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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The name Sevin 5G on a pesticide label Indicates? | A granular pesticide with 5 percent active ingredients. |
| which is the pesticide formulation process by which solid particles are dispersed in liquid? | Suspenion |
| 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? | Ready-to-use low-concentrate solutions. |
| Which liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100 percent active ingredient? | Ultra-low-volume. |
| Which is a disadvantage of both EC And ulv formulations? | 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? | Water-dispensable granules or dry flowables. |
| Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that the same weight and shape? | Pellets. |
| Which is a advantage of microencapsulated materials? | Delayed or slow release of the active ingredients prolongs its effectiveness. |
| Which type of adjuvant functions as wetting agents and spreaders (i.e they physically alter the surface tension of spray droplets? | Surfactants. |
| Which type of adjuvant increases the viscosity of spray mixtures? | thickeners. |
| The capacity of a pesticide to cause short-term (acute) or long term (chronic) injury is referred to as its? | Toxiccity. |
| which statement is FALSE about harmful effects of pesticides? | The most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation. |
| Which signal word is associated with Hazard Class 1 and chemicals that have severe corrosive properties but do not necessarily have very low oral LD50 Values? | Caution. |
| Which statement is TRUE about pesticide toxicity? | A pesticide with an oral LD50 of 250 mg/kg is more toxic than a pesticide with an LD50 of 5 mg/kg. |
| What is the purpose of routine or emergency cholinesterase monitoring? | To enable a physician to recognize the occurrence of excessive exposure to pyrethroid insecticides. |
| When should a blood test for baseline cholinesterase be done? | 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 routes? | Some products that cause systemic injury are as toxic when absorbed through the skin as when they are swallowed. |
| Which statement is FALSE about first-aid response for pesticide exposure to eye? | The water should be dripped directly into the eye,dont use an eyewash dispenser.. |
| What is the FIRST thing you should do to help a victim of inhalation exposure? | Get the victim to fresh air. |
| Which statement is TRUE about heat stress? | Lack of sweat is a symptom of heat stroke. |
| Determining WHEN to apply a pesticide include consideration of? | The life cycle of the pest and weather conditions. |
| The directions for use on pesticide labal indicate? | The various crops or areas on which the pesticide may be legally used. |
| When two or more pesticides mixed together form a putty of paste separate into layers, or look like cottage cheese, it is an example of? | Physical Incompatibility. |
| What is the usual order for taNK MIXING pesticides? | Fill tank one-fifth to one half full with carrier, add compatibility agent (if need) add suspension products, add solution products, add surfactants (if needed), add emulsion products. |
| Which statement about the proper technique for opening pesticide container is TRUE? | Use a sharp knife or scissors to open paper or cardboard containers. |
| Which statement about measuring and transferring pesticides is TRUE? | After adding the pesticide to the partially filled spray tank, the measuring container should be rinsed and the rinse solution poured into tnnk. |
| Which statement about cleaning and disposing of pesticide containers is true? | Containers must be disposed of in accordance with labal directions federal, state, and local laws and regulations. |
| Which statement about triple-rinsing and pressure-rinsing pesticide container is TRUE? | Both triple-rinsed and pressure-rinsed containered are considered non-hazardous waste. |
| Which statement about pesticide rinsates is TRUE? | Rinsates may be applied to labeled target sites or below labaled rates. |
| Which statement about pesticide equipment cleanup is false? | Leave pesticide residues in the spray tank when changing products. |
| Which statement is true about respirator maintenance? | Respirator cartridge must be stored in an airtight bag or they lose their effectiveness. |
| Which federal agency is responsible for registering or licensing pesticide products for use in the united States? | EPA |
| Which federal law governs the establishment of pesticide tolerances for food and feed products? | Federal food,drug,and cosmetic act(FFDCA) |
| Which federal law requires that all pesticides meet new safety standards? | Food Quality protection act (FQPA) |
| Which statement about fifra is False? | STATE restrictiuons 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? | 10 or more acres of land or 1 or more acres of water. |
| Both civil and criminal penalties can be assesed for FIFRA violations. | TRUE |
| Which statement about the requirement of the FQPA is TRUE? | 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 label statement advising applicators to consult a county bulletin to determine if they must take any special precautionary measures when using the product. |
| Which type of pesticide application procedure involves the uniform application of a pesticide to an entire area or field? | Broadcast Application. |
| Which type of pesticide application would you use to control cockroaches inside of buildings? | Crack and crevice application. |
| An enclosed cab always provides enough protection from pesticide exposure to allow applicatores to use less PPE than recommended on the label? | FALSE |
| Whach statement about containment pads is TRUE? | Pads should be used where large quantitiesof pesticides are handled or mixed. |
| Which statement about sprayer nozzles is TRUE? | Nozzle material should be selected based on the pesticide formulation. |
| Which statement about granular applicators is TRUE? | Drop spreaders are preferred over rotary spreaders when more precise placement of the pesticide is desired. |
| Which technique would help to minimize off target drift. | Use the largest droplets practical to provide necessary coverage. |