Pesticide Applicator Practice Exam- All 3 practice exams
– 212 Q’s and A’s
The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels indicates what - -a moderately toxic
poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a person
-What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
rodenticide act (FIFRA) of 1947 - --All pesticides must be classified either as unclassified
use (general use) or restricted use
- states have authority to certify , register pesticides, and imitate programs designed to
meet their local needs
- the act provides for criminal and civil penalties for individuals who violet provisions of
the act
-Which federal agency administers the FIFRA provisions? - -Environmental protection
Agency
-What is the maximum penalty for a commercial applicator who knowingly violates the
FIFRA laws? - -$25,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment
-Whenever possible, pesticides should be transported - -In a locked compartment
-What is true regarding the regulations concerned with aerial pesticide application? - --
Application of a pesticide from an airplane is regulated by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA)
-The FAA determines the ability of applicator pilots and the safety of their aircraft
- It is it illegal for an aerial applicator to apply any pesticide except according to the
federally registered use
-What is true regarding pesticide residues - -- A residue is the amount of a pesticide that
remains on raw agricultural products
-The law allowed amount of any pesticide on a raw agricultural product is called the
"tolerance" for that particular product
- The same pesticide may have different tolerances on different crops
-Which State agency in Michigan has been granted need authority to regulate pesticide
sales, certify applicators and license dealers, and applicators of restricted use pesticides? -
-Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
-What would require pesticide applicator certification? - -- A homegrown using a
restricted use pesticide on their own property
- A grower applying restricted use pesticide
- A person wishing to apply a soil fumigation
, -A person may be denied a pesticide applicator certification if? - -They demonstrate an
insufficient knowable of any item called for in an applicator
-A pesticide label is - -The information about the pesticide printed on the package, box,
bottles bag, can, etc.
-What elements are required for any pesticide label? - -- Brand name
-Common Name
- Active ingredients
- Net Contents
-Why are the manufacturers name and address required elements of a pesticide label? - -
In case of an emergency, you will know where to call for information
-The registration number found on a pesticide label does what? - -Assures the applicator
that the product is registered with the federal government
-Why do pesticide labels include in environment warnings? - -Pesticides have a bad track
record when it comes to the environment and the government is trying to prevent pesticide
induces environment catastrophe
-In case of an accidental pesticide poisoning, what item would be very important to bring
along to the doctor? - -The pesticide label
-What are the characteristics considered when classifying a pesticide as a general use of
restricted use pesticide? - -- Toxicity
- The way in which it will be used
- the effect on the environment
-A restricted use pesticide is defined as - -A pesticide that could harm the environment or
applicator even when the pesticide is used as directed
-The signal word "DANGER" found on a pesticide indicates what? - -A highly toxic position
with a fatal dose of under a teaspoon
-The risk to applicator handling and applying pesticides depends primarily on what? - -the
toxicity of the pesticide and the amount of the exposure
-What is true about pesticides formulated as emulsifiable concentrates - -- the active
ingredient is dissolved in an oil or solvent, and emulsifying agents are added to the
formulation so that EC can be mixed with water
- High concentrated EC's usually contain a high concentration fo active ingredient, often 8
or more pounds per gallon
-Ultra low volume (ULV) concentrated are designed to be applied as is without further
dilution
, -Pesticides formulated as flowables (F) - -can only be manufactured as a solid or semisolid
materials and such they have ti be finely ground and suspended in a liquid containing
special suspending agent which allows the product to be mixed with water and applied
with little agitation
-Liquid formulations of pesticides include what? - -- aerosols
- solutions
- pressure liquefied gasses
-Pesticides formulated as granules - --Are much safer to apply than most other
formulations because there is minimal drift and handling
- Usually contain from 2%- 40% active agent
-Are usually used in soil treatments
-What is true regarding pesticides formulated as wettable powered - -- The concentrates
of the active ingredient ranges from 15-95%
- They are made to mix with water but require good aviation during application to prevent
plugged nozzles and hoses
- are less likely to damage foliage than are emulsifiable concentrates
-What is true regarding pesticides formulated as pressure liquified gasses - -- they are,
without a doubt the most dangerous pesticide on the market
- are very useful because they can penetrate wood, soil, and stored grains to kill insects
- Applicators must be certified in the fumigation category before they may apply pressure
liquefied gases
-What best describes modern insecticides? - -modern insecticides including
organophosphates, carbamates, and synthetic pyrethroids, are less hazardous to the
environment because they are readily broken down by sunlight, heat, and water.
