study guide pt 1

A pesticide should only be used after: A. it has been determined that a pest has caused the problem. B. the pest causing the problem has been identified C. the pest problem becomes severe enough to warrant the use of a pesticide D. A, B, and C

D

If a registered technician or a commercial applicator does not renew their certificate by June 30 of every other year, they must retest. True False

False

Registered Technicians do not have to pay renewal fees, until they become Commercial applicators. True False

False

A certified applicator can go to as many recertification courses as he or she wants, but can only carry the credit equivalent of two fully approved courses(4 years). True False

True

Every two years Registered Technicians and Commercial Applicators will receive a notice to renew their license. True False

True

An applicator who has allowed his or her commercial applicator's or registered technician's certificate to expire: A. may not legally apply pesticides for hire B. may legally apply pesticides for hire for 60 days after the certificate's expiration C. may apply for hire any pesticides not classified as restricted use D. both B and C

A

An individual who applies pesticides for hire may legally: A. be certified as a commercial applicator B. A, C, and D C. be certified as a registered technician D. apply pesticides without certification provided he or she is being trained to become a registered technician and is applying pesticides only while being provided direct, on- site supervision by a commercial applicator

B

An individual who has been approved to take the commercial applicator's or registered technician's examination(s) has: A. 120 days to take the test B. 90 days to take the test C. 60 days to take the testD. 30 days to take the test

B

Attending a fully approved applicator recertification program provides the certified applicator with ________ year(s) of recertification credit. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

B

Government employees who apply pesticides as a part of their employment responsibilities are _______________ to be certified as _______________. A. not required; commercial applicators or registered technician B. required; commercial applicators or registered technicians C. required; private applicators D. both B and C

B

Producers of agricultural commodities who use restricted-use pesticides in their production activities on land that they own or rent are certified as _______________. A. commercial B. private C. professional D. both A and C

B

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) states that a pesticide may NOT be applied: A. in a manner consistent with its labeling. B. at a rate greater than that listed on its labeling. C. at sites listed on its labeling. D. both A and C.

B

To qualify to take the commercial applicator's exams, it is required that the applicant: A. submit an application for commercial certification along with the required certification fee B. submit an application for commercial certification along with the required certification fee and show that he or she has at least one year's experience as a registered technician or an equivalent amount of training. C. pass the registered technician's examination only D. none of the above

B

A registered technician may legally: A. mix and load general-use pesticides B. apply general-use pesticides without supervision C. both A and B D. apply restricted-use pesticides without supervision

C

In order to qualify to be a registered technician, an applicant must first: A. be certified as a commercial applicator. B. be certified as a private applicator. C. be trained by a commercial applicator. D. both A and B.

C

In order to qualify to be a registered technician, an applicant must first: A. receive a minimum of 40 hours of Board-approved training in the proper use of pesticides B. be trained by a commercial applicator C. A, B, and D D. review "Applying Pesticides Correctly" (the Virginia Core Manual)

C

____________ must be certified. A. Commercial (for hire) applicators of any pesticides. B. Private applicators of restricted-use pesticides. C. Both A and B. D. None of the above.

C

A record of restricted-use pesticide application must be maintained by _______________ for a period of _______ year(s) after the pesticide use. A. private applicators; one B. private applicators; two C. commercial and private applicators; one D. commercial and private applicators; two

D

Certified applicators (both private and commercial) must: A. report pesticide accidents or incidents that pose a threat to the environment or public health to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. B. report pesticide spills to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by telephone within 48 hours. C. report pesticide spills to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Office of Pesticide Services by telephone within seven (7) days. D. both A and B

D

The use of a pesticide on a site not listed on that product's label is: A. legal B. not legal C. a violation of the Virginia Pesticide Control Act D. both B and C

D