General Standards Exam Review – IL questions and answers with solutions
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1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but...: to avoid
adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
2. which of the following words is that number of pest per plant or the
amount of damage to a plant which point control measures should
begin?: economic threshold
3. what can be said about insects?: they have three pairs of jointed legs
4. which of the following is an incomplete life cycle?: egg, nymph and adult 5.
the disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing condition,
such as temperature of moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or
fertilizer excess, etc..?: noninfectious disease
6. the first step in planning a successful weed control program is?: identify
the weed (scouting)
7. broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how?: broadleaf plants generally have
wider leaves that gras plants and the stems are often branched
8. this weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-
growing cluster of leaves called a rosette?: biennial
9. the part of the pesticide that kills is the?: active ingredient
10. wettable powders when mixed with water...: require agitation
11. What do surfactants do?: decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the
water carrier to spread over the surface
12. can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify the can
be mixed?: yes, your responsibility to make sure the retain their properties
13. how can you tell two pesticides are not compatible: the mixture may
curdle, gel or become sludge like
14. how long is certification called in Illinois, before an application/operator
must reset?: up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are submitted
15. the pre-harvest interval is the?: amount of time that a crop can be harvested
after it has been sprayed
16. which of the following is on every label?: keep out of reach of children
17. who can purchase restricted use pesticides?: certified applicators or
persons under their direct supervision
18. what part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE
you should wear?: precautionary statement
19. hoe often should you read the pesticide label?: every time you purchase
the product-can be used up to the phase out date
20. the office of safety and health administration protects the nations
workers through dissemination of information..: worker right-to-know
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21 which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious?: when a
pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream, the result
can be fatal
22. if you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should
you clean them?: don't, dispose of them properly
23. when filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably
the area should have?: a wash pad, wash rack, or concrete apron with a well
designed sump to catch contaminated water
24. what is the best way to get rid of excess chemical?: dilute excess and
reapply to area, but do not exceed label rates for area
25. what is the major concern of drift?: off target damage to vegetation and
people
26. which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and
applying a pesticide?: all the above
27. what is a major complaint of the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying?:
drift from farms
28. if you were going to spray an area there are bee colonies that in two
miles what should you do?: contact bee keepers 48 hours in advance so the
colonies can be moved
29. what is the best time to spray if bees are the area?: dawn and dusk
30. must be used with special caution near bee hives, since bee may carry
them back to the hive and poison the entire colony?: microencapsulated
herbicide
31. how would you determine if the pesticide you are using is prone to
volatilization: check the label, often indicates
32. who do you have to contact if you have a chemical spill?: Illinois
emergency management agency they in turn notify the appropriate agency for
response available 24hrs.
33. which of the following is an example of a surface-water advisory?: allow
a 66-foot buffer area between the application are and surface water sources,
like a stream
34. pesticide breakdown is much slower in groundwater, why?: low oxygen
and light conditions
35. which of the following influences a pesticides leaching ability: soil texture
and organic matter
36. a highly soluble pesticide is?: poorly absorbed and more likely to leach 37.
what type of nozzle sprays in a cone pattern with droplets throughout?:
solid-cone
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1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but...: to avoid
adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
2. which of the following words is that number of pest per plant or the
amount of damage to a plant which point control measures should
begin?: economic threshold
3. what can be said about insects?: they have three pairs of jointed legs
4. which of the following is an incomplete life cycle?: egg, nymph and adult 5.
the disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing condition,
such as temperature of moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or
fertilizer excess, etc..?: noninfectious disease
6. the first step in planning a successful weed control program is?: identify
the weed (scouting)
7. broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how?: broadleaf plants generally have
wider leaves that gras plants and the stems are often branched
8. this weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-
growing cluster of leaves called a rosette?: biennial
9. the part of the pesticide that kills is the?: active ingredient
10. wettable powders when mixed with water...: require agitation
11. What do surfactants do?: decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the
water carrier to spread over the surface
12. can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify the can
be mixed?: yes, your responsibility to make sure the retain their properties
13. how can you tell two pesticides are not compatible: the mixture may
curdle, gel or become sludge like
14. how long is certification called in Illinois, before an application/operator
must reset?: up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are submitted
15. the pre-harvest interval is the?: amount of time that a crop can be harvested
after it has been sprayed
16. which of the following is on every label?: keep out of reach of children
17. who can purchase restricted use pesticides?: certified applicators or
persons under their direct supervision
18. what part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE
you should wear?: precautionary statement
19. hoe often should you read the pesticide label?: every time you purchase
the product-can be used up to the phase out date
20. the office of safety and health administration protects the nations
workers through dissemination of information..: worker right-to-know
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21 which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious?: when a
pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream, the result
can be fatal
22. if you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should
you clean them?: don't, dispose of them properly
23. when filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably
the area should have?: a wash pad, wash rack, or concrete apron with a well
designed sump to catch contaminated water
24. what is the best way to get rid of excess chemical?: dilute excess and
reapply to area, but do not exceed label rates for area
25. what is the major concern of drift?: off target damage to vegetation and
people
26. which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and
applying a pesticide?: all the above
27. what is a major complaint of the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying?:
drift from farms
28. if you were going to spray an area there are bee colonies that in two
miles what should you do?: contact bee keepers 48 hours in advance so the
colonies can be moved
29. what is the best time to spray if bees are the area?: dawn and dusk
30. must be used with special caution near bee hives, since bee may carry
them back to the hive and poison the entire colony?: microencapsulated
herbicide
31. how would you determine if the pesticide you are using is prone to
volatilization: check the label, often indicates
32. who do you have to contact if you have a chemical spill?: Illinois
emergency management agency they in turn notify the appropriate agency for
response available 24hrs.
33. which of the following is an example of a surface-water advisory?: allow
a 66-foot buffer area between the application are and surface water sources,
like a stream
34. pesticide breakdown is much slower in groundwater, why?: low oxygen
and light conditions
35. which of the following influences a pesticides leaching ability: soil texture
and organic matter
36. a highly soluble pesticide is?: poorly absorbed and more likely to leach 37.
what type of nozzle sprays in a cone pattern with droplets throughout?:
solid-cone
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