NJ CORE APlICATOR TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, LATEST UPDATED 2024/2025 LATEST UPDATE (GRADED A+)

Applicators of all pesticides or their supervisors must have state certification.T/F - answer-True Pesticide applicators may be classified as private applicators if they apply pesticides a) only on their own property b)to produce agricultural commodities primarily on the property of other people c) to produce agricultural commodities on their own property d) on the property of others for hire and their own property - answer-c) to produce agricultural commodities on their own property Pesticides in the restricted use category can be used by the general public without certification if recommended by the state agency. T/F - answer-False If a commercial applicator wishes to apply for the control of pests in agricultural crops and pests in public health, he must obtain a certification in each of the appropriate categories. T/F - answer-True The Term "Under the direct supervision of" means the supervisor - a) must be on the job while any restricted use pesticide is being applied b) can be in his office when the operator is applying a restricted use pesticides if available when needed c)can be available at night following the morning the restricted use pesticides were applied d) can be any distance away provided he can be. reached within 48 hours after the restricted use pesticide was applied - answer-b) can be in his office when the operator is applying a restricted use pesticides if available when needed Pesticide products used in. New Jersey must be registered a) only with the US Environmental Protection Agency b) only. with the. State. of New Jersey. c) with both the US environmental Protection Agency and state of New Jersey - answerc) with both the US environmental Protection Agency and state of New Jersey In New Jersey, restricted use pesticides can only be purchased from a licensed pesticide NJ CORE APlICATOR TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/2025 LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+ a) dealer business. b) operator business. c) applicator business - answer-a) dealer business. Someone who uses any pesticides to raise agricultural product must be certified and registred as. a a) pesticide operator. b) commercial pesticide applicator c) private pesticide applicator - answer-c) private pesticide applicator Anyone applying pesticides as a service must be certified and registered as a a) pesticide operator. b) commercial pesticide applicator c) private pesticide applicator - answer-b) commercial pesticide applicator Part of. the certification of commercial pesticide applicators. Involves passing a) core and a category exam b) a dealer exam c) an operator exam - answer-a) core and a category exam Companies which contract out their services for compensation must be registered as a a) pesticide operation b) pesticide applicator business c) pesticide dealer - answer-b) pesticide applicator business What is required before any commercial applications of pesticides are made for household pest control? a) notification of persons b) a detailed bill c) none of the above - answer-a) notification of persons Persons applying pesticides under the direct supervision of a Commercial Pesticide Applicator who is not physically present on the application site must be registered as a pesticide a) dealer b) operator c) technician - answer-b) operator Records of application must be kept for a minimum of a) 5 years for termite and 3 years for other Commercial Applicators b) 4 years c) 1 Year - answer-a) 5 years for termite and 3 years for other Commercial Applicators An inventory list of pesticides likely to be in storage must be. a) kept in a. storage. area b) updated every 2 years c) forwarded to the local fire department - answer-c) forwarded to the local fire department What is the full name and acronym. of the federal agency mandated to regulate pesticides? - answer-Environmental Protection Agency - EPA What is the full name and acronym for the law EPA uses to manage pesticides? - answer-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act - FIFRA What are regulations? - answer-Regulations are interpretations of the law and have the force of law. Define Reentry Time - answer-Reentry Time is the time immediately following application of a pesticide to a treated area when unprotected workers may not enter Which federal agency sets food tolerances. for pesticides? Which federal agency enforces these tolerances? - answer-EPA Sets food Tolerances; FDA enforces food tolerances FIFRA allows states to establish standards. What kind of standards? - answer-More strict What is the purpose of the tolerance program? - answer-The Tolerance program is to ensure that US consumers are not exposed to unsafe food pesticide residue levels. The regulations interpreting the Transportation Safety Act are contained 49 CF. What do these regulations do? - answer-Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) of the Department of th Interior Who ultimately bears the responsibility of protecting endangered species from pesticides? - answer-You, the applicator The inherent ability of a pesticide. to cause. injury or poison organisms is called a) danger b) toxicity c) hazard d) risk - answer-b) toxicity In an LD50 equal to 60 mg/kg the 69 milligrams refers to the a) pesticide b) soil sample c) test. organism d) food sample - answer-a) pesticide The. oral LD60 level which represents a highly toxic pesticide is a) 640 ng/kg b) 5800 mg/kg c) 46 mg/kg d) 380 mg/kg - answer-c) 46 mg/kg The probability of a pesticide causing