Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method?
Biological control
Mechanical control
Chemical control
Physical control
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Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce damage from a mold is an example of which type of pest management method?
Biological
Mechanical
Physical/environmental modification
None of the above
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Which statement is true about biological control methods?
Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is a recommended practice in biological control
Biological control involves the importation of exotic pests to control natural enemies
If pesticides are part of a biological control program to control an exotic pest, it is better to apply them at the strongest label rate and to choose the more toxic pesticides
None of the above
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Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of mechanical control method?
Exclusion
Trapping
Cultivation
None of the above
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Which statement is true about cultural control practices?
Trapping is an important cultural control practice
Sanitation is not considered a cultural practice
Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation
None of the above
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Which statement is true about regulatory pest control?
Pests that pose a serious health threat are rarely regulated by federal and state agencies.
Airports and ocean ports are monitored by pest quarantine regulatory agencies
Entry of pests across state lines is not regulated
All of the above
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7)
Which statement is true about pest management strategies in IPM?
The goal is often to maintain pest damage at economically acceptable levels
Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program
Pesticides are not included in an IPM strategy
None of the above
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8)
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy?
Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest populations
Removing from an area a pest that is a public health concern
Planting weed and disease free sod
Both A and C
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Which statement is true about action thresholds?
The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action threshold level
The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density
In an urban landscape, action thresholds are usually more related to econoimcs than aesthetics
Both A and c
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10)
Which federal agency is responsible for registering or licensing pesticide products for use in the United States?
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
None of the above
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11)
Which federal law governs the establishment of pesticide tolerances for food and feed products?
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)
Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA)
None of the above
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12)
Which statement about FIFRA is false?
State restrictions on pesticides can be more liberal than those of FIFRA
Approved pesticide labels have the force of law
The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the market
None of the above
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13)
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:
10 or more acres of land or 1 or more acres of water
5 or more acres of land or 1 or more acres of water
7 or more acres of land or 2 or more acres of water
None of the above
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Which statement about the requirements of the FQPA is true?
For setting new standards, the FQPA considers aggregate exposures to pesticides but not cumulative exposures
The FQPA does not require review of older pesticides with established residue tolerances on food
Testing of pesticides for endocrine disruption potential is require under the FQPA
All of the above
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15)
Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations
True
False
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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?
An emergency exemption
Use a restricted use pesticide
A minimum risk pesticide classification
None of the above
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17)
The active ingredient is Lorsban 75WG is listed as chlorpyrifos: 0,0-diethyl 0-(3,5,6-trichloro 2-pyridinyl) phosphorothioate. What does the term “chlorpyrifos” represent?
The brand name
The chemical name
The common name
None of the above
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18)
Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is true?
The active ingredients and the inert ingredients must be listed by chemical name.
Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products contain the same active ingredient.
The common names are those accepted officially by the manufacturer
None of the above
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19)
What is the purpose of the signal word?
To give the user an indication of the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals.
Informs the user of what type of PPE to wear
Informs the user of how toxic the pesticide is to wildlife and the environment
None of the above
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20)
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?
Danger
Warning
Caution
Prevention
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21)
The statement “Do not breathe vapors or spray mist” is an example of:
A specific action statement
A statement of practical treatment
A route of entry statement
None of the above
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22)
Which is true about statements of practical treatment?
They are not associated with signal words
All DANGER labels contain a note to physicians describing appropriate medical procedures
Statements about inducing vomiting are not found on the label
All of the above
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23)
The names “Sevin 5G” on a pesticide label indicates:
A granular pesticide with 5 percent inert ingredients
A granular pesticide with 5 percent active ingredients
A gel pecticide with 5 percent inert ingredients
None of the above
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24)
Which is the pesticide formulation process by which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid?
Suspension
Emulsion
Solution
Mixture
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Which liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small amount of active ingredient (often 1 percent or less per unit volume) dissolved in an organic solvent?
Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
Ready to use low concentrate solutions (RTU)
Ultra low volume (ULV)
None of the above
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26)
Which liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100 percent active ingredient?
Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
Aerosols (A)
Ultra low volume (ULV)
All of the above
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27)
Which is a disadvantage of both EC and ULV formulations?
Solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, and pump parts and surfaces to deteriorate
Contribute to abrasive wear of nozzles and pumps
Require constant agitation to keep in suspension
None of the above
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Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same weight and shape?
