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Maryland Core Manual Test Flashcards

1
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Breeding or selecting plants and animals with characteristics for resistance to pests, is an example of which type of pest management method? 

A

Genetic control 

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Using a plow to destroy weeds is an example of which type of mechanical control method? 

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Cultivation 

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3
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Which statement is true about chemical control as a pest management method? 

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Pesticides play a key role in pest management programs, and sometimes are the only control method available 

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Which statement is true about pest management goals?

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Cultivation and mowing of weeds are ways to prevent and suppress pest populations

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5
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Which term describes the pest population density that causes losses equal to the cost of control measures?

A

Economic injury level

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6
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Which would decrease the likelihood of pesticide resistance?

A

Using pesticides with multiple sites of toxicity in an organism

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7
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Which federal law requires employers to provide agricultural workers and pesticide handlers with protection against possible harm from pesticides?

A

WPS – worker protection standard

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8
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What are the two main classifications of pesticides under FIFRA?

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Unclassified use and restricted use

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9
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What is a tolerance as set by the EPA?

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The maximum amount of pesticide residue that may legally remain on, or in a commodity, at the time of harvest or slaughter

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10
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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 18

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11
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The name VIP no past 75WP on a pesticide label indicates:

A

The brand-name and 75% active ingredients formulated as a wettable powder

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12
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Which signal word appears on a label with a skull and crossbones symbol?

A

DANGER—POISON

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13
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Which statement is true about protective clothing and equipment statements?

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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

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14
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“this product is highly toxic to bees“ is an example of which type of precautionary statement?

A

Environmental hazard

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Which is true about REI’s (restricted entry intervals)?

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If there are multiple REI‘s on a label, the REI‘s are usually found at the beginning of each use section for each crop

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16
Q

How much active ingredient is there in a 20 pound bag of Atrazine 90DF?

A

18 pounds

Atrazine is active ingredient
90DF = 90% active ingredient as a dry formula
90% of a 20 pound bag is 18 pounds

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17
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What type of pesticide formulation consists of a liquid dispersed as droplets in another liquid and may require agitation?

A

Emulsion

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18
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Which liquid pesticide formulation contains solid particles that do not dissolve in either water or oil, and may contribute to abrasive ware of nozzles and pumps?

A

Flowables, (F)/liquids (L)

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19
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Which dry/solid formulation requires constant agitation, and may be abrasive to pumps and nozzles and causes them to wear out quickly?

A

Wettable powders (WP)

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20
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Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation is always applied dry, and can easily drift to non-target sites?

A

Dusts

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21
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What type of formulation covers either a liquid or dry pesticide particle with plastic?

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Granules

22
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Which statement is true about adjuvants?

A

Adjuvants are either premixed in the pesticide formulation, or added to the spray tank mixture

23
Q

Which type of adjuvant increases the adhesion of solid particles to target surfaces?

A

Stickers

24
Q

Which equation reflects the relationship between pesticide safety concerns?

A

Hazard = toxicity x exposure

25
Q

Which statement is true about the LD50 and LC50?

A

The LD50 and LC50 measure acute toxicity

26
Q

Which signal word is associated with hazard class II (i.e. small to medium dose could cause death, illness or skin eyes or respiratory damage) and must have the Spanish word “Aviso“ on the label?

A

WARNING

27
Q

What should be done if cholinesterase levels fall significantly below baseline?

A

Remove the pesticide handler from pesticide exposure until such time as the cholinesterase levels build back up again to normal levels

28
Q

What would be the first objective, if dermal exposure to a pesticide has occurred?

A

Rinse the pesticide off to prevent absorption

29
Q

Which statement is true about inducing vomiting for a victim of oral pesticide exposure?

A

Before inducing vomiting first, give the victim at least two glasses of water to dilute the product

30
Q

What type of PPE should you wear during an application if large amounts of a pesticide could be deposited on your clothing over an extended period of time?

A

A chemical resistant suit made of rubber or plastic

31
Q

Which is the appropriate way to wear gloves and footwear for a job in which you will be working with your arms raised some of the time and lowered some of the time?

A

Wear gloves with a cuff closed tightly around the sleeve and wear your pant legs outside your boots

32
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Which statement is true about respiratory protection?

A

Filters are classified on the basis of oil, degradation resistance, and filter efficiency

33
Q

Which statement is true about replacing reusable PPE?

A

Glove replacement is a high priority

34
Q

What should you do with clothing made of cotton or polyester that has been heavily contaminated with pesticides labeled with the signal word DANGER—POISON, DANGER, or WARNING?

A

Discard such items in a hazardous waste collection site

35
Q

Which practice would help prevent ground water or surface water contamination?

A

Select pesticides that tightly absorb to soil and are not persistent

36
Q

Which statement is true about factors affecting spray draft?

A

During Spring temperature inversions can result in significant long distance drift

37
Q

Which pesticide statement is true about pesticide affects on non-target organisms?

A

Drift is one of the primary causes of damaged crops and other plants in adjacent areas

38
Q

Which items should be stored at the pesticide storage site?

A

Spill clean up kit and emergency PPE

39
Q

Which statement is true about storage of pesticide containers?

A

Place bulk or mini bulk tanks on a reinforced concrete pad or other impermeable surface

40
Q

What should be done with canceled pesticide products that can no longer be legally used?

A

Treat as hazardous waste and dispose of accordingly

41
Q

Which statement is true about potential problems from pesticide fires?

A

Runoff from a pesticide fire site may contain highly toxic chemicals

42
Q

Which is not a recommended safety precaution for a pesticide storage facility?

A

Store glass or pressurized containers in sunlight

43
Q

Which statement is true about chemical incompatibility?

A

Chemical incompatibility occurs when the chemical activity of the mixed products is reduced

44
Q

Which is not a means of preventing contamination of water sources?

A

When filling the tank, keep the hose down in the pesticide mixture

45
Q

Which statement is true about cleaning pesticide equipment?

A

Sloppy cleanup practices are one of the main causes of equipment failure, or malfunction

46
Q

Which type of pesticide application procedure would you use to apply an herbicide between the rows of crops?

A

Band application

47
Q

You are applying pesticide to a rectangular area that is 50 feet long by 20 feet wide. What is the area in square feet?

A

1000 ft.²

Length times width equals area
50 feet x 20 feet = 1000 ft.²

48
Q

You determined from a calibration test that your boom sprayer delivers 8 gallons of water over a .25 acre test area, you need to apply pesticide to a 10 acre field how much spray mixture is needed for the 10 acre application area?

A

320 gallons

8 gallons can spread over .25 acres
.25 = 1/4
1/4 x 4 = 1
8×4 = 32
32×10 = 320

49
Q

From your calibration test, you determined that your backpack sprayer delivers .25 gallon of water to cover a 250 square-foot test area the label recommends applying pesticide at a rate of 6 ounces of product per gallon. How many ounces of product are needed to cover a 1000 square-foot application area?

A

6 ounces

.25 gallons equals 250 ft.²
6 ounces equals 1 gallon
.25×4 = 1 gallon
250×4 = 1000 ft.²
So, 1000 ft.² only needs 1 gallon so 6 ounces of product

50
Q

Which would likely be an inappropriate way to explain a pest control procedure to the customer?

A

Assuring the customer that he/she will receive 100% control after one application

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