COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE LICENSE
PRACTICE TEST CORRECT 100%
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - ANSWER To avoid
adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of damage
to a
plant at which point control measures should begin? - ANSWER Economic Threshold
What can be said about insects? - ANSWER They have three pairs of jointed legs.
Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - ANSWER Egg, nymph and adult
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as
temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..? - ANSWER
Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - ANSWER Identify the
weed
Broad-leaf weeds differ from grasses how? - ANSWER They have netted veins that are
usually less elongated than that of grass leaves
This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing cluster
of
leaves called a rosette? - ANSWER Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - ANSWER Active ingredient
Wettable powders when mixed with water - ANSWER Require agitation
What do surfactants do? - ANSWER Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing
the water carrier to spread over the
surface
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? -
ANSWER Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - ANSWER The mixture may
curdle, gel or become sludge like
, How long is certification valid in Illinois, before an applicator/operator must retest? -
ANSWER Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal
forms are
submitted
The pre-harvest interval is the? - ANSWER Amount of time that a crop can be
harvested after it has been sprayed
Which of the following is on every label? - ANSWER Keep out of Reach of Children
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - ANSWER Certified Applicators or
persons under their direct supervision
What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear?
- ANSWER Precautionary Statement
How often should you read the pesticide label? - ANSWER Every time you purchase the
product- can be used up to the phase out date
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information - ANSWER "Worker Right-to-Know"
Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? - ANSWER When a
pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream, the results
can be fatal
Which of the following is an example of a surface-water advisory? - ANSWER Allow a
66-foot buffer area between the application area and surface water sources, like a
stream
Pesticide breakdown is much slower in groundwater, why? - ANSWER Low oxygen and
light conditions
Which of the following influences a pesticides leaching ability? - ANSWER Soil texture
and organic matter
A highly soluble pesticide is....? - ANSWER Poorly adsorbed and more likely to leach
What type of nozzle sprays in a cone pattern with droplets throughout? - ANSWER
Solid-cone
When raising the boom sprayer you....? - ANSWER Reduce or eliminate the overlap
and increase drift
PRACTICE TEST CORRECT 100%
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - ANSWER To avoid
adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of damage
to a
plant at which point control measures should begin? - ANSWER Economic Threshold
What can be said about insects? - ANSWER They have three pairs of jointed legs.
Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - ANSWER Egg, nymph and adult
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as
temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..? - ANSWER
Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - ANSWER Identify the
weed
Broad-leaf weeds differ from grasses how? - ANSWER They have netted veins that are
usually less elongated than that of grass leaves
This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing cluster
of
leaves called a rosette? - ANSWER Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - ANSWER Active ingredient
Wettable powders when mixed with water - ANSWER Require agitation
What do surfactants do? - ANSWER Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing
the water carrier to spread over the
surface
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? -
ANSWER Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - ANSWER The mixture may
curdle, gel or become sludge like
, How long is certification valid in Illinois, before an applicator/operator must retest? -
ANSWER Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal
forms are
submitted
The pre-harvest interval is the? - ANSWER Amount of time that a crop can be
harvested after it has been sprayed
Which of the following is on every label? - ANSWER Keep out of Reach of Children
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - ANSWER Certified Applicators or
persons under their direct supervision
What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear?
- ANSWER Precautionary Statement
How often should you read the pesticide label? - ANSWER Every time you purchase the
product- can be used up to the phase out date
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information - ANSWER "Worker Right-to-Know"
Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? - ANSWER When a
pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream, the results
can be fatal
Which of the following is an example of a surface-water advisory? - ANSWER Allow a
66-foot buffer area between the application area and surface water sources, like a
stream
Pesticide breakdown is much slower in groundwater, why? - ANSWER Low oxygen and
light conditions
Which of the following influences a pesticides leaching ability? - ANSWER Soil texture
and organic matter
A highly soluble pesticide is....? - ANSWER Poorly adsorbed and more likely to leach
What type of nozzle sprays in a cone pattern with droplets throughout? - ANSWER
Solid-cone
When raising the boom sprayer you....? - ANSWER Reduce or eliminate the overlap
and increase drift
