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National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual -with 100% verified solutions- 2024-2025.docx
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Which statement is "true" about regulatory pest control? A. Pests that pose a serious public health threat are rarely regulated by federal and state agencies B. Pests that are to be eradicated are rarely under quarantine restrictions C. Airports and ocean ports are monitored by pest quarantine regulatory agencies D. Entry of pests across state lines is not regulated C. Airports and ocean ports are monitored by pest quarantine regulatory agencies Which statement is "true" about pest management strategies in IPM? A. The goal is often to maintain pest damage at economically acceptable levels B. Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program C. Pesticides are not included in an IPM strategy D. Non-chemical methods usually provide only short-term control of a pest A. The goal is often to maintain pest damage at economically acceptable levels Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy? A. Planting weed- and disease-free seed B. Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest populations C. Eliminating rodents from a commercial food establishment D. Removing from an area a pest that is a public health concern A. Planting weed- and disease-free seed Which statement is "true" about action thresholds?
A. The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action threshold level B. The action threshold for a pest may be set a a zero pest population density C. Action thresholds are usually easy to establish D. In an urban landscape, action thresholds are usually more related to economics than aesthetics B. The action threshold for a pest may be set a a zero pest population density Which would increase the likelihood pesticide resistance? A. An insect has only one generation per year B. Continual use of the same pesticides or pesticides from the same chemical class C. Limiting the number of pesticide applications D. Applying a pesticide that has little or no residual effect B. Continual use of the same pesticides or pesticides from the same chemical class Which federal agency is responsible for registering or licensing pesticide products for use in the United States? A. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) B. U.S. Department of Agriculture (UADA) C. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) D. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) A. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Which federal law governs the establishment of pesticide tolerances for food and feed products? A. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) B. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) C. Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA)
D. Worker Protection Standard (WPS) B. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) Which federal law requires that all pesticides meet new safety standards? A. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) B. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) C. Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) D. Worker Protection Standard (WPS) C. Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) Which statement about FIFRA is "false"? A. State restrictions on pesticides can be more liberal than those of FIFRA B. Approved pesticide labels have the force of law C. The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the market D. FIFRA regulates the registration and licensing of pesticide products A. State restrictions on pesticides can be more liberal than those of FIFRA Experimental use permits required under Section 5 of FIFRA can be used when conducting experimental field tests on new pesticides or new uses of pesticides on: A. 10 or more acres of land or 1 or more acres of water B. 5 or more acres of land or 1 or more acres of water C. 7 or more acres of land or 2 or more acres of water D. less than 1 acre of land or water A. 10 or more acres of land or 1 or more acres of water Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations A. True B. False A. True
Which statement about the requirements of the FQPA is "true"? A. For setting new standards, the FQPA considers aggregate exposures to pesticides but not cumulative exposures B. The FQPA does not require review of older pesticides with established residue tolerances on food C. The FQPA does not consider additional safety standards to account for exposure risks to infants and children D. Testing of pesticides for endocrine-disruption potential is required under the FQPA D. Testing of pesticides for endocrine-disruption potential is required under the FQPA Under the federal Endangered Species Protection Program, what must be on pesticide products that might adversely affect an endangered species? A. A label statement advising applicators to consult a county bulletin to determine if they must take any special precautionary measures when using the product B. A label statement advising them to consult a local conservation officer for a permit to apply the pesticide C. A label statement prohibiting them from applying pesticides in all areas where endangered species might be harmed D. A label statement that lists the endangered species that might be harmed by the pesticide and how to prevent it A. A label statement advising applicators to consult a county bulletin to determine if they must take any special precautionary measures when using the product What is needed to apply a pesticide legally when a pest problem arises for which a food or feed commodity is not on the registered pesticide label or a tolerance has not yet been established? A. An emergency exemption B. Use a restricted-use pesticide C. A minimum-risk pesticide classification D. An emergency registration A. An emergency exemption