-Insecticide recommendations from cooperative extension service - -Are based on
scientific tests to determine the best chemical, method of application, and rate of
application that gives deserved results
-The most notorious group of insecticides are classified chemically as - -Chlorinated
hydrocarbons
-Organic insecticides include what - -Chemicals produces by plants and other organisms
that have have insecticidal properties
-What type of insecticides is most widely used today - -organic chemicals (natural or man-
made)
-An insecticide applied to stored corn to prevent granary weevil from becoming
established in the corn would be considered a what? - -protectant
– 212 Q’s and A’s
The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels indicates what - -a moderately toxic
poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a person
-What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
rodenticide act (FIFRA) of 1947 - --All pesticides must be classified either as unclassified
use (general use) or restricted use
- states have authority to certify , register pesticides, and imitate programs designed to
meet their local needs
- the act provides for criminal and civil penalties for individuals who violet provisions of
the act
-Which federal agency administers the FIFRA provisions? - -Environmental protection
Agency
-What is the maximum penalty for a commercial applicator who knowingly violates the
FIFRA laws? - -$25,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment
-Whenever possible, pesticides should be transported - -In a locked compartment
-What is true regarding the regulations concerned with aerial pesticide application? - --
Application of a pesticide from an airplane is regulated by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA)
-The FAA determines the ability of applicator pilots and the safety of their aircraft
- It is it illegal for an aerial applicator to apply any pesticide except according to the
federally registered use
-What is true regarding pesticide residues - -- A residue is the amount of a pesticide that
remains on raw agricultural products
-The law allowed amount of any pesticide on a raw agricultural product is called the
"tolerance" for that particular product
- The same pesticide may have different tolerances on different crops
-Which State agency in Michigan has been granted need authority to regulate pesticide
sales, certify applicators and license dealers, and applicators of restricted use pesticides? -
-Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
-What would require pesticide applicator certification? - -- A homegrown using a
restricted use pesticide on their own property
- A grower applying restricted use pesticide
- A person wishing to apply a soil fumigation
, -A person may be denied a pesticide applicator certification if? - -They demonstrate an
insufficient knowable of any item called for in an applicator
-A pesticide label is - -The information about the pesticide printed on the package, box,
bottles bag, can, etc.
-What elements are required for any pesticide label? - -- Brand name
-Common Name
- Active ingredients
- Net Contents
-Why are the manufacturers name and address required elements of a pesticide label? - -
In case of an emergency, you will know where to call for information
-The registration number found on a pesticide label does what? - -Assures the applicator
that the product is registered with the federal government
-Why do pesticide labels include in environment warnings? - -Pesticides have a bad track
record when it comes to the environment and the government is trying to prevent pesticide
induces environment catastrophe
-In case of an accidental pesticide poisoning, what item would be very important to bring
along to the doctor? - -The pesticide label
-What are the characteristics considered when classifying a pesticide as a general use of
restricted use pesticide? - -- Toxicity
- The way in which it will be used
- the effect on the environment
-A restricted use pesticide is defined as - -A pesticide that could harm the environment or
applicator even when the pesticide is used as directed
-The signal word "DANGER" found on a pesticide indicates what? - -A highly toxic position
with a fatal dose of under a teaspoon
-The risk to applicator handling and applying pesticides depends primarily on what? - -the
toxicity of the pesticide and the amount of the exposure
-What is true about pesticides formulated as emulsifiable concentrates - -- the active
ingredient is dissolved in an oil or solvent, and emulsifying agents are added to the
formulation so that EC can be mixed with water
- High concentrated EC's usually contain a high concentration fo active ingredient, often 8
or more pounds per gallon
-Ultra low volume (ULV) concentrated are designed to be applied as is without further
dilution
, -Pesticides formulated as flowables (F) - -can only be manufactured as a solid or semisolid
materials and such they have ti be finely ground and suspended in a liquid containing
special suspending agent which allows the product to be mixed with water and applied
with little agitation
-Liquid formulations of pesticides include what? - -- aerosols
- solutions
- pressure liquefied gasses
-Pesticides formulated as granules - --Are much safer to apply than most other
formulations because there is minimal drift and handling
- Usually contain from 2%- 40% active agent
-Are usually used in soil treatments
-What is true regarding pesticides formulated as wettable powered - -- The concentrates
of the active ingredient ranges from 15-95%
- They are made to mix with water but require good aviation during application to prevent
plugged nozzles and hoses
- are less likely to damage foliage than are emulsifiable concentrates
-What is true regarding pesticides formulated as pressure liquified gasses - -- they are,
without a doubt the most dangerous pesticide on the market
- are very useful because they can penetrate wood, soil, and stored grains to kill insects
- Applicators must be certified in the fumigation category before they may apply pressure
liquefied gases
-What best describes modern insecticides? - -modern insecticides including
organophosphates, carbamates, and synthetic pyrethroids, are less hazardous to the
environment because they are readily broken down by sunlight, heat, and water.
-Insecticide recommendations from cooperative extension service - -Are based on
scientific tests to determine the best chemical, method of application, and rate of
application that gives deserved results
-The most notorious group of insecticides are classified chemically as - -Chlorinated
hydrocarbons
-Organic insecticides include what - -Chemicals produces by plants and other organisms
that have have insecticidal properties
-What type of insecticides is most widely used today - -organic chemicals (natural or man-
made)
-An insecticide applied to stored corn to prevent granary weevil from becoming
established in the corn would be considered a what? - -protectant
