NJ 3b Exam 2026/2027 UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
• chronic toxicity -✓✓ many small exposure to a pestice
• LD50 refers to the level of toxicity where -✓✓ 50% mortality is observed
• Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of -✓✓ a nerve poison similar to
carbamates pesticides
• The fungicide chlorothalonil has an acute toxicity level of -✓✓ >10,000 mk/kg as a
dermal LD50
• dermal LD50 for diazinon is -✓✓ 3,600 mk/kg
• chronic toxicity tests are conducted to determine -✓✓ Teratogenic and Carcinogenic
effects
• a carcinogen is a material that causes -✓✓ cancer
• a neurotoxin is a material that causes -✓✓ toxicity to the
• a teratogen is a material that causes -✓✓ bir
• the most common cause of pesticide poisoning to the applicator is through -✓✓ dermal
exposure
• skin exposure usually occurs via -✓✓ mixing, application, spills or contacts with
residues
• eye contact with pesticides can be prevented by using -✓✓ a face shield or googles
• fire poses a unique risk to -✓✓ because of the toxic fumes that may be produced
• drift is a problem -✓✓ during turf, ornamental and interior applications
• phytoxicity can occur because of -✓✓ improper selection of a pesticide and sensitive
plant being treated
• During some spraying operations less than... -✓✓ 50% reaches the target area
• The use of check valves to prevent back siphonage is -✓✓ required by NJ law
, • If a spill occurs during the use of a pesticide, you should first -✓✓ clean up the splill
• the use of a respirator is mandatory when -✓✓ state law and label
• First step toward obtaining information regarding a pesticide is to -✓✓ Read the
pesticide label
• Chemical resistant gloves should be worn when -✓✓ mixing and loading and applying
the pesticide
• The use of a respirator should be used whenever the pesticide label requires it -✓✓
True
• Respirators should not be stored in the same storage space as pesticides -✓✓ True
• Google must be work to protect the eyes when -✓✓ Wearing a respirator
• If the poisoning occurs one should -✓✓ Treat the subject for shock, consult the
pesticide label or msds and call for medical help
• Blood testing is a means of monitoring exposure to -✓✓ organophosphate and
carbamate pesticides
• Blood testing should be conducted -✓✓ before exposure occurs and periodically
during the season
• When storing pesticides, remember to -✓✓ Separate herbicides from the other types
of pesticides
• Materials considered to be acutely hazardous or hazardous waste does not require
special disposal procedures -✓✓ False
• Using alternative methods of controlling pests is a part of -✓✓ An integrated pest
management program (ipm)
• The monitors of pests can -✓✓ Prevent serious pest outbreaks
Reduce the use of pesticides
• Cultural control methods includes the manipulation of irrigation and fertilization
schedules to reduce stress -✓✓ True
• Physical control methods include washing of plants, the use of physical barriers and
the pruning of infected plant material -✓✓ True
ANSWERS GRADED A+
• chronic toxicity -✓✓ many small exposure to a pestice
• LD50 refers to the level of toxicity where -✓✓ 50% mortality is observed
• Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of -✓✓ a nerve poison similar to
carbamates pesticides
• The fungicide chlorothalonil has an acute toxicity level of -✓✓ >10,000 mk/kg as a
dermal LD50
• dermal LD50 for diazinon is -✓✓ 3,600 mk/kg
• chronic toxicity tests are conducted to determine -✓✓ Teratogenic and Carcinogenic
effects
• a carcinogen is a material that causes -✓✓ cancer
• a neurotoxin is a material that causes -✓✓ toxicity to the
• a teratogen is a material that causes -✓✓ bir
• the most common cause of pesticide poisoning to the applicator is through -✓✓ dermal
exposure
• skin exposure usually occurs via -✓✓ mixing, application, spills or contacts with
residues
• eye contact with pesticides can be prevented by using -✓✓ a face shield or googles
• fire poses a unique risk to -✓✓ because of the toxic fumes that may be produced
• drift is a problem -✓✓ during turf, ornamental and interior applications
• phytoxicity can occur because of -✓✓ improper selection of a pesticide and sensitive
plant being treated
• During some spraying operations less than... -✓✓ 50% reaches the target area
• The use of check valves to prevent back siphonage is -✓✓ required by NJ law
, • If a spill occurs during the use of a pesticide, you should first -✓✓ clean up the splill
• the use of a respirator is mandatory when -✓✓ state law and label
• First step toward obtaining information regarding a pesticide is to -✓✓ Read the
pesticide label
• Chemical resistant gloves should be worn when -✓✓ mixing and loading and applying
the pesticide
• The use of a respirator should be used whenever the pesticide label requires it -✓✓
True
• Respirators should not be stored in the same storage space as pesticides -✓✓ True
• Google must be work to protect the eyes when -✓✓ Wearing a respirator
• If the poisoning occurs one should -✓✓ Treat the subject for shock, consult the
pesticide label or msds and call for medical help
• Blood testing is a means of monitoring exposure to -✓✓ organophosphate and
carbamate pesticides
• Blood testing should be conducted -✓✓ before exposure occurs and periodically
during the season
• When storing pesticides, remember to -✓✓ Separate herbicides from the other types
of pesticides
• Materials considered to be acutely hazardous or hazardous waste does not require
special disposal procedures -✓✓ False
• Using alternative methods of controlling pests is a part of -✓✓ An integrated pest
management program (ipm)
• The monitors of pests can -✓✓ Prevent serious pest outbreaks
Reduce the use of pesticides
• Cultural control methods includes the manipulation of irrigation and fertilization
schedules to reduce stress -✓✓ True
• Physical control methods include washing of plants, the use of physical barriers and
the pruning of infected plant material -✓✓ True