Dusts
Granules
Pellets
All of the above
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29)
Which is an advantage of microencapsulated materials?
They pose few hazards to bees
Delayed or slow release of the active ingredient prolongs its effectiveness
Their pesticidal activity is independent of weather conditions
None of the above
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30)
Which type of adjuvant increases the viscosity of spray mixtures?
Stickers
Thickeners
Extenders
All of the above
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31)
The capacity of a pesticide to cause short term (acute) or long term (chronic) injury is referred to as its:
Toxicity
Exposure
Hazard
All of the above
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32)
Which statement is false about harmful effects of pesticides?
The most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation
Fumigants can cause severe blisters
Many herbicides and fungicides cause dermatitis
None of the above
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33)
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?
Danger – Poison
Danger
Warning
None of the above
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34)
What is the purpose of routine or emergency cholinesterase monitoring?
To enable a physician to recognize the occurrence of excessive exposure to organophosphate and carbamate insecticides
To enable a physician to recognize the occurrence of excessive exposure to pyrethroid insecticides
To enable the pesticide handler to know when he/she has been overexposed to restricted use pesticides
All of the above
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Which statement is true about heat stress?
Wearing lots of PPE prevents heat stress
Less than 10 percent of people affected by severe heat stroke die
Lack of sweat is a symptom of heat stroke
None of the above
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36)
Which statement is false about first aid response for pesticide exposure to the eye?
Hold the eye open and immediately begin gently washing the eye with drips of clean water
The water should be dripped directly into the eye, don’t use an eyewash dispenser
Continuously rinse the eye for 15 minutes
All of the above
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37)
Which statement is true about PPE as required by the label?
You should not wear more PPE than the label requires
Sometimes a label has different PPE requirements for pesticide handlers and early entry workers
You are not required to wear all the PPE listed on the label
None of the above
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38)
Which statement is true about PPE chemical resistance?
The ability of a given material to protect an individual from a pesticide product is largely a function of the type of solvent used to formulate the pesticide product
Cloth is easy ot clean after it becomes contaminated with a pesticide, or it can be inexpensively disposed of after each use
Cotton, leather, and cavas are chemically resistant to dry formulations
All of the above
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39)
Which parts of the body are the most likely to be exposed to pesticides?
The hands and forearms
The chest and forearms
The eyes and lungs
All of the above
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40)
According to the Worker Protection Standard, what must the pesticide handler have access to if the label requires goggles for eye protection?
A full faceshield to cover the goggles
An eyewash dispenser
A full face respirator
None of the above
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41)
According to EPA criteria, what type of respirator must you wear when applying liquid pesticide products from Toxicity Class I?
Use and air supplying respirator
Use a self contained breathing apparatus
Use a NIOSH approved respirator with an organic vapor cartridge or canister with any N, R, P, or 100 series prefilter
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42)
Which statement is true about washing contaminated PPE?
Wash a full load of PPE items at a time
Use cold water and one wash cycle
After washing the items, run the washer through at least one additional entire cycle without clothing
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43)
Which property of a pesticide would make it more likely to move with water in surface runoff?
High solubility
High adsorption
High volatility
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44)
Which statement is true about groundwater or surface water contaminated by pesticides?
Pesticides cannot reach groundwater by runoff
Runoff and erosion are sources of surface water contamination by pesticides
Pesticide contaminated surface water will not reach groundwater
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Which is an example of non-point-source contamination of groundwater?
Leaching from a pesticide mixing area
Pesticides that dissolve and leach through soil after it rains
Dumping leftover pesticide products down a well
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46)
Under what soil conditions are pesticides more likely to leach through the soil?
A heavy clay soil, low in organic matter, where groundwater is shallow
A sandy soil, high in organic matter, where groundwater is deep
A sandy soil, low in organic matter, where groundwater is shallow
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47)
Which is a recommended best management practice for preventing contamination of surface and groundwater by pesticides?
Use pesticides that are highly water soluble
Use terrace and conservation tillage practices
Clean sprayers near sinkholes
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48)
What two things should pesticide applicators be MOST aware of to avoid spray drift?
Droplet size and wind directions and speed
Air stability and temperature
Temperature and pesticide volatility
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49)
Which statement about transporting pesticides is true?
