CATEGORY 3A+3B PESTICIDE EXAM |
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) |
LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+
Acute Toxicity refers to toxicity from
Correct Answer: a one time exposure to a pesticide
Chronic Toxicity refers to toxicity from
Correct Answer: many small exposures to a pesticide
The Term LD50 refers to the level of toxicity where
Correct Answer: 50% mortality is observed
Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of
Correct Answer: a nerve poison with symptoms similar to chlorinated hydrocarbons
Chronic Toxicity tests are conducted to determine
Correct Answer: Teratogenic and Carcinogenic effects
A carcinogen is a material that causes
Correct Answer: cancer
A neurotoxin is a material that causes
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,Correct Answer: toxicity to the nervous system
A teratogen is a material that causes
Correct Answer: birth defects
The most common cause of pesticide poisoning to the applicator is through
Correct Answer: dermal exposure
Skin exposure usually occurs via
Correct Answer: mixing, application procedures, spills, or contact with residues
Eye contact with pesticides can be prevented by using
Correct Answer: a face shield or goggles
Fire posing a unique risk because...
Correct Answer: of the toxic fumes that may be produced
Drift is a problem during which types of applications?
Correct Answer: during turf, ornamental and interior applications
Phytoxicity can occur because of
Correct Answer: an improper selection of a pesticide and a sensitive plant being treated
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, During some spraying operations less than...
Correct Answer: 50% reaches the target area
The use of check vales to prevent back siphonage is
Correct Answer: required by NJ Law
If a spill occurs during the use of a pesticide, you should first...
Correct Answer: clean the spill up
The use of a respirator is mandatory when
Correct Answer: required by state law OR the label
The first step toward obtaining information regarding a pesticide is to
Correct Answer: Read the pesticide label
Chemical resistant gloves should be worn when
Correct Answer: mixing and loading and applying the pesticide
The use of a respirator should be used whenever the pesticide label requires it (T/F)
Correct Answer: True
Respirators should not be stored in the same storage space as pesticides
Correct Answer: True
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) |
LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+
Acute Toxicity refers to toxicity from
Correct Answer: a one time exposure to a pesticide
Chronic Toxicity refers to toxicity from
Correct Answer: many small exposures to a pesticide
The Term LD50 refers to the level of toxicity where
Correct Answer: 50% mortality is observed
Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of
Correct Answer: a nerve poison with symptoms similar to chlorinated hydrocarbons
Chronic Toxicity tests are conducted to determine
Correct Answer: Teratogenic and Carcinogenic effects
A carcinogen is a material that causes
Correct Answer: cancer
A neurotoxin is a material that causes
1
,Correct Answer: toxicity to the nervous system
A teratogen is a material that causes
Correct Answer: birth defects
The most common cause of pesticide poisoning to the applicator is through
Correct Answer: dermal exposure
Skin exposure usually occurs via
Correct Answer: mixing, application procedures, spills, or contact with residues
Eye contact with pesticides can be prevented by using
Correct Answer: a face shield or goggles
Fire posing a unique risk because...
Correct Answer: of the toxic fumes that may be produced
Drift is a problem during which types of applications?
Correct Answer: during turf, ornamental and interior applications
Phytoxicity can occur because of
Correct Answer: an improper selection of a pesticide and a sensitive plant being treated
2
, During some spraying operations less than...
Correct Answer: 50% reaches the target area
The use of check vales to prevent back siphonage is
Correct Answer: required by NJ Law
If a spill occurs during the use of a pesticide, you should first...
Correct Answer: clean the spill up
The use of a respirator is mandatory when
Correct Answer: required by state law OR the label
The first step toward obtaining information regarding a pesticide is to
Correct Answer: Read the pesticide label
Chemical resistant gloves should be worn when
Correct Answer: mixing and loading and applying the pesticide
The use of a respirator should be used whenever the pesticide label requires it (T/F)
Correct Answer: True
Respirators should not be stored in the same storage space as pesticides
Correct Answer: True
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