Which of the following sections under FIFRA exempts from registration pesticides considered to pose minimum risk? A. Section 3 B. Section 18 C. Section 24 (c) D. Section 25 (b) D. Section 25 (b) The active ingredient in Lorsban 75WG is listed as chlorpyrifos: 0,0-diethyl 0-(3,5,6- trichloro 2-pyridinyl) phosphorothioate. What does the term "chlorpyrifos" represent? A. The brand name B. The chemical name C. The common name D. The registered trade name C. The common name Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is "true"? A. The active ingredients and the inert ingredients must be listed by chemical name B. Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products contain the same active ingredient C. The common names are those accepted officially by the manufacturer D. Inert ingredients are responsible for the pesticidal activity B. Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products contain the same active ingredient What is the purpose of the signal word? A. To give the user an indication of the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals
B. Informs the user of what type of PPE to wear C. Informs the user of how toxic the pesticide is to wildlife and the environment D. Tells the user what type of first-aid treatment to seek in case of exposure A. To give the user an indication of the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals The route of entry statement on a label "Extremely hazardous by skin contact - rapidly absorbed through the skin" would most likely appear with which signal word? A. DANGER B. WARNING C. CAUTION D. No signal word required A. DANGER The statement "Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of: A. A specific action statement B. A statement of practical treatment C. A route of entry statement D. A protective clothing statement A. A specific action statement Which is "true" about statements of practical treatment? A. They are not associated with signal words B. It is not important to have the pesticide label in case of a poisoning emergency C. Statements about inducing vomiting are not found on the label D. All DANGER labels contain a note to physicians describing appropriate medical procedures D. All DANGER labels contain a note to physicians describing appropriate medical procedures Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under:
A. The agricultural use requirements B. The directions for use C. Environmental hazards D. Precautionary statements B. The directions for use Who is responsible for developing MSDSs on specific chemicals and providing them on request? A. The EPA B. The USDA C. OSHA D. The product manufacturer D. The product manufacturer The name "Sevin 5G" on a pesticide label indicates: A. A granular pesticide with B. A gel pesticide with 5 percent active ingredients C. A granular pesticide with 5 percent active ingredients D. A gel pesticide with 5 percent inert ingredients C. A granular pesticide with 5 percent active ingredients Which is the pesticide formulation process by which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid? A. ULV solvents B. Solution C. Suspension D. Emulsion C. Suspension
Which liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small amount of active ingredient (often 1 percent or less per unit volume) dissolved in an organic solvent? A. Emulsifiable concentrate (EC) B. Ready-to-use low-concentrate solutions (RTU) C. Ultra-low volume (ULV) D. Flowables (F)/liquids (L) B. Ready-to-use low-concentrate solutions (RTU) Which liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100 percent active ingredient? A. Emulsifiable concentrate (EC) B. Ready-to-use low-concentrate solutions (RTU) C. Ultra-low volume (ULV) D. Aerosols (A) C. Ultra-low volume (ULV) Which is a disadvantage of both EC and ULV formulations? A. Solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, and pump parts and surfaces to deteriorate B. Contribute to abrasive wear of nozzles and pumps C. Require constant agitation to keep in suspension D. Difficult to handle, transport, and store A. Solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, and pump parts and surfaces to deteriorate Which dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation exposure during mixing and loading? A. Dusts (D) B. Wettable powders (WP)