Carry hazardous pesticides in the passenger compartment of a vehicle to prevent unauthorized access
Enclosed cargo boxes offer the greatest protection but are not always practical
Operators of vehicles that transport hazardous materials are not required to have any special traning, only a commercial driver’s license
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50)
Which statement about pesticide storage facilities is true?
Carefully consider soil and land surface characterisitics when selecting a storage site to prevent potential contamination of water sources
If pesticides are stored in a small, locked cabinet or closet, it is not necessary to post warning signs
Store pesticides in a warm, airtight environment
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51)
What is the first thing you should do if you notice a damaged pesticide container?
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment
Transfer the contents into another sturdy container that can be tightly closed
Use the pesticide immediately at a site and at a rate allowed by the label
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52)
Which practice for minimizing storage problems is not recommended?
Buy large quantities of pesticides to reduce costs and ensure that the chemicals you use are available when you need them.
Keep records of previous usage to make good estimates of future needs
Mark each pesticide container with the purchase date, and keep an inventory of all pesticides in storage
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53)
To prevent damage to pesticide labels, you may use transparent tape or a coating of lacquer or polyurethane to protect them
True
False
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54)
Which statement about emergency response planning is true?
Your emergency response plan should reflect only the off season inventory of pesticides stored at your facility
In the event of an emergency, the first person you should contact is your attorney
It is important to keep with your emergency list an outline of the information that should be passed along during an emergency notification call
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55)
Which is not a recommended action to take in the event of a fire involving pesticides?
Construct dikes to contain contaminated runoff water
Notify the fire department and inform the firefighters of the nature of the pesticides involved
Use water jets to put out the pesticide fire
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56)
What is the backbone of any emergency response plan?
Outlining the sequence of actions to take in a crisis
Having a pesticide inventory readily available
Knowing where copies of labels and material safety data sheets are kept
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57)
Determining when to apply a pesticide includes consideration of:
The life cycle of the pest and weather conditions
The percent active ingredient
The need for additives or adjuvants
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58)
The directions for use on a pesticide label indicate:
The various crops or areas on which the pesticide may be legally used
The disposal of pesticide waste
The environmental, physical, and chemical hazards
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59)
When two or more pesticides mixed together form a putty or paste, separate into layers, or look like cottage cheese, it is an example of:
Chemical incompatibility
Placement incompatibility
Physical incompatibility
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60)
What is the usual order for tank mixing pesticides?
Fill tank one fifth to one half full with carrier, add suspension products, add emulsion products, add solution products, add surfactants if needed, and add compatibility agent if needed
Fill tank one fifth to one half full with carrier, add compatibility agent if needed, add suspension products, add solution products, add surfactants if needed, and add emulsion products
Fill the thank one fifth to one half full with carrier, add suspension products, add emulsion products, add solution products, add compatibility agent if needed, and add surfactants if needed
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61)
Which statement about the proper technique for opening pesticide containers is true?
You should tear open paper or cardboard container carefully
Leave the container open until you are done mixing pesticides for the day
Use a sharp knife or scissors to open paper or cardboard containers
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62)
Which statement about pesticide equipment cleanup is false?
Leave pesticide residues in the spray tank when changing products
When getting ready to store your sprayer, add some lightweight oil to the tank before the final flushing
Sprayers should be thoroughly rinsed with a water detergent solution for several minutes
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63)
Which statement about pesticide rinsates is true?
Rinsates may be applied to labeled target sites at or below labeled rates
Dispose of rinsates by pouring them down a sink or drain
Rinsates continaing strong cleaning agents may be reused in pesticide mixtures
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Which type of pesticide application procedure involves the uniform application of a pesticide to an entire area or field?
Broadcast application
Band application
Basal application
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65)
Which statement about containment pads is true?
Pads make spill cleanup more difficult
Pads should be made of permeable materials
Pads should be used where large quantities of pesticides are handled or mixed
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Which statement about sprayer nozzles is true?
Coarse sized droplets supply maximum coverage of the target
Brass tips should be used when applying abrasive materials
Nozzle material should be selected base on the pesticide formulation
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67)
You have calibrated your equipment to spray 50 gallons per acre. You need to spray one acre. The label calls for 3 pounds of formulation per 100 gallons of water. How much formulation should you add to the tank in order to make 50 gallons of finished spray?
