NC Pesticide Applicator Core
Manual Ch 10-12 Questions
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Which of the following is TRUE about dealing with a leaking pesticide container?
A. Remove the container from the spray area to a safe location, allow pesticide to drain fully.
B. Put smaller containers into larger ones or try to plug leaks in larger containers.
C. Place container in an area with a constructed dike and let the contents drain out. - Answer: B. Put
smaller containers into larger ones or try to plug leaks in larger containers.
What is the first step to cleaning up any pesticide spill or leak?
A. Heavily spray with water to dilute pesticide.
B. Apply sawdust to absorb pesticide.
C. Wear proper PPE. - Answer: C. Wear proper PPE.
What is the best way to prevent pesticide spills?
A. Maintain vehicles and equipment and understand how equipment works.
B. Use as many people as possible when mixing or storing pesticides when mixing or storing pesticides.
C. Pour contents of smaller containers into one large container to minimize risk. - Answer: A. Maintain
vehicles and equipment and understand how equipment works.
What should be done with contaminated material after cleaning up a spill?
A. Put it in a trash bag and take it to a landfill immediately.
B. Reuse it under normal circumstances.
, C. Dispose of it in accordance with state and federal laws. - Answer: C. Dispose of it in accordance with
state and federal laws.
When a pesticide spill occurs, it is important to:
A. Keep records of your activities and conversations with authorities.
B. Contact the manufacturer regarding the spill.
C. Preserve as much pesticide as you can for future use. - Answer: A. Keep records of your activities and
conversations with authorities.
Pesticide fires are most dangerous because they:
A. Waste pesticide products and damages property.
B. Can lead to work delays and loss of profits for a company.
C. Can produce toxic vapors or lead to runoff. - Answer: C. Can produce toxic vapors or lead to runoff.
When reporting a pesticide fire to the fire department, it is very important to:
A. Begin spraying the area with water while waiting for help to arrive.
B. Tell the fire department it is a pesticide fire and provide them with an MSDS.
C. Get as many pesticide containers out of the building before the fire becomes too intense. - Answer: B.
Tell the fire department it is a pesticide fire and provide them with an MSDS.
After a pesticide fire, what steps should be taken for clean up?
A. Dispose of clothing used during the fire and wait until area is cool to begin clean up.
B. Saturate the area to cool hotspots and wash away remaining pesticides.
C. Area should be bulldozed and covered with soil. - Answer: A. Dispose of clothing used during the fire
and wait until area is cool to begin clean up.
Manual Ch 10-12 Questions
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Which of the following is TRUE about dealing with a leaking pesticide container?
A. Remove the container from the spray area to a safe location, allow pesticide to drain fully.
B. Put smaller containers into larger ones or try to plug leaks in larger containers.
C. Place container in an area with a constructed dike and let the contents drain out. - Answer: B. Put
smaller containers into larger ones or try to plug leaks in larger containers.
What is the first step to cleaning up any pesticide spill or leak?
A. Heavily spray with water to dilute pesticide.
B. Apply sawdust to absorb pesticide.
C. Wear proper PPE. - Answer: C. Wear proper PPE.
What is the best way to prevent pesticide spills?
A. Maintain vehicles and equipment and understand how equipment works.
B. Use as many people as possible when mixing or storing pesticides when mixing or storing pesticides.
C. Pour contents of smaller containers into one large container to minimize risk. - Answer: A. Maintain
vehicles and equipment and understand how equipment works.
What should be done with contaminated material after cleaning up a spill?
A. Put it in a trash bag and take it to a landfill immediately.
B. Reuse it under normal circumstances.
, C. Dispose of it in accordance with state and federal laws. - Answer: C. Dispose of it in accordance with
state and federal laws.
When a pesticide spill occurs, it is important to:
A. Keep records of your activities and conversations with authorities.
B. Contact the manufacturer regarding the spill.
C. Preserve as much pesticide as you can for future use. - Answer: A. Keep records of your activities and
conversations with authorities.
Pesticide fires are most dangerous because they:
A. Waste pesticide products and damages property.
B. Can lead to work delays and loss of profits for a company.
C. Can produce toxic vapors or lead to runoff. - Answer: C. Can produce toxic vapors or lead to runoff.
When reporting a pesticide fire to the fire department, it is very important to:
A. Begin spraying the area with water while waiting for help to arrive.
B. Tell the fire department it is a pesticide fire and provide them with an MSDS.
C. Get as many pesticide containers out of the building before the fire becomes too intense. - Answer: B.
Tell the fire department it is a pesticide fire and provide them with an MSDS.
After a pesticide fire, what steps should be taken for clean up?
A. Dispose of clothing used during the fire and wait until area is cool to begin clean up.
B. Saturate the area to cool hotspots and wash away remaining pesticides.
C. Area should be bulldozed and covered with soil. - Answer: A. Dispose of clothing used during the fire
and wait until area is cool to begin clean up.
