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1
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What type of pesticide is “Citation”?

a. fungicide
b. herbicide
c. insecticide

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c. insecticide

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What is the EPA registration n;umber?

a. 602-MO-2
b. 100-667
c. CGA 143L1 044

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b. 100-667

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What type of personal protective equipment must applicator wear when handling “Citation”?
a. coveralls over long sleeved short and long pants
b. waterproof gloves
c. chemical resistant footwear plus socks
d. chemical resistant apron when cleaning equipment, mixing or loading
e, all of the above

A

e. all of the above (a. coveralls over long sleeved short and long pants b. waterproof gloves c. chemical resistant footwear plus socks d. chemical resistant apron when cleaning equipment, mixing or loading)

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What is the re-entry time for “Citation”?

a. 12 hours
b. 8 hours
c. 24 hours
d. hours not listed

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a. 12 hours

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What type of insecticide is “Citation”?

a. granular insecticide
b. mulsifiable concentrate
c. wettable powder

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c. wettable powder

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In Chrysanthemums, which pest will “Citation” control?

a. thrips
b. fall armyworms
c. leafminers
d. aphids

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c. leafminers

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If swallowed, the person affected should be made to vomit only if they are conscious?

a. true
b. false

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b. false

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A person using “Citation” can eat or drink safely without bothering to wash their hands first.

a. true
b. false

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b. false

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What is the percentage of active ingredients in “Citation”?

a. 25%
b. 100%
c. 50%
d. 75%

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d. 75%

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This product may be applied through all types of irrigation stems?

a. true
b. false

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b. false

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Which insects give birth to live young?

a. thrips
b. aphids
c. chinch bugs

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b. aphids

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Which insect is 1/6 to 1/5 inch long with reddish legs, a black body and fully developed wings. Each front wing is mostly white, but is marked with a triangular black patch in the middle of the outer margin.

a. scale
b. chinch bug
c. aphids
d. spittlebug

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b. chinch bug

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The chinch bug prefers what type of environment?

a. cool, damp climates
b. cool, dry climates
c. hot, dry climates
d. hot, wet climates

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c. hot, dry climates

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What insect produces a colorless, sweet, sticky fluid called honeydew?

a. mealybug
b. ground pearls
c. aphids
d. thrips

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c. aphids

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The immature stages of chinch bugs are this color.

a. black
b. white
c. orange
d. red

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c. orange

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The use of dormant oil on trees and woody shrubs only after the plants have entered complete dormancy will control scale.

a. true
b. false

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a. false

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When checking for grubs, how many insects would cause economic damage to lawn grass?

a. 8 to 10 per square feet
b. 10 to 14 per square feet
c. 11 to 14 per square feet
d. 4 to 5 per square feet

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d. 4 to 5 per square feet

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The egg laying period for the June Beetle is ______.

a. 7 days
b. 30 days
c. 28 days
d. 10 days

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b. 30 days

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Cool, wet weather during fall months favors the fall armyworm’s increase when the number of natural enemies are reduced and Texas lawn grasses are flourishing.

a. true
b. false

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a. true

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Large horned Beetles can be recognized by what distinctive feature?

a. large eyes
b. antennae longer than body
c. stilt like legs
d. rhinoceros like horn on top of head

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b. anetnnae longer than body

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Pyracanthas, carnations, chrysanthemums, geraniums, roses, zinnias, honeysuckles and verbenas are especially subject to attack from this pest.

a. leaf rollers
b. leaf tiers
c. leaf crumplers
d. all of the above

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d. all of the above (a. leaf rollers, b. leaf tiers, c. leaf , crumplers)

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Galls on oak leaves are formed by cynipid. A cynipid is a ______?

a. tiny wasp
b. worm
c. aphid
d. borer

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a. tiny wasp

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What type of pesticide would you use to prevent black spot on rose?

a. insecticide
b. herbicide
c. fungicide

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c. fungicide

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Plants with knotted or galled root systems cannot absorb enough water and nutrients to adequately furnish the plant.

a. true
b. false

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a. true

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The fruitless Mulberry is plagued with this type of fungus that causes premature defoliation in the summer and fall. What type of fungus is it?

