5/5/2021 ACE Sample Exam

ACE Sample Exam

This is a sample exam for the ACE-Pest Control Qualifying Assessment. It is designed to
give potential applicants a sense of the kinds of questions that might be found on the ACE-
Pest Control exam and an idea of the difficulty range of the items on the exam. The actual
ACE-Pest Control exam is longer and covers a broader array of subjects that includes 4
Knowledge Domains:

Inspection and Identification

Monitoring
Selection and Implementation of Control Methods
Evaluation

The sample exam will not provide a grade, but will provide you a summary of what you
questions you answered correctly/incorrectly

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When a pesticide label states that it is "For sale to and use by professional pest
control applicators only", it is considered a Restricted Use Pesticide. *

True

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False

Insect repellents are required to carry an EPA-approved label, subject to the

same requirements of an insecticide or herbicide label. *

True

False

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act requires certain

information to be printed on each pesticide label. *

True

False

A pesticide may be used to control a pest not specifically listed on the label as
long as the site where the pesticide is to be applied IS listed on the label. *

True

False

The insecticide imidacloprid works through what mode of action? *

Nervous system toxin

metabolic toxin

juvenile hormone mimic

physical poison

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Which of the following ant species has two petiole nodes? *

odorous house ant, Tapinoma sessile

pharaoh ant, Monomorium pharaonis

field ant, Formica spp.

carpenter ant, Campanotus spp.

In what site are you most likely to find fungus gnats breeding indoors? *

Moldy bread

Shower Drain

Potted Plant

Rotting Fruit

What type of metamorphosis does a bed bug go through? *

complete

gradual

indirect

no metamorphosis

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Electrocution-type light traps are not allowed in food handling areas because of
problems with ... *

effect of UV light on some foods

attracting flies to food handling areas

hazards of UV light to workers

contamination of food preparation areas

Which of the following is NOT an identification character of Lyctid powderpost

beetles? *

small, 1/4 to 1/8-inch long beetle

antennae nearly the same length as the bod

head visible from above

two-segmented club

Box elder bugs have what type of mouthparts? *

chewing

piercing/sucking

rasping/sucking

siphoning

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To what scientific group (Phylum) do insects, spiders, and mites all belong? *

Hexapoda

Chelicerata

Arthropoda

Arachnida

Which of the following is an example of biological control? *

use of hormone-mimic insecticide

use of enzyme-based drain cleaner

use of fungi to control termites in wall

none of the above

Which of the following steps are not part of the IPM process? *

pest identification

inspection

treatment

all are part of the IPM process

Which of the following insecticides are not considered a fumigant? *

methyl bromide
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methyl bromide

sulfuryl fluoride

napthlalene

methyl parathion

What type of insecticide formulation consists of an active ingredient sprayed

onto, or mixed with an edible substrate? *

emulsifiable concentrate

bait

granular

paste

Which of the following is an example of a benzoyl urea insecticide? *

priproxifen

acephate

noviflumeron

lambda-cyhalothrin

What federal regulatory agency that partly oversees activities of the pest control
industry was established by President Nixon in 1970? *

Environmental Protection Agency

Department of Transportation

Department of Homeland Security

Food and Drug Administration

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Marcus has a bachelor's degree in business and has been a licensed pest
management professional for the past 10 years. He passed his ACE exam earlier
this year and now wants to reprint his business cards to show his new
certification. Of the following credentialing options, which can he list on his
business card and still comply with the ACE Code of Ethics? (check all that apply)
*

ACE

Associate Certified Entomologist

Certified Entomologist

Entomologist

All of the above

None of the above

Which of the following is the best definition of a synomone?

A means of chemical communication whereby a substance produced by one species

benefits a different species.

A means of chemical communication whereby a substance produced by one species

repels a different species.

A means of chemical communication whereby a substance produced by one species

benefits both itself and a different species.

A means of audio communication whereby a noise produced by one species attracts

a different species.

A means of audio communication whereby a noise produced by one species repels a

different species.

When choosing locations for light traps it is important to be very mindful of the
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average temperature at the location. *

True

False

Chiggers are insects *

True

False

Which of the following statements is true regarding the Odorous House Ant -
Tapinoma sessile (Say) - and the Ghost Ant - Tapinoma melanocephalum
(Fabricus)? *

They are similar in appearance; but the Ghost Ant is smaller and has a lighter color to
the abdomen.

They are similar in appearance; but the Ghost Ant is larger and overall darker in color.

They are different enough in appearance that there should be no confusion to even a
layperson.

They are similar in appearance; but the Ghost Ant is smaller and has a lighter color to
the thorax.

Which of the following lists of ants includes ONLY ants that have one node
between their abdomen and thorax? *

Ghost Ant (Tapinoma melanocephalum), Crazy ant (Paratrechina longicornis),

Odorous house ant (Tapinoma sessile), Argentine ant (Linepithema humile)

Ghost ant (Tapinoma melanocephalum), Carpenter ant (Camponotus spp.) , Odorous

house ant (Tapinoma sessile), Acrobat ant (Crematogaster spp.)

Ghost ant (Tapinoma melanocephalum), Crazy ant (Paratrechina longicornis, Odorous

house ant (Tapinoma sessile), Acrobat ants (Crematogaster spp.)

Red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta), Crazy ant (Paratrechina longicornis),
Odorous house ant (Tapinoma sessile), Argentine ant (Linepithema humile)

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is NOT recommended for resistance management. *

Chọn

The Hobo Spiders (Eratigena agrestis, formerly known as Tegenaria agrestis) is

venomous spider that causes a slow-healing wound. *

True

False

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