APPLICATOR TEST FOR ILLINOIS, GENERAL
STANDARDS /
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS LATEST
1. The goal of IPM isn't to To avoid adverse effects on humans wildlife and the environment
eliminate the entire pest
population but....
2. Which of the following Economic Threshold
words is that number of
pests per plant or the
amount of damage to a
plant at which point control
measures should begin?
3. What can be said about They have three pairs of jointed legs.
insects?
Egg nymph and adult.
4. Which of the following is
an incomplete life cycle?
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, 5. The disease that is Noninfectious Disease
generally the result of
unfavorable growing
conditions such as
temperature or moisture
extremes soil compaction
pesticide or fertilizer excess
etc..?
6. The first step in planning a Identify the weed (scouting)
successful weed control
program is?
7. Broadleaf weeds differ They have netted veins that are usually less elongated than that
from grasses how? of grass leaves.
8. This weed germinates in Biennial
the spring develops a root
system and a low-growing
cluster of leaves called a
rosette?
9. The part of the pesticide Active ingredient
that kills is the?
10. Wettable powders when Require agitation
mixed with water....
11. What do Surfactants do? Decrease the surface tension of water allowing the water
carrier to spread over the surface.
12. Can you mix two Yes your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
pesticides together if the
label doesn't specify they
can be mixed?
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, The mixture may curdle gel or become sludge like.
13. How can you tell two
pesticides are not
compatible?
14. How long is certification Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as
valid in Illinois before an annual renewal forms are submitted.
applicator/operator must
retest?
15. The pre-harvest interval is Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been
the? sprayed.
16. Which of the following is Keep out of Reach of Children.
on every label?
17. Who can purchase Certified Applicators or persons under their direct supervision.
Restricted Use Pesticides?
18. What part of the label Precautionary Statement.
should you look under to find
the minimum PPE you should
wear?
19. How often should you Every time you purchase the product- can be used up to the
read the pesticide label? phase out date
20. The Office of Safety and "Worker Right-to-Know"
Health Administration
protects the nation's workers
through dissemination of
information....
21. Which of the following When a pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and
dermal exposures is the into the bloodstream the results can be fatal.
most serious?
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STANDARDS /
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS LATEST
1. The goal of IPM isn't to To avoid adverse effects on humans wildlife and the environment
eliminate the entire pest
population but....
2. Which of the following Economic Threshold
words is that number of
pests per plant or the
amount of damage to a
plant at which point control
measures should begin?
3. What can be said about They have three pairs of jointed legs.
insects?
Egg nymph and adult.
4. Which of the following is
an incomplete life cycle?
https://quizlet.com/1022094332/applicator-test-for-illinois-general-standards-comprehensive-practice-questions-study-guide-exam-newest-actual-que… 1/16
, 5. The disease that is Noninfectious Disease
generally the result of
unfavorable growing
conditions such as
temperature or moisture
extremes soil compaction
pesticide or fertilizer excess
etc..?
6. The first step in planning a Identify the weed (scouting)
successful weed control
program is?
7. Broadleaf weeds differ They have netted veins that are usually less elongated than that
from grasses how? of grass leaves.
8. This weed germinates in Biennial
the spring develops a root
system and a low-growing
cluster of leaves called a
rosette?
9. The part of the pesticide Active ingredient
that kills is the?
10. Wettable powders when Require agitation
mixed with water....
11. What do Surfactants do? Decrease the surface tension of water allowing the water
carrier to spread over the surface.
12. Can you mix two Yes your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
pesticides together if the
label doesn't specify they
can be mixed?
https://quizlet.com/1022094332/applicator-test-for-illinois-general-standards-comprehensive-practice-questions-study-guide-exam-newest-actual-que… 2/16
, The mixture may curdle gel or become sludge like.
13. How can you tell two
pesticides are not
compatible?
14. How long is certification Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as
valid in Illinois before an annual renewal forms are submitted.
applicator/operator must
retest?
15. The pre-harvest interval is Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been
the? sprayed.
16. Which of the following is Keep out of Reach of Children.
on every label?
17. Who can purchase Certified Applicators or persons under their direct supervision.
Restricted Use Pesticides?
18. What part of the label Precautionary Statement.
should you look under to find
the minimum PPE you should
wear?
19. How often should you Every time you purchase the product- can be used up to the
read the pesticide label? phase out date
20. The Office of Safety and "Worker Right-to-Know"
Health Administration
protects the nation's workers
through dissemination of
information....
21. Which of the following When a pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and
dermal exposures is the into the bloodstream the results can be fatal.
most serious?
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