MDARD MICHIGAN CORE PESTICIDEE APPLICATOR EXAM 2025 UPDATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
(BRAND NEW VISION)
The signal word on a pesticide label indicates the pesticide's:
a. Effectiveness.
b. Relative toxicity.
c. Compatibility.
d. Formulation.
e. Ability to cause tumors. - answersb. Relative toxicity.
Circle all of the following that are characteristic of a pesticide in toxicity category II, moderately
toxic?
a. CAUTION signal word.
b. 1 teaspoon to 1 ounce = approximate lethal oral dose for a 150-pound person.
c. Severe skin irritation.
d. Eye irritation reversible within 7 days.
e. WARNING signal word. - answersb. 1 teaspoon to 1 ounce = approximate lethal oral dose for
a 150-pound person.
c. Severe skin irritation.
e. WARNING signal word.
Acute oral exposure may produce which of the following symptoms?
a. Respiratory congestion and impaired vision.
,b. Itching and vomiting.
c. Chest pains and muscle twitching.
d. Sweating and diarrhea.
e. c and d - answerse. c and d
Cholinesterase is inhibited by:
a. Herbicides.
b. Organophosphates.
c. Most fungicides.
d. Carbamates.
e. b and d - answerse. b and d
List three common organophosphate and three common carbamate insecticides. -
answersOrganophosphates: Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Malathion
Carbamates: Aldicarb, Carbaryl, Propoxur.
Delayed effects of pesticides are illnesses or injuries that:
a. Appear 24 hours after exposure.
b. May be caused by repeated exposures over time or by a single exposure.
c. May result in developmental and reproductive effects.
d. Are easily tracked to the exposure incident.
e. b and c - answerse. b and c
What pesticide-related document should you take with you when you take a pesticide-poisoning
victim to the doctor? - answersPesticide label
,Never induce vomiting in a pesticide-poisoning victim if:
a. The victim swallowed an emulsifiable concentrate or oil solution.
b. The victim is unconscious or is having convulsions.
c. The pesticide involved is corrosive.
d. All of the above.
e. b and c only - answersd. All of the above.
To reduce the risk of human pesticide poisoning, the applicator should choose pesticides that
have lower ________________ and reduce ___________________ . - answerstoxicity,
exposure.
Unless victims of severe heat stress are cooled down quickly, they can die. (True or False?) -
answersTrue
Signs and symptoms of heat stress may include:
a. Dizziness and fainting.
b. Clammy skin.
c. Hot, dry skin.
d. Heavy sweating or complete lack of sweating.
e. All of the above. - answerse. All of the above.
If someone is experiencing heat cramps, what should he/she do? - answersDrink lightly salted
water or sports drinks.
To ensure safety, what questions should you ask yourself before performing pesticide handling
tasks? - answersHave I read the labeling?
How can I avoid exposure to pesticides?
, What PPE is required?
Is the application equipment ready and safe?
What is considered the minimum amount of PPE for commercial applicators according to
Regulation 637? - answersLong-sleeved shirt, long pants, protective footwear, and gloves.
Complete the following equation:
HAZARD = Toxicity x ________________________ - answersExposure
What are two things you can do to limit the hazard? - answersChoose pesticides with lower
toxicity, and wear the appropriate PPE.
Synthetic plastic materials will always provide equal protection from pesticide exposure as
rubber. (True or False?) a. True b. False - answersFalse
Where can you find information for selecting the most appropriate material for PPE and a given
pesticide? - answersPesticide label, pesticide producers, PPE manufacturers, MSDS and EPA
Chemical Resistance Category Chart.
Which of the following appropriately describe gloves worn as PPE?
a. Unlined.
b. Chemical-resistant.
c. Wear when handling or applying pesticides.
d. Replace them often.
e. All of the above. - answerse. All of the above.
Trouser legs should be worn inside boots to prevent contaminating lower pant leg. (True or
False?) a. True b. False - answersb. False
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
(BRAND NEW VISION)
The signal word on a pesticide label indicates the pesticide's:
a. Effectiveness.
b. Relative toxicity.
c. Compatibility.
d. Formulation.
e. Ability to cause tumors. - answersb. Relative toxicity.
Circle all of the following that are characteristic of a pesticide in toxicity category II, moderately
toxic?
a. CAUTION signal word.
b. 1 teaspoon to 1 ounce = approximate lethal oral dose for a 150-pound person.
c. Severe skin irritation.
d. Eye irritation reversible within 7 days.
e. WARNING signal word. - answersb. 1 teaspoon to 1 ounce = approximate lethal oral dose for
a 150-pound person.
c. Severe skin irritation.
e. WARNING signal word.
Acute oral exposure may produce which of the following symptoms?
a. Respiratory congestion and impaired vision.
,b. Itching and vomiting.
c. Chest pains and muscle twitching.
d. Sweating and diarrhea.
e. c and d - answerse. c and d
Cholinesterase is inhibited by:
a. Herbicides.
b. Organophosphates.
c. Most fungicides.
d. Carbamates.
e. b and d - answerse. b and d
List three common organophosphate and three common carbamate insecticides. -
answersOrganophosphates: Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon, Malathion
Carbamates: Aldicarb, Carbaryl, Propoxur.
Delayed effects of pesticides are illnesses or injuries that:
a. Appear 24 hours after exposure.
b. May be caused by repeated exposures over time or by a single exposure.
c. May result in developmental and reproductive effects.
d. Are easily tracked to the exposure incident.
e. b and c - answerse. b and c
What pesticide-related document should you take with you when you take a pesticide-poisoning
victim to the doctor? - answersPesticide label
,Never induce vomiting in a pesticide-poisoning victim if:
a. The victim swallowed an emulsifiable concentrate or oil solution.
b. The victim is unconscious or is having convulsions.
c. The pesticide involved is corrosive.
d. All of the above.
e. b and c only - answersd. All of the above.
To reduce the risk of human pesticide poisoning, the applicator should choose pesticides that
have lower ________________ and reduce ___________________ . - answerstoxicity,
exposure.
Unless victims of severe heat stress are cooled down quickly, they can die. (True or False?) -
answersTrue
Signs and symptoms of heat stress may include:
a. Dizziness and fainting.
b. Clammy skin.
c. Hot, dry skin.
d. Heavy sweating or complete lack of sweating.
e. All of the above. - answerse. All of the above.
If someone is experiencing heat cramps, what should he/she do? - answersDrink lightly salted
water or sports drinks.
To ensure safety, what questions should you ask yourself before performing pesticide handling
tasks? - answersHave I read the labeling?
How can I avoid exposure to pesticides?
, What PPE is required?
Is the application equipment ready and safe?
What is considered the minimum amount of PPE for commercial applicators according to
Regulation 637? - answersLong-sleeved shirt, long pants, protective footwear, and gloves.
Complete the following equation:
HAZARD = Toxicity x ________________________ - answersExposure
What are two things you can do to limit the hazard? - answersChoose pesticides with lower
toxicity, and wear the appropriate PPE.
Synthetic plastic materials will always provide equal protection from pesticide exposure as
rubber. (True or False?) a. True b. False - answersFalse
Where can you find information for selecting the most appropriate material for PPE and a given
pesticide? - answersPesticide label, pesticide producers, PPE manufacturers, MSDS and EPA
Chemical Resistance Category Chart.
Which of the following appropriately describe gloves worn as PPE?
a. Unlined.
b. Chemical-resistant.
c. Wear when handling or applying pesticides.
d. Replace them often.
e. All of the above. - answerse. All of the above.
Trouser legs should be worn inside boots to prevent contaminating lower pant leg. (True or
False?) a. True b. False - answersb. False