C. Soluble powders (SP) D. Water-dispersable granules (WDG) or dry flowables (DF) D. Water-dispersable granules (WDG) or dry flowables (DF) Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same weight and shape? A. Dusts B. Granules C. Pellets D. Baits C. Pellets Which is an advantage of microencapsulated materials? A. They pose few hazards to bees B. Delayed or slow release of the active ingredient prolongs its effectiveness C. Their pesticidal activity is independent of weather conditions D. They usually require only short restricted-entry intervals B. Delayed or slow release of the active ingredient prolongs its effectiveness Which type of adjuvant functions as wetting agents and spreaders (i.e., they physically alter the surface tension of spray droplets)? A. Surfactants B. Stickers C. Extenders D. Buffers A. Surfactants Which type of adjuvant increases the viscosity of spray mixtures? A. Stickers
B. Extenders C. Plant penetrants D. Thickeners D. Thickeners The capacity of a pesticide to cause short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) injury is referred to as its: A. Toxicity B. Exposure C. Hazard D. Oral LD- 50 A. Toxicity Which statement is "false" about harmful effects of pesticides? A. The most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation B. Fumigants can cause severe blisters C. Asthma-like symptoms may be caused by allergies to pesticides D. Many herbicides and fungicides cause dermatitis A. The most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation Which signal word is associated with Hazard Class I and chemicals that have severe corrosive properties but do not necessarily have very low oral LD-50 values? A. DANGER-POISON B. DANGER C. WARNING D. CAUTION B. DANGER
Which statement is "true" about pesticide toxicity? A. A pesticide with an oral LD-50 of 250 mg/kg is more toxic than a pesticide with an LD- of 5 mg/kg B. Manufacturers are not required to include chronic toxicity warning statements on product labels; only acute toxicity warnings are included C. Delayed effects occur only after a single acute toxicity exposure D. Cholinesterase inhibition due to exposure to organophosphate or carbamate insecticides can cause acute or delayed effects D. Cholinesterase inhibition due to exposure to organophosphate or carbamate insecticides can cause acute or delayed effects What is the purpose of routine or emergency cholinesterase monitoring? A. To enable a physician to recognize the occurrence of excessive exposure to organophosphate and carbamate insecticides B. To enable a physician to recognize the occurrence of excessive exposure to pyrethroid insecticides C. To enable the pesticide handler to know when to stop using pesticide products during the course of a normal workday D. To enable the pesticide handler to know when he/she has been overexposed to restricted-use pesticides A. To enable a physician to recognize the occurrence of excessive exposure to organophosphate and carbamate insecticides When should a blood test for baseline cholinesterase be done? A. Baseline testing should be done during the time of year when pesticide use is the greatest and at least 14 days into the application season B. Baseline testing should be done during the time of year when pesticides are not being used or at least 30 days from the most recent exposure C. Baseline testing should be done during the time of year when pesticides are not being used or within one week of the most recent exposure D. Baseline testing should be done about halfway through the application season to measure the average amount of pesticide exposure
B. Baseline testing should be done during the time of year when pesticides are not being used or at least 30 days from the most recent exposure Which statement is "true" about pesticide exposure routines? A. Oil-based liquid pesticide formulations, such as emulsifiable concentrates, do not absorb through the skin B. Evidence indicates that about 97 percent of all body exposure to pesticides during a spraying operation is by inhalation C. Some products that cause systemic injury are as toxic as when they are swallowed D. The palms and forearms absorb more pesticides than the warm, moist areas of the body C. Some products that cause systemic injury are as toxic as when they are swallowed Which statement is "false" about first-aid response for pesticide exposure to the eye? A. Hold the eye open and immediately begin gently washing the eye with drips of clean water B. The water should be dripped directly into the eye, don't use an eyewash dispenser C. Continuously rinse the eye for 15 minutes D. Flush under the eyelid with water to remove debris B. The water should be dripped directly into the eye, don't use an eyewash dispenser What is the "first" thing you should do the help a victim of inhalation exposure? A. Get the victim to fresh air B. Administer artificial respiration C. Have the victim lie down and loosen clothing D. Keep the chin up to ensure that the air passages are open for breathing A. Get the victim to fresh air Which statement is "true" about heat stress? A. Wearing lots of PPE prevents heat stroke
