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1
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Which pesticide classification ALWAYS requires the applicator to be certified and licensed?

A

Restricted use

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2
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What regulation specifies use classifications of pesticide?

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Federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodentcide act.

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What pesticide classification requires applicator certification under Federal law?

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Restricted use

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With regard to record keeping, which level of government can be more stringent?

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State can be more stringent than federal.

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5
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The ______ specifies contents of a pesticide label.

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Federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide act

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Who is responsible under federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodentcide act if an applicator uses a pesticide NOT in accordance with the label directions and precautions?

A

Applicator

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7
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What regulation specifies use classifications of pesticides?

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Federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodentcide Act

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8
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What law governs pesticide registration, manufacturing, sale, and use?

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Federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodentcide Act

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9
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What document will indicate if the pesticide requires shipping papers under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations?

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Pesticide label

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10
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Under three federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodentcide act (FIFRA), restricted use of pesticides (RUPs):

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Can only be sold to certified applicators

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11
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In general, a pest should be controlled somshould be controlled when:

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Causing unacceptable damage.

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12
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One way to decrease the potential for developing pesticide resistance is to use pesticides:

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With different modes of action.

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13
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When an applicator arrives at a location and notices non target plants that are sensitive to the proposed treatment, the applicator should:

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Postpone the treatment until another course of action can be determined

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14
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At an application site, the wind speed is 6 miles per hour in a constant direction and blowing towards an adjacent sensitive area. The best solution to reduce drift to the sensitive area is to:

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Wait until the wind direction changes

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15
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What information do you need in order to calibrate Application equipment?

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How much your equipment puts out over a given area

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16
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Calibration is important because applying too little pesticide may:

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Failed to control the target pest

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17
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A pest population has reached the action threshold. Which of the following would be an appropriate next step?

A

Make a pesticide application

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18
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Which of the following has the most impact on the number of pests in a population?

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Weather conditions

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19
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Integrated pest management (IPM) is best described as a strategy that:

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Uses a wide range of pest control methods

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20
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Recommended techniques for reducing drift including increasing:

A

Droplet size

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21
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Which of these pesticide storage choices will help minimize problems?

A

A well ventilated room or building

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22
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An example of a highly permeable soil texture is

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Clay

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23
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Which of the following results of a jar test indicate that the products are compatible?

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Smooth, uniform mixture

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24
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The product that an applicator applies to control the pest may be referred to as the

A

Formulation

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25
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WP is the abbreviation for what formulation ?

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Wettable powder

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26
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What is a common abbreviation for a dry flow able formulation?

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DF

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27
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one advantage of a dry flow able pesticide formulation is that it

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It is dusty than wettable powders

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28
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What type of adjuvant includes wetting agents and spreaders?

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Surfactants

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29
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If an applicator must apply an insecticide using equipment just used to apply an herbicide side, what should they do?

A

Follow the herbicide labels equipment cleaning instructions.

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30
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When preparing a tank mixture which formulation is safer for the applicator?

A

Water soluble packet

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31
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The practice of using _____ reduces exposure.

A

Water soluble packets

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32
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Using compounds with what modes of action can delay the development of resistance?

A

Different

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33
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Which is an environmental factor that could influence pest populations?

A

Weather

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34
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Pesticides break down in the environment by which of the following actions?

A

Degradation

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35
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Non target plant injury due to pesticides is called

A

Phytotoxicity

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36
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Which of the following droplet sizes is least likely to drift?

A

Coarse.

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37
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Some pesticides can cause unintended plant injury, particularly if applied

A

Too high a rate

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38
Q

What items need to be kept in storage areas to prepare for liquid spills?

A

Absorbent material and a shovel

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39
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When assembling a spill cleanup kit, what is the best absorbent to include for a liquid pesticide spill?

A

Kitty litter

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40
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What is the main purpose of having a sturdy plastic container included in a pesticide Spell kit?

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To contain the contents of the largest quantity of pesticide being handled.

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41
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When a pesticide spill occurs, which of the following describes the appropriate response strategy?

A

Control, contain, and clean up.

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42
Q

How should an applicator check to see if pesticide containers are damaged?

A

Visually inspect containers on regular basis

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43
Q

You should calibrate your equipment periodically based on what factors?

A

Type of equipment you use and frequency of use

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44
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Reducing the risk of theft and vandalism are the benefits of a good

A

Security program

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45
Q

The best shelving for pesticide storage is

A

Metal shelving

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46
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How does maintaining an inventory of all pesticides used in a season prevent excess pesticide storage?

A

Minimizes over purchasing pesticides in the future

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47
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What is the only effective way to remediate a pesticides spill on to a soil?

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Remove at least the top 2 or 3” of soil

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48
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When decontaminating or neutralizing a pesticide spill, what is the 1st thing you should do?

