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WorksheetsPesticide Applicator Core Exam
Total questions: 87
Worksheet time: 29mins
Which of the following is an example of a private pesticide applicator?
A producer using pesticides on his private land
A landscape company that sprays roundup in flower beds
An exterminating company that treats houses for termites
A pesticide distributor or salesman
Which of the following is a resonsibility for certified applicators?
Adhere to the pesticide label
Keep pesticide application records
Report accidents or incidents
Attend continuing education courses to keep certificates up to date
All of these are responsibilities of certified applicators
Which of the following is required information for submitting a pesticide accident report?
Employer information
Social security number of involved persons
Daily weather conditions
Time, Date, and Location of accident
An employee at a daycare center places ant baits in the lobby of the center and sprays for cockroaches. What type of certificiation do they need?
They do not need certification.
Private Pesticide Applicator Certification
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification
Daycare Pesticide Applicator Certification
Why do we need to manage the risk of pesticides?
Protect the user
Protect the public
Protect the enviroment
All of the above
All pesticide incidents or accidents should be reported to the Virginia Office of Pesticide Services within ___ hours.
12
24
48
72
Pesticides can be stored in any bottle or bag.
True
False
Leaching of pesticides is dependent on:
% soil organic matter, % soil clay content, irrigation method
% soil clay content, depth of water table, pesticide application method
% soil organic matter, % soil clay content, depth of water table
Empty pesticide containers must be rinsed:
Once
Twice
Three times
Pesticides should be transported:
In the back of a truck
In a vehicle in a separate place from passengers
Never
Diluted pesticides and rinsate (rinse water) can be disposed of:
Anywhere
At the application site
In a drain
REI signage must be removed within:
7 days
3 days
1 day
ALL pesticides must be registered with the EPA.
True
False
Which of the following is not true about pesticides labeled as "Restricted Use"?
They require special care and handling.
They may only be sold to certified applicators.
They are only applied in agricultural environments.
They can only be handled by trained people or under supervision.
Where should you look to see if a pesticide is classified as "Restricted Use"?
In a box on the front of the label
Near the barcode on the bottom of the packaging
On the shelf at the retail store
Google search engine?
Which signal word is indicated by this picture?
Danger-Poison
Warning
Caution
Hazardous
Which signal word means that the product is slightly toxic and is less likely to cause acute illness?
Danger-Poison
Warning
Caution
Hazard
Which section of a label will list recommended treatments for poisoning or exposure to pesticides?
Precautionary Statment
Statement of Practical Treatment
Agricultural Use Requirements
Directions for Use
What must appear on ALL pesticide labels?
Harmful if Swallowed
Caution
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Re-Entry Intervals
Which section of the label will identify restricted entry intervals?
EPA Registration Number
Ingredient Statement
Conditions of Sale
Agricultural Use Requirements
Which product will provide detailed information about a product's physical and chemical properties, toxicity, and accident procedures?
The product label
The product SDS
The product advertising literature
The product receipt of purchase
When should you read the label?
Before mixing, loading and applying a pesticide
Before storing a pesticide
Before disposing of a pesticide
All of the above
The pesticide label is a binding legal agreement between whom?
The manufacturer
The EPA
The applicator
All of the above
Which of the following is legal?
Applying pesticides at higher concentrations than listed on the label.
Applying pesticides at lower concentrations than listed on the label.
Applying pesticides more frequently than listed on the label.
Using less PPE for mixing, loading, and applying than listed on the label.
Which type of pesticide ingredient includes chemicals that control pests?
Active Ingredients
Inactive Ingredients
Adjuvant
Surfactants
Which type of pesticide ingredient includes chemicals that control pests?
Active Ingredients
Inactive Ingredients
Adjuvant
Surfactants
Which factors should applicators consider when choosing a pesticide formulation?
Availability of necessary equipment
Chances that the product will harm the surface being treated
Which product will be most effective?
All of the above should be considered?
Which of the following is FALSE regarding a solution?
It is the result of dissolving a substance in a liquid
It cannot be separated
Solutions should be agitated maintain even particle distribution
Solutions are transparent (light can pass through them)
What is the general term for a formulation that is sold as and end use dilution?
Restricted Use
General Use
Ready to Use
Don't Use
Which of the following is a dry formulation that can easily drift off target?
