Iowa Core Manual* Questions with complete solutions

Iowa Core Manual* Questions with complete solutions If you are mixing a product that has a Section 18 emergency exemption in addition to the label on the product, what do you use for instructions on how to mix the product? The presence of sandy soil and a high water table _______ the potential risk of groundwater contamination. What should you do to contain a small pesticide spill? A. Surround the spill with containment snakes or pillows. B. Hose down the spill to dilute it. C. Ignore it and continue working D. Spread liquid detergent over the entire spill. Commercial pesticide applicators must be recertified every _____ years in Iowa. What is the term for the downward movement of pesticides in the soil? What is the formulation that consists of active ingredients placed on a carrier such as clay and then suspended in a small amount of liquid? Which of the following statements about granular applicators is true? A. Drop spreaders drop granules by gravity below the food-gate opening B. Drop spreaders are popular for broadcast application over large areas C. Granular applicators should be recalibrated whenever the temperature changes D. Rotary spreaders are best used along hard surfaces Which of the following attendance patterns is required for commercial recertification in Iowa IF the applicator chooses to recertify without retesting? A. Attend an approved continuing instruction course sometime during the 3 years B. Attend an approved continuing instructions course each of the 3 years C. Attend an extension field day each year D. All applicators MUST recertify by testing What should you do if a pesticide has been swallowed? A. Induce vomiting only if the label instructs to do so B. Rinse the mouth with plenty of water C. Induce vomiting if an emulsifiable concentrate has been swallowed D. Keep the person's chin up to ensure open air passages Which of the following formulations dissolves in water? A. Emulsifiable concentrates B. Soluble powders C. Water-dispersible granules D. Wettable powders What is the term for the combination and application of two or more pesticides and/or fertilizers? Which of the following conditions are most favorable for the volatilization to occur? A. Cool air temperature, low relative humidity B. Cool air temperature, high relative humidity C. Warm air temperature, low relative humidity D. Warm air temperature, high relative humidity Which of the following describes plant injury resulting from a pesticide application to plant? A. Bioaccumulation B. Phytotoxicity C. Residual D. Systemic What is the best way to dispose of pesticide rinsates? A. Apply it to other labeled area B. Dispose it at a pesticide disposal site C. Apply it over an impermeable surface D. Save it and combine with other rinsates Which of the following keeps wettable powders in suspension? A. Agitator B. Filter C. Pressure gauge D. Pump Where on the pesticide label are the directions for mixing usually found? What item on a pesticide label identifies it as a federally registered and approved product? A pesticide label calls for a broadcast application of 2.5 pints of product per acre. Your sprayer holds 450 gallons and is calibrated to apply 15 gallons of spray mixture per acre. How much product is need for each fill? Which of the following is a cause of vapor drift? A. Dissolving in water B. Low temperatures C. Nozzle pressure D. Volatilization S Chronic toxicity refers to the harmful effects from which of the following? A. Contact dermatitis B. A single exposure C. Small, repeated exposure over time D. Exposure to a pesticide over 50% of the body In which section of the label can the required PPE be found? A. Environmental hazards B. Physical and chemical hazards C. Precautionary statements D. Storage and disposal Which statement is required on all pesticide labels? What is the main objective of calibration? A. Ensure that all the parts of the sprayer are working properly B. Determine the quantity of pesticide you need to apply C. Ensure that the proper rate of chemical is applied to the target area D. Determine the time required to treat a specific area Which of the following is an additive that is added to a pesticide mixture that helps the active ingredient do a better job? A. Adjuvant B. Emulsion C. Desiccant D. Diluant What term refers to the surface movement of water away from the treated site? Which law requires employers to provide agricultural workers and pesticide handlers with protection against possible harm from pesticide exposure