a. dollar spot
b. brown patch
c. leaf spot

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c. leaf spot

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St. Augustine Decline is caused by a ________.

a. fungus
b. bacteria
c. virus
d. cold

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c. virus

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_____ is a problem in most St. Augustine lawns that are 3 to 4 years old.

a. brown patch
b. dollar spot
c. fairy ring
d. thatch

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d. thatch

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Insecticides used for aphid control include:

a. fumigant
b. contact or systemic
c. systemic only

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b. contact or systemic

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Crabgrass, goosegrass and prostrate spurge are all classified as:

a. cool season annuals
b. warm season annuals
c. perennials
d. biennials

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b. warm season annuals

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The most difficult to control weed pest in turf and ornamentals is a warm season perennial called:

a. nutsedge or nutgrass
b. crabgrass
c. bluegrass
d. yellow woodsorrel

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a. nutsedge or nutgrass

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The soil should be tilled to a depth of 6 inches and moist when a _______ is applied.

a. nematicide
b. fumigant
c. herbicide
d. insecticide

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b. fumigant

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32
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A postemergence herbicide is applied:

a. after the weeds have emerged
b. before the turfgrass is mowed
c. before the weeds emerge
d. after the turfgrass has germinated.

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a. after the weeds have emerged

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The likelihood of injury from preemergence herbicides due to leaching into the root zone is more likely:

a. in high rainfall areas
b. in sandy soils
c. in low organic matter soils
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above (a. in high rainfall areas, b. in sandy soils,
c. in low organic matter soils)

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There are two components of soil that attract or adsorb herbicide molecules:

a. clay and water
b. sand and water
c. sand and organic matter
d. clay and organic matter

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d. clay and organic matter

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The absorption and translocation of postemergence herbicides is influenced by:

a. nature of the leaf surface
b. stage of growth of the weed
c. climate
d. all of the above

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d. all of the above (a. nature of the leaf surface, b. stage of growth of the weed, c. climate)

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If weed leaves have _______________ they may resist absorption of the postemergence herbicide:

a. waxy cuticle
b. three points
c. interveinal chlorosis
d. turgidity

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a. waxy cuticle

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Plant growth regulators are used to:

a. kill insects
b. reduce the rate of growth
c. separate broadleaved weeds from grasses
d. stick the herbicide to the leaf

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b. reduce the rate of growth

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______ means a substance or mixture of substances intended to cause the leaves or foliage to drop from a plant.

a. desiccant
b. defoliant
c. device

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b. defoliant

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________ means a substance or mixture of substances intended to artificially accelerate the drying of plant tissue.

a. desiccant
b. defoliant
c. device

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a. desiccant

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40
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Test scores are valid for only ______ months.

a. 6
b. 12
c. 18
d. 24

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b. 12

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It is a violation for any person to use a pesticide in a manner that is inconsistent with its label or labeling.

a. true
b. false

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a. true

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Persons in charge of licensed day-care centers, primary and secondary schools or hospitals may request prior notification of a pesticide application.

a. true
b. false

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a. true

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All certified and licensed applicators or trained trainers who conduct pesticide safety training must maintain records of each trainee for ______ years.

a. 2
b. 5
c. 7

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a. 2

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The applicator can give notification by raising a EPA __S flag at least five feet in height.

a. true
b. false

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a. true

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Which of the following state agencies is not involved in pesticide regulation?

a. Texas Department of Agriculture
b. Texas Agricultural Extension Service
c. Texas Water Commission
d. Texas Department of Health

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b. Texas Agricultural Extension Service

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Under the Texas Pesticide Law, pesticides used in this state must be registered with the Texas Department of Agriculture, even if they are already registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. .
a True
b. False

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a. true

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By which agency is the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act administered?

a. Texas Department of Agriculture
b. Texas Water Commission
c. Texas Structural Pest Control Board
d. Texas Hazardous Waste Commission

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b. Texas Water Commission

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All licensed applicators must be certified in each application category in which they practice.

a. True
b. False

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a. true

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Which is not an agency that shares responsibility for pesticide applicator training, certification and training?