Dust
Granular
Pellets
Bait
Which type of formulation forms a toxic, poisonous gas when applied?
Fumigant
Wettable Powder
Ultra-Low Volume
Aerosol
What will a jar test help the applicator determine?
Which PPE should be used for an application
If products are safe for animal exposure
If product is likely to leach offsite in runoff
If two products are compatible for tank mixing
How would you expect this product to be formulated?
Water Soluble Bag
Water Soluble Powder
Microencapsulated
Wettable Powder
What word best describes the following words: wetting agents, thickeners, compatability agents, safeners, spreaders, and stickers?
Adjuvants
Active Ingredients
Caution Words
Dry Formulations
What concentration of active ingredients would you expect to find in this product?
8%
80%
92%
Not enough information
Which of the following would be surfactants?
Drift control additives, defoaming agents
Emulsifiers, plant penetrants
Spreaders, wetting agents
Buffers or pH modifiers
Which type of pesticide formulation is dry and usually requires no mixing?
Dust
Granule
Pellet
Wettable Powders
Which formulation requires constant agitation?
Ready to Use
Microencapsulated
Wettable Powder
Water Soluble Liquid
Which material is most likely to be considered chemical resistant?
Leather
Cotton
Nitrile
Wool
What part of the applicator's body is most likely to be exposed to pesticides?
Hands
Feet
Face
Belly
What is a respirator?
A tool to help keep your car's engine cool
A safety device that covers your face and nose and protects the applicator's breathing
A NIOSH approved type of gloves
A term to describe when pesticides get stuck against the skin
People with respiratory problems can wear a loose fitting respirator without getting a medical evaluation first.
True
False
How should one go about picking the correct type of respirator for the job?
Pick the most expensive
Pick the most inexpensive
Read the label
Use whatever you have on hand
Which scenario does not require extra PPE?
Walking into a previously treated area after the REI
Applying pesticides in enclosed spaces
Adjusting pesticide contaminated equipment
Immersing hands and forearms into pesticides
How should you dispose of coveralls that have highly toxic pesticide concentrate spilled on them?
Wash, line dry, reuse
Take to a hazardous waste collection site
Burn or incinerate them
Donate them to the Goodwill
All ____ and early entry agricultural workers are legally required to follow PPE instructions on the product labeling.
Farmers
Pesticide Handlers
Supervisors
Registered Technicians
The minimum items required to wear on most pesticide labels are:
Safety glasses
Long sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes, and socks
Respirator
Chemical resistant gloves
When should reusable PPE be washed?
Before removal and strorage
Before use
Washing it will lessen its effectiveness
Before purchase
How often should PPE be cleaned?
After every use
After every 3 uses
At least once per month
At least once per growing season
If pesticide is spilled on your skin, you should:
Finish the application job and then take a cold shower
Wash immediately with water and soap
Amputate the impacted area in the field
Spit on it to neutralize the pesticide
Which of the following is not a sensitive area?
Which of the following is point source pollution?
Oil in street waste water after a rain
Over applying lawn fertilizer
Erosion of pesticide contaminated soil
Spills of concentrated pesticides when mixing or loading
Pesticide movement offsite through the air is called?
Leaching
Runoff
Drift
Persistance
Which word best describes pesticide movement through water that moves across the surface of the ground?
Leaching
Runoff
Drift
Persistance?
Which word describes the movement of water downward through the soil?
Leaching
Runoff
Drift
Persistance
Which weather factors contribute towards pesticide drift?
Strong winds
Low relative humidity
High temperatures
Temperature inversions
All of these contribute towards pesticide drift.
What type of soil is most prone to rapid leaching into groundwater?
Sand (coarse particles)
Silt (average particles)
Clay (fine particles)
All soil types leach at the same rate.
Which pesticide would be most likely to move offsite in water?
Highly soluble and highly persistent
Low solubility and low adsorptive
Low persistence and high adsorption
Low solubility and high adsorption
Which strategy is not a widely accepted strategy to prevent groundwater contamination?
Use an air gap when filling your tank
Use a check valve or anti-siphon device when filling the tank
Locate mixing and loading areas at least 100' away from the water table
Mix and load pesticides in a shallow creek bed so spills will wash away from your property.
