WASHINGTON PESTICIDE LAWS AND
SAFETY TEST, PRACTICE EXAM Questions
And Answers 100% PASS 2027
When do you choose 'all of the above' on a multiple choice test:
a. never
b. sometimes
c. always
d. all of the above - ANSWER -d. all of the above
EPA and WSDA are the only agencies that regulate pesticides (T/F) - ANSWER -
False
Private applicators are subject to criminal penalties for unlawful conduct under
FIFRA (T/F) - ANSWER -True
Should you read and follow the label? - ANSWER -True (Yes)
Regardless of the signal word, all pesticide labels carry the words "KEEP OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN" (T/F) - ANSWER -True
All formulations of the same active ingredient carry the same signal word (T/F) -
ANSWER -False
The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide (T/F) -
ANSWER -False
Which signal words indicate that a pesticide is highly toxic to humans? -
ANSWER -DANGER-POISON
An active ingredient may have one technical name or common name but may be
in products with several different trade/brand names (T/F) - ANSWER -True
, The hazard associated with a pesticide product depends entirely on the toxicity of
the active ingredient (T/F) - ANSWER -False
The most common route of pesticide exposure leading to poisoning is inhalation
(T/F) - ANSWER -False
Because of the protective nature of eye tissues, very little pesticide that contacts
the eyes is actually absorbed (T/F) - ANSWER -False
Toxicity from small repeated exposures to a pesticide over a period of time is a
called _____. - ANSWER -Chronic toxicity
The signal word on a pesticide label indicates its _____. - ANSWER -Toxicity
Which signal word would indicate that a product is least toxic to an applicator? -
ANSWER -Caution
Applicators who regularly use organophosphate and carbonate insecticides are
advised to have a pre-season blood test to establish their baseline level of _____. -
ANSWER -cholinesterase
If a pesticide is spilled on the skin or clothing, the first reaction should be to ____.
- ANSWER -remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and
water
Under the Worker Protection Standard, a farm laborer who hand picks vegetables
is considered a _____ (worker or handler). - ANSWER -Worker
Pesticide respirators should be approved by ____. - ANSWER -NIOSH and
MSHA
The life of a cartridge depends on a lot of variables (T/F) - ANSWER -True
Gloves and boots should be made of _____. - ANSWER -Unlined Rubber
, Application records must be kept of file for _____ years. - ANSWER -Seven
Pesticides should be stored in what container? - ANSWER -Only in their original
container
If a nozzle becomes clogged while spraying, _____. - ANSWER -stop spraying,
move to an untreated area, and use a soft brush to to clean the plugged nozzle.
Never use your waste water rinse as a diluent for future applications (T/F) -
ANSWER -False
What is an undesirable characteristic of a pesticide storage area? - ANSWER -
direct sunlight
What WA State agency is responsible for respirators? - ANSWER -Dept. Labor
and Industries
Select the condition that could help reduce pesticide volatilization:
a. high air temps
b. low relative humidity
c. incorporation
d. small droplets
e. wet soils - ANSWER -b. low relative humidity
Pesticide absorption is greatest in coarse, sandy soils (T/F) - ANSWER -False
Runoff is more likely from a water-saturated soil than from an unsaturated soil. -
ANSWER -True
Pesticide degration processes can be beneficial because they reduce the amount of
pesticide residue in the environment (T/F) - ANSWER -True
The upper level of the water saturated zone in the soil is called the _____. -
ANSWER -Water table
SAFETY TEST, PRACTICE EXAM Questions
And Answers 100% PASS 2027
When do you choose 'all of the above' on a multiple choice test:
a. never
b. sometimes
c. always
d. all of the above - ANSWER -d. all of the above
EPA and WSDA are the only agencies that regulate pesticides (T/F) - ANSWER -
False
Private applicators are subject to criminal penalties for unlawful conduct under
FIFRA (T/F) - ANSWER -True
Should you read and follow the label? - ANSWER -True (Yes)
Regardless of the signal word, all pesticide labels carry the words "KEEP OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN" (T/F) - ANSWER -True
All formulations of the same active ingredient carry the same signal word (T/F) -
ANSWER -False
The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide (T/F) -
ANSWER -False
Which signal words indicate that a pesticide is highly toxic to humans? -
ANSWER -DANGER-POISON
An active ingredient may have one technical name or common name but may be
in products with several different trade/brand names (T/F) - ANSWER -True
, The hazard associated with a pesticide product depends entirely on the toxicity of
the active ingredient (T/F) - ANSWER -False
The most common route of pesticide exposure leading to poisoning is inhalation
(T/F) - ANSWER -False
Because of the protective nature of eye tissues, very little pesticide that contacts
the eyes is actually absorbed (T/F) - ANSWER -False
Toxicity from small repeated exposures to a pesticide over a period of time is a
called _____. - ANSWER -Chronic toxicity
The signal word on a pesticide label indicates its _____. - ANSWER -Toxicity
Which signal word would indicate that a product is least toxic to an applicator? -
ANSWER -Caution
Applicators who regularly use organophosphate and carbonate insecticides are
advised to have a pre-season blood test to establish their baseline level of _____. -
ANSWER -cholinesterase
If a pesticide is spilled on the skin or clothing, the first reaction should be to ____.
- ANSWER -remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and
water
Under the Worker Protection Standard, a farm laborer who hand picks vegetables
is considered a _____ (worker or handler). - ANSWER -Worker
Pesticide respirators should be approved by ____. - ANSWER -NIOSH and
MSHA
The life of a cartridge depends on a lot of variables (T/F) - ANSWER -True
Gloves and boots should be made of _____. - ANSWER -Unlined Rubber
, Application records must be kept of file for _____ years. - ANSWER -Seven
Pesticides should be stored in what container? - ANSWER -Only in their original
container
If a nozzle becomes clogged while spraying, _____. - ANSWER -stop spraying,
move to an untreated area, and use a soft brush to to clean the plugged nozzle.
Never use your waste water rinse as a diluent for future applications (T/F) -
ANSWER -False
What is an undesirable characteristic of a pesticide storage area? - ANSWER -
direct sunlight
What WA State agency is responsible for respirators? - ANSWER -Dept. Labor
and Industries
Select the condition that could help reduce pesticide volatilization:
a. high air temps
b. low relative humidity
c. incorporation
d. small droplets
e. wet soils - ANSWER -b. low relative humidity
Pesticide absorption is greatest in coarse, sandy soils (T/F) - ANSWER -False
Runoff is more likely from a water-saturated soil than from an unsaturated soil. -
ANSWER -True
Pesticide degration processes can be beneficial because they reduce the amount of
pesticide residue in the environment (T/F) - ANSWER -True
The upper level of the water saturated zone in the soil is called the _____. -
ANSWER -Water table