a. Texas Department of Agriculture
b. Texas Structural Pest Control Board
c. Texas Department of Health
d. Texas Agricultural Experimental Station

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d. Texas Agricultural Experimental Station

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Which license must be obtained by a person who wants to perform pest control as an employee at an apartment building or hospital?

a. business license from the SPCB
b. a noncommercial license from the SPCB
c. a private license from either the TDA or the SPCB

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b. a noncommercial license from the SPCB

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51
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Which of the following is not among the TDA application categories?

a. right-of-way
b. predatory animal
c. wood preservation
d. fumigation

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c. wood preservation

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52
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What is meant by the term “reentry time”?

a. The time right after pesticide application when protected workers may not enter the treated area.
b. The time during pesticide application when unprotected workers may not stay in the treated area.
c. The time right after pesticide application when unprotected workers may not enter the treated area.

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c. The time right after pesticide application when unprotected workers may not enter the treated area.

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Of the following statements about EPA rules on warnings to workers, which is not true?
a. Warnings of pesticide application must be timely and appropriate.
b. Warnings of pesticide application must be in the language understood by the workers.
c. Warnings of pesticide application must be in
writing.
d. Warnings of pesticide application may be given verbally or in writing.

A

c. Warnings of pesticide application must be in

writing.

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54
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What is EPA’s pesticide registration decision based on?

a. EPA evaluation of test data provided by the manufacturer.
b. The manufacturer’s evaluation of test data.
c. EPA evaluation of test data provided by certified applicators.

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a. EPA evaluation of test data provided by the manufacturer.

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55
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If EPA decides that a pesticide poses a risk to workers, what can the EPA do?

a. set reentry intervals to restrict workers from entering a treated field.
b. set restrictions on formation or application rates
c. require verbal or written warnings to workers
d. all of the above.

A

d. all of the above (a. set reentry intervals to restrict workers from entering a treated field, b. set restrictions on formation or application rates, c. require verbal or written warnings to workers)

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If EPA decides that a pesticide poses a risk to consumers, what can the EPA do?

a. require longer preharvest intervals so residues will break down.
b. set restrictions on the frequency of application and rates.
c. cancel or suspend use or the pesticide.
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above (a. require longer preharvest intervals so residues will break down. b. set restrictions on the frequency of application and rates. c. cancel or suspend use or the pesticide.)

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How can triple-rinsed, used pesticide containers be disposed of?

a. in any sanitary landfill
b. in an EPA-approved sanitary landfill
c. in a private landfill

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b. in an EPA-approved sanitary landfill

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58
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What is an endangered species?

a. a plant or animal that may not be harvested or hunted, except as allowed bylaw
b. a plant or animal that is in danger of extinction throughout all or much of its range
c. an animal whose habitat has been severely damaged

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b. a plant or animal that is in danger of extinction throughout all or much of its range

59
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Which federal agency determines what species are endangered?

a. the US Department of Agriculture
b. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) of the EPA
c. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) of the Department of Interior

A

c. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) of the Department of Interior

60
Q

Who ultimately bears the responsibility of protecting endangered species from pesticides?

a. the federal government
b. the state government
c. conservationists
d. you, the applicator

A

d. you, the applicator

61
Q

What is pesticide exposure?
a. pesticide exposure is defined as coming in contact with a pesticide
b pesticide exposure is defined as being poisoned by a pesticide
c. neither of the above
d. both of the above

A

a. pesticide exposure is defined as coming in contact with a pesticide

62
Q

Which of the following is not a way in which chemicals can enter your body?

a. dermal
b. inhalation
c. subcutaneously
d. orally

A

c. subcutaneously

63
Q

Which areas of the body absorb pesticides quickly?

a. feet, hands, head and groin
b. scalp, nose, hands and arms
c. face, hands, torso and scalp
d. eyes, ears, scalp and genitals

A

d. eyes, ears, scalp and genitals

64
Q

Which two routes of entry are likely to be the most important to you?

a. dermal and oral
b. dermal and inhalation
c. inhalation and oral

A

b. dermal and inhalation

65
Q

Which factor affects the toxicity of a pesticide?

a. route of entry
b. frequency and duration (rate) exposure
c. dose received
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above (a. route of entry
b. frequency and duration (rate) exposure
c. dose received)

66
Q

An example of a chronic effect is the drop in cholinesterase, and essential body enzyme, caused by
organophosphates and carbonates?
a. true
b. false

A

a. true

67
Q

What signal word must be on the label for pesticides classified as “Highly toxic”?

a. CAUTION!
b. DANGER!
c. WARNING!

