Nova Scotia Pesticide Certification
Program Pesticide Applicator Core Exam
What kind of pesticide moves to different parts of a treated plant?
a) A diffusing pesticide
b) A fluid pesticide
c) A contact pesticide
d) A systemic pesticide <CORRECT ANSWER>d) A systemic pesticide
In Nova Scotia, which provincial department is responsible for the regulation of pesticide?
a) Agriculture and fisheries
b) Environment
c) Natural Resources
d) Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations <CORRECT ANSWER>b) Environment
What kind of pesticide is used to control spiders and ticks?
a) Acaricide
b) Rodenticide
c) Fungicide
d) Nematicide <CORRECT ANSWER>a) Acaricide
What is the mixture of active and other ingredients in a pesticide called?
a) Product
b) Formula
c) Chemical mix
d) Formulation <CORRECT ANSWER>d) Formulation
,Nova Scotia Pesticide Certification
Program Pesticide Applicator Core Exam
Your Nova Scotia Pesticide applicators certificate is valid for?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 5 years
d) 10 years <CORRECT ANSWER>c) 5 years
What is the substance called that is mixed with a pesticide to improve its effectiveness?
a) Ingredient
b) Mix
c) Emulsifier
d) Adjuvant <CORRECT ANSWER>d) Adjuvant
To ensure compliance with pesticide regulations, a user pesticide storage facility must display a
posted sign bearing the words WARNING... CHEMICAL STORAGE---AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY?
a) On the outside of the main door
b) On the inside of the main door
c) On the outside of every door leading to the facility
d) On the inside of every door leading to the facility <CORRECT ANSWER>c) On the outside of every
door leading to the facility
To properly dispose of unwanted pesticide mixture you should?
a) Spray it on an area that has been recently treated with pesticide
b) Dump it in an unused area away from public access, and flush it with lots of water
c) Contact your vendor for specific advise
, Nova Scotia Pesticide Certification
Program Pesticide Applicator Core Exam
d) Follow label directions or contact your local NS Environment office for specific advise <CORRECT
ANSWER>d) Follow label directions or contact your local NS Environment office for specific advise
Which of these phone numbers is intended to report environmental emergencies 24 hours/day, 7
days a week (for example a pesticide spill)?
a) (902)424-5300
b) (613)996-6666
c) 1-800-565-1633
d) 411 <CORRECT ANSWER>c) 1-800-565-1633
Which of the following pesticide activities does not require an Approval from NS Environment?
a) Pesticide application to a public road, street, or highway (excluding spot treatment)
b) On forest land
c) Ground application on agricultural land
d) Extension of a vendor's pesticide storage facility <CORRECT ANSWER>c) Ground application on
agricultural land
What part of a pesticide formulation produces the effect on a pest?
a) Active ingredient
b) Effective ingredient
c) Lethal ingredient
d) Morbid element <CORRECT ANSWER>a) Active ingredient
What is the primary reason for adding any adjuvant to a pesticide?
a) To improve the efficiency of application
Program Pesticide Applicator Core Exam
What kind of pesticide moves to different parts of a treated plant?
a) A diffusing pesticide
b) A fluid pesticide
c) A contact pesticide
d) A systemic pesticide <CORRECT ANSWER>d) A systemic pesticide
In Nova Scotia, which provincial department is responsible for the regulation of pesticide?
a) Agriculture and fisheries
b) Environment
c) Natural Resources
d) Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations <CORRECT ANSWER>b) Environment
What kind of pesticide is used to control spiders and ticks?
a) Acaricide
b) Rodenticide
c) Fungicide
d) Nematicide <CORRECT ANSWER>a) Acaricide
What is the mixture of active and other ingredients in a pesticide called?
a) Product
b) Formula
c) Chemical mix
d) Formulation <CORRECT ANSWER>d) Formulation
,Nova Scotia Pesticide Certification
Program Pesticide Applicator Core Exam
Your Nova Scotia Pesticide applicators certificate is valid for?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 5 years
d) 10 years <CORRECT ANSWER>c) 5 years
What is the substance called that is mixed with a pesticide to improve its effectiveness?
a) Ingredient
b) Mix
c) Emulsifier
d) Adjuvant <CORRECT ANSWER>d) Adjuvant
To ensure compliance with pesticide regulations, a user pesticide storage facility must display a
posted sign bearing the words WARNING... CHEMICAL STORAGE---AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY?
a) On the outside of the main door
b) On the inside of the main door
c) On the outside of every door leading to the facility
d) On the inside of every door leading to the facility <CORRECT ANSWER>c) On the outside of every
door leading to the facility
To properly dispose of unwanted pesticide mixture you should?
a) Spray it on an area that has been recently treated with pesticide
b) Dump it in an unused area away from public access, and flush it with lots of water
c) Contact your vendor for specific advise
, Nova Scotia Pesticide Certification
Program Pesticide Applicator Core Exam
d) Follow label directions or contact your local NS Environment office for specific advise <CORRECT
ANSWER>d) Follow label directions or contact your local NS Environment office for specific advise
Which of these phone numbers is intended to report environmental emergencies 24 hours/day, 7
days a week (for example a pesticide spill)?
a) (902)424-5300
b) (613)996-6666
c) 1-800-565-1633
d) 411 <CORRECT ANSWER>c) 1-800-565-1633
Which of the following pesticide activities does not require an Approval from NS Environment?
a) Pesticide application to a public road, street, or highway (excluding spot treatment)
b) On forest land
c) Ground application on agricultural land
d) Extension of a vendor's pesticide storage facility <CORRECT ANSWER>c) Ground application on
agricultural land
What part of a pesticide formulation produces the effect on a pest?
a) Active ingredient
b) Effective ingredient
c) Lethal ingredient
d) Morbid element <CORRECT ANSWER>a) Active ingredient
What is the primary reason for adding any adjuvant to a pesticide?
a) To improve the efficiency of application
