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Question 1

The most common way for pesticides to enter your body is:
A. Respiratory inhalation
B. Oral ingestion
C. Absorption through the eyes
D. Dermal absorption

Answer 1

D. Dermal absorption

Question 2

When using an emulsifiable concentrate formulation, what do you need to remember?
A. This formulation may have a high
     phytotoxicity hazard
B. It may be relatively expensive for the
     small amount of active ingredient
C. It needs constant agitation during
     application
D. The dust is hazardous if inhaled

Answer 2

A. The formulation may have a high phytotoxicity hazard

Question 3

Which of the following is not registered as a pesticide under Idaho Pesticide and Chemigation Law?
A. Drift retardants
B. Plant growth regulator
C. Nematicides
D. Ammonium nitrate fertilizer

Answer 3

D. Ammonium nitrate fertilizer

Question 4

Which of the following is not a prohibited act as defined by Idaho State Pesticide Law?
A. Use of pesticide inconsistent with the
     label
B. Misleading statements as to pesticide
     effectiveness
C. Applying a pesticide at the
     recommended rate
D. Making misleading statements to
     investigators

Answer 4

C. Applying a pesticide at the recommended rate.

Question 5

Select the correct statement concerning Restricted Use Pesticides:
A. They are used only on animals and
     humans
B. They are more expensive to use
C. They can only be used by a certified
     applicator
D. They are restricted for use only on
     insects

Answer 5

C. They can only be used by a certified applicator.

Question 6

Which of the following does not have to be on the application records for professional applicators?
A. Location of the application
B. Relative humidity
C. Wind speed
D. Month, year, and day of the
     application

Answer 6

B. Relative humidity.

Question 7

Organophosphate and carbamate insecticides have the most direct effect on what major body system?
A. Circulatory system
B. Respiratory system
C. Reproductive system
D. Nervous system

Answer 7

D. Nervous system.

Question 8

Which of the following pesticide characteristics contributes to an increased potential for groundwater contamination?
A. High solubility
B. High absorption to soil colloids
C. Relatively quick degradation
     properties
D. High volatility

Answer 8

A. High solubility.

Question 9

If you have a pesticide spill at your mix and load site that doesn’t pose a threat to the environment or humans, you should:
A. Call the Department of Emergency
Management hotline
B. Call the local police
C. Control, confine, and clean up the spill
D. Wash the spill with plenty of water

Answer 9

C. Control, confine, and clean up the spill.

Question 10

Preharvest intervals stated on a pesticide label are designed to:
A. Protect produce from residues over
     tolerances
B. Protect workers from exposure
C. Prevent drift damage
D. Prevent environmental damage

Answer 10

A. Protect produce from residues over tolerances.

Question 11

For which of the following pesticides can 2-PAM be used as an antidote?
A. Organophosphates
B. Carbamate insecticides
C. Organic Chlorine insecticides
D. Growth regulator herbacides

Answer 11

A. Organophosphates.

Question 12

If the product you choose to use has an Endangered Species Restriction listed, you should:
A. Not worry about it, since no specific
     restriction is stated on the label
B. Obtain the necessary information to
     determine what the restriction entails
C. Apply early in the morning, to avoid
     contact with the threatened species
D. Call the Department of Wildlife for a
     permit

Answer 12

B. Obtain the necessary information to determine what the restriction entails.

Question 13

You are storing a pesticide. Select the correct statement.
A. Store pesticides in a warm, dry place
such as a well house
B. Store pesticides in an open area for
ventilation
C. Store pesticides with your PPE
D. Store pesticides in original container

Answer 13

D. Store pesticides in original container.

Question 14

Which of the following conditions contribute most to pesticide spray drift?
A. Large orifice, low pressure
B. Large orifice, high pressure
C. Small orifice, high pressure
D. Small orifice, low pressure

Answer 14

C. Small orifice, high pressure

Question 15

You are applying a pesticide to a row crop field. Your sprayer output is 15 GPA at 5 mph. If you want to double your output, what must you do?
A. Increase the pressure to the nozzles
     to twice the normal operating
     pressure
B. Increase the speed of travel to 8 mph
C. Decrease the speed of travel to 2.5 
     mph
D. None of the above

Answer 15

C. Decrease the speed of travel to 2.5 mph.

Question 16

In general, high pressure hydraulic sprayers will provide better coverage in thick foliage.
(True or False)

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Because of the low amounts of material being sprayed, ultra low volume (ULV) sprayers have no problems with drift.
(True or False)

Answer 17

False

Question 18

You need to spray your field for insects. Sweet clover grows along the borders of your field and attracts a significant number of bees. The insecticide you will spray is highly toxic to bees. Before you spray, what actions should you take?
A. No action, since you will not be
     spraying the sweet clover
B. Spray during mid-day so that the
     pesticide can dry faster
C. Contact the beekeeper and inform
     him when you will be spraying
D. Mow the sweet clover, wait until the
     bees have left the area and then
     spray
E. None of the above
F. C. and D. above

Answer 18

F. C. and D. above.