A

b. DANGER!

68
Q

What signal word must be on the label for pesticide classified as ‘Slightly toxic”?

a. CAUTION!
b. DANGER!
c. WARNING!

A

a. CAUTION!

69
Q

What signal word must be on the label for pesticides classification as “Moderately toxic”?

a. CAUTION!
b. DANGER!
c. WARNING!

A

c. WARNING!

70
Q

“Days to slaughter” of “Days to Harvest” refers to the most number of days allowed between the last pesticide
application and the slaughter or harvest day.
a. true
b. false

A

b. false

71
Q

No pesticide may be bought, sold or used in the United States until it has federal registration for the product,
the use and the label.
a. true
b. false

A

a. true

72
Q

When a pesticide evaporates and moves off target, this is called vapor drift?

a. true
b. false

A

a. true

73
Q

Which of these factors does not influence drift?

a. particle size
b. polIution
c. nozzle design and orientation
d. temperature

A

b. pollution

74
Q

A pesticide becomes a pollutant and potentialIy dangerous when it is applied over the dose recommended on the label or when it drifts off target.

a. true
b. false

A

a. true

75
Q

If you or your partner feels sick on the job, should you leave the work undone or try to finish it?

a. always try to finish the job unless there is an emergency or you are working alone and feel as though you might faint
b. if you or any other worker feels sick, do not try to finish the job, get out of the area immediately and get help

A

b. if you or any other worker feels sick, do not try to finish the job, get out of the area immediately and get help

76
Q

How should you clean your washing machine after laundering pesticide-soiled clothing?

a. run a complete, but empty cycle using hot water and detergent
b. clean the inside of the machine by hand
c. run a rinse cycle only

A

a. run a complete, but empty cycle using hot water and detergent

77
Q

The safest way to move pesticides is in the back of a truck that has a steel bed with enclosed sides and a tail gate?

a. true
b. faLse

A

a. true

78
Q

You should wear a wide-brimmed, chemical resistant, waterproof hat (not a cap) when you are exposed to
pesticide drift?
a. true
b. false

A

a. true

79
Q

You should store all clean protective equipment and clothing separately from stored pesticides?

a. true
b. faIse

A

a. true

80
Q

When you plan to work with pesticides, where should you look for information about the protective clothing
you need?
a. in the American Chemical Users Handbook
b. on the pesticide label
c. in your pesticide applicator training manuals

A

b. on the pesticide label

81
Q

When filling a spray tank you should always stand with your head above the container and the filling hole of
the spray tank?
a. true
b. false

A

a. true

82
Q

How should you prepare for an accidental spill of a pesticide?

a. have some kind of absorption material available
b. have bleach or hydrated lime for decontamination
c. keep soap, detergent, and water close at hand
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above (a. have some kind of absorption material available
b. have bleach or hydrated lime for decontamination
c. keep soap, detergent, and water close at hand)

83
Q

If the pesticide is not too toxic, is it OK to let children and pets play in the area while you are spraying there?

a. yes, if the pesticide is not too toxic, children and pets may play in the area
b. pets may be allowed to play in the area, but not children
c. never let children or pets play in a treatment area during spraying

A

c. never let children or pets play in a treatment area during spraying

84
Q

The length of time that should pass between treatment and returning to a treated area is called the reentry interval?

a. true
b. false

A

a. true

85
Q

What is the most common cause of pesticide poisoning for applicators?

a. inhalation
b. skin contact
c. swallowing

A

b. skin contact

86
Q

Why not use cotton or leather gloves when handling highly toxic pesticides?

a. because you might stain them
b. because they absorb pesticide and hold it close to your skin
c. because they reduce your dexterity, thin increasing the chance of accident

