Principles of Plant Health and Pest Management Quiz
Test your knowledge of plant pathology with questions on pest control methods, disease symptoms, and management techniques.
#1
Which of the following is a method for controlling plant pests by introducing natural enemies?
Chemical control
Cultural control
Biological control
Mechanical control
#2
Which of the following is a symptom of a plant disease?
Increased growth
Wilting leaves
Bright green coloration
Enhanced photosynthesis
#3
What is the term for a substance derived from plants that is used to repel or kill pests?
Pheromone
Pesticide
Herbicide
Repellent
#4
What is the primary goal of integrated pest management (IPM)?
Complete eradication of pests
Minimizing economic losses due to pests
Promoting the use of chemical pesticides
Increasing the pest population
#5
Which of the following is NOT a cultural control method for managing plant pests?
Crop rotation
Planting resistant varieties
Using insecticides
Tillage practices
#6
What is the term for the process of introducing beneficial microorganisms to the soil to suppress plant diseases?
Fertilization
Biological control
Soil sterilization
Biofumigation
#7
What is the term for a plant disease caused by fungi and characterized by a fuzzy white growth on the affected parts?
Rust
Powdery mildew
Root rot
Blight
#8
Which of the following is NOT a method for preventing the spread of plant diseases?
Crop rotation
Quarantine measures
Overhead irrigation
Sanitation practices
#9
Which of the following is an example of a mechanical control method for managing plant pests?
Using insecticides
Introducing natural enemies
Handpicking pests
Applying cultural practices
#10
Which of the following best describes a pheromone trap used in pest management?
Trap designed to capture large pests
Trap designed to capture small pests
Trap that attracts pests using chemical signals
Trap that attracts pests using ultraviolet light
#11
What is the term for a pest management approach that aims to reduce pest populations by disrupting their mating patterns?
Sterile insect technique
Trap cropping
Chemical control
Physical control
#12
What is the term for the application of beneficial organisms to suppress plant pathogens?
Fumigation
Biofertilization
Biological control
Bioaugmentation
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