1.5 pounds
3 pounds
2 pounds
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68)
According to FIFRA, what is the minimum standard for direct supervision of a pesticide application by uncertified individuals?
The application is done by a competent person with the certified applicator present at the time and place the pesticide is applied
The application is done by a competent person acting under the instruction and control of a certified aplicator who is available if and when needed
The application is done by a person who has passed a competency exam
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Which would be an appropriate way to describe a relatively low toxicity pesticide product to the customer?
Environmentally friendly
Non toxic
Use with caution
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method?
Chemical control.
Biological control
Genetic control.
Mechanical control. (correct answer, your response)
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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?
Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy?
Planting weed- and disease-free seed. (correct answer)
Eliminating rodents from a commercial food establishment.
Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest populations.
Removing from an area a pest that is a public health concern.
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Which statement is true about cultural control practices?
Sanitation is not considered a cultural practice.
Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation. (correct answer)
Trapping is an important cultural control practice.
Cultural controls involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries.
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Which statement is true about biological control methods?
Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is a recommended practice in biological control. (correct answer)
Biological control involves the importation of exotic pests to control natural enemies.
If pesticides are part of a biological control program to control an exotic pest, it is better to apply them at the strongest label rate and to choose the more toxic pesticides.
Using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides works best in biological control.
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Which statement is true about regulatory pest control?
Entry of pests across state lines is not regulated.
Pests that pose a serious public health threat are rarely regulated by federal and state agencies.
Airports and ocean ports are monitored by pest quarantine regulatory agencies. (correct answer)
Pests that are to be eradicated are rarely under quarantine restrictions.
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Which statement about the requirements of the FQPA is true?
For setting new standards, the FQPA considers aggregate exposures to pesticides but not cumulative exposures.
The FQPA does not consider additional safety standards to account for exposure risks to infants and children.
The FQPA does not require review of older pesticides with established residue tolerances on food.
Testing of pesticides for endocrine disruption potential is required under the FQPA. (correct answer)
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Which federal law requires that all pesticides meet new safety standards?
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
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Which federal agency is responsible for registering or licensing pesticide products for use in the United States?
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (correct answer)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations.
True (correct answer)
False
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Which statement about FIFRA is false?
The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the market.
State restrictions on pesticides can be more liberal than those of FIFRA. (correct answer)
FIFRA regulates the registration and licensing of pesticide products.
Approved pesticide labels have the force of law.
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Which federal law governs the establishment of pesticide tolerances for food and feed products?
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA).
Worker Protection Standard (WPS).
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). (correct answer)
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Which of the following sections under FIFRA exempts from registration pesticides considered to pose minimum risk?
Section 3.
Section 18.
Section 25 (b). (correct answer)
Section 24 (c).
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Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is true?
The common names are those accepted officially by the manufacturer.
The active ingredients and the inert ingredients must be listed by chemical name.
Inert ingredients are responsible for the pesticidal activity.
Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products contain the same active ingredient. (correct answer)
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The statement “Do not breathe vapors or spray mist” is an example of:
A route of entry statement.
A protective clothing statement.
A specific action statement. (correct answer)
A statement of practical treatment.
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Who is responsible for developing MSDSs on specific chemicals and providing them on request?
The EPA.
The USDA.
OSHA.
The product manufacturer. (correct answer)
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Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under:
Environmental hazards.
The agricultural use requirements.
Precautionary statements.
The directions for use. (correct answer)
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The active ingredient in Lorsban 75WG is listed as chlorpyrifos: 0,0-diethyl 0-(3,5,6- trichloro 2-pyridinyl) phosphorothioate. What does the term “chlorpyrifos” represent?
The brand name.
The registered trade name.
The common name. (correct answer)
The chemical name.
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Which liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100 percent active ingredient?
Ready-to-use low-concentrate solutions (RTU).
Aerosols (A).
Ultra-low volume (ULV). (correct answer)
Emulsifiable concentrate (EC).
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Which type of adjuvant increases the viscosity of spray mixtures?
Extenders.
Plant penetrants.
Stickers.
Thickeners. (correct answer)
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Which dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation exposure during mixing and loading?
Soluble powders (SP).
