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L & S EM012 - Chap.
Washington Pesticide Laws & Safety Study - Chapter Review Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Ch 1.1 One of the earliest uses of chemicals as pesticides was the burning of sulfur (True or False) | True |
| Ch 1.2 When the pest reaches the ________________, pest management procedures need to be applied to prevent the pest from reaching the economically damaging populations. | Economic threshold |
| Ch 1.3 Which of the following is not consider a mechanical control method? a. fencing a crop to prevent deer entry. b. netting blueberry bushes to keep birds c. releasing a parasitic wasp to control carrot rust fly | c |
| Ch 1.4 Which of the following is a cultural control method? a. pesticide application b. planting time c. releasing predators | b |
| Ch 1.5 The first step in a pest management program should be to identify the pest. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 1.6 The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a _______________ control method for insects. a. cultural b. biological c. physical | c |
| Ch 1.7 The goal of a pest management program is to eradicate the pest. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 1.8 Pest Control that involves the use of numerous tactics is called ________________. | Integrated Pest Management |
| Ch 1.9 Which of the following pesticides can be absorbed by the plant and translocated within the plant? a. contact b. systemic c. adsorptive | b |
| Ch 1.10 DDT was banned because of its: a. stability and persistence b. short residual action c. acute mammalian toxicity | a |
| Ch 1.11 Legal control utilizes _______________. a. tortes b. quarantines c. petitions | b |
| Ch 1.12 Piscicides are pesticides that control spiders. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 1.13 Herbicides and insecticides are both pesticides. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 2.1 The only purpose of federal and state pesticide laws is to protect the environment from hazardous pollutants. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 2.2 The EPA has the authority to stop the sale or use of any pesticide. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 2.3 A dealer-manager must be present in a store or outlet when a commercial pesticide is sold or distributed. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 2.4 Restricted use pesticides can be used by any person, at any time, as long as they are purchased by a certified applicator. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 2.5 All pesticide products containing the same active ingredient are classified the same, either general use or restricted use, regardless of the formulation. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 2.6 The WSDA administers the pesticide licensing program in Washington (True or False) | True |
| Ch 2.7 Every pesticide distributed in Washington must first be registered with the WSDA. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 2.8 SLN registration allows WSDA to register additional application sites to a federal label. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 2.9 If a licensed commercial applicator in Washington chooses to recertify by course credit, how many recertification credits do they need? a. 10 credits in 5 years b. 20 credits in 5 years c. 40 credits in 5 years | c |
| Ch 2.10 If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by WSDA, they could face a maximum fine of $15,000 and lose their license. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 2.11 EPA and WSDA are the only federal or state agencies that regulate pesticides. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 2.12 An applicator can avoid harming the environment, misapplying pesticides, and violating the law by reading and following label directions. (True or False) | True |
| Ch. 3.1 The component of a pesticide formulation that controls the pest is the _______________ ingredient. | Active |
| Ch 3.2 Careful pesticide selection is important because pesticide formulations vary in their safety to the user, environment, and crop to be treated; efficacy; and cost. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 3.3 Which of the following is not a concern when handling an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide? a. high phytotoxicity hazard b. may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin c. clogged nozzles and screens | c |
| Ch 3.4 Which of the following formulations dissolve in water? a. flowables b. water-dispersible granules c. soluble powders | c |
| Ch 3.5 Breathing dust is a potential hazard associated with the mixing of wettable powders and soluble powders. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 3.6 Which of the following pesticide formulations must be mixed with water before being used by the applicator? a. flowables b. granules c. dusts | a |
| Ch 3.7 When added to water, emulsifiable concentrates form emulsions. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 3.8 Most bait formulations have 50 percent or more active ingredient. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 3.9 Extreme care must be exercised when placing baits to make them inaccessible to children, pets, and other nontarget species. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 3.10 All pesticide manufacturers include all the necessary adjuvants, thus you do not need to add them when mixing a spray tank load. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 3.11 Two or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are said to be _______________. | Incompatible |
| Ch 3.12 When adding two or more pesticides into a spray tank, always add the liquid formulations first. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 3.13 Adjuvants are often required when making applications to leaves that are ________ or __________. | Waxy or hairy |
| Ch 3.14 Adjuvants can be added to any pesticide spray mixture. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 4.1 Regardless of the signal words they bear, all pesticide labels must carry the words, KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 4.2 All formulations of the same active ingredient carry the same signal word. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 4.3 The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 4.4 Which signal word(s) on a pesticide label would indicate that the product is highly toxic to humans? a. DANGER-POISON PELIGRO b. WARNING AVISO c. CAUTION | a |
| Ch 4.5 Labels should be removed from pesticide containers and kept in a notebook so they remain clean and legible. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 4.6 A certain active ingredient has a technical chemical name and one accepted common name, but may be in products with several different trade/brand names. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 5.1 The hazard associated with a pesticide product depends entirely on the toxicity of the active ingredient. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 5.2 The most common route of pesticide exposure leading to poisoning is inhalation. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 5.3 Because of the protective nature of eye tissues, very little pesticide that contacts the eyes is actually absorbed. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 5.4 Select wrong statement. Symptoms of pesticide poisoning a. always occur immediately after exposure b. can appear almost immediately or be delayed several hours depending on the chemical and amount of exposure c. often occur was skin reactions | a |
