Michigan Core Pesticide Applicator Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is the first thing to do if a pesticide container is leaking?
a) put on PPE
b) transfer contents into another container
c) clean up any spilled material
Correct Answer
a) put on PPE
Question 2
Solutions (S)
Correct Answer
Some pesticide active ingredients dissolve readily in a liquid solvent, such as water
or a petroleum-based solvent that will form a solution that won't settle out or
separate.
Question 3
Why is pest monitoring so important to pest management?
Correct Answer
Monitoring is important to many pest control strate gies because it helps determine
if the threshold has been reached and whether control measures have been
effective.
Question 4
What is F an abbreviation for?
Correct Answer
Flowable
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,Question 5
Advantages and disadvantages of EC?
Correct Answer
ADV
-easy to transport, handle, store
-easy to pour/measure
-little agitation required
-Not abrasive
-will not plug nozzles
-leave little visible residue
DISADV
-high concentration of AI --> easy overdose
-may damage treated plants or surfaces
-easily absorbed thru skin
-spills difficult to decontaminate
-strong odor
-solvents may wear equipment
-flammable/corrosive
Question 6
Absorption
Correct Answer
Absorption is the process by which chemicals are taken up by plants and other
organisms.
Question 7
Under which conditions are pesticides more likely to leach through soil?
a) heavy clay soil, high in organic matter
b) sandy soil, high in organic matter
c) sandy soil, low in organic matter
Correct Answer
c) sandy soil, low in organic matter
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,Question 8
define threatened species
Correct Answer
a species likely to become endangered
Question 9
What is the first step a business should take to develop an effective pesticide security
program?
a) coordinate planned actions with authorities
b) conduct a risk assessment of business vulnerabilities
c) train employees on security measures
Correct Answer
b) conduct a risk assessment of business vulnerabilities
Question 10
If oral or dermal exposure has occurred, first objective is to...
Correct Answer
rinse exposed area with water to dilute the pesticide and to prevent absorption
Question 11
Act requiring any commercial pesticide applicator to be either a commercially
certified applicator or a registered technician.
Correct Answer
Act 451 Part 83 - Pesticide control
Question 12
What is B an abbreviation for?
Correct Answer
Bait
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, Question 13
good work practices- gloves
Correct Answer
-wear waterproof or chemical resistant gloves when applying
-check gloves for holes by filling with water
-wear gloves wherever pesticide residue might get on your hands
-wear gloves according to type of arm movements will be making when handling
pesticides
-wash gloves before taking them off between tasks
-replace gloves immediately if get torn
-change gloves often to avoid contamination
-rinse gloves before trashing
Question 14
Adjuvants
Correct Answer
An adjuvant is a chemical added to a pesticide formulation or tank mix to increase
its effectiveness or safety.
Some of the most common adjuvants are surfactants - "surface active ingredients" -
that alter the dispersing, spreading and wetting properties of spray droplets.
Question 15
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, smoking without first washing 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
b) eating, drinking, smoking without first washing hands after handling pesticides is
likely to transfer the product to your mouth
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Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is the first thing to do if a pesticide container is leaking?
a) put on PPE
b) transfer contents into another container
c) clean up any spilled material
Correct Answer
a) put on PPE
Question 2
Solutions (S)
Correct Answer
Some pesticide active ingredients dissolve readily in a liquid solvent, such as water
or a petroleum-based solvent that will form a solution that won't settle out or
separate.
Question 3
Why is pest monitoring so important to pest management?
Correct Answer
Monitoring is important to many pest control strate gies because it helps determine
if the threshold has been reached and whether control measures have been
effective.
Question 4
What is F an abbreviation for?
Correct Answer
Flowable
Page 1 of 101
,Question 5
Advantages and disadvantages of EC?
Correct Answer
ADV
-easy to transport, handle, store
-easy to pour/measure
-little agitation required
-Not abrasive
-will not plug nozzles
-leave little visible residue
DISADV
-high concentration of AI --> easy overdose
-may damage treated plants or surfaces
-easily absorbed thru skin
-spills difficult to decontaminate
-strong odor
-solvents may wear equipment
-flammable/corrosive
Question 6
Absorption
Correct Answer
Absorption is the process by which chemicals are taken up by plants and other
organisms.
Question 7
Under which conditions are pesticides more likely to leach through soil?
a) heavy clay soil, high in organic matter
b) sandy soil, high in organic matter
c) sandy soil, low in organic matter
Correct Answer
c) sandy soil, low in organic matter
Page 2 of 101
,Question 8
define threatened species
Correct Answer
a species likely to become endangered
Question 9
What is the first step a business should take to develop an effective pesticide security
program?
a) coordinate planned actions with authorities
b) conduct a risk assessment of business vulnerabilities
c) train employees on security measures
Correct Answer
b) conduct a risk assessment of business vulnerabilities
Question 10
If oral or dermal exposure has occurred, first objective is to...
Correct Answer
rinse exposed area with water to dilute the pesticide and to prevent absorption
Question 11
Act requiring any commercial pesticide applicator to be either a commercially
certified applicator or a registered technician.
Correct Answer
Act 451 Part 83 - Pesticide control
Question 12
What is B an abbreviation for?
Correct Answer
Bait
Page 3 of 101
, Question 13
good work practices- gloves
Correct Answer
-wear waterproof or chemical resistant gloves when applying
-check gloves for holes by filling with water
-wear gloves wherever pesticide residue might get on your hands
-wear gloves according to type of arm movements will be making when handling
pesticides
-wash gloves before taking them off between tasks
-replace gloves immediately if get torn
-change gloves often to avoid contamination
-rinse gloves before trashing
Question 14
Adjuvants
Correct Answer
An adjuvant is a chemical added to a pesticide formulation or tank mix to increase
its effectiveness or safety.
Some of the most common adjuvants are surfactants - "surface active ingredients" -
that alter the dispersing, spreading and wetting properties of spray droplets.
Question 15
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, smoking without first washing 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
b) eating, drinking, smoking without first washing hands after handling pesticides is
likely to transfer the product to your mouth
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