Sample Questions Flashcards
- The difference between California’s laws and the Department of Pesticide Regulation’s regulations is that laws are .
A.
passed by County Agricultural Commissioners and regulations are passed by the California legislature
B.
passed by the California legislature and regulations are adopted by the Department of Pesticide Regulation to carry out the laws
C.
supplements to federal regulations
D.
adopted by the Department of Pesticide Regulation to carry out regulations signed by the Governor
B.
passed by the California legislature and regulations are adopted by the Department of Pesticide Regulation to carry out the laws
- Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of California’s pesticide and pest control laws and regulations?
A.
protecting workers from pesticide exposure
B.
providing proper, safe, and effective use of pesticides
C.
encouraging people to use more pesticides
D.
protecting public health
C.
encouraging people to use more pesticides
- A cooperating agency that helps the Department of Pesticide Regulation enforce pesticide use laws and regulations in California is the .
A.
County Department of Health
B.
State Department of Water Resources
C.
State Department of Labor
D.
County Agricultural Commissioner
D.
County Agricultural Commissioner
- County Agricultural Commissioners may adopt supplemental pesticide regulations with the approval of the .
A.
Department of Pesticide Regulation
B.
Office of the Governor
C.
County Board of Supervisors
D.
California State Legislature
A.
Department of Pesticide Regulation
Which of the following is considered to be pesticide labeling?
A.
spray nozzle catalog
B.
a printed pesticide advertisement
C.
the federal Worker Protection Standard
D.
a written recommendation
C.
the federal Worker Protection Standard
When a Pesticide Registrant allows a pesticide product registration to lapse, Pest Control Dealers .
A.
must immediately return all unsold stock
B.
can sell and deliver the pesticide product for two years
C.
must retrieve all previously sold stock
D.
can indefinitely sell and deliver the pesticide product
B.
can sell and deliver the pesticide product for two years
- When a pesticide product registration is cancelled, the sale and use of this product .
A.
is automatically prohibited under all circumstances
B.
may continue under conditions imposed by the regulatory agency responsible for the cancellation
C.
will be allowed for two years from the cancellation date
D.
is not affected as long as detailed sales records are kept current
B.
may continue under conditions imposed by the regulatory agency responsible for the cancellation
A Special Local Need registration (SLN) allows .
A.
growers to apply the pesticide to any crop as long as the Special Local Need is valid in the grower’s state
B.
supplemental uses of the pesticide uniformly throughout the U.S.
C.
uses of pesticides for crops or sites not listed on the Section 3 labeling in the state it was issued
D.
any feasible use of the pesticide in the specified local area
C.
uses of pesticides for crops or sites not listed on the Section 3 labeling in the state it was issued
Which of the following is considered a labeling booklet?
A.
sales literature distributed by the Pesticide Registrant
B.
a sample of pesticide labeling produced by the Pesticide Registrant
C.
literature containing use and maintenance directions for application equipment
D.
a pamphlet containing use directions and restrictions that is attached to the container
D.
a pamphlet containing use directions and restrictions that is attached to the container
On pesticide labeling the signal word .
A.
signifies the relative acute toxicity of the pesticide product
B.
identifies the formulation of pesticide product
C.
warns of the potential crop damage level
D.
identifies relative effectiveness or control level
A.
signifies the relative acute toxicity of the pesticide product
The precautionary statements section of pesticide labeling contains information about the .
A.
application rate
B.
crops on which the product can be applied
C.
relative toxicity of the product
D.
hazards to people and domestic animals
D.
hazards to people and domestic animals
Plant-back restrictions are found in what section of pesticide labeling?
A.
precautionary statements
B.
statement of practical treatment
C.
contents
D.
directions for use
D.
directions for use
Making an application of a pesticide product at a lower rate than specifed in labeling directions is .
A.
always allowed
B.
illegal
C.
allowed only if you obtain written authorization from the County Agricultural Commissioner
D.
allowed only if the product is tank mixed
A.
always allowed
Exceeding the maximum application rate of a pesticide product as per its labeling is .
A.
always allowed
B.
illegal
C.
allowed only if you obtain written authorization from the County Agricultural Commissioner
D.
allowed only if the product is tank mixed with another similar product
B.
illegal
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may classify a pesticide as a restricted use pesticide if it .
A. is ineffective unless used at twice the label recommended rate
B. presents a significant dermal hazard to
applicators
C. leaves visible residues on treated surfaces
D. does not break down within 7 days
presents a significant dermal hazard to
applicators
Any person in California who applies or supervises
the application of a restricted material must?
A. attend a class on protecting pollinators
B. notify the local UC Cooperative Extension
advisor before making or supervising an
application
C. obtain a medical release from a physician
D. be a certified commercial or private applicator
D. be a certified commercial or private applicator
Which two documents must Pest Control
Businesses have available when making an
agricultural use application of a pesticide that
requires a permit?
A. copies of their Pest Control Business License and the applicable UC Pest Management Guideline
B. copies of the applicable UC Pest Management Guideline and copy of the current restricted material permit
C. the grower’s work order and Pest Control
Business License
D. copies of the written pest control
recommendation or grower’s work order and the current restricted material permit
D. copies of the written pest control
recommendation or grower’s work order and the current restricted material permit
An application for a restricted material
permit for non-agricultural use must include
the .
A. name and address of the nearest County
Agricultural Commissioner
B. name and address of the individual who will be making the application
C. criteria for determining the need for the
pesticide application
D. known health effects of the pesticide to
be applied
C. criteria for determining the need for the
pesticide application
Restricted material permits for agricultural use must be .