B. Constriction of pupils is a symptom of heat stroke C. Less than 10 percent of people affected by severe heat stroke die D. Lack of sweat is a symptom of heat stroke D. Lack of sweat is a symptom of heat stroke Which statement is "true" about PPE as required by the label? A. You should not wear more PPE than the label requires B. Sometimes a label has different PPE requirements for pesticide handlers and early-entry workers C. You are not required to wear all the PPE listed on the label D. Wearing the PPE listed on the label ensures that you will not be exposed to pesticides B. Sometimes a label has different PPE requirements for pesticide handlers and early-entry workers Which statement is "true" about PPE chemical resistance? A. The ability of a given material to protect an individual from a pesticide product is largely a function of the type of solvent used to formulate the pesticide product B. Cloth is easy to clean after it becomes contaminated with a pesticide, or it can be inexpensively disposed of after each use C. Cotton, leather, and canvas are chemically resistant to dry formulations D. Gloves, boots, aprons, and suits made of rubber or plastic are the least chemically resistant A. The ability of a given material to protect an individual from a pesticide product is largely a function of the type of solvent used to formulate the pesticide product If a pesticide label states that you must wear gloves based on guidelines in Chemical Resistance Category "D", which materials provide the best protection from the pesticide? A. Nitrile rubber or neoprene rubber B. Natural rubber or polyethylene C. Polyvinyl chloride or vitron
D. Barrier laminate or butyl rubber D. Barrier laminate or butyl rubber Which parts of the body are the most likely to be exposed to pesticides? A. The hands and forearms B. The feet and legs C. The chest and forearms D. The eyes and lungs A. The hands and forearms According to the Worker Protection Standard, what must the pesticide handler have access to if the label requires goggles for eye protection? A. A full faceshield to cover the goggles B. An eyewash dispenser C. A half-face respirator D. A full-face respirator B. An eyewash dispenser According to EPA criteria, what type of respirator must you wear when applying liquid pesticide products from Toxicity Class I? A. Use a NIOSH-approved respirator with any N, R, P or 100 series prefilter B. Use a NIOSH-approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any N, R, P, or 100 series prefilter C. Use an air-supplying respirator (NIOSH TC-19C) D. Use a self-contained breathing apparatus (NIOSH TC-13F) B. Use a NIOSH-approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any N, R, P, or 100 series prefilter What is the purpose of the fit check A. To select the right size respirator for the user
B. To make sure you have a tight-fitting seal with no leakages each time you use the respirator C. To see if you can taste or smell any substance leaking into the mask D. To measure respirator fit by comparing the dust concentration in the surrounding air with the dust concentration inside the respirator B. To make sure you have a tight-fitting seal with no leakages each time you use the respirator Which is "true" about disposable PPE? A. Inexpensive disposables may be a good choice for brief pesticide-handling activities B. Non-woven coveralls and hods are usually designed to be worn for 7 workdays C. Dust/mist masks, prefilters, canisters, and filtering and vapor-removing cartridges can be cleaned and reused three or four times before disposing of them D. Chemical-resistant gloves, footwear, and aprons that are labeled as disposable are designed to be worn three or four times before disposing of them A. Inexpensive disposables may be a good choice for brief pesticide-handling activities Which statement is "true" about washing contaminated PPE? A. Wash a full load of PPE items at a time B. Use cold water and one wash cycle C. Use only very short wash cycles D. After washing the items, run the washer through at least one additional entire cycle without clothing D. After washing the items, run the washer through at least one additional entire cycle without clothing Which statement is "true" about respirator maintenance? A. Respirator cartridges must be stored in an air-tight bag or they lose their effectiveness B. Inspect respirators twice each year for signs of wear and tear C. After use, prefilters should be stored in a zip-closable bag with canisters and cartridges
D. Use a substitute canister or cartridge if you cannot find the replacement part for your respirator A. Respirator cartridges must be stored in an air-tight bag or they lose their effectiveness Which property of a pesticide would make it more likely to move with water in surface runoff? A. High solubility B. High adsorption C. High volatility D. A tendency to evaporate quickly A. High solubility Which statement is "true" about groundwater or surface water contamination by pesticides? A. Pesticides cannot reach groundwater by runoff B. Runoff and erosion are sources of surface water contamination by pesticides C. Pesticide-contaminated surface water will not reach groundwater D. Groundwater or surface water contamination risk is low when a heavy rail]n immediately follows a herbicide application B. Runoff and erosion are sources of surface water contamination by pesticides Which is an example of non-point-source contamination of groundwater? A. Back-siphoning of pesticide spills at a wellhead B. Leaching from a pesticide mixing area C. Pesticides that dissolve and leach through soil after it rains D. Dumping leftover pesticide products down a well C. Pesticides that dissolve and leach through soil after it rains Under what soil conditions are pesticides more likely to leach through soil? A. A heavy clay soil, low in organic matter, where groundwater is shallow