A

Put on personal protective clothing and equipment

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49
Q

What should be stored in a pesticide storage area?

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Pesticides, application equipment, and a spill kit

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50
Q

What should you do with brooms used to clean up pesticide spills?

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Discard because brooms cannot be effectively be decontaminated

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51
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After triple rinsing or pressure rinsing empty pesticide containers, they can be disposed of as

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Non hazardous waste

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52
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Which of the items listed below Is essential to include in a spill kit?

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Personal protective equipment

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53
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The only approved methods for Rinsing a pesticide container are triple rinsing and

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Pressure rinsing

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54
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When pressure rinsing or triple rinsing pesticide containers, the rinsate should be

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Reused in the spray tank

55
Q

The best method to transport pesticides in a vehicle would be secured

A

In the bed up a pickup truck

56
Q

Before transporting a pesticide concentrate, the applicator should

A

Secure the intact container

57
Q

The potential for a spill can be reduced by

A

Properly maintaining all application equipment

58
Q

You have several containers of the same test aside. You should 1st use the one that has been in storage for…

A

24 weeks

59
Q

Pesticide applicators and handlers are less likely to contaminate groundwater when they

A

Identify areas of concern and use setbacks and buffers.

60
Q

The downward movement of pesticides through the soil is called…

A

Leaching

61
Q

What sensitive areas are especially susceptible to herbicide applications?

A

Ornamental plantings

62
Q

What should an applicator do with reinstate?

A

Spray it on a labeled site

63
Q

Which is the best way to safely ensure that unauthorized persons do not access your pesticide storage area?

A

Secure it with a lock

64
Q

Which of the following should an applicator do to contain a granular pesticide spill?

A

Sweep it up

65
Q

A pesticide applicator should vary the type of pesticides used on a target pest 2

A

Minimize pest resistance to the pesticide

66
Q

Which of the following happens when one pesticide is used repeatedly in the same place against the same past?

A

The surviving past population may become resistant to the pesticide.

67
Q

Which of the following is the most significant hazard to birds associated with one of the granular pesticides?

A

Ingestion

68
Q

Pyrethoids are:

A

Insecticides

69
Q

Am example of a cucurbit is

A

A cucumber

70
Q

Some field or orchard crops are more sensitive to chemicals than others. Potatoes, tomatoes, cucurbits, grapes and peppers are extremely sensitive to the

A

Phenoxy sprays

71
Q

One of the major diseases of onions is

A

Botrytis neck rot

72
Q

What is a common statement that may be included under storage and disposal on a pesticide label?

A

Do not reuse container; render unusable.

73
Q

Which of the following label statements refers to a route of entry?

A

Causes skin and eye irritation

74
Q

A customer requests that a pesticide be applied at twice the label rate. The applicator should explain that

A

It is illegal to use a pesticide at a higher rate than the label indicates.

75
Q

Which phrase is an example of a label warning describing a pesticides environmental hazards?

A

This product is toxic to aquatic invertebrates.

76
Q

Which signal word indicates the pesticide product can cause severe eye damage or skin irritation?

A

Danger

77
Q

Out of the following signal words, which pesticide would be the least toxic?

A

Warning

78
Q

Which of the following is the primary source of information pertaining to pesticide use?

A

Product label

79
Q

Where can an applicator find instructions on mixing and loading a pesticide?

A

Product label

80
Q

In order to understand the hazards of a pesticide the applicator must read the

A

Entire label

81
Q

A percent active ingredient statement refers to which of the following pesticide properties?

A

Concentration

82
Q

What does the abbreviation EC refer to in a formulation?

A

Emulsifiable concentrate

83
Q

“do not use or store near heat or open flame. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation.”

Which of the following must the applicator avoid?

A

Ignition sources

84
Q

Out of the following signal words, which pesticide would be the most toxic?

A

Danger-poison

85
Q

Which of the following is a pesticide label signal word?

A

Danger

86
Q

Which pesticide classification always requires the applicator to be certified and licensed?

A

Restricted use

87
Q

Where can the instructions for use, reuse, and disposal of a pesticide container be found?

A

On the pesticide product label

88
Q

When may you apply a pesticide not on a pesticide label?

A

Never

89
Q

In order to enhance the performance of a pesticide, the label may call for an addition of a ____ to improve the coverage over the target pest.

A

Surfactant

90
Q

The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on all pesticides that are

A

Highly toxic

91
Q

If an applicator wants to tank mix two different pesticides and neither label prohibits it, how should the applicator proceed?

A

Mix small amounts of the 2 pesticides in proportional labeled rates in a jar test.