A. site and time specific
B. mailed or personally delivered to anyone living within 1/4 mile of the application
C. approved by the California Department of
Pesticide Regulation
D. posted in a central location for 30 days after the application
A. site and time specific
Which of the following is not required information on a Notice of Intent?
A. the date the intended application will begin.
B. an indication of the approximate acres or units to be treated.
C. the pest or pests to be controlled.
D. a signed statement releasing the property owner or operator of the property from liability.
D. a signed statement releasing the property owner or operator of the property from liability.
The Pesticide Safety Information Series leafets with
the “N” designation are written for .
A. non-certified pesticide handlers
B. non-agricultural settings
C. non-traditional methods of pesticide application
D. non-English speaking pesticide handlers
B. non-agricultural settings
Certain pesticides may be exempt from permit requirements in California if the Department of Pesticide Regulation determines that the pesticide .
A. application may be supervised by a non-certified handler
B. will cause no hazards in California
C. is too hazardous to use in California
D. requires no further restrictions beyond those imposed by federal regulations and the label
D. requires no further restrictions beyond those imposed by federal regulations and the label
Which of the following pest control activities requires a Department of Pesticide Regulation Pest Control Business License?
A.
preservative treatment of fabrics or structural materials
B.
household or industrial sanitation services
C.
control of tree pests
D.
structural pest control
C.
control of tree pests
- Which of the following qualifcations must a person have to be responsible for the pest control
operations of a Pest Control Business?
A. Pest Control Business License
B. Qualified Applicator License
C. Agricultural Pest Control Adviser License
D. County Agricultural Commissioner License
B. Qualified Applicator License
- A Pest Control Business that has one or more employees must have .
A. at least two service vehicles
B. workers’ compensation insurance
C. 24-hour phone service
D. a permit from the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
B. workers’ compensation insurance
- A Pest Control Business must be registered with the .
A. County Board of Supervisors in each county where the business operates
B. Department of Industrial Relations
C. Department of Pesticide Regulation
D. County Agricultural Commissioner in each county where the business operates
D. County Agricultural Commissioner in each county where the business operates
- Which type of pesticide application is covered under the provisions of a Maintenance Gardener
Pest Control Business License?
A. spraying an herbicide in a cemetery
B. regularly applying snail bait around a homeowner’s property
C. applications incidental to maintaining ornamental plants in a shopping mall
D. spraying a restricted herbicide at a golf course
C. applications incidental to maintaining ornamental plants in a shopping mall
- A Pest Control Dealer License is not required for a person or business who .
A. has a Pest Control Business License and sells only pesticides they apply
B. solicits sales of pesticides by making agricultural use recommendations through field
representatives or other agents
C. sells insect trapping devices for agricultural pests
D. sells pesticides that can be used for either agricultural or non-agricultural purposes
A. has a Pest Control Business License and sells only pesticides they apply
- A person who holds a Pest Control Dealer Designated Agent License is responsible for .
A. actively supervising applications for the Pest Control Business
B. ordering fertilizers from the manufacturer or supplier
C. actively supervising all operations conducted at the Pest Control Dealer’s location
D. making pesticide use recommendations for customers of the business
C. actively supervising all operations conducted at the Pest Control Dealer’s location
- A person who holds a Qualifed Applicator Certifcate in the “Plant Agriculture” category CANNOT
.
A. supervise the use of restricted materials on agricultural crops
B. sell or supervise people who sell agricultural pesticides
C. apply general use pesticides or restricted materials on agricultural crops
D. supervise the use of general use pesticides on agricultural crops
B. sell or supervise people who sell agricultural pesticides
- An Agricultural Pest Control Adviser License is required if you .
A. sell pesticides at a Pest Control Dealer location
B. apply pesticides for hire on any agricultural
property
C. solicit pest control services or pesticide sales for agricultural uses
D. work for the University of California Integrated Pest Management program
C. solicit pest control services or pesticide sales
for agricultural uses
- A person who is responsible for pesticide containers must:
A.
store the containers in a locked enclosure or provide a person to maintain control over the containers at all times
B.
keep the containers off the ground in the back of a vehicle when they are to be unattended
C.
cover the containers with a tarp if they cannot be put into a storage facility
D.
keep the containers on the application equipment at all times
A.
store the containers in a locked enclosure or provide a person to maintain control over the containers at all times
- The signs attached to a pesticide storage area must be readable from .
A.
10 feet
B.
15 feet
C.
25 feet
D.
50 feet
C.
25 feet
- A service container that is used to hold a pesticide or pesticide mixture is .
A.
the original pesticide container
B.
any other legal container other than the original labeled pesticide container
C.
a special heavy-duty container provided by the pesticide manufacturer
D.
a returnable container approved by the Department of Pesticide Regulation
B.
any other legal container other than the original labeled pesticide container
- Which of the following information is NOT required to be on the label of a service container?
A.
identity of the pesticide in the container
B.
signal word from the label of the original container
C.
name of the manufacturer of the pesticide in the service container
D.
name and address of the person or firm responsible for the container
C.
name of the manufacturer of the pesticide in the service container
- It is illegal to store pesticides in .
A.
service containers
B.
original pesticide containers
C.
spray equipment that is properly identified with labeling
D.
containers that are commonly used for food, drink, or household products
D.
containers that are commonly used for food, drink, or household products