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NEW JERSEY CATEGORY 3A+3B PESTICIDE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|
GUARANTEED PASS
1. Acute Toxicity refers to toxicity from - correct answer - a one
time exposure to a pesticide
2. Chronic Toxicity refers to toxicity from - correct answer - many
small exposures to a pesticide
3. The Term LD50 refers to the level of toxicity where - correct answer
- 50% mortality is observed
4. Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of - correct answer
- a nerve poison with symptoms similar to chlorinated hydrocarbons
5. Chronic Toxicity tests are conducted to determine - correct answer
- Teratogenic and Carcinogenic effects
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6. A carcinogen is a material that causes - correct answer - cancer
7. A neurotoxin is a material that causes - correct answer - toxicity to
the nervous system
8. A teratogen is a material that causes - correct answer - birth defects
9. The most common cause of pesticide poisoning to the applicator is
through - correct answer - dermal exposure
10. Skin exposure usually occurs via - correct answer -
mixing, application procedures, spills, or contact with
residues
11. Eye contact with pesticides can be prevented by using -
correct answer - a face shield or goggles
12. Fire posing a unique risk because... - correct answer - of the
toxic fumes that may be produced
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13. Drift is a problem during which types of applications? - correct answer
- during turf, ornamental and interior applications
14. Phytotoxicity can occur because of - correct answer - an
improper selection of a pesticide and a sensitive plant being
treated
15. During some spraying operations less than... - correct answer -
50% reaches the target area
16. The use of check vales to prevent back siphonage is - correct answer
- required by NJ Law
17. If a spill occurs during the use of a pesticide, you should first... -
correct answer - clean the spill up
18. The use of a respirator is mandatory when - correct answer -
required by state law OR the label
19. The first step toward obtaining information regarding a pesticide is to
- correct answer - Read the pesticide label
NEW JERSEY CATEGORY 3A+3B PESTICIDE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|
GUARANTEED PASS
1. Acute Toxicity refers to toxicity from - correct answer - a one
time exposure to a pesticide
2. Chronic Toxicity refers to toxicity from - correct answer - many
small exposures to a pesticide
3. The Term LD50 refers to the level of toxicity where - correct answer
- 50% mortality is observed
4. Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of - correct answer
- a nerve poison with symptoms similar to chlorinated hydrocarbons
5. Chronic Toxicity tests are conducted to determine - correct answer
- Teratogenic and Carcinogenic effects
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6. A carcinogen is a material that causes - correct answer - cancer
7. A neurotoxin is a material that causes - correct answer - toxicity to
the nervous system
8. A teratogen is a material that causes - correct answer - birth defects
9. The most common cause of pesticide poisoning to the applicator is
through - correct answer - dermal exposure
10. Skin exposure usually occurs via - correct answer -
mixing, application procedures, spills, or contact with
residues
11. Eye contact with pesticides can be prevented by using -
correct answer - a face shield or goggles
12. Fire posing a unique risk because... - correct answer - of the
toxic fumes that may be produced
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13. Drift is a problem during which types of applications? - correct answer
- during turf, ornamental and interior applications
14. Phytotoxicity can occur because of - correct answer - an
improper selection of a pesticide and a sensitive plant being
treated
15. During some spraying operations less than... - correct answer -
50% reaches the target area
16. The use of check vales to prevent back siphonage is - correct answer
- required by NJ Law
17. If a spill occurs during the use of a pesticide, you should first... -
correct answer - clean the spill up
18. The use of a respirator is mandatory when - correct answer -
required by state law OR the label
19. The first step toward obtaining information regarding a pesticide is to
- correct answer - Read the pesticide label