| Ch. 5.5 Toxicity from small, repeated exposures to a pesticide over a period of time is called a. low toxicity b. acute toxicity c. chronic toxicity | c |
| Ch 5.6 The signal word on a pesticide label indicates its a. effectiveness b. toxicity c. carinogenecity | b |
| Ch 5.7 Which LD50 is representitive of a highly toxic pesticide? a. 640 mg/kg b. 5,800 mg/kg c. 46 mg/kg | c |
| Ch 5.8 The potential adverse health effects of pesticides are studied on laboratory test animals. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 5.9 Which signal word(s) or symbol would indicate the product that is least toxic to an applicator? a. DANGER PELIGRO b. CAUTION c. WARNING AVISO | b |
| Ch 5.10 Applicators who regularly use organophosphate and carbamate insecticides are advised to have a pre-season blood test to establish their baseline level of a. carcinogens b. cholinesterase c. cholesterol | b |
| Ch 5.11 A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 5.12 If pesticide is spilled on the skin or clothing, the first reaction should be to a. remove contaminated clothing and put on clean clothing. b. call a doctor immediately c. remove contaminated clothing and wash area with soap and water | c |
| Ch 5.13 A person who has swallowed a pesticide must be made to vomit regardless of their condition or the pesticide in question. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 5.14 Pesticide labels contain information on the treatment of poisonings and should always be available, especially if medical attention is sought. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 5.15 Under the Worker Protection Standard, a farm laborer who hand picks vegetables is considered a handler, not a worker. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 6.1 Pesticide respirators should be approved by the a. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health b. Environmental Protection Agency c. Centers for Disease Control | a |
| Ch 6.2 The life of the cartridge in a respirator depends on the concentration of the pesticide used, the breathing rate of the person, and the capacity of the cartridge to bind to the chemical. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 6.3 Gloves and boots worn when handling pesticides should be made of a. leather b. lined rubber c. unlined rubber | c |
| Ch 6.4 For convenience, all clean protective equipment and clothing should be kept with pesticides in a locked pesticide storage area. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 6.5 Wash clothing lightly contaminated with pesticide separately from family laundry in hot water with laundry detergent. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 6.6 When filling a spray tank with water, backsiphoning is prevented by a. attaching an anti-backflow valve to the hose b. keeping the hose in the water of the spray tank c. using water sources with fluctuating pressure | a |
| Ch 6.7 Application records must be kept for _________ years. a. one b. five c. seven | c |
| Ch 6.8 The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to bury it in a safe place. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 6.9 A quick and effective way to deal with any spill is to hose down the area with water. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 6.10 Pesticides should be stored a. only in their original containers b. in containers too heavy for children to handle c. in any container as long as it is tagged with the name of the contents | a |
| Ch 6.11 If a nozzle becomes clogged while spraying, a. use your mouth to blow it out b. continue to spray until the tank is empty, then correct the problem c. stop spraying, move to an untreated area, and use a soft brush to clean the plugged nozzle | c |
| Ch 6.12 Never use your waste rinsewater as a diluent for future applications. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 6.13 Pesticides should not be transported in the passenger compartment of a vehicle. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 6.14 Which is an undesirable characteristic of a pesticide storage area? a. well lighted by direct sunlight b. locked and away from children, pets, food, feed, and water sources c. well placarded with warning signs | a |
| Ch 6.15 What Washington State agency is responsibile for the regulations for respirator testing and cartridge longevity for employees? a. Dept. of Ecology b. Dept. of Labor and Industries c. Dept. of Health | b |
| Ch 7.1 The airborne movement of a pesticide from its target area occurs only during application and is clearly visible when it occurs. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 7.2 Select the condition that could help reduce pesticide volatilization: a. high air temperatures b. low relative humidity c. soil incorporation | c |
| Ch 7.3 Pesticide adsorption is greatest in coarse, sandy soils. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 7.4 Runoff is usually more likely from a water-saturated soil than from an unsaturated soil. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 7.5 Pesticide degradation processes can be beneficial because they reduce the amount of pesticide residue in the environment. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 7.6 The upper level of the water-saturated zone in the soil is called the a. surface water b. aquifer level c. water table | c |
| Ch 7.7 Pesticide properties have little if any effect on whether a chemical will reach groundwater. (True or False) | False |
| Ch 7.8 Pesticides can reach groundwater through a. microbial activity b. leaching c. absorption | b |
| Ch 7.9 Pesticide-contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater. (True or False) | True |
| Ch 7.10 To reduce the potential for groundwater contamination, a. rinse application equipment on sandy soil it does not puddle b. delay application of pesticides if a heavy rain is expected c. store unrinsed empty pesticide containers outside | b |
| Ch 7.11 Spray drift is the least when which of the following conditions exist? a. droplet size increases, wind speed increases b. droplet size decreases, wind speed decreases c. droplet size increases, wind speed decreases | c |
| Ch 7.12 Select the FALSE statement. To reduce the chances of bee poisoning a. select dust formulations when possible b. do not apply pesticides toxic to bees during bloom c. reduce drift during application | a |
| Ch 7.13 Fish kills most commonly result from pollution of water by a. herbicides b. fungicides c. insecticides | c |
| Ch 7.14 Drift problems can be reduced by a. spraying upwind of a sensitive are and leaving an untreated border b. placing a spray boom as close to the target as possible c. applying in very calm, stable air conditions | b |
| Ch 7.15 Accidental or intentional environmental damage caused by a pesticide can result in financial losses to the responsible party. (True or False) | True |
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