CORE Iowa DOA Pesticide Applicator's License Practice Test
Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is the term that describes the harmful effects
that occur from small, repeated exposures to
pesticides over a period of time?
• Acute toxicity
• Chronic toxicity
• Allergic effect
• Medical antidote
Correct Answer
• Chronic toxicity
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT part of the pesticide
label?
• Brand or trade name
• Formulation
• LD50
• Misuse statement
Correct Answer
• LD50
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,Question 3
What is the term for the combination and application
of two or more pesticides and/or fertilizers?
• Compatibility agent
• Jar test
• Tank mix
• Wetting agent
Correct Answer
• Tank mix
• Wetting agent -??
Question 4
In which section of the label can the required PPE be
found?
• Environmental Hazards
• Physical and Chemical Hazards
• Precautionary Statements
• Storage and Disposal
Correct Answer
• Precautionary Statements
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,Question 5
What happens to nozzle flow rate if the line pressure
is decreased?
• Decreases
• Increases
• Has no effect
• Varies, depending on the ground speed
Correct Answer
• Decreases
Question 6
Which of the following describes persons
who apply or use a pesticide on any property of
another person for compensation?
• Certified handler
• Commercial applicator
• Noncommercial applicator
• Public applicator
Correct Answer
• Commercial applicator
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, Question 7
How long must you wait to enter a treated area
without protective clothing, if no restricted-entry
statement appears on the label?
• Until sprays are dried or dusts have settled
• Until 8 hours of sunshine have occurred
• Until the next rainfall
• At least 24 hours
Correct Answer
• At least 24 hours
Question 8
Which of the following is an emergency exemption
from registration that allows for the sale and use of a
pesticide for a non-registered purpose for a limited
time?
• Section 3
• Section 18
• Section 24(c)
• Section 25(b)
Correct Answer
• Section 24(c)
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Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is the term that describes the harmful effects
that occur from small, repeated exposures to
pesticides over a period of time?
• Acute toxicity
• Chronic toxicity
• Allergic effect
• Medical antidote
Correct Answer
• Chronic toxicity
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT part of the pesticide
label?
• Brand or trade name
• Formulation
• LD50
• Misuse statement
Correct Answer
• LD50
Page 1 of 62
,Question 3
What is the term for the combination and application
of two or more pesticides and/or fertilizers?
• Compatibility agent
• Jar test
• Tank mix
• Wetting agent
Correct Answer
• Tank mix
• Wetting agent -??
Question 4
In which section of the label can the required PPE be
found?
• Environmental Hazards
• Physical and Chemical Hazards
• Precautionary Statements
• Storage and Disposal
Correct Answer
• Precautionary Statements
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,Question 5
What happens to nozzle flow rate if the line pressure
is decreased?
• Decreases
• Increases
• Has no effect
• Varies, depending on the ground speed
Correct Answer
• Decreases
Question 6
Which of the following describes persons
who apply or use a pesticide on any property of
another person for compensation?
• Certified handler
• Commercial applicator
• Noncommercial applicator
• Public applicator
Correct Answer
• Commercial applicator
Page 3 of 62
, Question 7
How long must you wait to enter a treated area
without protective clothing, if no restricted-entry
statement appears on the label?
• Until sprays are dried or dusts have settled
• Until 8 hours of sunshine have occurred
• Until the next rainfall
• At least 24 hours
Correct Answer
• At least 24 hours
Question 8
Which of the following is an emergency exemption
from registration that allows for the sale and use of a
pesticide for a non-registered purpose for a limited
time?
• Section 3
• Section 18
• Section 24(c)
• Section 25(b)
Correct Answer
• Section 24(c)
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