Water-dispersable granules (WDG) or dry flowables (DF). (correct answer)
Dusts (D).
Wettable powders (WP).
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Which is a disadvantage of both EC and ULV formulations?
Require constant agitation to keep in suspension.
Difficult to handle, transport, and store.
Solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, and pump parts and surfaces to deteriorate. (correct answer)
Contribute to abrasive wear of nozzles and pumps.
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Which is an advantage of microencapsulated materials?
Delayed or slow release of the active ingredient prolongs its effectiveness. (correct answer)
They pose few hazards to bees.
They usually require only short restricted entry intervals.
Their pesticidal activity is independent of weather conditions.
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Which liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small amount of active ingredient (often 1 percent or less per unit volume) dissolved in an organic solvent?
Which statement is false about harmful effects of pesticides?
The most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation. (correct answer)
Many herbicides and fungicides cause dermatitis.
Asthma-like symptoms may be caused by allergies to pesticides.
Fumigants can cause severe blisters.
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Which statement is true about heat stress?
Lack of sweat is a symptom of heat stroke. (correct answer)
Constriction of pupils is a symptom of heat stroke.
Wearing lots of PPE prevents heat stress.
Less than 10 percent of people affected by severe heat stroke die.
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Which statement is true about pesticide toxicity?
Manufacturers are not required to include chronic toxicity warning statements on product labels; only acute toxicity warnings are included.
A pesticide with an oral LD50 of 250 mg/kg is more toxic than a pesticide with an LD50 of 5 mg/kg.
Cholinesterase inhibition due to exposure to organophosphate or carbamate insecticides can cause acute or delayed effects. (correct answer)
Delayed effects occur only after a single acute toxicity exposure.
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Which statement is true about pesticide exposure routes?
The palms and forearms absorb more pesticides than the warm, moist areas of the body.
Oil-based liquid pesticide formulations, such as emulsifiable concentrates, do not absorb through the skin.
Some products that cause systemic injury are as toxic when absorbed through the skin as when they are swallowed. (correct answer)
Evidence indicates that about 97 percent of all body exposure to pesticides during a spraying operation is by inhalation.
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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?
CAUTION.
WARNING.
DANGER. (correct answer)
DANGER—POISON.
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When should a blood test for baseline cholinesterase be done?
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 within one week of the most recent exposure.
Baseline testing should be done during the time of year when pesticide use is the greatest and at least 14 days into the application season.
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. (correct answer)
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What is the purpose of the fit check?
To select the right size respirator for the user.
To see if you can taste or smell any substance leaking into the mask.
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. (correct answer)
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According to EPA criteria, what type of respirator must you wear when applying liquid pesticide products from Toxicity Class I?
Use a NIOSH-approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any N, R, P, or 100 series prefilter. (correct answer)
Use an air-supplying respirator (NIOSH TC-19C).
Use a NIOSH-approved respirator with any N, R, P, or 100 series prefilter.
Use a self-contained breathing apparatus (NIOSH TC-13F).
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Which parts of the body are the mostly likely to be exposed to pesticides?
The eyes and lungs.
The hands and forearms. (correct answer)
The feet and legs.
The chest and forearms.
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According to the Worker Protection Standard, what must the pesticide handler have access to if the label requires goggles for eye protection?
An eyewash dispenser. (correct answer)
A full faceshield to cover the goggles.
A full-face respirator.
A half-face respirator.
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Which statement is true about PPE as required by the label?
Sometimes a label has different PPE requirements for pesticide handlers and early-entry workers. (correct answer)
You should not wear more PPE than the label requires.
You are not required to wear all the PPE listed on the label.
Wearing the PPE listed on the label ensures that you will not be exposed to pesticides.
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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?
Barrier laminate or butyl rubber. (correct answer)
Natural rubber or polyethylene.
Polyvinyl chloride or vitron.
Nitrile rubber or neoprene rubber.
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What two things should pesticide applicators be most aware of to avoid spray drift?
Air stability and temperature.
Temperature and pesticide volatility.
Viscosity of liquid pesticides and air turbulence.
Droplet size and wind direction and speed. (correct answer)
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Which statement about sensitive areas is true?
Do not spray a larger target site if it contains a sensitive area.
Never spray a sensitive area to control a pest for any reason.
