Idaho Pesticide Applicator Core Competency
Exam Questions and Answers
the key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure.
True or False - ✔✔ - true
the use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ____________ control method for
pests - ✔✔ - physical
Drift Problems can be reduced using: - ✔✔ - Using a nozzle that produces larger
droplets
EPA and ISDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides.
(True or False) - ✔✔ - false
Two or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are said to be: - ✔✔ -
incompatible
All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word. True or
False - ✔✔ - False
The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to: - ✔✔ - Offer it to another
qualified applicator
Because Wettable Powder formulations are mixed with water prior to mixing into the
spray tank, they pose no inhalation health risks during mixing or loading. True or false -
✔✔ - false
The Skull and Crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label. (True or False)
- ✔✔ - false
Which LDs is representative of a highly toxic pesticide? - ✔✔ - 0-50 mg/kg
Pesticide contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater. (True or False) -
✔✔ - true
Pesticide application records are required for Restricted Use pesticide application. (True
or False) - ✔✔ - true
A person can apply a restricted use pesticide without ISDA certification (license) if he
uses hand equipment only. (True or False) - ✔✔ - false
, Dealers must keep records for seven (7) years on the sale of general use agricultural
pesticides. (True or False) - ✔✔ - false
One of the earliest uses of chemicals as pesticides waste burning of sulfur (True or
False) - ✔✔ - true
One responsibility of the US EPA is to protect humans and environmental health. (True
or False) - ✔✔ - true
Which of the following would not be considered a natural pest control method?
A. Wind
B. Rain
C. Cultivation
D. Sunshine - ✔✔ - C. cultivation
Which of the following is a cultural control method?
A. Fertilization
B. Planting time
C. Pruning
D. All of the above - ✔✔ - D. All of the above
All pesticides kill only the target pests. (True or False) - ✔✔ - false
6. The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ______________control
method for insects. - ✔✔ - Physical
The goal of any Pest Management program is to eradicate the pest. (True or False) -
✔✔ - False
Which one of the following pesticides can be absorbed by the plant and translocated
within the plant? - ✔✔ - Systemic pesticide
Which of the following was not an early (pre 1900) pesticide?
A. Bordeaux mixture
B. Nicotine
Exam Questions and Answers
the key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure.
True or False - ✔✔ - true
the use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ____________ control method for
pests - ✔✔ - physical
Drift Problems can be reduced using: - ✔✔ - Using a nozzle that produces larger
droplets
EPA and ISDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides.
(True or False) - ✔✔ - false
Two or more pesticides that cannot be effectively mixed together are said to be: - ✔✔ -
incompatible
All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word. True or
False - ✔✔ - False
The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to: - ✔✔ - Offer it to another
qualified applicator
Because Wettable Powder formulations are mixed with water prior to mixing into the
spray tank, they pose no inhalation health risks during mixing or loading. True or false -
✔✔ - false
The Skull and Crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label. (True or False)
- ✔✔ - false
Which LDs is representative of a highly toxic pesticide? - ✔✔ - 0-50 mg/kg
Pesticide contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater. (True or False) -
✔✔ - true
Pesticide application records are required for Restricted Use pesticide application. (True
or False) - ✔✔ - true
A person can apply a restricted use pesticide without ISDA certification (license) if he
uses hand equipment only. (True or False) - ✔✔ - false
, Dealers must keep records for seven (7) years on the sale of general use agricultural
pesticides. (True or False) - ✔✔ - false
One of the earliest uses of chemicals as pesticides waste burning of sulfur (True or
False) - ✔✔ - true
One responsibility of the US EPA is to protect humans and environmental health. (True
or False) - ✔✔ - true
Which of the following would not be considered a natural pest control method?
A. Wind
B. Rain
C. Cultivation
D. Sunshine - ✔✔ - C. cultivation
Which of the following is a cultural control method?
A. Fertilization
B. Planting time
C. Pruning
D. All of the above - ✔✔ - D. All of the above
All pesticides kill only the target pests. (True or False) - ✔✔ - false
6. The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ______________control
method for insects. - ✔✔ - Physical
The goal of any Pest Management program is to eradicate the pest. (True or False) -
✔✔ - False
Which one of the following pesticides can be absorbed by the plant and translocated
within the plant? - ✔✔ - Systemic pesticide
Which of the following was not an early (pre 1900) pesticide?
A. Bordeaux mixture
B. Nicotine