A

b. because they absorb pesticide and hold it close to your skin

87
Q

How often should you wash your contaminated overalls?
a, weekly
b. daily
c. never, throw them away after they become contaminated

A

b. daily

88
Q

Should you ever wash the inside of your boots?

a. yes, after each use
b. yes, at least weekly
c. no, you might spread pesticide from the outside to the inside of the boot

A

a. yes, after each use

89
Q

When is it necessary to wear goggles or a full face shield?

a. whenever pesticide could contact your eyes
b. when you pour or mix concentrates
c. when you work with a highly toxic spray or dust
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above (a. whenever pesticide could contact your eyes
b. when you pour or mix concentrates
c. when you work with a highly toxic spray or dust )

90
Q

Which type of hat is useful to protect your head and neck from highly toxic pesticides?

a. chemical resistant rain hat
b. washable hard hat with no liner
c. certain wide-brimmed hats
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above (a. chemical resistant rain hat
b. washable hard hat with no liner
c. certain wide-brimmed hats)

91
Q

When should you replace the filter in your respirator?

a. after each use
b. weekly
c. when it becomes dirty or breathing becomes difficult

A

c. when it becomes dirty or breathing becomes difficult

92
Q

How often should you change the cartridges on your respirator?

a. every 8 hours
b. every 24 hour
c. every 48 hours

A

a. every 8 hours

93
Q

You should wash your gloved hand before removing the gloves?

a. true
b. false

A

a. true

94
Q

What are some of the symptoms of mild poisoning?

a. headache, fatigue, sore throat
b. vomiting
c. fainting, dizziness

A

a. headache, fatigue, sore throat

95
Q

What are some signs of severe or acute poisoning?

a. fever, intense thirst, vomiting
b. muscle twitches, pinpoint pupils
c. unconsciousness
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above (a. fever, intense thirst, vomiting
b. muscle twitches, pinpoint pupils
c. unconsciousness)

96
Q

What is the very first thing to do when someone has been poisoned?

a. if you are alone with the victim make sure he is breathing and not further exposed to poison
b. call an ambulance or doctor
c. call a poison control center
d. A and B

A

d. A and B (a. if you are alone with the victim make sure he is breathing and not further exposed to poison
b. call an ambulance or doctor)

97
Q

Your doctor should know which pesticide you normally use so he can obtain the antidote and keep it on hand.

a. true
b. false

A

a. true

98
Q

If poison is on the victim’s skin or in his eyes, it is most important to wash the victim with large amounts of
running water.
a. true
b. false

A

a. true

99
Q

If a person has swallowed a poison, you should make him vomit, except when:

a. the victim is unconscious or in convulsions
b. the victim has swallowed corrosive poison
c. the victim has swallowed a petroleum product
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above (a. the victim is unconscious or in convulsions
b. the victim has swallowed corrosive poison
c. the victim has swallowed a petroleum product)

100
Q

Which of the following is not a treatment for shock?

a. keeping the victim flat on his back, with legs raised
b. gently shaking the victim to keep him conscious
c. keeping the victim warm enough to prevent shivering

A

b. gently shaking the victim to keep him conscious

101
Q

With of the following does not describe integrated pest management?

a. IPM combines several pest control tactics
b. IPM is an antipesticide approach to pest control
c. IPM is a way to anticipate and prevent pests from reaching damaging numbers
d. IPM achieves pest control with the least risk and proper pest identification

A

b. IPM is an antipesticide approach to pest control

102
Q

Monitoring, also called scouting, involves early pest detection and proper pest identification.

a. true
b. false

A

a. true

103
Q

In IPM, economic thresholds represent…

a. the most money you can afford to spend to control a pest population
b. the most damage a pest population can do without causing economic loss
c. the difference between the cost of pest control and the cost of pest damage

A

b. the most damage a pest population can do without causing economic loss

104
Q

A pest is considered anything that…

a. injures humans, animals, crops, structures or possessions
b. competes with humans, domestic animal or crops for food or water
c. spreads disease to humans, domestic animals or crops
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above (a. injures humans, animals, crops, structures or possessions
b. competes with humans, domestic animal or crops for food or water
c. spreads disease to humans, domestic animals or crops )

