Chapter 11, Review Questions, National
Pest Applicator Cert Core Manual
Which type of pesticide application procedures involves the uniform application of a
pesticide to an entire area or field?
A. Broadcast application
B. Band application
C. Directed-spray appliaiton
D. Basal application - ANSWER-A.
Which type of pesticide application would you use to control cockroaches inside of
buildings?
A. Broadcast application
B. Band application
C. Crack and crevise application
D. Basal application - ANSWER-C
An enclosed cab always provides enough protection from pesticides exposure to
allow applicators to use less PPE than recommended on the label.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-B
Which statement about containment pads is true?
A. They should not be used if you mix and load frequently at the same site.
B. Pads make spill cleanup more difficult.
C. Pads should be made of permeable materials.
D. Pads should be used where large quantities of pesticides are handled or mixed. -
ANSWER-D
Which statement about sprayer nozzles is true?
A. A nozzle that primarily produces fine droplets is usually selected to minimize off-
target drift.
B. Coarse-sized droplets supply maximum coverage of the target.
C. Nozzle material should be selected based on the pesticide formulation.
D. Brass tips should be used when applying abrasive materials. - ANSWER-C
Which statement about granular applicators is true?
A. They do not require calibration.
B. Ground speed has no effect on the application rate.
C. In a rotary spreader, lighter granules are thrown farther than heavy ones.
D. Drop spreaders are preferred over rotary spreaders when more precise
placement of the pesticide is desired. - ANSWER-D
Which technique would help to minimize off target drift?
A. Spray during temperature inversion.
B. Use the largest droplets practical to provide necessary coverage.
C. Increase the height of the nozzles above the target.
D. Increase pressure and travel speed. - ANSWER-B
Pest Applicator Cert Core Manual
Which type of pesticide application procedures involves the uniform application of a
pesticide to an entire area or field?
A. Broadcast application
B. Band application
C. Directed-spray appliaiton
D. Basal application - ANSWER-A.
Which type of pesticide application would you use to control cockroaches inside of
buildings?
A. Broadcast application
B. Band application
C. Crack and crevise application
D. Basal application - ANSWER-C
An enclosed cab always provides enough protection from pesticides exposure to
allow applicators to use less PPE than recommended on the label.
A. True
B. False - ANSWER-B
Which statement about containment pads is true?
A. They should not be used if you mix and load frequently at the same site.
B. Pads make spill cleanup more difficult.
C. Pads should be made of permeable materials.
D. Pads should be used where large quantities of pesticides are handled or mixed. -
ANSWER-D
Which statement about sprayer nozzles is true?
A. A nozzle that primarily produces fine droplets is usually selected to minimize off-
target drift.
B. Coarse-sized droplets supply maximum coverage of the target.
C. Nozzle material should be selected based on the pesticide formulation.
D. Brass tips should be used when applying abrasive materials. - ANSWER-C
Which statement about granular applicators is true?
A. They do not require calibration.
B. Ground speed has no effect on the application rate.
C. In a rotary spreader, lighter granules are thrown farther than heavy ones.
D. Drop spreaders are preferred over rotary spreaders when more precise
placement of the pesticide is desired. - ANSWER-D
Which technique would help to minimize off target drift?
A. Spray during temperature inversion.
B. Use the largest droplets practical to provide necessary coverage.
C. Increase the height of the nozzles above the target.
D. Increase pressure and travel speed. - ANSWER-B
