Cdfa environmental monitoring & investigation exam 2025 update|
comprehensive questions and verified answers (complete solutions) exam|grade
a+!!
What should CAC consider when talking to the public? - -Just tell the facts
--What is the grape insect that has to be identified under a microscope, as an
adult? - -Phylloxera
--What classified something as a "priority"? - -How many people complain or
have to have symptoms (serious)
--Who investigates residue violations? - -DPR and CAC hold joint responsibility for
pesticide residues on produce. DPR focuses on produce in the trade channels
while CAC focuses on how illegal residue occurred.
--What are the three areas of responsibility regarding illegal residues of the CAC?
- -1. locate, contain and control suspected crops in the field
2. Investigate illegal residue episodes to determine if they resulted from
violations of pesticide laws or regulations
3. Notify DPR if commodities suspected of containing illegal residudes have
entered the trade channels
--Under what circumstances are commodities tested for pesticide residue? - --
When notified by DPR EB or when own observations or records indicate a crop
may contain illegal residue
-When county health deparment determines illness to be possibly pesticide
related
--How long can CAC suspend structural pest control permit? - -3 days
--How much can CAC fine ag or structural pest control licensee for each
violation? - -up to $5,000 for each violation
--What is considered an enforcement action? - --Action with the potential to
impose a monetary penalty or loss of a right or privilege initiated by a NOPA.
-Includes administrative civil penalties or disciplinary action (refuse, suspend or
revoke) against a county registration, certificate or permit.
--What is considered a compliance action? - --Action that documents certain
behavior or an act is in violation of the laws or regs.
-Includes violation notice, warning letter, documented compliance interview,
noncompliance noted on an inspection form, cease and desist orders, product
seizure or holding, orders prohibiting harvest
--What is the best initial evidence at the beginning of an investigation? - -Eye
witness at the situation/scene
--What is Botrytis Bunch Rot? Symptoms? - -Patches of soft brown tissue develop
resulting in death of infected plant..
Infection occurs in leaf axils causing shoots to wilt or break off.
Berries in a cluster turn brown on white cultivars, reddish in red and black
cultivars.
In high moisture, epidermal cracks where fungus produces mycelium result in
gray, velvety phenotype..
, --How is Botrytis spread? - -After rain, sclerotia germinate and spores carried
through the air or water.
--How to manage Botrytis? - -Shoot thinning, hedging and leaf removal of
canopies
After berry sets, basal leaf removal
Fungicide can be used between bloom and pea-sized berries if dry in spring.
Avoid unnecessary irrigation or nitrogen fertilization.
Manage insect populations that produce entry wounds on the berries.
--What does "veraison" mean? - -Change of color of the grape berries
--According to the Health Schools Act, what is IPM? - -An approach to pest
management that focuses on long-term pest prevention and takes advantage of
all pest management strategies using pesticides only when absolutely necessary.
--IPM = ? - -A series of pest management evaluations, decisions, and actions
--Who submits school use-reports? - -Licensed pest control business
--What is the INNER buffer for methyl bromide fumigation and transit activities? -
-Minimum distance of 30 feet. May extend into roadways and similar sites used
for travel. Buffer zone boundary must be posted.
--Buffer zone signage for Methyl Bromide fumigations - -Signs must be posted
>/= 24 hours prior to application
Signs must be removed after buffer zone period up to 3 days
Signs must be visible from 25 feet away
Maximum posting interval must be 200 feet
Signs must be posted on buffer zone perimeter and at all usual points of entry
--What is the OUTER buffer for methyl bromide fumigations? - -Minimum distance
of 100 feet
Exception is 60 feet is Tarpaulin/Shallow/Broadcast ("Noble Plow"); 10 acres or
less and application rate is </=235 lbs/acre
--What is a viable alternative to methyl bromide fumigations? - -Steam
sterilization for certain pests and soil types
Pheromone
Electrocution
Light traps
Monitor pest populations
--What is an example of a selective pesticide? - -Bacillus thuringiensis
--Which two methods are employed by IPM practices? - -Mechanical
Physical
(..aren't those the same?)
