Core Principles Flashcards
A goal of WMD is:
a. change the habitat
b. remove animals
c. reduce wildlife to a tolerable level
d. do whatever the client pays for
e. none of the above
c. reduce wildlife to a tolerable level
Module 1
Fill in the blank:
______ carrying capacity relates to when wildlife conflicts have reached a level people will not tolerate
cultural
Module 1
Fill in the blank:
______ carrying capacity relates to the number of animals in a population that an environment can sustain without long-term detrimental impacts
biological
Module 1
Habitat modification:
a. reduces total number of wildlife that can be present
b. reduces wildlife numbers over the long term
c. is considered a non lethal form of management
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Module 1
All of the following can be reasons why a wildlife control program might fail except:
a. animals moved into the area
b. you reduce the amount of food and shelter available
c. the device you used did not frighten the animals
d. you did not catch the target animal
b. you reduce the amount of food and shelter available
Module 1
True or false: Residential development can reduce the number of animals in an area because it removes habitat for wildlife
False
How many sources of light should you carry with you in an attic?
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
c. 2
Module 2
When should you first put on your respirator?
a. before opening attic hatch
b. before putting your head into attic
c. after entering an attic
d. when you preform clean up in attic
all of the above
a. before opening attic hatch
Extension ladders should extend at least _____ feet above ground
a. 0
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
c. 3
Your ladder bows 2-3 inches as you climb what should you do?
a. stop using ladder and get one rated for your weight
b. keep working because modern ladders are designed to bow
c. keep working modern ladders can carry weight above their limit
d. get over your fear
a. stop using ladder and get one rated for your weight
The following techniques are useful to prevent ladder injuries
a. use ladders rated for greater weight
b. tie offs
c. straps
d. correct ladder length
e. stabilizers
f. b and c only
g. all of the above
g. all of the above
Match the term to the definition
a. host
b. reservoir
c. vector
d. agent
__ carries but is not negatively affected by the disease
__ negatively affected by the disease
__ the route or transporter of the infection
__ the entity that causes disease
b. reservoir
a. host
c. vector
d. agent
Disease normally enter your body through all the following ways except
a. intact skin
b. mucous membrane
c. injection
d. inhalation
e. ingestion
a. intact skin
True or false - The trouble with diagnosing zoonotic diseases is that the symptoms often mirror those of the flu
True
What disease is of concern when a client calls with a bat flying in the house?
a. rabies
b. raccoon roundworm
c. mange
a. rabies
To protect yourself from zoonotic disease and their impact on your health you should
a. wear personal protective equipment
b. avoid contaminated areas
c. get vaccinated
d. inform medical personnel you work with wildlife
e. all of the above
e. all of the above
Match the hole size with the species:
a. pencil-width
b. golf ball
c. baseball
d. grapefruit
__gray or for squirrel
__bat
__flying squirrel
__raccoon
c__gray or for squirrel
a__bat
b__flying squirrel
d__raccoon
When should you begin the inspection process?
a. When you are driving up to the site
b. When you exit the vehicle
c. When you get your equipment
d. When you get the call
When you are driving up to the site
True/False - WCOs usually do not have to work in inclement weather?
False
Which of the following is not essential inspection equipment for WCOs?
a. high intensity light
b. telescoping mirror
c. ladder
d. binoculars
e. digital camera
e. digital camera
True/False - Chimney inspections should begin from the top with a flue inspection
True
Matching (items may be used more than once)
a. habitat modification
b. exclusion
c. frightening devices
d. repellants
e. shooting
f. trapping
g. other methods
\_\_ cat grasper \_\_ strobe light \_\_nets \_\_chimney cap \_\_ cable-restraints \_\_modify bird feeders
g\_\_ cat grasper c\_\_ strobe light b\_\_nets b\_\_chimney cap f\_\_ cable-restraints a\_\_modify bird feeders
What are the basic types of trap sets?
a. blind, positive, baited
b. two-door and one-door
c. cage and box
d. none of the above
a. blind, positive, baited
Which bait is most appropriate to avoid catching house cats?
a. fish oil
b. hamburger
c. cheese
d. molasses
c. cheese