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Final Practice
National Pestiside
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Breeding or selecting plants & animals with characteristics for resistance to pests is an example of which type of pest management method? | Genetic Control |
| Using a plow to destroy weeds us an example of which type of mechanical control method? | Cultivation |
| Which statement is true about chemical control as a pest management method? | Pesticides play a key role in pest management programs and sometimes are the only control method available |
| Which statement is true about pest management goals? | Cultivation and moving of weeds are ways to prevent and suppress pest populations |
| Which term describes the pest population density that causes losses equal to the cost of control measures? | Economic injury level |
| Which would decrease the likelihood of pesticide resistance? | Using pesticides with multiple site of toxicity in an organism |
| Which federal law requires employers to provide agricultural workers and pesticide handlers with protections against possible harm from pesticides? | Worker Protection Standard (WPS) |
| What are the 2 main classifications of pesticides under FIFRA? | Unclassified use and restricted-use |
| What is a tolerance as set by the EPA? | The maximum amount of pesticide residue that may legally remain on or in a commodity at the time of harvest or slaughter |
| Which of the following sections under FIFRA could be used to allow the use of an unregistered pesticide to control an "emergency" pest problem? | Section 18 |
| The name "VIP No Pest 75WP" on a pesticide label indicates? | The brand name and 75 percent active ingredients, formulated as a wettable powder |
| Which signal word appears on a label with a skull and crossbones symbol? | DANGER-POISON |
| Which statement is true about protective clothing and equipment statements? | If a pesticide label does not specifically mention a type of protective clothing or equipment that does not rule out the need for the additional protection or equipment |
| "This product is highly toxic to bees" is an example of which type of precautionary statement? | Environmental hazard |
| Which is true about REIs (restricted-entry intervals)? | If there are multiple REIs on a label, the REIs are usually found at the beginning of each use section for each crop |
| How much active ingredient is there in a 20-pound bag of atrazine 90DF? | 18 pounds |
| What type of pesticide formulation consists of a liquid dispersed as droplets in another liquid and may require agitation? | Emulsion |
| Which liquid pesticide formulation contains solid particles that do not dissolve in either water or oil and may contribute to abrasive wear of nozzles and pumps? | Flowables (F)/liquids (L) |
| Which dry/solic formulation requires constant agitation and may be abrasive to pumps and nozzles and cause them to wear out quickly? | Wettable powders (WP) |
| Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation is always applied dry and can easily drift to non-target sites? | Dusts |
| What type of formulation covers either a liquid or dry pesticide particle with plastic? | Microencapsulates |
| Which statement is true about adjuvants? | Adjuvants are either premixed in the pesticide formulation or added to the spray tank mixture |
| Which type of adjuvant increases to adhesion of solid particles to target surfaces? | Stickers |
| Which equation reflects the relationship between pesticide safety concerns? | Hazard=toxicity x exposure |
| Which statement is true about the LD50 & LC50? | They measure acute toxicity |
| Which signal word is assocated with Hazard Class II (i.e., small to medium dose could cause death, illness, or skin, eye, or respiratory damage)and must have the Spanish word "Aviso" on the label? | CAUTION |
| What should be done if cholinesterase levels fall significantly below baseline? | Remove the pesticide handler from pesticide exposure until such time as the cholinesterase level builds back up again to normal levels |
| What would be the first objective if dermal exposure to a pesticide has occurred? | Rinse the pesticide off to prevent absorption |
| Which statement is true about inducing vomiting for a victim of oral pesticide exposure | Before including vomiting, first give the victim at least 2 glasses of water to dilute the product |
| What type of PPE should you wear during an application if large amounts of a pesticide could be deposited on your clothing over an extended period of time? | A chemical-resistant suit made of rubber or plastic |
| Which is the appropriate way to wear gloves and footwear for a job in which you will be working with your arms raised some of the time and lowered some of the time? | Wear gloves with cuff closed tightly outside the sleeve and wear your pant legs outside your boots |
| Which statement is true about respiratory protections? | Filters are classified on the basis of oil degradation resistance and filter efficiency |
| Which statement is true about replacing reusable PPE? | Glove replacement is a high priority |
| What should you do with clothing made of cotton or polyester that has been heavily contaminated with pesticides labeled with the signal work DANGER-POISON, DANGER, or WARNING? | Discard such items in a hazardous waste collection site |
| Which practice would help prevent groundwater or surface water contamination? | Select pesticides that tightly absorb to soil and are not persistant |
| Which statement is true about factors affecting spray drifts? | Spraying during temperature inversions can result in significant long-distance drift |
| Which statement is true about pesticide effects on non-target organisms? | Drift is one of the primary causes of damage to crops and other plants in adjacent areas |
| Which items should be stored at the pesticide storage site? | Spill cleanup kit and emergency PPE |
| Which statement is true about storage of pesticide containers? | Place bulk or mini-bulk tanks on a reinforced concrete pad or other impermeable surface |
| What should be done with cancelled pesticide products that can no longer be legally used? | Treat as hazardous waste and dispose of accordingly |
| Which statement is true about potential problems from pesticide fires? | Runoff from a pesticide fire site may contain highly toxic chemicals |
| Which is not a recommended safety precaution for a pesticide storage facility? | Store glass or pressurized containers in sunlight |
| Which statement is true about chemical incompatibility? | Occurs when the chemical activity of the mixed products is reduced |
| Which is not a means of preventing contamination of water sources? | When filling the tank keep the hose down in the pesticide mixture |
| Which statement is true about cleaning pesticide equipment? | Sloppy cleanup practices are on of the main causes of equipment failure or malfunction |
| Which type of pesticide application procedure would you use to apply a herbicide between the rows of crops? | Band application |
| You are applying pesticide to a rectangular area that is 50 feet long by 20 feet wide. What is the area in square feet? | 1,000 square feet |
| You determined from a calibration test that your boom sprayer delivers 8 gallons of water over a 0.25-acre (1/4-acre) test area. You need to apply pesticide to a 10-acre field. How much spray mixture is needed for the 10-acre application area? | 320 gallons |
| you determine that your backpack sprayer delivers 0.25 gallon of water to cover a 250 SF test area. recommends applying at a rate of 6 ounces of product per gallon. How many ounces of product are are needed to cover 1,000 square feet? | 6 ounces |
| Which would likely be an inappropriate way to explain a pest control procedure to the customer? | Assuring the customer that he/she will receive 100 percent control after one application |
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