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Pesticide Regulation Exam Study Guide
2020 (CA) exam 2025 |Actual Exam With
Answers
What are the requirements when a pesticide label has the phrase "toxic to bees"?
- Correct-answer-Notify the beekeeper(s) at least 48 hours before the application
(if requested by the beekeeper(s).
What information must be included in the notification to the beekeeper(s)? -
Correct-answer-Time and place the application is to be made, crop and acreage to
be treated, method of application, name and dosage rate of the pesticide to be
applied, and procedure for the beekeeper to contact the person performing pest
control.
What signal word(s) must be present on a label for signal words to be required to
also be posted on or around the storage area of the pesticide(s)? - Correct-
answer-"Danger" or "Warning"
The lettering on the signs posted on a pesticide storage area must be visible from:
- Correct-answer-25 ft away
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If an employee works more than 6 days in a consecutive 30-day period with
organophosphate or carbamate pesticides with signal word "DANGER" or
"WARNING", their blood levels of an important enzyme called ____________
must be monitored by a physician. - Correct-answer-Cholinesterase
What is the goal of the Endangered Species Act? - Correct-answer-To prevent
extinction, recover plants and animals, and protect the ecosystems on which they
depend.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may
classify a pesticide as a restricted use pesticide
if it _________________. - Correct-answer-Presents a significant dermal hazard to
applicators
What is the penalty of breaking the Ag Code? - Correct-answer-Misdemeanor
Pesticide Regulation Exam Study Guide
2020 (CA) exam 2025 |Actual Exam With
Answers
What are the requirements when a pesticide label has the phrase "toxic to bees"?
- Correct-answer-Notify the beekeeper(s) at least 48 hours before the application
(if requested by the beekeeper(s).
What information must be included in the notification to the beekeeper(s)? -
Correct-answer-Time and place the application is to be made, crop and acreage to
be treated, method of application, name and dosage rate of the pesticide to be
applied, and procedure for the beekeeper to contact the person performing pest
control.
What signal word(s) must be present on a label for signal words to be required to
also be posted on or around the storage area of the pesticide(s)? - Correct-
answer-"Danger" or "Warning"
The lettering on the signs posted on a pesticide storage area must be visible from:
- Correct-answer-25 ft away
, 2|Page
If an employee works more than 6 days in a consecutive 30-day period with
organophosphate or carbamate pesticides with signal word "DANGER" or
"WARNING", their blood levels of an important enzyme called ____________
must be monitored by a physician. - Correct-answer-Cholinesterase
What is the goal of the Endangered Species Act? - Correct-answer-To prevent
extinction, recover plants and animals, and protect the ecosystems on which they
depend.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may
classify a pesticide as a restricted use pesticide
if it _________________. - Correct-answer-Presents a significant dermal hazard to
applicators
What is the penalty of breaking the Ag Code? - Correct-answer-Misdemeanor