Endangered species habitats are not considered sensitive areas.
Pesticide labels may contain statements that list special precautions around sensitive areas. (correct answer)
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Which is a recommended best management practice for preventing contamination of surface and groundwater by pesticides?
Clean sprayers near sinkholes.
Use pesticides that are highly water soluble.
Use terrace and conservation tillage practices. (correct answer)
Select persistent pesticides.
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Which is an example of non-point-source contamination of groundwater?
Dumping leftover pesticide products down a well.
Back-siphoning of pesticide spills at a wellhead.
Leaching from a pesticide mixing area.
Pesticides that dissolve and leach through soil after it rains. (correct answer)
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What two things should pesticide applicators be most aware of to avoid vapor drift?
Viscosity of liquid pesticides and air turbulence.
Temperature and pesticide volatility. (correct answer)
Air stability and temperature.
Droplet size and wind direction and speed.
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Which property of a pesticide would make it more likely to move with water in surface runoff?
A tendency to evaporate quickly.
High solubility. (correct answer)
High adsorption.
High volatility.
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What is the first thing you should do if you notice a damaged pesticide container?
Clean up any spilled chemical.
Use the pesticide immediately at a site and at a rate allowed by the label.
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. (correct answer)
Transfer the contents into another sturdy container that can be tightly closed.
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What is the first step a business should take to develop a sound pesticide security program?
Employee training in security awareness.
Risk assessment. (correct answer)
Coordination with authorities.
Evaluation of pesticide security.
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Which statement about transporting pesticides is true?
Carry hazardous pesticides in the passenger compartment of a vehicle to prevent unauthorized access.
Enclosed cargo boxes offer the greatest protection but are not always practical. (correct answer)
The operator is not held responsible if a pesticide spill or accident occurs because the vehicle was left unattended.
Operators of vehicles that transport hazardous materials are not required to have any special training, only a commercial driver’s license.
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Which practice for minimizing storage problems is not recommended?
Buy large quantities of pesticides to reduce costs and ensure that the chemicals you use are available when you need them. (correct answer)
Mark each pesticide container with the purchase date, and keep an inventory of all pesticides in storage.
Be sure to note if the product has an effective shelf life listed on the label.
Keep records of previous usage to make good estimates of future needs.
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Which would not be considered a good security practice?
Replacing employees often with new personnel. (correct answer)
Preventing access to equipment used in mixing, loading, or applying pesticides.
Instructing employees on pesticide inventory control.
Reporting suspicious behavior to the FBI.
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What is the backbone of any emergency response plan?
Keeping an inventory of emergency equipment and supplies on site.
Outlining the sequence of actions to take in a crisis. (correct answer)
Knowing where copies of labels and material safety data sheets are kept.
Having a pesticide inventory readily available.
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Which statement is true about proper cleanup procedures for pesticide spills?
Use bleach and lime together to clean up spill areas.
Sweep up the absorbed chemical and place it in a steel or fiber drum lined with a heavyduty plastic bag. (correct answer)
Use charcoal briquets to reduce soil contamination and subsequent plant damage.
Remove the top 1 inch of soil to decontaminate soil saturated with a pesticide.
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Which is not a recommended action to take in the event of a fire involving pesticides?
Construct dikes to contain contaminated runoff water.
Notify the fire department and inform the firefighters of the nature of the pesticides involved.
Contain small fires with fog, foam, or dry powder.
Use water jets to put out the pesticide fire. (correct answer)
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Which statement about emergency response planning is true?
It is important to keep with your emergency list an outline of the information that should be passed along during an emergency notification call. (correct answer)
In the event of an emergency, the first person to contact would be your attorney.
As long as you have an emergency response plan at your facility, it is not necessary to designate an emergency response coordinator.
Your emergency response plan should reflect only the off-season inventory of pesticides stored at your facility.
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Which statement about the proper technique for opening pesticide containers is true?
Leave the container open until you are done mixing pesticides for the day.
Put on the appropriate PPE after the containers have been opened.
You should tear open paper or cardboard containers carefully.
Use a sharp knife or scissors to open paper or cardboard containers. (correct answer)
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Which statement about cleaning and disposing of pesticide containers is true?
When rinsing pesticide containers, pour the rinsate down the drain.
