Pesticide Applicator Exam (Latest
Update ) Certification
Core Questions and Answers |
Grade A | 100% Correct
Question:
Which statement is true about respiratory protection?
A. Air-purifying respirators supply additional oxygen.
B. All respirators are approved by the EPA.
C. Filters are classified on the basis of oil degradation resistance and filter
efficiency.
D. Non-powered particulate respirators use a fan to help draw air through a
cartridge.
Answer:
C
,Question:
Which statement is true about replacing reusable PPE?
A. Reusable items need to be replaced only at the end of the work season.
B. Gloves generally last longer than footwear, aprons, headgear, and protective
suits.
C. Glove replacement is a high priority.
D. If PPE is starting to thin out, it can be reused as long as there are no holes.
Answer:
C
Question:
What should you do with clothing made of cotton or polyester that has been
heavily contaminated with pesticides labeled with the signal word DANGER-
POISON, DANGER, OR WARNING?
A. Discard such items in a hazardous waste collection site.
B. Discard items with regular trash.
C. Launder the items separately from other clothing using two entire wash
cycles.
D. Launder the items separately using one wash cycle, and line dry.
Answer:
A
, Question:
Which practice would help prevent groundwater or surface water
contamination?
A. Eliminate grass strips that are between treated fields and streams.
B. Store and mix herbicides around abandoned wells.
C. Select pesticides that tightly adsorb to soil and are not persistent.
D. Apply pesticides broadly over large areas.
Answer:
C
Question:
Which statement is true about factors affecting spray drift?
A. Ground applications usually produce more spray drift than aerial
applications.
B. High rates of evaporation and high temperatures reduce drift.
C. For reducing drift potential, spraying at midday is usually best.
D. Spraying during temperature inversions can result in significant long-
distance drift.
Answer:
D
Update ) Certification
Core Questions and Answers |
Grade A | 100% Correct
Question:
Which statement is true about respiratory protection?
A. Air-purifying respirators supply additional oxygen.
B. All respirators are approved by the EPA.
C. Filters are classified on the basis of oil degradation resistance and filter
efficiency.
D. Non-powered particulate respirators use a fan to help draw air through a
cartridge.
Answer:
C
,Question:
Which statement is true about replacing reusable PPE?
A. Reusable items need to be replaced only at the end of the work season.
B. Gloves generally last longer than footwear, aprons, headgear, and protective
suits.
C. Glove replacement is a high priority.
D. If PPE is starting to thin out, it can be reused as long as there are no holes.
Answer:
C
Question:
What should you do with clothing made of cotton or polyester that has been
heavily contaminated with pesticides labeled with the signal word DANGER-
POISON, DANGER, OR WARNING?
A. Discard such items in a hazardous waste collection site.
B. Discard items with regular trash.
C. Launder the items separately from other clothing using two entire wash
cycles.
D. Launder the items separately using one wash cycle, and line dry.
Answer:
A
, Question:
Which practice would help prevent groundwater or surface water
contamination?
A. Eliminate grass strips that are between treated fields and streams.
B. Store and mix herbicides around abandoned wells.
C. Select pesticides that tightly adsorb to soil and are not persistent.
D. Apply pesticides broadly over large areas.
Answer:
C
Question:
Which statement is true about factors affecting spray drift?
A. Ground applications usually produce more spray drift than aerial
applications.
B. High rates of evaporation and high temperatures reduce drift.
C. For reducing drift potential, spraying at midday is usually best.
D. Spraying during temperature inversions can result in significant long-
distance drift.
Answer:
D
