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NJ Core Applicator

COMPLETED TEST

1. Anyone applying pesticides as a service must be certified and registeredas a a) pesticide operator. b) commercial pesticide applicator c) private pesticide applicator: b) commercial pesticide applicator
2. Part of. the certification of commercial pesticide applicators. Involves passing a) core and a category exam b) a dealer exam c) an operator exam: a) core and a category exam
3. Companies which contract out their services for compensation must be registered as a a) pesticide operation b) pesticide applicator business c) pesticide dealer: b) pesticide applicator business
4. What is required before any commercial applications of pesticides aremade for household pest control? a) notification of persons b) a detailed bill c) none of the above: a) notification of persons

15. The regulations interpreting the Transportation Safety Act are contained 49 CF. What do these regulations do?: Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) of the Department of th Interior
16. Who ultimately bears the responsibility of protecting endangered species from pesticides?: You, the applicator
17. The inherent ability of a pesticide. to cause. injury or poison organisms is called a) danger b) toxicity c) hazard d) risk: b) toxicity
18. In an LD50 equal to 60 mg/kg the 69 milligrams refers to the a) pesticide b) soil sample c) test. organism d) food sample: a) pesticide
19. The. oral LD60 level which represents a highly toxic pesticide is a) 640 ng/kg b) 5800 mg/kg c) 46 mg/kg d) 380 mg/kg: c) 46 mg/kg
20. The probability of a pesticide causing adverse effects. to an organism is called a) warning b) toxicity c) hazard d) risk: d) risk
21. It is best. to avoid use. of. those pesticides which can accumulate andcause undesirable effects in the bodies. of the desirable organisms T/F: True
22. All pesticides can pass through the skin to enter the blood and signifi- cantly affect the nervous system of man T/F: False

23. The kind of toxicity that results from small, repeated exposures to a pesticide over a period of time is called a) low toxicity b) acute toxicity c) high toxicity d) chronic toxicity: d) chronic toxicity
24. The signal word on a pesticide label indicates the pesticide's a) effectiveness b) toxicity c) compatibility d) formulation: b) toxicity
25. Low toxicity is indicated by low LD T/F: False
26. acute toxicity is a measure of how harmful or poisonous a pesticide is to an animal (or a man) from single exposure T/F: True
27. The hazard of a pesticide is a) the same as its toxicity b) its inherent danger c) indicated by the signal word on the label: b) its inherent danger
28. The symptoms of pesticide poisoning are greatly different. from. those other types of poisoning and/or illnesses T/F: False
29. After an acute, dermal exposure to an moderately or highly toxic pesti- cide, the first thing to do is a) remove the contaminated clothing and shower b) drink. plenty of water c) vomit if possible d) finish spraying and go immediately to the house: a) remove the contaminat-ed clothing and shower
30. General symptoms of pesticide poisoning can be a) headache and dizziness b) nausea and diarrhea

38. A supply of clean water, soap, and a basin can be a great first aid help in a) oral pesticide exposure b) dermal pesticide exposure c) inhalation pesticide exposure: b) dermal pesticide exposure
39. For severe dermal exposure to pesticides a) remove contaminated clothing b) drench exposed body areas with water c) dry and wrap in a blanket d) all of the above: d) all of the above
    40. Alcohol and barbiturates should be included in the first aid supplies of certified pesticides applicators T/F: False
    41. Artificial respiration may be needed if pesticide poisoning is severe. T/F: True
    42. If. an applicator has an accident applying pesticide in an enclosed space he may need to get the outside for adequate supply of fresh air T/F: true
40. In a pesticide poisoning emergency think of using water immediately to a) inactivate the pesticide b) break down the pesticide c) remove the pesticide from the blood stream d) dilute the pesticide and wash it away: d) dilute the pesticide and wash it away
    44. Of the following materials, the one which would be most helpful to have on hand when a highly toxic pesticide is spilled on the legs of an applicatoris a) asprin b) soap and water c) vinegar d) milk: b) soap and water
    45. The antidote, atropine, can be helpful in first aid treatment of pesticide poisoning if used according to the directions of a medical doctor T/F: True
    46. Most accidents with pesticides happen from careless practices and mis- use T/F: True