Containers must be disposed of in accordance with label directions and federal, state, and local laws and regulations. (correct answer)
Pesticide containers that cannot be recycled or returned to the manufacturer should be reused.
Do not puncture rinsed pesticide containers.
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The directions for use on a pesticide label indicate:
The environmental, physical, and chemical hazards.
Treatment procedures in case of exposure.
The disposal of pesticide waste.
The various crops or areas on which the pesticide may be legally used. (correct answer)
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Which statement about pesticide equipment cleanup is false?
Several commercial pesticide tank-cleaning compounds are available.
Sprayers should be thoroughly rinsed with a water-detergent solution for several minutes.
When getting ready to store your sprayer, add some lightweight oil to the tank before the final flushing.
Leave pesticide residues in the spray tank when changing products. (correct answer)
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What is the usual order for tank mixing pesticides?
Fill tank one-fifth to one-half full with carrier, add suspension products, add emulsion products, add solution products, add compatibility agent (if needed), add surfactants (if needed).
Fill tank one-fifth to one-half full with carrier, add surfactants (if needed), add suspension products, add emulsion products, add solution products, add compatibility agent (if needed).
Fill tank one-fifth to one-half full with carrier, add suspension products, add emulsion products, add solution products, add surfactants (if needed), add compatibility agent (if needed).
Fill tank one-fifth to one-half full with carrier, add compatibility agent (if needed), add suspension products, add solution products, add surfactants (if needed), add emulsion products. (correct answer)
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Determining when to apply a pesticide includes consideration of:
The percent active ingredient.
What safety measures you should follow.
The need for additives or adjuvants.
The life cycle of the pest and weather conditions. (correct answer)
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You are applying a pesticide to a circular area with a 20-foot diameter: What is the area?
128 square feet.
628 square feet.
314 square feet. (correct answer)
400 square feet.
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Which statement about granular applicators is true?
Ground speed has no effect on the application rate.
They do not require calibration.
In a rotary spreader, lighter granules are thrown farther than heavy ones.
Drop spreaders are preferred over rotary spreaders when more precise placement of the pesticide is desired. (correct answer)
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Which statement about sprayer nozzles is true?
Coarse-sized droplets supply maximum coverage of the target.
Nozzle material should be selected based on the pesticide formulation. (correct answer)
Brass tips should be used when applying abrasive materials.
A nozzle that primarily produces fine droplets is usually selected to minimize off-target drift.
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Which type of pesticide application would you use to control cockroaches inside of buildings?
Band application.
Crack and crevice application. (correct answer)
Broadcast application.
Basal application.
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An enclosed cab always provides enough protection from pesticide exposure to allow applicators to use less PPE than recommended on the label.
True
False (correct answer)
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Which type of pesticide application procedure involves the uniform application of a pesticide to an entire area or field?
Basal application.
Directed-spray application.
Band application.
Broadcast application. (correct answer)
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Which is true about preapplication posting requirements?
All states require residential areas to be posted before a pesticide application is made.
All states require notification of school staff members 72 hours before an application is to be made to a school.
States do not vary in the minimum notification requirements to concerned individuals.
Some states maintain a registry of sensitive individuals who must be informed if a pesticide application is going to be made near them. (correct answer)
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Under which set of circumstances would the certified applicator be required to be physically present at the application site?
If state law or the label requires it. (correct answer)
Whenever a restricted-use pesticide is applied.
When the pesticide is being applied inside or around a public building.
Whenever any type of pesticide is applied by an uncertified individual.
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According to FIFRA, what is the minimum standard for direct supervision of a pesticide application by uncertified individuals?
The application is done by a competent person with the certified applicator present at the time and place the pesticide is applied.
The application is done by a competent person who has received a six-month training course by a certified applicator.
The application is done by a competent person acting under the instruction and control of a certified applicator who is available if and when needed. (correct answer)
The application is done by a person who has passed a competency exam.
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Which statement about posting and notification requirements is false?
States and other governmental entities may require posting of treated sites immediately following a pesticide application.
Most states require posting of and notification about pesticide applications made in agricultural areas. (correct answer)
Posting usually involves placing a small plastic flag or sign in a conspicuous place to alert people to avoid treated areas.
Some states may require you to provide copies of labels and material safety data sheets at the time of application or upon request by the customer.