Pesticides Test Part 2
Recertification credits for a commercial applicator are obtained over a five year period. How many are required per category? (A)10 credits (B)12 credits (C)15 credits (D)17 credits
12 years
How much active ingredient is there in a 20-pound bag of Atrazine 90DF? A. 4 pounds. B. 9 pounds. C. 18 pounds. D. 20 pounds.
18 pounds.
How long must you keep your usage reports? (A) 1 year (B) 2 years (C) 3 years (D) 5 years
2 years
What is the distance that must be maintained between mixing and loading public wells? (A)400 feet for public gravel packed wells and 250 feet for all others (B)250 feet for public gravel packed wells and 400 feet for all others (C)425 feet for public gravel packed wells and 250 feet for all others (D)300 feet for public gravel packed wells and 400 feet for all others
400 feet for public gravel packed wells and 250 feet for all others
What is the distance that must be maintained between storage areas and public wells? (A)250ft (B)300ft (C)400ft (D)475ft
400ft
What is the distance that must be maintained between mixing and loading and surface water or private wells (A)25 feet (B)75 feet (C)100 feet (D)125 feet
75 feet
What is the distance that must be maintained between storage areas and surface water or private wells? (A)25ft (B)30ft (C)40ft (D)75ft
75ft
The name "Sevin 5G" on a pesticide label indicates (A)A granular pesticide with 5% inert ingredients (B)A gel pesticide with 5% active ingredients (C)A granular pesticide with 5% active ingredients (D)A gel pesticide with 5% inert ingredients
A granular pesticide with 5% active ingredients
The signs attached to a pesticide storage area must include the word "Warning", "Danger", or "Pesticides" and the lettering should be... (A)At least 1 inch in height (B)At least 2 inches in height (C)No smaller than 2.5 inches in height (D)A minimum of 1.5 inches in height
A minimum of 1.5 inches in height
The statement "Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of: (A)A specific action statement (B)A statement of practical treatment (C)A route of entry statement (D)A protective clothing statement
A route of entry statement
Under what soil conditions are pesticides more likely to leach through soil? (A)A heavy clay soil low in organic matter where groundwater is shallow (B)A heavy clay soil high in organic matter where groundwater is deep (C)A sandy soil high in organic matter where groundwater is deep (D)A sandy soil low in organic matter where groundwater is shallow
A sandy soil low in organic matter where groundwater is shallow
All on-highway vehicles when used for business purposes for the commercial application shall display information indicating... (A)Applicator's business name (B)Firm registration number (C) A&B
A&B
Which statement about measuring and transferring pesticides is true? (A)When pouring any pesticide from its container keep the container and pesticide above face level (B)Metal measuring utensils are recommended over plastic (C)Most dust, powders, and dry formulations are measured by volume (D)After adding the pesticide to the partially filled spray tank the measuring container should be rinsed and the rinse solution poured into the tank
After adding the pesticide to the partially filled spray tank the measuring container should be rinsed and the rinse solution poured into the tank
Which statement is true about regulatory pest control? (A)Pests that pose a serious health threat are rarely regulated by federal and state agencies (B)Pests that are to be eradicated are rarely under quarantine restrictions (C)Airports and ocean ports are monitored by pest quarantine regulatory agencies (D)Entry of pests across state lines is not regulated
Airports and ocean ports are monitored by pest quarantine regulatory agencies
Which is true about statements of practical treatment? (A)They are not associated with signal words (B)It is not important to have the pesticide label in case of a poisoning emergency (C)Statements about inducing vomiting are not found on the label (D)All DANGER labels contain a note to physicians describing appropriate medical procedures
All DANGER labels contain a note to physicians describing appropriate medical procedures
What is needed to apply a pesticide legally when a pest problem arises for which a food or feed commodity is not on the registered pesticide label or a tolerance has not yet been established? (A)An emergency exemption (B)Use a restricted-use pesticide (C)A minimum risk pesticide classification (D)An emergency registration
An emergency exemption
