2026 WSDA LAWS AND SAFETY PESTICIDE EXAM | EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
WITH 100% ACCURATE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS!
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Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
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, Pest Answer: a plant or animal that is detrimental to man; a creature that pesters or annoys
Resistance Answer: Pest has adapted to the pesticide, reducing its effectiveness
Persistent Herbicide Answer: a herbicide that when applied at the labeled rate will remain in the
soil, often harmful to subsequently planted crops
Persistent Pesticide Answer: a pesticide chemical that remains active in the environment more
than the growing season; sometimes accumulating in animal and plant tissues
Pesticide Answer: any substance or mixture of substances that controls or kills insects, rodents,
weeds, fungi and other pests. Also sometimes protecting plants from pests.
photodegradation Answer: breakdown of chemicals by the action of sunlight
Phytoxicity Answer: injurious or toxic to plants
plant removal Answer: the final pesticide transfer process after treated crops are harvested and
transferred to a new location
point of runoff Answer: when a spray starts to run or drip from plant leaves and stems, animal
hair or bird feathers
poison control center Answer: an agency generally a hospital which has current information as
to the proper first aid techniques and antidotes for poisoning emergency
positive pressure check Answer: a type of fit test in which the user breathes out and exerts
positive pressure on the respirator to ensure there is no leakage
postemergence Answer: herbicide timing; after emergence of the specified weed or planted crop
PPE Answer: personal protective clothing and equipment
PPM Answer: parts per million; expresses amounts of chemicals in or on food, plants, animals,
water, soil or air. 1ppm = 1lb in 500 tons
Predator Answer: an animal that attacks, feeds on, and kills other animals
preemergence Answer: herbicide timing; before the emergence of the specified weed or planted
crop
preharvest interval Answer: the minimum number of days permitted by law between the last
pesticide application and the harvest date
Absorption Answer: the movement of a chemical into plants, animals (including humans) and
microorganisms
acaricide Answer: a pesticide used to control mites and ticks. a miticide is a type of acaricide
acetylcholine Answer: the primary chemical responsible for the transmission of nerve stimuli
across the synapse of two neurons or to the muscle
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
WITH 100% ACCURATE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS!
EXCELLENCE GUARANTEED!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, Pest Answer: a plant or animal that is detrimental to man; a creature that pesters or annoys
Resistance Answer: Pest has adapted to the pesticide, reducing its effectiveness
Persistent Herbicide Answer: a herbicide that when applied at the labeled rate will remain in the
soil, often harmful to subsequently planted crops
Persistent Pesticide Answer: a pesticide chemical that remains active in the environment more
than the growing season; sometimes accumulating in animal and plant tissues
Pesticide Answer: any substance or mixture of substances that controls or kills insects, rodents,
weeds, fungi and other pests. Also sometimes protecting plants from pests.
photodegradation Answer: breakdown of chemicals by the action of sunlight
Phytoxicity Answer: injurious or toxic to plants
plant removal Answer: the final pesticide transfer process after treated crops are harvested and
transferred to a new location
point of runoff Answer: when a spray starts to run or drip from plant leaves and stems, animal
hair or bird feathers
poison control center Answer: an agency generally a hospital which has current information as
to the proper first aid techniques and antidotes for poisoning emergency
positive pressure check Answer: a type of fit test in which the user breathes out and exerts
positive pressure on the respirator to ensure there is no leakage
postemergence Answer: herbicide timing; after emergence of the specified weed or planted crop
PPE Answer: personal protective clothing and equipment
PPM Answer: parts per million; expresses amounts of chemicals in or on food, plants, animals,
water, soil or air. 1ppm = 1lb in 500 tons
Predator Answer: an animal that attacks, feeds on, and kills other animals
preemergence Answer: herbicide timing; before the emergence of the specified weed or planted
crop
preharvest interval Answer: the minimum number of days permitted by law between the last
pesticide application and the harvest date
Absorption Answer: the movement of a chemical into plants, animals (including humans) and
microorganisms
acaricide Answer: a pesticide used to control mites and ticks. a miticide is a type of acaricide
acetylcholine Answer: the primary chemical responsible for the transmission of nerve stimuli
across the synapse of two neurons or to the muscle
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
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