A volatile pesticide:
Can quickly make the applicator angry
Changes from a liquid to a gas after application
Changes price very frequently
Is generally best for use in sensitive areas
Hazard =
Toxicity + Exposure
Toxicity - Exposure
Toxicity x Exposure
Toxicity / Exposure
What route of pesticide exposure is this?
Oral
Inhalation
Ocular
Dermal
What type of pesticide exposure is this?
Oral
Inhalation
Ocular
Dermal
Which type of exposure is most common for pesticide handlers?
Oral
Inhalation
Ocular
Dermal
Which choice is most likely to cause an accidental ingestion of pesticide?
Keeping pesticides in their original containers
Store leftover pesticide concentrate in smaller containers (ex. coke bottle)
Clearly identify measuring containers as "Pesticide Use Only"
Label all secondary pesticide containers
If the pesticide applicator is working from inside an enclosed cab tractor, they may wear less PPE than required by the label.
True
False
Which pesticide is more toxic? A pesticide with an LD50 of:
5 mg/kg
50 mg/kg
500 mg/kg
5,000 mg/kg
What type of toxicity is caused by prolonged exposure to small amounts of pesticide?
Acute
Chronic
Delayed
Allergic
Nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty breathing, body aches, and chest pains are symptoms of:
Pesticide poisoning
Pesticide allergies
Heat Stroke
Pop quizzes in this class
What is heat stress?
When pesticides stop working in high temperatures
When the human body is subjected to more heat than it can handle
When insects die from a fever after pesticide exposure
When applicators get stressed after too many late lunch breaks
Pesticides are chemicals that are used to protect crops from_______.
insects
rodents
weeds
all of the above
Pesticides and fruits remain in food grains,vegetables and fruits after they are applied to crops are known as ___________.
biomagnification
biological amplification
pesticide residue
weedicide
When mixing and pouring a pesticide, it is best to do it:
Above your head, to avoid ocular exposure
At eye level, to maintain accuracy
Below face level, to prevent splashing on your face
What are your legal responsibilities as a pesticide applicator?
Follow labeling instructions to the letter
Provide pesticide handlers with specific instructions
Make sure no workers are overexposed to pesticides
All of the above
Which of the following is not a common way that pesticides might accidentally be transferred to others?
Sitting in a car or chair while wearing soiled PPE
Using the bathroom right after a pesticide application
Giving high fives in the parking lot after work
Taking pesticide contaminated clothing home.
Which of the following should be taken into consideration when choosing a pesticide formulation?
Application site and equipment
Pesticide movement
Personal Safety
Target Pest
All of the above
Cleaning pesticide contaminated equipment presents a much smaller risk to the handler than actually applying the pesticides.
True
False
Which type of application method involves application of a pesticide to the leafy parts of a plant?
Band
Broadcast
Foliar
Tree Injection
Why is it important to apply the right amount of pesticide to the target site?
Too little pesticide may not control the pest
Too much pesticide may cause damage or injury
Too much pesticide may lead to fines or legal action
All of the above
Which type of sprayer would be best to make a broadcast application to a 25 acre field?
Hand sprayer
Boom sprayer
Drop spreader
Backpack sprayer
During a test, 1/2 gallon is applied to 250 square feet. The label calls for 1 gallon per 1000 square feet. Is it right?
You are applying the correct amount.
You are applying too little.
You are applying too much.
There is not enough information.
A product label recommends 2 pints per acre. The boom sprayer uses 10 gallons of water per acre. What do you need to treat a 10 acre field?
2 pints of spray, 10 gallons of water
20 pints of spray, 10 gallons of water
2 pints of spray, 100 gallons of water
5 gallons of spray, 100 gallons of water
A rectangular shaped field with dimensions that measure 50' x 10' has an area of:
5 square feet
50 square feet
500 square feet
5,010 square feet
When calibrating equipment, you should take into consideration:
The uniformity of pesticide output
The application rate
Both the uniformity and application rate
How many square feet are in one acre?
1,000 ft2
660 ft2
3,301 ft2
43,560 ft2
Which of the following causes drift?
Equipment features and setttings
Spray characteristics
Environmental conditions
Application site features
All of these can cause drift
What can an applicator do to reduce the potential for drift?
Increase the droplet size
Lower the operating pressure of the sprayer
Lower the boom height of the sprayer
All of the above