According to the Worker Protection Standard, what must the pesticide handler have access to if the label requires goggles for eye protection? (A)A full face shield to cover the goggles (B)An eyewash dispenser (C)A half-face respirator (D)A full-face respirator
An eyewash dispenser
Which statement is true about protecting bees from pesticide injury? (A)Wettable powders are the safest formulation for preventing bee injury (B)It is best to spray crops when they are in bloom (C)Aerial applications are less hazardous to bees than ground applications (D)Applying pesticides in the evening or during early morning is recommended
Applying pesticides in the evening or during early morning is recommended
If a pesticide label states that you must wear gloves based on guidelines in Chemical Resistance Category "D", which materials provide the best protection from the pesticide? (A)Nitrile rubber (B)Natural rubber or polyethylene (C)Polyvinyl chloride or vitron (D)Barrier laminate or butyl rubber
Barrier laminate or butyl rubber
When should a blood test for baseline cholinesterase be done? (A)Baseline testing should be done the time of year when pesticide use is the greatest and at least 14 days into the application season (B)Baseline testing should be done during the time of year when pesticides are not being used or at least 30 days from the most recent exposure (C)Baseline testing should be done during the time of year when pesticides are not being used or within one week of the most recent exposure (D)Baseline testing should be done about halfway through the application season to measure the average amount of pesticide exposure
Baseline testing should be done during the time of year when pesticides are not being used or at least 30 days from the most recent exposure
Which statement about triple rinsing and pressure rinsing pesticide containers is true? (A)You must wear protective clothing for triple rinsing but not for pressure rinsing (B)Triple rinsing requires the use of a special nozzle (C)Both triple rinsed and pressure rinsed containers are considered non hazardous waste (D)Triple rinsing is more effective than pressure rinsing
Both triple rinsed and pressure rinsed containers are considered non hazardous waste
Which practice for minimizing storage problems is not recommended? (A)Buy large quantities of pesticides to reduce costs and ensure that the chemicals you use are available when you need them (B)Keep records of previous usage to make good estimates of future needs (C)Mark each pesticide container with the purchase date and keep an inventory of all pesticides in storage (D)Be sure to note if the product has an effective shelf life listed on the label
Buy large quantities of pesticides to reduce costs and ensure that the chemicals you use are available when you need them
How can backflow be prevented? (A)By using an anti-siphoning device (B)By using a designated water supply
By using an anti-siphoning device
Which statement about pesticide storage facilities is true? (A)If pesticides are stored in a small locked cabinet or closet it is not necessary to post warning signs (B)Carefully consider soil and land surface characteristics when selecting a storage site to prevent potential contamination of water sources (C)Store pesticides in a warm airtight environment (D)The floor of the pesticide storage site should consist of materials such as carpeting or wood
Carefully consider soil and land surface characteristics when selecting a storage site to prevent potential contamination of water sources
Which statement is true about pesticide toxicity? (A)A pesticide with an oral LD50 of 250mg/kg is more toxic than a pesticide with an LD50 of 5mg/kg (B)Manufacturers are not required to include chronic toxicity warning statements on product labels; only acute toxicity warnings are included (C)Delayed effects occur only after a single acute toxicity exposure (D)Cholinesterase inhibition due to exposure to organophosphate or carbamate insecticides can cause acute or delayed effects
Cholinesterase inhibition due to exposure to organophosphate or carbamate insecticides can cause acute or delayed effects
Which statement about cleaning and disposing of pesticide containers is true? (A)Do not puncture rinsed pesticide containers (B)When rinsing pesticide containers pour the rinsate down the drain (C)Pesticide containers that cannot be recycled or returned to the manufacturer should be reused (D)Containers must be disposed of in accordance with label directions and federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Containers must be disposed of in accordance with label directions and federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Which statement is true about cultural control practices? (A)Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation (B)Trapping is an important cultural control practice (C)Sanitation is not considered a cultural practice (D)Cultural controls involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries
Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation
The route of entry statement on a label "Extremely hazardous by skin contact-rapidly absorbed through the skin" would most likely appear with which signal word? (A)Danger (B)Warning (C)Caution (D)No signal word required
Danger
Which signal word is associated with Hazard Class I and chemicals that have severe corrosive properties but do not necessarily have very low oral LD50 values? (A)Danger - poison (B)Danger (C)Warning (D)Caution
Danger
Which signal word appears on a label with a skull and crossbones symbol? (A)Danger - poison (B)Danger (C)Warning (D)Caution
Danger - poison
When is the pesticide usage report due each year? (A)January 1st (B)May 1st (C)September 1st (D)December 1st
December 1st
Which is an advantage of microencapsulated materials? (A)They pose few hazards to bees (B)Delayed or slow release if the active ingredient prolongs its effectiveness (C)Their pesticidal activity is independent of weather conditions (D)They usually require only short restricted entry intervals
Delayed or slow release if the active ingredient prolongs its effectiveness
What 2 things should pesticide applicators be most aware of to avoid spray drift? (A)Droplet size and wind direction and speed (B)Air stability and temperature (C)Viscosity of liquid pesticide and air turbulence (D)Temperature and pesticide volatility
Droplet size and wind direction and speed
Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation is always applied dry and can easily drift to non-target sites? A. Dusts. B. Granules. C. Pellets. D. Baits.
Dusts.
What is the full name acronym of the federal agency mandated to regulate pesticides? (A)USDA (B)EPA (C)NHDA, MF, DPC (D)FIFRA
EPA
Which federal agency is responsible for registering or licensing pesticide products for use in the US? (A)EPA (B)USDA (C)USFWS (D)FDA
EPA
What type of pesticide formulation consists of a liquid dispersed as droplets in another liquid and may require agitiation? A. Microencapsulated. B. Solution. C. Suspension. D. Emulsion.
Emulsion.
Which statement about transporting pesticides is true? (A)Carry hazardous pesticides in the passenger compartment of a vehicle to prevent unauthorized access (B)Enclosed cargo boxes offer the greatest protection but are not always practical (C)Operators of vehicles that transport hazardous materials are not required to have any special training, only a commercial driver's license (D)The operator is not held responsible if a pesticide spill or accident occurs because the vehicle was left unattended
Enclosed cargo boxes offer the greatest protection but are not always practical
"This product is highly toxic to bees" is an example of which type of precautionary statement? (A)Acute toxicity hazard (B)Environmental hazard (C)Physical or chemical hazard (D)Agriculture use requirement
Environmental hazard
Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of mechanical control method? (A)Exclusion (B)Trapping (C)Cultivation (D)Mulching
Exclusion
Any person desiring a commercial applicator pesticide license can test. (T/F)
False
What is the usual order for tank mixing pesticides? (A)Fill tank 1/5 to 1/2 full with carrier, add suspension products, add emulsion products, add solution products, add surfactants, add compatibility agent (B)Fill tank 1/5 to 1/2 full with carrier, add surfactants, add suspension products, add solution products, add surfactants, add emulsion products (C)Fill tank 1/5 to 1/2 full with carrier, add surfactants, add suspension products, add emulsion products, add solution products, add compatibility agent (D)Fill tank 1/5 to 1/2 full with carrier, add suspension products, add emulsion products, add solution products, add compatibility agent, add surfactants
Fill tank 1/5 to 1/2 full with carrier, add surfactants, add suspension products, add solution products, add surfactants, add emulsion products
Which liquid pesticide formulation contains solid particles that do not dissolve in either water or oil and may contribute to abrasive wear of nozzles and pumps? A. Ultra-low volume (ULV). B. Invert emulsions. C. Aerosols (A). D. Flowables (F)/ Liquids (L).
Flowables (F)/ Liquids (L).