--Define "Inference" - -A conclus
comprehensive questions and verified answers (complete solutions) exam|grade
a+!!
What should CAC consider when talking to the public? - -Just tell the facts
--What is the grape insect that has to be identified under a microscope, as an
adult? - -Phylloxera
--What classified something as a "priority"? - -How many people complain or
have to have symptoms (serious)
--Who investigates residue violations? - -DPR and CAC hold joint responsibility for
pesticide residues on produce. DPR focuses on produce in the trade channels
while CAC focuses on how illegal residue occurred.
--What are the three areas of responsibility regarding illegal residues of the CAC?
- -1. locate, contain and control suspected crops in the field
2. Investigate illegal residue episodes to determine if they resulted from
violations of pesticide laws or regulations
3. Notify DPR if commodities suspected of containing illegal residudes have
entered the trade channels
--Under what circumstances are commodities tested for pesticide residue? - --
When notified by DPR EB or when own observations or records indicate a crop
may contain illegal residue
-When county health deparment determines illness to be possibly pesticide
related
--How long can CAC suspend structural pest control permit? - -3 days
--How much can CAC fine ag or structural pest control licensee for each
violation? - -up to $5,000 for each violation
--What is considered an enforcement action? - --Action with the potential to
impose a monetary penalty or loss of a right or privilege initiated by a NOPA.
-Includes administrative civil penalties or disciplinary action (refuse, suspend or
revoke) against a county registration, certificate or permit.
--What is considered a compliance action? - --Action that documents certain
behavior or an act is in violation of the laws or regs.
-Includes violation notice, warning letter, documented compliance interview,
noncompliance noted on an inspection form, cease and desist orders, product
seizure or holding, orders prohibiting harvest
--What is the best initial evidence at the beginning of an investigation? - -Eye
witness at the situation/scene
--What is Botrytis Bunch Rot? Symptoms? - -Patches of soft brown tissue develop
resulting in death of infected plant..
Infection occurs in leaf axils causing shoots to wilt or break off.
Berries in a cluster turn brown on white cultivars, reddish in red and black
cultivars.
In high moisture, epidermal cracks where fungus produces mycelium result in
gray, velvety phenotype..
, --How is Botrytis spread? - -After rain, sclerotia germinate and spores carried
through the air or water.
--How to manage Botrytis? - -Shoot thinning, hedging and leaf removal of
canopies
After berry sets, basal leaf removal
Fungicide can be used between bloom and pea-sized berries if dry in spring.
Avoid unnecessary irrigation or nitrogen fertilization.
Manage insect populations that produce entry wounds on the berries.
--What does "veraison" mean? - -Change of color of the grape berries
--According to the Health Schools Act, what is IPM? - -An approach to pest
management that focuses on long-term pest prevention and takes advantage of
all pest management strategies using pesticides only when absolutely necessary.
--IPM = ? - -A series of pest management evaluations, decisions, and actions
--Who submits school use-reports? - -Licensed pest control business
--What is the INNER buffer for methyl bromide fumigation and transit activities? -
-Minimum distance of 30 feet. May extend into roadways and similar sites used
for travel. Buffer zone boundary must be posted.
--Buffer zone signage for Methyl Bromide fumigations - -Signs must be posted
>/= 24 hours prior to application
Signs must be removed after buffer zone period up to 3 days
Signs must be visible from 25 feet away
Maximum posting interval must be 200 feet
Signs must be posted on buffer zone perimeter and at all usual points of entry
--What is the OUTER buffer for methyl bromide fumigations? - -Minimum distance
of 100 feet
Exception is 60 feet is Tarpaulin/Shallow/Broadcast ("Noble Plow"); 10 acres or
less and application rate is </=235 lbs/acre
--What is a viable alternative to methyl bromide fumigations? - -Steam
sterilization for certain pests and soil types
Pheromone
Electrocution
Light traps
Monitor pest populations
--What is an example of a selective pesticide? - -Bacillus thuringiensis
--Which two methods are employed by IPM practices? - -Mechanical
Physical
(..aren't those the same?)
--Define "Inference" - -A conclus