92
Q

Pesticide labels often described proper storage conditions, such as

A

Temperature limits

93
Q

All of the following information is found on a material safety data sheet except…

A

Directions for use

94
Q

What product document is required to contain fire response information for firefighters and would be requested by emergency responders?

A

Safety data sheet

95
Q

What can you find on a product’s material safety data sheet that cannot be found on its pesticide label?

A

Human health data

96
Q

A customer has concerns about the pesticides you intend to apply to their property. What should you do?

A

Provide them copies of the pesticide labels and material safety data sheets for their review before proceeding.

97
Q

An applicator arrives at a site and receives many inquiries from neighbors as to the application that is being made. How should the applicator respond?

A

Provide information such as contact information for the national pesticide information center

98
Q

Rash, skin burning, eye burning, and tears may be the result of a(n) _____ exposure.

A

Acute

99
Q

Injury or illness produced from a single exposure to a pesticide is known as a

A

Acute effect

100
Q

Chemical resistant glove inspection in replacement is a

A

High priority

101
Q

Where should you store used personal protective equipment after cleaning?

A

In a location away from personal item

102
Q

Respirators are intended to protect pesticide applicators from

A

Inhaling pesticides

103
Q

Which situation below may warrant wearing personal protective equipment beyond the label minimum?

A

Making an application that takes an extended amount of time to complete.

104
Q

How should an applicator Determine what personal protective equipment to wear for an application?

A

Read the label

105
Q

A pesticide application is completed at 2 PM on Monday. The restricted entry interval is 24 hours. When is the earliest time you can re enter the site without personal protective equipment?

A

2 PM Tuesday

106
Q

The phrases ‘restricted entry interval’ and “re entry interval’ indicate time to wait before you can

A

Enter a treated area without personal protective equipment

107
Q

Which of the following is the 1st step when properly removing reusable personal protective clothing and equipment?

A

Wash outside of gloves with soap and water.

108
Q

How can you avoid contaminating the insides of your gloves while applying a pesticide both above and below your head?

A

Tuck your gloves inside your sleeves (sleeves over gloves)

109
Q

What legal document lists personal protective equipment for mixing and loading?

A

Pesticide label

110
Q

Using personal protective equipment not listed on the pesticide label Is acceptable when

A

The personal protective equipment provides even greater protection against exposure

111
Q

When planning to enter a treated area during the restricted entry interval, which of the following must the applicator do?

A

Where label required personal protective equipment

112
Q

What is the best choice for an applicator whose forehead is sweaty.

A

Wash and remove gloves, wipe off sweat, then wash hands and put gloves back on

113
Q

After removing your personal protective clothing at the end of the day you should machine wash on a

A

Heavy duty cycle and rinse twice

114
Q

For which activity would additional personal protective equipment be most needed?

A

When mixing and loading

115
Q

Minimum (PPE) to be worn during an application can be found on the

A

Product label

116
Q

Which of these items provides the most protection from pesticide exposure?

A

Chemical-resistant hood

117
Q

What section of a pesticide label explains what to do in the case of an accidental poisoning?

A

Practical treatment/first aid

118
Q

An applicator would use a closed mixing and loading system when the…

A

Pesticide concentrate is very toxic

119
Q

A customer had concerns about the pesticides you Intend to apply to their property. What should you do?

A

Provide them copies of the pesticide labels and material safety data sheets for their review before proceeding.

120
Q

An applicator would use a closed mixing and loading system when the…

A

Pesticide concentrate is very toxic

121
Q

Which of the following is the most common symptom of a mild insecticide poisoning?

A

Headache

122
Q

Harmful effects that do not cause the same reaction in all people are known as a

A

Allergic effect

123
Q

What should be done 1st to assist a victim who has swallowed an emulsifiable concentrate?

A

Follow the labels 1st aid statement

124
Q

Which equation describes the hazard level associated with an exposure to pesticides?

A

Exposure = Risk * Toxicity

125
Q

An applicator is at the greatest risk of pesticide exposure while

A

Mixing and loading

126
Q

What is the correct 1st response when an applicator gets pesticide in his/her eye?

A

Rinse the eye with clean water for 15 to 20 minutes

127
Q

When applying a liquid pesticide, an applicator is most susceptible to

A

Dermal exposure

128
Q

Which is correct regarding symptoms of acute pesticide poisoning?

A

Usually occur within 24 hours

129
Q

If you must use a highly toxic pesticide, how can you reduce your risk?

A

Where the label required personal protective equipment

130
Q

Symptoms of heat stress include which of the following?

A

Dizziness, altered behavior comment and headache

131
Q

Select the correct statement about heat stress/heat stroke

A

Lack of sweating is a common symptom of heat stroke

132
Q

People who are down wind from a pesticide fire may be exposed via

A

Inhalation of vapor

133
Q

A score of 80 or above is required to pass any written pesticide examination

A

False

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