Which federal law requires that all pesticides meet new safety standards? (A)Federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide act (B)Federal food, drug, and cosmetic act (C)Food quality protection act (D)Worker protection standard
Food quality protection act
What is the first thing you should do to help a victim of inhalation exposure? (A)Get the victim to fresh air (B)Administer artificial respiration (C)Have the victim lie down and loosen clothing (D)Keep the chin up to ensure that air passages are open for breathing
Get the victim to fresh air
Which equation reflects the relationship between pesticide safety concerns? (A)Hazard = toxicity x exposure (B)Toxicity = hazard x exposure (C)Exposure = hazard x toxicity (D)Hazard = exposure x risk
Hazard = toxicity x exposure
Which property of a pesticide would make it more likely to move with water in surface runoff? (A)High solubility (B)High absorption (C)High volatility (D)A tendency to evaporate quickly
High solubility
Which statement is true about protective clothing and equipment statements?
If a pesticide label does not specifically mention a type of protective clothing or equipment that does not rule out the need for the additional protection or equipment.
Which is true about REIs (restricted entry intervals)? (A)Pesticide manufacturer sets REIs (B)REI statement is most often listed under "non-agricultural use requirements" (C)REIs are not covered under the EPA's Worker Protection Standard (WPS) (D)If there are multiple REIs on a label, the REIs are usually found at the beginning of each use section for each crop
If there are multiple REIs on a label, the REIs are usually found at the beginning of each use section for each crop
Exceeding the maximum application rate of a pesticide product as per its label is... (A)Always allowed (B)Illegal (C)Allowed only if you obtain written authorization from the agricultural commissioner (D)Allowed only if the product is tank mixed with another similar product
Illegal
Making an application of a pesticide product at a rate less than specified in its label directions is... (A)Always allowed (B)Illegal (C)Allowed only if you obtain written authorization from the agricultural commissioner (D)Allowed only if the product tank is mixed
Illegal
Which statement about emergency response planning is true? (A)Your emergency response plan should reflect only the off season inventory of pesticides stored at your facility (B)As long as you have an emergency response plan at your facility it is not necessary to designate an emergency response coordinator (C)In the event of an emergency the first person to contact would be your attorney (D)It is important to keep with your emergency list an outline of the information that should be passed along during an emergency notification call
It is important to keep with your emergency list an outline of the information that should be passed along during an emergency notification call
A permit or certificate should be renewed annually by what date? (A)January 1st (B)June 1st (C)September 1st (D)December 1st
June 1st
Which statement is true about heat stress? (A)Wearing lots of PPE prevents heat stress (B)Constriction of the pupils is a symptom of heat stroke (C)Less than 10% of people affected by severe heat stroke die (D)Lack of sweat is a symptom of heat stroke
Lack of sweat is a symptom of heat stroke
Which statement about pesticide equipment cleanup is false? (A)Several commercial pesticide tank cleaning compounds are available (B)Sprayers should be thoroughly rinsed with a water detergent solution for several minutes (C)When getting ready to store your sprayer add some lightweight oil to the tank before final flushing (D)Leave pesticide residues in the spray tank when changing products
Leave pesticide residues in the spray tank when changing products
Experimental use permits required under Section 5 of FIFRA can be used when conducting experimental field tests on new pesticides or new uses of pesticides on: (A)10 or more acres of land or 1 or more acres of water (B)5 or more acres of land and 1 or more acres of water (C)7 or more acres of land and 2 or more acres of water (D)Less than 1 acre of land or water
Less than 1 acre of land or water
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method? (A)Biological control (B)Mechanical control (C)Genetic control (D)Chemical control
Mechanical control
What type of formulation covers either a liquid or dry pesticide particle with plastic? (A)Pellets (B)Microencapsulates (C)Water-soluble packers (D)Water-dispersible granules
Microencapsulates
Which statement is true about biological control methods? (A)If pesticides are part of a biological control program to control and exotic pest it is better to apply them at the strongest label rate and choose the more toxic pesticides (B)Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is a recommended practice in biological control (C)Biological control involves the importation of exotic pests to control natural enemies (D)Using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides works best in biological control
Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is a recommended practice in biological control
Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of pesticides that are the same weight and shape? (A)Dusts (B)Granules (C)Pellets (D)Baits
Pellets
Which statement about sensitive areas is true? (A)Never spray a sensitive area to control a pest for any reason (B)Do not spray a larger target site if it contains a sensitive area (C)Pesticide labels may contain statements that list special precautions around sensitive areas (D)Endangered species habitats are not considered sensitive areas
Pesticide labels may contain statements that list special precautions around sensitive areas
Which is an example of non point source contamination of groundwater? (A)Back siphoning of pesticide spills at a wellhead (B)Leaching from a pesticide mixing area (C)Pesticides that dissolve and leach through the soil after it rains (D)Dumping leftover pesticide products down a well
Pesticides that dissolve and leach through the soil after it rains
When 2 or more pesticides mixed together form a putty or paste, separate into layers, or look like cottage cheese, it is an example of... (A)Timing incompatibility (B)Placement incompatibility (C)Chemical incompatibility (D)Physical incompatibility
Physical incompatibility
Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce damage from mold is an example of which type of pest management method? (A)Biological (B)Mechanical (C)Physical/environmental modification (D)Regulatory pest control
Physical/environmental modification
What is the first thing you should do it you notice a damaged pesticide container? (A)Put on appropriate PPE (B)Transfer the contents into another sturdy container that can be tightly closed (C)Use the pesticide immediately at a site and at a rate allowed by the label (D)Clean up any spilled chemical
Put on appropriate PPE
Which liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small amount of active ingredients (often 1% or less per unit volume) dissolved in an organic solvent? (A)Emulsifiable concentrate (EC) (B)Ready to use low concentrate solutions (RTU) (C)Ultra low volume (ULV) (D)Flowables (F)/Liquids (L)
Ready to use low concentrate solutions
Which would not be considered a good security practice? (A)Instructing employees on pesticide inventory control (B)Preventing access to equipment used in mixing, loading, or applying pesticides (C)Replacing employees often with new personnel (D)Reporting suspicious behavior to the FBI
Replacing employees often with new personnel
Which statement about pesticide rinsates is true? (A)Rinsates may be applied to labeled target sites at or below labeled rates (B)Dispose of rinsates by pouring them down a sink or drain (C)Rinsates containing strong cleaning agents may be reused in pesticide mixtures (D)The amount of pesticide in the rinsate plus the amount of pesticide product in the new mixture may exceed the label rate for the target site
Rinsates may be applied to labeled target sites at or below labeled rates
What is the first step a business should take to develop a sound pesticide security program? (A)Coordinate with authorities (B)Risk assessment (C)Employee training in security awareness (D)Evaluation of pesticide security
Risk assessment
Which statement is true about groundwater or surface water contaminated with pesticide? (A)Pesticides cannot reach groundwater by runoff (B)Runoff and erosion are sources of surface water contamination by pesticides (C)Pesticide contaminated surface water will not reach groundwater (D)Groundwater or surface water contamination risk is low when a heavy rain immediately follows a herbicide application
Runoff and erosion are sources of surface water contamination by pesticides
Which of the following sections under FIFRA could be used to allow the use of unregistered pesticide to control an emergency pest problem? (A)Section 3 (B)Section 18 (C)Section 24 c (D)Section 25 b
Section 18
Which of the following sections under FIFRA exempts from registration pesticides considered to pose minimum risk? (A)Section 3 (B)Section 18 (C)Section 24c (D)Section 25b
Section 25b
On a pesticides label the signal word... (A)Signifies the relative acute toxicity of the pesticide product (B)Identifies the formulation of pesticide product (C)Warns of the potential crop damage level (D)Identifies relative effectiveness or control level
Signifies the relative acute toxicity of the pesticide product
What are the floor requirements of a storage area? (A)Rough surface, facilitating the complete recovery of spills, bare ground and locked (B)Smooth surface, facilitating the complete recovery of spills, sealed concrete, not bare ground and labeled (C)Smooth surface, facilitating the complete recovery of spills, earthen, locked and labeled accordingly
Smooth surface, facilitating the complete recovery of spills, sealed concrete, not bare ground and labeled
Which is a disadvantage of both EC and ULV formulations? (A)Solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, and pump parts and surfaces to deteriorate (B)Contribute to abrasive wear of nozzles and pumps (C)Require constant agitation to keep in suspension (D)Difficult to handle, transport, and store
Solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, and pump parts and surfaces to deteriorate
Which statement is true about pesticide exposure routes? (A)Oil based liquid pesticide formulation such as emulsifiable concentrates do not absorb through the skin (B)Evidence indicates that about 97% of all body exposure to pesticides during a spraying operation is by inhalation (C)Some products that cause systemic injury are as toxic when absorbed through the skin as when they are swallowed (D)The palms and forearms absorb more pesticides than the warm moist areas of the body
Some products that cause systemic injury are as toxic when absorbed through the skin as when they are swallowed
Which statement is true about PPE as required by the label? (A)You should not wear more PPE than the label requires (B)Sometimes a label has different PPE requirements for pesticide handlers and entry-level workers (C)You are not required to wear all the PPE listed on the label (D)Wearing the PPE listed on the label ensures that you will not be exposed to pesticides
Sometimes a label has different PPE requirements for pesticide handlers and entry-level workers
Which statement about FIFRA is false? (A)State restrictions on pesticides can be more liberal than those of FIFRA (B)Approved pesticide labels have the force of law (C)The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the market (D)FIFRA regulates the registration and licensing of pesticide products
State restrictions on pesticides can be more liberal than those of FIFRA
Which type of adjuvant increases the adhesion of solid particles to target surfaces? (A)Compatibility agents (B)Stickers (C)Drift retardants (D)Defoaming agents
Stickers
A person who is responsible for pesticide containers must... (A)Store the containers in a locked enclosure or provide a person to maintain control over the containers at all times (B)Keep the containers off the ground in the back of a vehicle when they are to be unattended (C)Cover the containers with a tarp if they cannot be put in a storage facility (D)Keep the containers on the application equipment at all times
Store the containers in a locked enclosure or provide a person to maintain control over the containers at all times
Which type of adjuvant functions as wetting agents and spreaders (ie they physically alter the surface tension of spray droplets)? (A)Surfactants (B)Stickers (C)Extenders (D)Buffers
Surfactants
Which is the pesticide formulation process by which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid? (A)ULV solvents (B)Solution (C)Suspension (D)Emulsion
Suspension
Which statement is true about proper cleanup procedures for pesticide spills? (A)Remove the top 1 inch of soil to decontaminate soil saturated with pesticide (B)Sweep up the absorbed chemical and place in a steel or fiber drum lined with a heavy duty plastic bag (C)Use bleach and lime together to clean up spill areas (D)Use charcoal briquets to reduce soil contamination and subsequent plant damage
Sweep up the absorbed chemical and place in a steel or fiber drum lined with a heavy duty plastic bag
What 2 things should pesticide applicators be most aware of to avoid vapor drift? (A)Droplet size and wind direction and speed (B)Air stability and temperature (C)Viscosity of liquid pesticides and air turbulence (D)Temperature and pesticide volatility
Temperature and pesticide volatility
Which statement about the requirements of FQPA is true? (A)For setting new standards, the FQPA considers aggregate exposures to pesticides but not cumulative exposures (B)The FQPA does not require review of older pesticides with established residue tolerances on food (C)The FQPA does not consider additional safety standards to account for exposure risk to infants and children (D)Testing of pesticides for endocrine disruption potential is required under the FQPA
Testing of pesticides for endocrine disruption potential is required under the FQPA
Which statement is true about PPE chemical resistance (A)The ability of a given material to protect an individual from a pesticide product is largely a function of solvent used to formulate the pesticide product (B)Cloth is easy to clean after it becomes contaminated with a pesticide or it can be inexpensively disposed of after each use (C)Cotton, leather, and canvas are chemically resistant to dry formulations (D)Gloves, boots, aprons, and suits made of rubber or plastic are the least chemically resistant
The ability of a given material to protect an individual from a pesticide product is largely a function of solvent used to formulate the pesticide product
The name "VIP No Pest 75WP" on a pesticide label indicates: (A) The chemical name and 75 percent inert ingredients formulated as a wettable powder. (B) The brand name and 25 percent active ingredients, formulated as a wettable powder. (C) The brand name and 75 percent active ingredients, formulated as a wettable powder. (D) The chemical name and 25 percent active ingredients, formulated as a wettable powder.
