NATIONAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
CERTIFICATION CORE MANUAL PRACTICE
EXAM
Which statement is true about storage of pesticide containers?
A. You may store pesticides in bottles or jars as long as they are appropriately
labeled.
B. Keep bags of wettable and soluble powders open, so they are exposed tothe
air.
C. Store liquid formulations and small containers of dry formulations on wood
shelving.
D. Place bulk or mini-bulk tanks on a reinforced concrete pad or other
impermeable surface. - ANSWERS-D
What should be done with cancelled pesticide products that can no longer be
legally used?
A. Use them up by applying them at a rate greater than specified by the label.
B. Store them in the same area as other pesticides but mark them as outdated.
C. Recycle them by mixing them with other pesticide products.
D. Treat as hazardous waste and dispose of accordingly. - ANSWERS-D
Which statement is true about potential problems from pesticide fires?
,A. Pesticides containing oils or petroleum products are the least flammable.
B. Vapors or smoke from pesticide fires may be harmful to animals but not to
plants.
C. Pesticides may be flammable but never explosive.
D. Runoff from a pesticide fire site may contain highly toxic chemicals. -
ANSWERS-D
Which is not recommended safety precaution for a pesticide storage facility?
A. Locate storage facilities as far as possible from places where people and
animals live.
B. Post signs that indicate combustible materials are stored at the facility.
C. Store glass or pressurized containers in sunlight.
D. Keep foam-type fire extinguishers in all storage areas. - ANSWERS-C
Which statement is true about chemical incompatibility?
A. It is not necessary to consider chemical compatibility effects when mixing a
pesticide with hard water, chlorinated water, or fertilizers.
B. Increasing the chemial activity of two or more products mixed together is
always harmful.
C. Chemical incompatibiltiy occurs when the activity of the mixed products is
reduced.
D. Labels do not proved information on avoiding chemical incompatibility. -
ANSWERS-C
, Which is not a means of preventing contamination of water sources?
A. When filling the tank, keep the hose down in the pesticide mixture.
B. Use a check valve, anti-siphoning device, or backflow preventer when pumping
water directly from the source into a mix tank.
C. Mix and load pesticides on a containment pad.
D. Locate mixing equipment so that leaks or spills flow away from a drain or water
source. - ANSWERS-A
Which statement is true about cleaning pesticide equipment?
A. Always wash equipment in the same locations unless you use a containment
pad or tray.
B. There is very little risk of pesticide exposure during equipment cleanup.
C. It is a good idea to wait until the end of the work week before cleaning up
equipment.
D. Sloppy cleanup practices are one of the main causes of equipment failure or
malfunction. - ANSWERS-D
Which type of pesticide application procedures would you use to apply a
herbicide between the rows of crops?
A. Broadcast application.
B. Band appliation.
C. Crack and crevice application.
D. Foliar application. - ANSWERS-B
CERTIFICATION CORE MANUAL PRACTICE
EXAM
Which statement is true about storage of pesticide containers?
A. You may store pesticides in bottles or jars as long as they are appropriately
labeled.
B. Keep bags of wettable and soluble powders open, so they are exposed tothe
air.
C. Store liquid formulations and small containers of dry formulations on wood
shelving.
D. Place bulk or mini-bulk tanks on a reinforced concrete pad or other
impermeable surface. - ANSWERS-D
What should be done with cancelled pesticide products that can no longer be
legally used?
A. Use them up by applying them at a rate greater than specified by the label.
B. Store them in the same area as other pesticides but mark them as outdated.
C. Recycle them by mixing them with other pesticide products.
D. Treat as hazardous waste and dispose of accordingly. - ANSWERS-D
Which statement is true about potential problems from pesticide fires?
,A. Pesticides containing oils or petroleum products are the least flammable.
B. Vapors or smoke from pesticide fires may be harmful to animals but not to
plants.
C. Pesticides may be flammable but never explosive.
D. Runoff from a pesticide fire site may contain highly toxic chemicals. -
ANSWERS-D
Which is not recommended safety precaution for a pesticide storage facility?
A. Locate storage facilities as far as possible from places where people and
animals live.
B. Post signs that indicate combustible materials are stored at the facility.
C. Store glass or pressurized containers in sunlight.
D. Keep foam-type fire extinguishers in all storage areas. - ANSWERS-C
Which statement is true about chemical incompatibility?
A. It is not necessary to consider chemical compatibility effects when mixing a
pesticide with hard water, chlorinated water, or fertilizers.
B. Increasing the chemial activity of two or more products mixed together is
always harmful.
C. Chemical incompatibiltiy occurs when the activity of the mixed products is
reduced.
D. Labels do not proved information on avoiding chemical incompatibility. -
ANSWERS-C
, Which is not a means of preventing contamination of water sources?
A. When filling the tank, keep the hose down in the pesticide mixture.
B. Use a check valve, anti-siphoning device, or backflow preventer when pumping
water directly from the source into a mix tank.
C. Mix and load pesticides on a containment pad.
D. Locate mixing equipment so that leaks or spills flow away from a drain or water
source. - ANSWERS-A
Which statement is true about cleaning pesticide equipment?
A. Always wash equipment in the same locations unless you use a containment
pad or tray.
B. There is very little risk of pesticide exposure during equipment cleanup.
C. It is a good idea to wait until the end of the work week before cleaning up
equipment.
D. Sloppy cleanup practices are one of the main causes of equipment failure or
malfunction. - ANSWERS-D
Which type of pesticide application procedures would you use to apply a
herbicide between the rows of crops?
A. Broadcast application.
B. Band appliation.
C. Crack and crevice application.
D. Foliar application. - ANSWERS-B