105
Q

One percent of all insects are considered pests?

a. true
b. false

A

a. true

106
Q

Name the three main body parts of an insect?

a. head, thorax, abdomen
b. head, body, legs
c. head, abdomen, wings

A

a. head, thorax, abdomen

107
Q

Which of the following is an insect?

a. centipede
b. sowbug
c. mite
d. none of the above

A

d. none of the above (a. centipede
b. sowbug
c. mite)

108
Q

Diseases are caused by biological agents called pathogens?

a. true
b. false

A

a. true

109
Q

Which of the following organisms are associated with plant disease?

a. bacteria and viruses
b. ameba and algae
c. fungi and nematodes
d. all of the above
d. A and C

A

d. A and C (a. bacteria and viruses c. fungi and nematodes)

110
Q

How does a systemic insecticide act on the pest?

a. a systemic flows inside a treated plant and kills the pest when the pest eats the plant
b. a systemic enters the pest and attacks only a particular body system, such as the pest’s nervous system
c. a systemic kills insect pests on contact

A

a. a systemic flows inside a treated plant and kills the pest when the pest eats the plant

111
Q

Would you choose a selective or non-selective herbicide for weed control in a park?

a. selective
b. non-selective

A

a. selective

112
Q

With herbicide applications, preplant means before the crop is planted. Postemergence means before the weeds appear and preemergence means after the crop and weeds appear.

a. true
b. false

A

b. false

113
Q

Nematodes are ______:

a. fungal growths on roots
b. tiny hair-like worms
c. small frog that secretes a toxic chemical

A

b. tiny hair-like worms

114
Q

Which of the following must you consider when choosing the best formulation for your job?

a. effectiveness against the pest
b. the location of the manufacturer
c. type of applicant machinery needed
d. all of the above
e. A and C

A

e. A and C (a. effectiveness against the pest

c. type of applicant machinery needed)

115
Q

Which pesticide formulation is most often used in households, backyards and other small areas?

a. granular
b. liquid
c. aerosol

A

c. aerosol

116
Q

Which pesticide formulation can be dangerous if its container is punctured or overheated?

a. granular
b. liquid
c. aerosol

A

c. aerosol

117
Q

Why are dust formulations usually not used outdoors on a large scale?

a. they may drift away from the target area
b. they are too difficult to measure accurately
c. they are less effective outdoors than indoors

A

a. they may drift away from the target area

118
Q

What advantage do granules have over dusts and sprays?

a. they drift less
b. the application is simpler
c. they penetrate dense foliage better
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above (a. they drift less
b. the application is simpler
c. they penetrate dense foliage better)

119
Q

Which pesticide formulation must be diluted before they are applied?

a. wettable powders and granules
b. flowables and some aerosols
c. wettable powders and emulsifiable concentrates

A

c. wettable powders and emulsifiable concentrates

120
Q

When is the best time to add pesticide to the spray tank?

a. at least three hours before application
b. immediately before application
c. whenever you are ready

A

b. immediately before application

121
Q

Through which routes of entry are you likely to be exposed during pesticide mixing?

a. dermal and swallowing
b. inhalation and dermal
c. swallowing and inhalation

A

b. inhalation and dermal

122
Q 
How much wettable powder would you put in a 450 gallon tank, given directions to add 3 pounds WP per 100
gallons of water?
a. 14.2 pounds 
b. 20.6 pounds
c. 13.5 pounds
d. 12.6 pounds
A

c. 13.5 pounds

123
Q

How many gallons of 25 percent emulsifiable concentrate (with 2 lbs pesticide per gallon) would you add to a 50 gallon tank to get a 1 percent active ingredient mixture?

a. 2.4 gallons
b. 2.075 gallons
c. 2.6 gallons

A

b. 2.075 gallons

124
Q

A fogger is a good equipment choice when there is a sensitive area nearby and the wind is low.

a. true
b. false

A

b. false

125
Q

If your spayer delivers less spray to each acre than you want it to, how would you change the rate?

a. increase pressure
b. reduce ground speed
c. change to larger nozzle
d. any of the above

A

d. any of the above

126
Q

How many square feet equal acre?