The brand name and 75 percent active ingredients, formulated as a wettable powder.
The active ingredient in Lorsban 75WG is listed as chlorpyrifos: 0,0-diethyl, 0-(3,5,6-trichloro 2-pyridinyl) phosphonothioate. What does the term "chlorpyrifos" represent (A)The brand name (B)The chemical name (C)The common name (D)The registered trade name
The chemical name
DIrections for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under: (A)The agricultural use requirements (B)The directions for use (C)Environmental hazards (D)Precautionary statements
The directions for use
Which statement is true about pest management strategies in IPM? (A)The goal is often to maintain pest damage at economically acceptable levels (B)Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program (C)Pesticides are not included in an IPM strategy (D)Non-Chemical methods usually only provide short term control of a pest
The goal is often to maintain pest damage at economically acceptable levels
Which parts off the body are the most likely to be exposed to pesticide? (A)The hands and forearms (B)The feet and legs (C)The chest and forearms (D)The eyes and lungs
The hands and forearms
Determining when to apply a pesticide includes consideration of... (A)The life cycle of the pest and weather conditions (B)The percent active ingredient (C)The need for additives or adjuvants (D)What safety measures you should follow
The life cycle of the pest and weather conditions
What is a tolerance as set by the EPA?
The maximum amount of pesticide residue that may legally remain on or in a commodity at the time of the harvest or slaughter.
Which statement is false about harmful effects of pesticides? (A)The most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation (B)Fumigants can cause severe blisters (C)Asthma like symptoms may be caused by allergies to pesticides (D)Many herbicides and fungicides cause dermatitis
The most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation
Who is responsible for developing MSDSs on specific chemicals and providing them on request? (A)EPA (B)USDA (C)OSHA (D)The product manufacturer
The product manufacturer
The directions for use on a pesticide label indicate... (A)The various crops or areas on which the pesticide may legally be used (B)The disposal of pesticide waste (C)The environmental, physical, and chemical hazards (D)Treatment procedures in case of exposure
The various crops or areas on which the pesticide may legally be used
Which statement is false about first aid response for pesticide exposure to the eye? (A)Hold the eye open and immediately begin gently washing the eye with drips of clean water (B)The water should be dripped directly into the eye don't use an eyewash dispenser (C)Continuously rinse the eye for 15 minutes (D)Flush under the eyelid with water to remove debris
The water should be dripped directly into the eye don't use an eyewash dispenser
Which statement is true about adjuvants? (A)They posses pesticidal activity (B)They must be registered by the US Environmental Protection Agency (C)They often increase spray application problems (D)They are either premixed in the pesticide formulation or added to the spray tank mixture
They are either premixed in the pesticide formulation or added to the spray tank mixture
Which type of adjuvant increases the viscosity of spray mixtures? (A)Stickers (B)Extenders (C)Plant penetrants (D)Thickeners
Thickeners
What is the purpose of routine or emergency cholinesterase monitoring? (A)To enable a physician to recognize the occurrence of excessive exposure to organophosphate and carbamate insecticides (B)To enable a physician to recognize the occurrence of excessive exposure to pyrethroid insecticides (C)To enable the pesticide handler to know when to stop using pesticide products during the course of the normal workday (D)To enable the pesticide handler to know when they have been overexposed to restricted use pesticides
To enable a physician to recognize the occurrence of excessive exposure to organophosphate and carbamate insecticides
What is the purpose of the signal word? (A)To give the user an indication of the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals (B)Informs the user of what types of PPE to wear (C)Informs the user of how toxic the pesticide is to wildlife and the environment (D)Tells the user that type of first-aid treatment to seek in case of exposure
To give the user an indication of the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals
What is the purpose of the fit check? (A)To select the right size respirator for the user (B)To make sure you have a tight fitting seal with no leakages each time you use the respirator (C)To see if you can taste or smell any substance leaking into the mask (D)To measure respirator fit by comparing the dust concentration in the surrounding air with the dust concentration inside the respirator
To make sure you have a tight fitting seal with no leakages each time you use the respirator
The capacity of a pesticide to cause short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) injury is referred to as its: (A)Toxicity (B)Exposure (C)Hazard (D)Oral LD50-
Toxicity
Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations. (T/F)
True
Licenses are void when an applicator leaves a company. (T/F)
True
To prevent damage to pesticide labels you may use transparent tape or a coating of lacquer or polyurethane to protect them. (T/F)
True
Which liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100% active ingredient? (A)Emulsifiable concentrate (B)Ready to use low concentrate solutions (C)Ultra low volume (D)Aerosols
Ultra low volume
What are the two main classifications of pesticides under FIFRA? (A)Organic and inorganic (B)General use and unclassified use (C)Regulated and unregulated (D)Unclassified use and restricted use
Unclassified use and restricted use
According to the EPA criteria, what type of respirator must you wear when applying liquid pesticide products from Toxicity Class I? (A)Use a NIOSH-approved respirator with any N,R,P or 100 series prefilter (B)Use a NIOSH-approved respirator with an organic vapor(OV) cartridge or canister with any N,R,P, or 100 series prefilter. (C)Use an air-supplying respirator (NIOSH TC-19C) (D)Use a self-contained breathing apparatus (NIOSH TC-13F)
Use a NIOSH-approved respirator with an organic vapor(OV) cartridge or canister with any N,R,P, or 100 series prefilter.
Which statement about the proper technique for opening pesticide containers is true? (A)You should tear open paper or cardboard containers carefully (B)Put on the appropriate PPE after the containers have been opened (C)Use a sharp knife or scissors to open paper or carboard containers (D)Leave the container open until you are done mixing pesticides for the day
Use a sharp knife or scissors to open paper or carboard containers
Which should not be an action to take in the case of a pesticide spill? (A)Rope off the contaminated area keeping people at least 30 feet from the spill (B)Contain liquid spills by spreading absorbent materials such as fine sand, vermiculite, clay, or pet litter over the entire spill (C)Use sawdust or sweeping compounds to control pesticides that are strong oxidizers (D)Use absorbent pillows or tubes to dike around the spill area
Use sawdust or sweeping compounds to control pesticides that are strong oxidizers
Which is a recommended best management practice for preventing contamination of surface water and groundwater by pesticides? (A)Use pesticides that are highly water soluble (B)Use terrace and conservation tillage practices (C)Clean sprayers near sinkholes (D)Select persistent pesticides
Use terrace and conservation tillage practices
When there is an inconsistency between the regulation-specified REI and the label-specified REI, you must always... (A)Average the two restricted-entry intervals (B)Follow the regulation-specified interval (C)Follow the label-specified interval (D)Use the longer interval
Use the longer interval
Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is true? (A)The active ingredients and inert ingredients must be listed by chemical name (B)Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products contain the same active ingredient (C)The common names are those accepted officially by the manufacturer (D)Inert ingredients are responsible for the pesticidal activity
Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products contain the same active ingredient
Which dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation exposure during mixing and leading? (A)Dusts (B)Wettable powders (C)Soluble powders (D)Water dispersible granules or dry flowables
Water dispersible granules or dry flowables
Which dry/solid formulation requires constant agitation and may be abrasive to pumps and nozzles and cause them to wear out quickly? A. Dusts (D) B. Granules (G) C. Wettable powders (WP) D. Soluble powders (SP)
Wettable powders (WP)
Which federal law requires employers to provide agricultural workers and pesticide handlers with protections against possible harm from pesticides? (A)Federal Insecticides, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) (B)Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) (C)Food quality protection Act (FQPA) (D)Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
Worker Protection Standard (WPS)