B. a heavy clay soil, high in organic matter, where groundwater is deep C. A sandy soil, high in organic matter, where groundwater is deep D. A sandy soil, low in organic matter, where groundwater is shallow D. A sandy soil, low in organic matter, where groundwater is shallow Which is a recommended best management practice for preventing contamination of surface and groundwater by pesticides? A. Use pesticides that are highly water soluble B. Use terrace and conservation tillage practices C. Clean sprayers near sinkholes D. Select persistent pesticides B. Use terrace and conservation tillage practices What two things should pesticide applicators be "most" aware of to avoid spray drift? A. Droplet size and wind direction and speed B. Air stability and temperature C. Viscosity of liquid pesticides and air turbulence D. Temperature and pesticide volatility A. Droplet size and wind direction and speed What two things should pesticide applicators be "most" aware of to avoid vapor drift? A. Droplet size and wind direction and speed B. Air stability and temperature C. Viscosity of liquid pesticides and air turbulence D. Temperature and pesticide volatility D. Temperature and pesticide volatility Which statement about sensitive areas is "true"?
A. Never spray a sensitive area to control a pest for any reason B. Do not spray a larger target site if it contains a sensitive area C. Pesticide labels may contain statements that list special precautions around sensitive areas D. Endangered species habitats are not considered sensitive areas C. Pesticide labels may contain statements that list special precautions around sensitive areas Which statement is "true" about protecting bees from pesticide injury? A. Wettable powders are the safest formulation for preventing bee injury B. It is best to spray crops when they are in bloom C. Aerial applications are less hazardous to bees than ground applications D. Applying pesticides in the evening or during early morning is recommended D. Applying pesticides in the evening or during early morning is recommended Which statement about transporting pesticides is "true"? A. Carry hazardous pesticides in the passenger compartment of a vehicle to prevent unauthorized access B. Enclosed cargo boxes offer the greatest protection but are not always practical C. Operators of vehicles that transport hazardous materials are not required to have any special training, only a commercial driver's license D. The operator is not held responsible if a pesticide spill or accident occurs because the vehicle was left unattended B. Enclosed cargo boxes offer the greatest protection but are not always practical Which statement about pesticide storage facilities is "true"? A. If pesticides are stored in a small, locked cabinet or closet, it is not necessary to post warning signs B. Carefully consider soil and land surface characteristics when selecting a storage site to prevent potential contamination of water sources
C. Store pesticides in a warm, airtight environment D. The floor of the pesticide storage site should consist of materials such as carpeting or wood B. Carefully consider soil and land surface characteristics when selecting a storage site to prevent potential contamination of water sources To prevent damage to pesticide labels, you may use transparent tape or a coating of lacquer or polyurethane to protect them. A. True B. False A. True What is the "first" thing you should do if you notice a damaged pesticide container? A. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment B. Transfer the contents into another sturdy container that can be tightly closed C. Use the pesticide immediately at a site and at a rate allowed by the label D. Clean up any spilled chemical A. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment Which practice for minimizing storage problems is "not" recommended? A. Buy large quantities of pesticides to reduce costs and ensure that the chemicals you use are available when you need them B. Keep records of previous usage to make good estimates of future needs C. Mark each pesticide container with the purchase date, and keep an inventory of all pesticides in storage D. Be sure to note if the product has an effective shelf life listed on the label A. Buy large quantities of pesticides to reduce costs and ensure that the chemicals you use are available when you need them What is the "first" step a business should take to develop a sound pesticide security program?