a. 43,560
b. 43,680
c. 43,890

A

a. 43,560

127
Q 
thirty-two ounces of water was collected from one spray nozzle in 30 seconds. What is the nozzle delivery
rate in gallons per minute (GPM)?
a. .03 GPM
b. .5 GPM
C. 1.2 GPM
A

b. .5 GPM

128
Q

If pesticide drifts onto a nontarget area, causing injury or economic loss, the applicator is legally responsible’?

a. true
b. false

A

a. true

129
Q

What weather factor reduce drift?

a. lack of wind, low temperatures and low humidity
b. both wind speed and humidity are lower
c. both wind speed and humidity are higher

A

a. lack of wind, low temperatures and low humidity

130
Q

When does an inversion occur?

a. when air near the soil surface is warmer than the air above it
b. when the surface air has lower humidity than the air above it
c. when the surface air is cooler than the air above it

A

c. when the surface air is cooler than the air above it

131
Q

If you rinse out an empty pesticide container three times, you can use it for another purpose or let children with it.

a. true
b. false

A

b. false

132
Q

What should you do with rinsewater if you can’t add it to the tank mix?

a. just spread it over the ground - it’s harmless
b. apply it on a site with a similar pest problem
c. save it and add it to the next tank mix

A

b. apply it on a site with a similar pest problem

133
Q

What should you do to dispose of empty metal, glass or plastic containers?

a. bury them
b. burn them
c. try to return them for recycling

A

c. try to return them for recycling

134
Q

Which federal and state laws regulate pesticide disposal methods?

a. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide
b. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
c. Clean Air Act
d. All of the above

A

d. All of the above (a. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide
b. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
c. Clean Air Act)

135
Q

Why wear protective clothing while you store pesticides,
containers and equipment?
a. to protect your street clothes from contamination
b. to minimize your exposure in case of a pesticide spill
c. to protect the chemicals you’re handling from contamination

A

b. to minimize your exposure in case of a pesticide spill

136
Q

Which of these factors should you consider when choosing a storage site?

a. nearness to sensitive areas
b. whether flooding is possible
c. if the site is upwind or uphill from sensitive areas
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above (a. nearness to sensitive areas
b. whether flooding is possible
c. if the site is upwind or uphill from sensitive areas)

137
Q

What is the main problem with runoff water from your storage area?

a. it could harm animals that might drink it
b. it could contaminate ground or surface water with pesticide residue
c. it is a waste of water

A

b. it could contaminate ground or surface water with pesticide residue

138
Q

Why is a good supply of soap and water a “must” in any pesticide storage area?

a. to make decontamination and cleanup possible
b. so you can wash your hands
c. to meet health regulations

A

a. to make decontamination and cleanup possible

139
Q

What other materials should be on hand in a good storage area?

a. activated charcoal, clay, vermiculite or pet litter
b. a water hose to wash away liquid spills
c. a trash can for disposal of spilled dry pesticides
d. all of the above

A

a. activated charcoal, clay, vermiculite or pet litter

140
Q

Why should the storage area be kept cool?

a. to provide a more comfortable workplace
b. to prevent condensation
c. to stabilize flammable chemicals

A

c. to stabilize flammable chemicals

141
Q

Why should herbicides be stored in a special place apart from other pesticides?

a. they must be stored at a different temperature
b. they are more hazardous than other types of pesticides
c. they can vaporize and spread into adjacent pesticides

A

c. they can vaporize and spread into adjacent pesticides

142
Q

Cleanup steps for pesticide spills include:

a. wearing suitable protection.
b. using absorbent materials or sweeping compound
c. collecting used cleaners and soaked up soil and seaIing in a drum
d. all of the above

A

d. all of the above (a. wearing suitable protection.
b. using absorbent materials or sweeping compound
c. collecting used cleaners and soaked up soil and seaIing in a drum)

143
Q

If you apply a pesticide and the wind carries it off-target, are you liable even though you tried be careful?

a. yes
b. no

A

a. yes

144
Q

Can you be sued for applying pesticides to the wrong target site, even if no damage is done?

a. yes
b. no

A

a. yes

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