OTPS Exam Questions & Answers
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What are the modes of entry of pesticides into body(4) - ANSWER 1) Oral(MouthTissue)
2) Dermal(Skin)
3) Inhalation(LungsFromBreathing)
4) Ocular(Eyes)
What's the difference between Chronic and Acute poisoning/effects - ANSWER CHRONIC - long-term
exposure over time; usually long-lasting effects/damage
ACUTE - short-term or 1x exposure
When is exposure potential greatest - ANSWER During MIXING and LOADING
Name the signal words in increasing severity - ANSWER Lowest - CAUTION
Moderate - WARNING
High - DANGER
Highest - DANGER POISON(can kill, skull/crossbones)
What does LD50 and LC50 mean - ANSWER LD50 - lethal dose(lowerLD50=higher toxicity)
It's the amount of the substance required to kill 50% of the test population
LC50 - lethal concentration
What is the label misuse statement - ANSWER a reminder that it is a violation of Federal law to use a
product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling
What is the application Application Rate (Label) - ANSWER do not apply greater rate than on the
label
, Who's responsible for Pesticide Registration - ANSWER EPA because of the FIFRAct
What does FIFRA stand for (BONUS: Year?) - ANSWER Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act of 1947
What two things does FIFRA prohibit - ANSWER 1) prohibits applying at a rate over the label
2) prohibits applying on a site (or crop) not listed on the label
What are the penalties for violating FIFRA - ANSWER Criminal Fines - $25,000 maximum and/or up
to 1 year in prison
Civil Fines - $5,000 maximum
FIFRA Section 18 & 24c - ANSWER SECTION 18 - allows specific, limited-time use outside of label
SECTION 24c - allows state entities to approve pesticide use outside of label for special local problem
Who regulates Pesticide management in AL and what do they regulate - ANSWER ADAI - Alabama
Dept of Agriculture and Industries
Regulates pesticide activities and professional services (etymology, horticulture, structural, pest
control)
Permits/Certs given by ADAI *? (9) - ANSWER OTPS -
FC -
GRD -
PH -
WDO -
HPC -
TS -Tree Surgery
LD - Landscape Design
SLD - Setting of Landscape Plants
How long do the Permits/Certs last, how do you renew them - ANSWER 3 years
must obtain 30 hrs CE points to renew or retest
100% Correct!!
What are the modes of entry of pesticides into body(4) - ANSWER 1) Oral(MouthTissue)
2) Dermal(Skin)
3) Inhalation(LungsFromBreathing)
4) Ocular(Eyes)
What's the difference between Chronic and Acute poisoning/effects - ANSWER CHRONIC - long-term
exposure over time; usually long-lasting effects/damage
ACUTE - short-term or 1x exposure
When is exposure potential greatest - ANSWER During MIXING and LOADING
Name the signal words in increasing severity - ANSWER Lowest - CAUTION
Moderate - WARNING
High - DANGER
Highest - DANGER POISON(can kill, skull/crossbones)
What does LD50 and LC50 mean - ANSWER LD50 - lethal dose(lowerLD50=higher toxicity)
It's the amount of the substance required to kill 50% of the test population
LC50 - lethal concentration
What is the label misuse statement - ANSWER a reminder that it is a violation of Federal law to use a
product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling
What is the application Application Rate (Label) - ANSWER do not apply greater rate than on the
label
, Who's responsible for Pesticide Registration - ANSWER EPA because of the FIFRAct
What does FIFRA stand for (BONUS: Year?) - ANSWER Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act of 1947
What two things does FIFRA prohibit - ANSWER 1) prohibits applying at a rate over the label
2) prohibits applying on a site (or crop) not listed on the label
What are the penalties for violating FIFRA - ANSWER Criminal Fines - $25,000 maximum and/or up
to 1 year in prison
Civil Fines - $5,000 maximum
FIFRA Section 18 & 24c - ANSWER SECTION 18 - allows specific, limited-time use outside of label
SECTION 24c - allows state entities to approve pesticide use outside of label for special local problem
Who regulates Pesticide management in AL and what do they regulate - ANSWER ADAI - Alabama
Dept of Agriculture and Industries
Regulates pesticide activities and professional services (etymology, horticulture, structural, pest
control)
Permits/Certs given by ADAI *? (9) - ANSWER OTPS -
FC -
GRD -
PH -
WDO -
HPC -
TS -Tree Surgery
LD - Landscape Design
SLD - Setting of Landscape Plants
How long do the Permits/Certs last, how do you renew them - ANSWER 3 years
must obtain 30 hrs CE points to renew or retest