A. Coordination with authorities B. Risk assessment C. Employee training in security awareness D. Evaluation of pesticide security B. Risk assessment Which would "not" be considered a good security practice? A. Instructing employees on pesticide inventory control B. Preventing access to equipment used in mixing, loading, or applying pesticides C. Replacing employees often with new personnel D. Replacing suspicious behavior to the FBI C. Replacing employees often with new personnel Which statement about emergency response planning is "true"? A. Your emergency response plan should reflect only the off-season inventory of pesticides stored at your facility B. As long as you have an emergency response plan at your facility, it is not necessary to designate an emergency response coordinator C. In the event of an emergency, the first person to contact would be your attorney D. It is important to keep with your emergency list an outline of the information that should be passed along during an emergency notification call D. It is important to keep with your emergency list an outline of the information that should be passed along during an emergency notification call What is the backbone of any emergency response plan? A. Outlining the sequence of actions to take in a crisis B. Having a pesticide inventory readily available C. Knowing where copies of labels and material safety data sheets are kept
D. Keeping an inventory of emergency equipment and supplies on site A. Outlining the sequence of actions to take in a crisis Which is "not" a recommended action to take in the event of a fire involving pesticides? A. Construct dikes to contain contaminated runoff water B. Notify the fire department and inform the firefighters of the nature of the pesticides involved C. Contain small fires with fog, foam, or dry powder D. Use water jets to put out the pesticide fire D. Use water jets to put out the pesticide fire Which would "not" be an action to take in the case of a pesticide spill? A. Rope off the contaminated area, keeping people at least 20 feet from the spill B. Contain liquid spills by spreading absorbent materials such as fine sand, vermiculite, clay, or pet litter over the entire spill C. Use sawdust or sweeping compounds to control pesticides that are strong oxidizers D. Use absorbent pillows or tubes to dike around the spill area C. Use sawdust or sweeping compounds to control pesticides that are strong oxidizers Which statement is "true" about proper cleanup procedures for pesticide spills? A. Remove the top 1 inch of soil to decontaminate soil saturated with a pesticide B. Sweep up the absorbed chemical and place it in a steel or fiber drum lined with a heavy- duty plastic bag C. Use bleach and lime together to clean up spill areas D. Use charcoal briquets to reduce soil contamination and subsequent plant damage B. Sweep up the absorbed chemical and place it in a steel or fiber drum lined with a heavy- duty plastic bag Determining "when" to apply a pesticide includes consideration of: A. The life cycle of the pest and weather conditions
B. The percent active ingredient C. The need for additives or adjuvants D. What safety measures you should follow A. The life cycle of the pest and weather conditions The directions for use on a pesticide label indicate: A. The various crops or areas on which the pesticide may be legally used B. The disposal of pesticide waste C. The environmental, physical, and chemical hazards D. Treatment procedures in case of exposure A. The various crops or areas on which the pesticide may be legally used When two or more pesticides mixed together form a putty or paste, separate into layers, or look like cottage cheese, it is an example of: A. Timing incompatibility B. Placement incompatibility C. Chemical incompatibility D. Physical incompatibility D. Physical incompatibility What is the usual order for tank mixing pesticides? A. Fill tank one-fifth to one-half full with carrier, add suspension products, add emulsion products, add solution products, add surfactants (if needed), add compatibility agent (if needed) B. Fill tank one-fifth to one-half full with carrier, add compatibility agent (if needed), add suspension products, add solution products, add surfactants (if needed), add emulsion products C. Fill tank one-fifth to one-half full with carrier, add surfactants (if needed), add suspension products, add emulsion products, add solution products, add compatibility agent (if needed)
