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Category 3A+3B Pesticide Exam Questions
With Correct Answers.
Acute Toxicity refers to toxicity from - answer✔a one time exposure to a pesticide
Chronic Toxicity refers to toxicity from - answer✔many small exposures to a pesticide
The Term LD50 refers to the level of toxicity where - answer✔50% mortality is observed
Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of - answer✔a nerve poison with symptoms
similar to chlorinated hydrocarbons
Chronic Toxicity tests are conducted to determine - answer✔Teratogenic and Carcinogenic
effects
A carcinogen is a material that causes - answer✔cancer
A neurotoxin is a material that causes - answer✔toxicity to the nervous system
A teratogen is a material that causes - answer✔birth defects
The most common cause of pesticide poisoning to the applicator is through - answer✔dermal
exposure
Skin exposure usually occurs via - answer✔mixing, application procedures, spills, or contact
with residues
Eye contact with pesticides can be prevented by using - answer✔a face shield or goggles
Fire posing a unique risk because... - answer✔of the toxic fumes that may be produced
Drift is a problem during which types of applications? - answer✔during turf, ornamental and
interior applications
Phytoxicity can occur because of - answer✔an improper selection of a pesticide and a sensitive
plant being treated
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During some spraying operations less than... - answer✔50% reaches the target area
The use of check vales to prevent back siphonage is - answer✔required by NJ Law
If a spill occurs during the use of a pesticide, you should first... - answer✔clean the spill up
The use of a respirator is mandatory when - answer✔required by state law OR the label
The first step toward obtaining information regarding a pesticide is to - answer✔Read the
pesticide label
Chemical resistant gloves should be worn when - answer✔mixing and loading and applying the
pesticide
The use of a respirator should be used whenever the pesticide label requires it (T/F) -
answer✔True
Respirators should not be stored in the same storage space as pesticides - answer✔True
Goggles must be worn to protect the eyes when - answer✔wearing a respirator
If a poisoning occurs one should - answer✔treated the subject for shock, consult the label or
MSDS and call for medical help
Blood testing is a means of monitoring exposure to - answer✔organophosphate and carbamate
pesticides
Blood testing should be conducted - answer✔before exposure occurs and periodically during the
season
When storing pesticides/herbicides, remember to - answer✔separate herbicides from other types
of pesticides
Materials considered to be acutely hazardous or hazardous waste does not require special
disposal procedures (T/F) - answer✔False
Using alternative methods of controlling pests is a part of - answer✔an IPM program
The monitoring of pests can - answer✔prevent serious pest outbreaks and reduce the use of
pesticides
Cultural control methods includes the manipulation of irrigation and fertilization schedules to
reduce diseases (T/F) - answer✔True
10/30/2024 10:31 PM
Category 3A+3B Pesticide Exam Questions
With Correct Answers.
Acute Toxicity refers to toxicity from - answer✔a one time exposure to a pesticide
Chronic Toxicity refers to toxicity from - answer✔many small exposures to a pesticide
The Term LD50 refers to the level of toxicity where - answer✔50% mortality is observed
Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of - answer✔a nerve poison with symptoms
similar to chlorinated hydrocarbons
Chronic Toxicity tests are conducted to determine - answer✔Teratogenic and Carcinogenic
effects
A carcinogen is a material that causes - answer✔cancer
A neurotoxin is a material that causes - answer✔toxicity to the nervous system
A teratogen is a material that causes - answer✔birth defects
The most common cause of pesticide poisoning to the applicator is through - answer✔dermal
exposure
Skin exposure usually occurs via - answer✔mixing, application procedures, spills, or contact
with residues
Eye contact with pesticides can be prevented by using - answer✔a face shield or goggles
Fire posing a unique risk because... - answer✔of the toxic fumes that may be produced
Drift is a problem during which types of applications? - answer✔during turf, ornamental and
interior applications
Phytoxicity can occur because of - answer✔an improper selection of a pesticide and a sensitive
plant being treated
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10/30/2024 10:31 PM
During some spraying operations less than... - answer✔50% reaches the target area
The use of check vales to prevent back siphonage is - answer✔required by NJ Law
If a spill occurs during the use of a pesticide, you should first... - answer✔clean the spill up
The use of a respirator is mandatory when - answer✔required by state law OR the label
The first step toward obtaining information regarding a pesticide is to - answer✔Read the
pesticide label
Chemical resistant gloves should be worn when - answer✔mixing and loading and applying the
pesticide
The use of a respirator should be used whenever the pesticide label requires it (T/F) -
answer✔True
Respirators should not be stored in the same storage space as pesticides - answer✔True
Goggles must be worn to protect the eyes when - answer✔wearing a respirator
If a poisoning occurs one should - answer✔treated the subject for shock, consult the label or
MSDS and call for medical help
Blood testing is a means of monitoring exposure to - answer✔organophosphate and carbamate
pesticides
Blood testing should be conducted - answer✔before exposure occurs and periodically during the
season
When storing pesticides/herbicides, remember to - answer✔separate herbicides from other types
of pesticides
Materials considered to be acutely hazardous or hazardous waste does not require special
disposal procedures (T/F) - answer✔False
Using alternative methods of controlling pests is a part of - answer✔an IPM program
The monitoring of pests can - answer✔prevent serious pest outbreaks and reduce the use of
pesticides
Cultural control methods includes the manipulation of irrigation and fertilization schedules to
reduce diseases (T/F) - answer✔True