47. the most common cause of pesticide poisoning for applicators is their exposure a) by swallowing the pesticide b) through the lugs c) through the skin: c) through the skin
48. Dangerous exposure to pesticide by the applicator can occur during measuring and mixing as well as application t/F: True
49. Storing pesticide inside the car or truck by the applicator can occur during measuring mixing as well as application T/F: False
50. If Highly toxic pesticide is spilled on your skin it is safest to wash the exposed area with soap and water a) immediately b) anytime within 2 hours after exposure c) anytime during the day of exposure d) at the usual bathing time: a) immediately
51. Some gloves offer no protection to pesticide expsoure, and can even be more hazardous than working with bare hands. Which of these materials should never be used a) rubber b) neoprene c) leather: c)leather
52. For information concerning the protective clothing to wear when using a given pesticide it is best to a) check with your dealer b) read the label c) ask your doctor: b) read the label
53. An applicator with a heavy head of hair need not wear a hat to protectfrom pesticide exposure T/F: False
54. Protective safety equipment listed on the labor for the use of the applica- tor is not needed during the measuring, weighing and mixing T/F: False
55. Respirators protect from pesticide exposure by a) repelling the pesticide

64. It is not necessary from an applicator to wash his hands and face frequently when handling and applying moderate to low dermawltoxcity pesticides T/F: False
65. Cartrides in a respirator worn by a pesticide applicator should bechanged after A) each season B) six to eight hours of use C) One week of use: B) six to eight hours of use
66. There is no need to have blood test when a pesticide applicator isexperiencing pesticide poisoning symptoms T/F: False
67. Your respirators working properly if the air you exhale is going through the cartridges T/F: False
68. Cholinest erase testing of the blood gives an indication of A) how much pesticide has been applied B) whether a transfusion is necessary C) The resistance of the applicator D) the pesticide's effect on the applicators body: D) the pesticide's effect onthe applicators body
69. A good place to store where it is to store a respirator a) on the sprayer where it is handy to use B) in a tightly closed plastic bag after it is washed and dried C) in the pesticide storage shed: B) in a tightly closed plastic bag after it is washed and dried
70. Small amounts of some pesticides are allowed in harvested crops T/F: - True
71. A tolerance status of pesticide must be established for those uses involv- ing A) a migrant worker B) Household pests C) food crops D) certified applicators: C) food crops

72. The maximum safe amount of pesticide allowed on a crop is called its A)residue B) deposit C) Tolerance: A)residue
    73. Persistent pesticides may be undesirable if they last longer than is need- ed and result in excess residues and/or injury T/F: True
73. If a pesticide residue exceeds the tolerance, the crop A) can be washed to get rid of the pesticide B) is subject to condemnation and seizure C) may be fed to live stock: B) is subject to condemnation and seizure
74. Registration of a pesticide by EPA will be granted if A) the pesticide will control the target pest B) the pesticide does not have an adverse environment impact C) the pesticide does not pose public health hazard D) all of the above: D) all of the above
75. Tolerances for pesticides are states as A) mg/kg B) ppm C) lbs/A: B) ppm
    77. In the regulations of pesticide use to protect man and the environment, the term environment means A) all organisms B) air, soil, water, and the other physical elements C) the interrelationships of organisms D) all of the above: D) all of the above
    78. Modern pesticides are formulated in such a manner that there is littlechance of polluting water with their use T/F: False
    79. Food and feed can be produced efficiently and economically without excess pesticides residues T/F: True
    80. Overdoses of pesticides which remain in the soil for long period of time may be harmful to future crops T/F: True

B) eradicants C) desiccants: A) protectants

94. It is almost impossible to spray a crop with a herbicide to kill the weddings without injuring the crop T/F: False
95. Insecticides kill insects and herbicides kill weeds. The kind of pesticidethat kills snails and slugs are called A) snailicide B)slugicide C) molluscicide: C) molluscicide
96. Preemergence, post emergence, and selective terms used in describingthe use of A) miticides B) herbicides C) fungicides D) insecticides: B) herbicides
97. A rodenticide use used to control A) mice but not rats B) rats but not mice C) both rats and mice: C) both rats and mice
98. It is usually best to use a residual pesticide lasting more than one season when making applications to the soil A) for the control of termites near the foundation of the house B) for the control of weeds in a corn field C) for the control of cabbage maggots in a cabbage field: A) for the control of termites near the foundation of the house
99. According to the pesticide regulations, the materials which should not be included in the group of chemicals called pesticides are fertilizers T/F: - True
100. To achieve the most efficient pest control, the first thing to do out before making an application of a pesticide is A) the quantity of pesticide needed B) if the weather is OK to apply a pesticide

C) the identity of the pest D) how much pest damage can be tolerated: C) the identity of the pest

