what wooden part of a structure? - ANSWER Stud Which of the following is not true of the Carpenter ant? - ANSWER Consumes wood How much water is needed for a stall shower test? - ANSWER Fill within 1" of the top of the dam

One of the differences between Arachnids and true insects is? - ANSWER Some Arachnids have a cephalothorax, true insects do not The structural pest control board is made up of? - ANSWER Four public members, and three industry members What does the adult stage of the Carpenter Bee eat? - ANSWER Pollen and nectar Chemical storage areas shall be posted with warning signs that are readable from? - ANSWER 25 feet IPM programs consist of what four basic tasks? - ANSWER Inspection, eliminating conducive conditions, treatment, and monitoring Which members of the board does the Governor appoint? - ANSWER Two public members, and three industry members Completion tags must be posted in what location? - ANSWER Next to the Inspection tag How many days from their hiring date can an unlicensed individual legally apply pesticides and/or rodenticides as long as they are applied under the direct control of a field representative or an operator? - ANSWER 30 days How long can board members serve on the Structural Pest Control Board? - ANSWER Two, four year terms Stronger concrete can be produced by doing what? - ANSWER Using less water

Which of these would not be considered to be a "light-trade"? a)Painter b)Mason c)Carpenter d)Plasterer - ANSWER b)Mason Wood scaffolding must be made of which material? - ANSWER Select Lumber Barrels are approved for use as scaffold supports? True or False - ANSWER False Scaffolds over 75 feet in height must be approved by the Division of Industrial Safety? - ANSWER True For light trades scaffolding up to 32 feet high, the uprights must be made of which material? - ANSWER 2x4 or better For light trades scaffolding, the platforms must be made of which material? - ANSWER 2x10 or better For light trades scaffolding over 32 feet, the bottom 32 feet must not be less than __________?

• ANSWER 3x Platforms on light trades scaffolding, must be no less than 20 inches wide? True or False - ANSWER True

The uprights on heavy trades scaffolding up to 32 feet, must be which of the following? - ANSWER 4x4 or better Platforms on heavy trades scaffolding, must be no less than which of the following? - ANSWER 40 inches wide For heavy trades scaffolding, the platforms must be mad of which material? - ANSWER 2x10 or better The bottom 32 feet on heavy trades scaffolding above 32 feet, must be which of the following? - ANSWER 4x6 or better For light trades scaffolding over 32 feet, the top 32 feet must not be less than ___________? - ANSWER 2x For heavy trades scaffolding over 32 feet, the top 32 feet must not be less than? - ANSWER 4x Railings must be made of 1x6 or 2x4 and nailed to uprights between 42" and 45" above the platform? True or False? - ANSWER True Wheelbarrow ramps shall be how wide? - ANSWER 2 1/2 feet Ladders should extend 3 feet above the edge of the roof? True or False? - ANSWER True Trenches no more than 10 foot deep, up to 6 foot wide, must be braced by horizontal timbers which are? - ANSWER 4x

The standard mix for small pest control jobs is which of the following? - ANSWER 1 part cement, 2 1/2 parts sand and 3 1/2 parts aggregate An admixture is added to concrete to do which of the following? a)Speed up the curing process b)Slow down the curing process c)To harden the concrete surface d)Increase waterproof qualities e)All of the above - ANSWER e)All of the above "Portland Cement" is a popular brand name of cement that is used everyday? True or False? - ANSWER False Packaged concrete mixes are not economical for jobs larger than ____ cubic yards? - ANSWER 1 cubic yard When using a mechanical mixer, you should always avoid over mixing concrete? True or False? - ANSWER True __________ is the glue that holds the mass of concrete together? - ANSWER cement The basic ratio of water to cement determines the strength of concrete? True or False? - ANSWER True "Striking or Rodding Off" a fresh concrete pour will do which of the following? - ANSWER Will establish the desired grade level of the pour

All forms, stakes and soil within the forms should be watered down prior to the pour? True or False? - ANSWER True "Spading or Tamping" along the edges of forms will do which of the following? - ANSWER Prevent honeycombs or hollow spots at the edge of the pour A " Darby" is used to level any raised spots and to fill in any depressions? True or False? - ANSWER True An "Edger" is used to cut off excess cement when you accidently make your project too long? True or False? - ANSWER False It is alright to start finishing the surface while the bleed water or water sheen is still on the surface of your pour? Yes or No? - ANSWER No A "Jointing Tool" is used to make weak spots in the slab to help control cracking? True or False? - ANSWER True "Floating" is done before you do the "edging" or "jointing"? True or False? - ANSWER False Which of the following is used to make the surface of concrete smooth and hard? a)Steel trowel b)Spade c)Darby d)Float e)Both a & d - ANSWER e)Both a & d

a)Topping mix b)Capping mix c)Stucco patch d)Concrete patch e)Both a & b - ANSWER e)Both a & b What is "Hydraulic cement"? - ANSWER Cement which will harden under water A bond mix will improve the bond between and existing concrete member and a new pour? True or False? - ANSWER True Lightweight concrete is made of which light weight aggregate? a)Clay b)Expanded shale c)Pumice d)Slate materials e)All of the above - ANSWER e)All of the above A slump test is done before the pour for which of the following reasons? - ANSWER To determine the water content of the concrete You can cut or drill post-tension slabs, but only if you get the owners permission, first? True or False? - ANSWER False

A footing is which of the following? - ANSWER A part of the foundation which rests on or in the ground Grout is a thin, rich mortar which only contains fine aggregate? True or False? - ANSWER True Rebar is used in concrete for which of the following reasons? a)Provide additional strength b)Increase crack resistance c)To help concrete hold its shape while curing d)Both a & b - ANSWER d)Both a & b What causes concrete to dust? a)Improper curing b)Finishing while bleed water is still on the surface c)Excessive clay or silt in the mix d)All the above - ANSWER d)All the above Portland cement is sold in 94 pound sacks, which equals 1 cubic foot? True or False? - ANSWER True What is the average amount of water used per bag of cement? - ANSWER 6 gallons How much cement is needed for 1 cubic yard of concrete? - ANSWER 6 sacks Reinforced concrete contains metal? True or False? - ANSWER True