adverse effects. to an organism is called a) warning b) toxicity c) hazard d) risk - answer-d) risk It is best. to avoid use. of. those pesticides which can accumulate and cause undesirable effects in the bodies. of the desirable organisms T/F - answer-True All pesticides can pass through the skin to enter the blood and significantly affect the nervous system of man T/F - answer-False The kind of toxicity that results from small, repeated exposures to a pesticide over a period of time is called a) low toxicity b) acute toxicity c) high toxicity d) chronic toxicity - answer-d) chronic toxicity The signal word on a pesticide label indicates the pesticide's a) effectiveness b) toxicity c) compatibility d) formulation - answer-b) toxicity Low toxicity is indicated by low LD50 T/F - answer-False acute toxicity is a measure of how harmful or poisonous a pesticide is to an animal (or a man) from single exposure T/F - answer-True The hazard of a pesticide is a) the same as its toxicity b) its inherent danger c) indicated by the signal word on the label - answer-b) its inherent danger The symptoms of pesticide poisoning are greatly different. from. those other types of poisoning and/or illnesses T/F - answer-False After an acute, dermal exposure to an moderately or highly toxic pesticide, the first thing to do is a) remove the contaminated clothing and shower b) drink. plenty of water c) vomit if possible d) finish spraying and go immediately to the house - answer-a) remove the contaminated clothing and shower General symptoms of pesticide poisoning can be a) headache and dizziness b) nausea and diarrhea c) excessive perspiration and trembling d) all the above - answer-d) all of the above There is no need to supply medical doctors with more information about the symptoms and treatment of pesticide T/F - answer-False It is good plan to keep your doctor informed about the kinds of pesticides you are using so a) he can plan to be close to his office when you can an accident b)he has the proper equipment to make blood tests when he suspects pesticide poisoning c) he can better diagnose your problem and use the proper treatment d) he can advise concerning the effectiveness of the pesticide - answer-c) he can better diagnose your problem and use the proper treatment Applicators working. with highly toxic organophosphate or carbanmate insects should have their cholinesterase level checked EMAIL ME: For help with report, Assignment, Essay and thesis writing a) before spray season starts b) at mid season c)at the end of the season d) all the above - answer-d) all of the above If you are in doubt weather pesticide poisoning has occured a) go to bed b) see your doctor c) taxe a laxative d) empty the stomach by vomiting - answer-B) see your doctor Poisoning which occurs as a result of repeated, small, nonlethal pesticide exposures over a long period of time is called a) chronic poisoning b) mild poisoning c) acute poisoning d) severe poisoning - answer-a) chronic poisoning In accidents with pesticides, an. applicator can often avoid severe poisoning by practicing proper first aid reduce exposure T/F - answer-True In case of an accident, always save the pesticide container with the label for the doctor to obtain more information - T/F - answer-True A supply of clean water, soap, and a basin can be a great first aid help in a) oral pesticide exposure b) dermal pesticide exposure c) inhalation pesticide exposure - answer-b) dermal pesticide exposure For severe dermal exposure to pesticides a) remove contaminated clothing b) drench exposed body areas with water c) dry and wrap in a blanket d) all of the above - answer-d) all of the above Alcohol and barbiturates should be included in the first aid supplies of certified pesticides applicators T/F - answer-False Artificial respiration may be needed if pesticide poisoning is severe. T/F - answer-True If. an applicator has an accident applying pesticide in an enclosed space he may need to get the outside for adequate supply of fresh air T/F - answer-true In a pesticide poisoning emergency think of using water immediately to a) inactivate the pesticide b) break down the pesticide c) remove the pesticide from the blood stream d) dilute the pesticide and wash it away - answer-d) dilute the pesticide and wash it away Of the following materials, the one which would be most helpful to have on hand when a highly toxic pesticide is spilled on the legs of an applicator is a) asprin b) soap and water c) vinegar d) milk - answer-b) soap and water The antidote, atropine, can be helpful in first aid treatment of pesticide poisoning if used according to the directions of a medical doctor T/F - answer-True Most accidents with pesticides happen from careless practices and misuse T/F - answer-True the most common cause of pesticide poisoning for applicators is their exposure a) by swallowing the pesticide b) through the lugs c) through the skin - answer-c) through the skin Dangerous exposure to pesticide by the applicator can occur during measuring and mixing as well as application t/F - answer-True Storing pesticide inside the car or truck by the applicator can occur during measuring mixing as well as application T/F - answer-False If Highly toxic pesticide is spilled on your skin it is safest to wash the exposed area with soap and water a) immediately b) anytime within 2 hours after exposure c) anytime during the day of exposure d) at the usual bathing time - answer-a) immediately Some gloves offer no protection to pesticide expsoure, and can even be more hazardous than working with bare hands. Which of these materials should never be used