101. The pesticide chosen fore the control of pest should A) have a low LD B) be soluble C) breakdown rapidly D) be efficient: D) be efficient
102. Integrated pest control means using two or more pesticides mixed together to control all the pests in one application T/F: False
103. Satisfactory alternatives to the use of pesticides are available for the control of most pests if we could afford expense T/F: False
104. Most formulations of pesticides work in any sprayer T/F: False
105. The pesticide formulation to choose for use in a 50 gallon high pressure sprayer is A) 6F B) 5G C) 3D: A) 6F
106. To double check your choice of pesticide for the pest control job at hand A) Refer to the yellow pages B) Check with the news media C) look at your application records of past years D) read the label: D) read the label
107. The label or labeling of pesticide is an official and legal document approved as printed by EPA T/F: True
108. The label on the container may not have all the registered uses and the complete directions for proper and safe use of a pesticide formulationT/F: True
109. The best applicator reference for directions on how to use a given pesticide is his records of past years use T/F: False
110. Three names of a pesticide sometimes appears on the labeling the trade name, the chemical name, and the common name. Of these three names for a pesticide, the name that is most frequently missing is the

A) How much pesticide to buy B) the dosage rate to use C) The storage life of the chemical: B) the dosage rate to use

117. The number of toxicity categories used on pesticide labeling is A) three B) Four C) Six: a)three
118. 1 gallon of water weighs about: 8.3 pounds
119. 100 Gallons of water weighs about 830 pounds:
120. 1 Pound = 16 ounces =? Grams: 453.6 grams
121. 1 pint = 16 ounces =? Milliliters =? Liters: 946 milliliters and .946 liters
122. 1 pound wettable power per 100 gallons =? Tablespoon per gallon: 1
123. The kind of equipment which is most useful too spray shade trees on a private property is B) Speed Sprayer C) Mist Blower D) Low Pressure Boom Sprayer F) High pressure sprayer with hand gun: F) High pressure sprayer with hand gun
124. The kind of equipment which is most useful to present pest control operator doing cockroach control work is C) Mist Blower D) Low Pressure Boom Sprayer E) 1 Gal, pump sprayer G) Hand operated, 3Ft: E) 1 Gal, pump sprayer
125. The kind of equipment which is most useful to the commercial vegetable grower is A) ULV applicator B) Speed Sprayer D) Low Pressure Boom Sprayer F) High pressure sprayer with hand gun: D) Low Pressure Boom Sprayer

126. That kind of equipment which is most useful to the custom applicator doing pest control work on small home lawns is C) Mist Blower E) 1 Gal, pump sprayer G) Hand operated, 3Ft H) Ground Fogger on a truck swath, granular application: G) Hand operated,3Ft
127. Some fertilizer spreader can be used to apply granular pesticide formu- lations T/F: True
128. The pesticide application equipment which generates aerosol particles and/or droplets is called a A) smoker B) Fogger C) mist blower: B) Fogger
129. The pesticide equipment which uses air as a medium to transport pesticides tot he target is a A) High pressure sprayer B) mist blower C) Low pressure sprayer with boom: B) Mist blower
130. The pesticide application equipment used to apply a dilute spray off pesticide is a A) ULV applicator B) mist blower C) high pressure sprayer: C) High pressure sprayer
131. The pesticide application equipment which uses water as a medium to transport pesticide particles to the target is A) an aerosol generator B) Mist blower C) a low pressure, boom sprayer: C) a low pressure, boom sprayer
132. The pesticide application equipment the operation of which is least subject to drift is called

B) changes in the size of nozzle openings C) changes speed of travel: C)changes speed of travel

142. Traveling at the rate of 540 feet per minute is approximately A) 2 MPH B) 4 MPH C) 6 MPH D) 8 MPH: C) 6 MPH
143. Weighing, measuring, mixing and filling are usually consider to be more hazardous to the applicator when spraying because A) The wind blows the pesticide away faster in spraying B) The applicator wears a respirator, gloves, and other safety equipmentwhile spraying C) there is less exposure time in spraying D) in measuring, mixing, and filling the applicator may come in contact with more concentrated pesticide: D) in measuring, mixing, and filling the applicator may come in contact with more concentrated pesticide
144. To mix the pesticide with water and fill the tank the night before sprayingis a good idea so ads to be ready to begin the work early when the weather conditions are best T/F: True
145. When mixing to pesticides together, wearable powders me form lumps or the liquids me separate into layers; the most likely reason for this is A) not enough agitation B) too fast of mixing C) Mix too slow D) incompatibility: D) incompatibility
146. Adjuvants or chemicals that are added to a pesticide mixture or to a pesticide spray to A) Aid with mixing with water B) increase adhesiveness of the spray to a surface C) Help the spray spread evenly over a treated surface D) all of the above: D) all of the above
147. A piece of pesticide application equipment should be attended at all times during the mixing and filling operation T/F: True

148. Adjuvants are included in many pesticide formulations by the manufac- ture and or can be added by the applicator T/F: True
149. There is a little danger from the applicator adding too much adjuvant to the spray because adjuvants are chemicals of low toxicity T/F: False
150. To avoid incompatibility between two pesticides mixed together it is usually best to mix a wearable powder with A) emulsifiable concentrates B) dusts C) wettable powders D) soluble concentrates: C) wettable powders