Indiana Pesticide Applicator Core Training
PPP-C/PPP-13 FINAL ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS.
Describe a fumigant - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a system where the active ingredient is delivered in
the form of a gas
Describe an aerosol - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a delivery system that moves the ingredient to the
target site in the form of a mist
Equation for area of a circle - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A=πr²
Equation for diameter of a circle - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅circumference / π
Equation for volume of a cube - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅length x width x height
How are application rate and flow rate correlated? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅As one increases so
does the other
How are granules applied? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅They are applied dry, but it is difficult to get a
uniform application.
How are pellets made? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅They are combined into a slurry, and then
EXTRUDED through a pressure die, and then cut to uniform size and shape.
How are pesticides regulated? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Product Labels
How do application rate and operating speed correlate? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅As operating
speed increases application rate decreases
,How do pesticides enter the body? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅dermal, respiratory, and oral
How do you calibrate a granular applicator? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Apply the product to an area
of known size and depending on amount applied, calculate and adjust to get the correct application rate
How do you calibrate a sprayer? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Apply water to an area of known size and
depending on amount remaining, calculate amount used and adjust to get the correct application rate
How do you protect birds from ingesting granules? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Incorporate them into
the soil
How is acute toxicity reflected on a label? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅-DANGER
-WARNING
-CAUTION
How long must commercial applicators retain records? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅2 years
How many feet in 1 mile? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅5280 feet
How many ounces in a gallon? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅128 ounces
How many pints are in a gallon? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅8 pints
How many quarts in a gallon? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅4 quarts
How many square feet in an acre? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅43,560 square feet
How many tablespoons are in a gallon? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅256 tablespoons
, How should you treat contaminated clothing? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Soak in hot water with a
heavy-duty liquid detergent, clean washing machine after, line dry clothes to eliminate dryer
contamination.
In regards to the Commercial License, who owns it? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the license belongs to
the employer
List the 6 factors to consider when determining the appropriate formulation to use - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Applicator Safety
Environmental Concerns
Pest Biology
Available equipment
Surfaces to be protected
Cost
To protect bees, when should pesticides be applied? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Before dawn, after
dusk, or in a temperature less than 55
What % of pesticides are absorbed in the palms? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅11.8%
What agency is responsible for pesticide regulation and enforcement in Indiana? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅OISC (Office of Indiana State Chemist)
What are dry flowables? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅granular particles that form a suspension with
water
What are emulsifiable concentrates? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅An oil-soluble active ingredient
dissolved in an oil based solvent that is then mixed with water and applied as a spray.
PPP-C/PPP-13 FINAL ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS.
Describe a fumigant - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a system where the active ingredient is delivered in
the form of a gas
Describe an aerosol - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅a delivery system that moves the ingredient to the
target site in the form of a mist
Equation for area of a circle - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A=πr²
Equation for diameter of a circle - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅circumference / π
Equation for volume of a cube - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅length x width x height
How are application rate and flow rate correlated? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅As one increases so
does the other
How are granules applied? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅They are applied dry, but it is difficult to get a
uniform application.
How are pellets made? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅They are combined into a slurry, and then
EXTRUDED through a pressure die, and then cut to uniform size and shape.
How are pesticides regulated? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Product Labels
How do application rate and operating speed correlate? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅As operating
speed increases application rate decreases
,How do pesticides enter the body? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅dermal, respiratory, and oral
How do you calibrate a granular applicator? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Apply the product to an area
of known size and depending on amount applied, calculate and adjust to get the correct application rate
How do you calibrate a sprayer? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Apply water to an area of known size and
depending on amount remaining, calculate amount used and adjust to get the correct application rate
How do you protect birds from ingesting granules? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Incorporate them into
the soil
How is acute toxicity reflected on a label? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅-DANGER
-WARNING
-CAUTION
How long must commercial applicators retain records? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅2 years
How many feet in 1 mile? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅5280 feet
How many ounces in a gallon? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅128 ounces
How many pints are in a gallon? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅8 pints
How many quarts in a gallon? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅4 quarts
How many square feet in an acre? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅43,560 square feet
How many tablespoons are in a gallon? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅256 tablespoons
, How should you treat contaminated clothing? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Soak in hot water with a
heavy-duty liquid detergent, clean washing machine after, line dry clothes to eliminate dryer
contamination.
In regards to the Commercial License, who owns it? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the license belongs to
the employer
List the 6 factors to consider when determining the appropriate formulation to use - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Applicator Safety
Environmental Concerns
Pest Biology
Available equipment
Surfaces to be protected
Cost
To protect bees, when should pesticides be applied? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Before dawn, after
dusk, or in a temperature less than 55
What % of pesticides are absorbed in the palms? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅11.8%
What agency is responsible for pesticide regulation and enforcement in Indiana? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅OISC (Office of Indiana State Chemist)
What are dry flowables? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅granular particles that form a suspension with
water
What are emulsifiable concentrates? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅An oil-soluble active ingredient
dissolved in an oil based solvent that is then mixed with water and applied as a spray.
