Commercial- Pesticide License Practice
Test Questions and All Correct Answers.
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - Answer To avoid adverse
effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a
plant at which point control measures should begin? - Answer Economic Threshold
What can be said about insects? - Answer They have three pairs of jointed legs.
Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - Answer Egg, nymph and adult
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..? - Answer
Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - Answer Identify the weed
Broad-leaf weeds differ from grasses how? - Answer They have netted veins that are usually
less elongated than that of grass leaves
This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing cluster of
leaves called a rosette? - Answer Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - Answer Active ingredient
Wettable powders when mixed with water - Answer Require agitation
What do surfactants do? - Answer Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the water
carrier to spread over the
surface
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? - Answer
Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties
, How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - Answer The mixture may curdle, gel or
become sludge like
How long is certification valid in Illinois, before an applicator/operator must retest? - Answer
Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are
submitted
The pre-harvest interval is the? - Answer Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after
it has been sprayed
Which of the following is on every label? - Answer Keep out of Reach of Children
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - Answer Certified Applicators or persons
under their direct supervision
What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear? -
Answer Precautionary Statement
How often should you read the pesticide label? - Answer Every time you purchase the
product- can be used up to the phase out date
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information - Answer "Worker Right-to-Know"
Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? - Answer When a pesticide
mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream, the results can be fatal
If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you clean them? - Answer
Dispose of them properly
When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the area should
have? - Answer A wash pad, wash rack, or concrete apron with a well designed sump to
catch contaminated water
What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical? - Answer Dilute excess and reapply to
area, but do not exceed label rates for area
What is a major concern of drift? - Answer Off target damage to vegetation and people
Test Questions and All Correct Answers.
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - Answer To avoid adverse
effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a
plant at which point control measures should begin? - Answer Economic Threshold
What can be said about insects? - Answer They have three pairs of jointed legs.
Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - Answer Egg, nymph and adult
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..? - Answer
Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - Answer Identify the weed
Broad-leaf weeds differ from grasses how? - Answer They have netted veins that are usually
less elongated than that of grass leaves
This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing cluster of
leaves called a rosette? - Answer Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - Answer Active ingredient
Wettable powders when mixed with water - Answer Require agitation
What do surfactants do? - Answer Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the water
carrier to spread over the
surface
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? - Answer
Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties
, How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - Answer The mixture may curdle, gel or
become sludge like
How long is certification valid in Illinois, before an applicator/operator must retest? - Answer
Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are
submitted
The pre-harvest interval is the? - Answer Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after
it has been sprayed
Which of the following is on every label? - Answer Keep out of Reach of Children
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - Answer Certified Applicators or persons
under their direct supervision
What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear? -
Answer Precautionary Statement
How often should you read the pesticide label? - Answer Every time you purchase the
product- can be used up to the phase out date
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information - Answer "Worker Right-to-Know"
Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? - Answer When a pesticide
mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream, the results can be fatal
If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you clean them? - Answer
Dispose of them properly
When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the area should
have? - Answer A wash pad, wash rack, or concrete apron with a well designed sump to
catch contaminated water
What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical? - Answer Dilute excess and reapply to
area, but do not exceed label rates for area
What is a major concern of drift? - Answer Off target damage to vegetation and people
