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Under federal law, which of the following actions is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties? A) Allowing a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator to apply RUPs. B) Detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling. C) Keeping inadequate records of employees who received training on the proper use of pesticides. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling. Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides? A) Worker Protection Standard. B) Pesticide Container and Containment Regulation. C) Food Quality Protection Act. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Worker Protection Standard. Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to humans and the environment?
A) Restricted use B) Minimum risk C) Special local need ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Minimum risk The active ingredient in Tempo 20WP is listed as B-Cyfluthrin, cyano(4-fluoro- 3 - phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2, dimethylcyclopronanecarboylate. What does the term "Cyfluthrin" represent? A) The brand name B) The chemical name C) The common name ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) The common name. Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredient is true? A) Both the active ingredients and inert ingredients must be listed by chemical name. B) Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may contain the same active ingredient. C) Common names are those officially accepted by the manufacturer. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may contain the same active ingredient.
Which dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation exposure during mixing and loading? A) Soluble powder (SP) B) Water-dispersible granule (WDG) or dry flowable (DF). C) Wettable powder (WP) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Water- dispersible granule (WDG) or dry flowable (DF). Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same weight and shape? A) Bait B) Granule C) Pellet ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) Pellet Which is an advantage of microencapsulated materials? A) Delayed or slow release of the active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness. B) Their pesticidal activity is independent of weather conditions. C) They usually require only short restricted-entry intervals. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Delayed or slow release of the active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness.
Which type of adjuvant functions as a wetting agent and spreader (i.e. physically altering the surface tension of spray droplets)? A) Buffer B) Extender C) Surfactant ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) Surfactant Which type of adjuvant increases the viscosity of spray mixtures? A) Sticker B) Extender C) Thickener ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) Thickener 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 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Toxicity
For which class(es) of pesticides might cholinesterase monitoring be appropriate? A) Organophophate and carbamate insecticides. B) Pyrethroids C) Phenoxy herbicides, such as 2, 4-D ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Organophophate and carbamate insecticides. Which statement about what happens to pesticides inside the body is true? A) Most pesticides used today are stored in our body fat. B) The kidneys filter pesticides from the blood into the urine. C) Most chemical breakdown of toxic substances takes place wherever the pesticide is first absorbed. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) The kidneys filter pesticides from the blood into the urine. Which statement about pesticide exposure routes is true? A) Studies show that about 97% of all body exposure to pesticides during a spraying operation is by inhalation. B) Eating, drinking, or smoking without first washing your hands after handling pesticides is likely to transfer the product to your mouth.
C) The palms and forearms absorb pesticides more quickly than the scalp, ear canal, and forehead. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Studies show that about 97% of all body exposure to pesticides during a spraying operation is by inhalation. Which statement about first aid response for pesticide exposure to the eye is false? A) You should hold the eye open and immediately begin gently washing it. B) You should drip water directly into the eye. C) You should flush under the eyelid with water to remove debris. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) You should flush under the eyelid with water to remove debris. What is the first thing you should do to 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. ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -------A) Get the victim to fresh air. Which statement about heat stress is true?
A) Biological B) Genetic C) Regulatory ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Genetic Which statement about biological control methods is true? A) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control. B) Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural enemies. C) Using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides works best in biological control. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in biological control. Sealing crack and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of pest management method? A) Physical B) Genetic C) Biological ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Physical Which statement about cultural control practices is true?
A) They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival. B) They us naturally derived and/or synthesized chemicals to control pests. C) They involve the release of parasites and predators found in foreign countries. - --------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) They reduce pest establishment, reproduction, and survival. Monitoring pests at airports and ocean ports that pose a serious threat to public health or widespread damage to crops or animals is an example of which type of pest management method? A) Regulatory B) Genetic C) Biological ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Regulatory Which statement about pest management strategies in IPM is true? A) The goal is to prevent pests from reaching damaging levels. B) Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program. C) Nonchemical methods are short-term solutions to control pests. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Eradication is never the goal of an IPM program. Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy?
A) It provides the overall framework for the federal pesticide regulatory program. B) It prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations. C) It allows applicators to deviate from the pesticide label under specific use situations. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) It prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating pesticide use laws more stringent than federal regulations. Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true? A) They may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides. B) They must receive supplemental training before mixing RUPs. C) They are exempt from obtaining county bulletins for the protection of endangered species. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) They may apply and/or supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides. What is the purpose of the pesticide registration and reregistration process? A) To control the flow of new pesticide products entering the marketplace. B) To provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment. C) To make sure the amount of pesticide residue remaining on food and feed crops is zero. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) To provide evidence that
the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment. Which statement about federal pesticide regulation is true? A) To ensure future compliance, civil penalties are typically assessed against first- time violators. B) Like pesticides, devices used to control pests must also be registered with EPA. C) Approved pesticide labels have the force of law. ---------CORRECT ANSWER------- ----------C) Approved pesticide labels have the force of law. Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances? A) Research data completely independent of the pesticide manufacturer's. B) The anticipated volume of product to be sold in any given year. C) The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products. "Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of a: A) Specific action statement. B) Statement of practical treatment.
The name "X-Pest 5G" on a pesticide label indicates a: A) Granular pesticide with 5% active ingredient. B) Granular pesticide with 5% inert ingredients. C) Gel pesticide with 5% active ingredient. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- A) Granular pesticide with 5% active ingredient. Which is the pesticide formulation process by which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid? A) Emulsion B) Solution C) Suspension ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) Suspension Which liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small amount of active ingredient (often 1% or less per unit volume)? A) Microencapsulated (M) B) Ready-to-use (low concentrate) solution (RTU) C) Ultra-low volume (ULV) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Ready-to-use (low concentrate) solution (RTU)
Which liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100% active ingredient? A) Aerosol (A) B) Emulsifiable concentrate (EC) C) Ultra-low volume (ULV) ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) Ultra-low volume (ULV) Which part of the product formulation determines what glove type is needed? A) Active ingredient B) Surfactant C) Solvents ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) Solvents If there are no manufacturer use recommendations, a pesticide applicator should replace the chemical cartridges of his or her respirator: A) At the end of each season. B) After one week of use. C) At the end of each workday. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) At the end of each workday.
A) Perform seal check(s). B) Do a qualitative fit test. C) Put Vaseline on the edges of the respirator to enhance the seal. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) Perform seal check(s). Which statement about washing work clothes soaked with a pesticide concentrate is true? A) Use cold water and one wash cycle. B) Wash separately from other laundry items. C) Do not attempt to wash it--dispose of it immediately. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) Do not attempt to wash it--dispose of it immediately. Work clothes worn to apply pesticides should be laundered with a suitable detergent: A) After each day's use. B) After they get wet with spray. C) When they have a strong odor like the pesticide. ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------A) After each day's use.
Which property of a pesticide would make it more likely to move in surface water runoff? A) High solubility B) High adsorption C) High volatility ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A) High solubility Which statement about movement of pesticides from the application site is true? A) Drift is seldom an issue with indoor applications. B) Runoff and erosion are sources of surface water contamination by pesticides. C) Leaching is the main way that pesticides move great distances. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B) Runoff and erosion are sources of surface water contamination by pesticides. Which is an example of nonpoint-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. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C) Pesticides that dissolve and leach through soil after it rains.