D. Fill tank one-fifth to one-half full with carrier, add suspension products, add emulsion products, add solution products, add compatibility agent (if needed), add surfactants (if needed) B. Fill tank one-fifth to one-half full with carrier, add compatibility agent (if needed), add suspension products, add solution products, add surfactants (if needed), add emulsion products Which statement about the proper technique for opening pesticide containers is "true"? A. You should tear open paper or cardboard containers carefully B. Put on the appropriate PPE after the containers have been opened C. Use a sharp knife or scissors to open paper or cardboard containers D. Leave the container open until you are done mixing the pesticides for the day C. Use a sharp knife or scissors to open paper or cardboard containers Which statement about measuring and transferring pesticides is "true"? A. When pouring any pesticide from its container, keep the container and pesticide above face level B. Metal measuring utensils are recommended over plastic C. Most dusts, powders, and dry formulations are measured by volume D. After adding the pesticide to the partially filled spray tank, the measuring container should be rinsed and the rinse solution poured into the tank D. After adding the pesticide to the partially filled spray tank, the measuring container should be rinsed and the rinse solution poured into the tank Which statement about cleaning and disposing of pesticide containers is "true"? A. Do not puncture rinsed pesticide containers B. When rinsing pesticide containers, pour the rinsate down the drain C. Pesticide containers that cannot be recycled or returned to the manufacturer should be reused D. Containers must be disposed of in accordance with label directions and federal, state, and local laws and regulations
D. Containers must be disposed of in accordance with label directions and federal, state, and local laws and regulations Which statement about triple-rinsing and pressure-rinsing pesticide containers is "true"? A. You must wear protective clothing for triple-rinsing but not for pressure-rinsing B. Triple-rinsing requires the use of a special nozzle C. Both triple-rinsed and pressure-rinsed containers are considered non-hazardous waste D. Triple-rinsing is more effective than pressure-rinsing C. Both triple-rinsed and pressure-rinsed containers are considered non-hazardous waste Which statement about pesticide rinsates is "true"? A. Rinsates may be applied to labeled target sites at or below labeled rates B. Dispose of rinsates by pouring them down a sink or drain C. Rinsates containing strong cleaning agents may be reused in the pesticide mixtures D. The amount of pesticide in the rinsate plus the amount of pesticide product in the new mixture may exceed the label rate for the target site A. Rinsates may be applied to labeled target sites at or below labeled rates Which statement about pesticide equipment cleanup is "false"? A. Several commercial pesticide tank-cleaning compounds are available B. Sprayers should be thoroughly rinsed with a water-detergent solution for several minutes C. When getting ready to store your sprayer, add some lightweight oil to the tank before the final flushing D. Leave pesticide residues in the spray tank when changing products D. Leave pesticide residues in the spray tank when changing products Which type of pesticide application procedure involves the uniform application of a pesticide to an entire area field? A. Broadcast application
B. Band application C. Directed-spray application D. Basal application A. Broadcast application Which type of pesticide application would you use to control cockroaches inside of buildings? A. Broadcast application B. Band application C. Crack and crevice application D. Basal application C. Crack and crevice application An enclosed cab always provides enough protection from pesticide exposure to allow applicators to use less PPE than recommended on the label. A. True B. False B. False. It is recommended that enclosed cabs be considered a supplement to PPE, not a replacement for it, and that all PPE specified on the label be worn while working inside an enclosed cab Which statement about containment pads is "true"? A. They should not be used if you mix and load frequently at the same site B. Pads make spill cleanup more difficult C. Pads should be made of permeable materials D. Pads should be used where large quantities of pesticides are handled or mixed D. Pads should be used where large quantities of pesticides are handled or mixed Which statement about sprayer nozzles is "true"?