Iowa Core Manual* Exam with
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Section 18 label - ANSWER-If you are mixing a product that has a Section 18
emergency exemption in addition to the label on the product, what do you use for
instructions on how to mix the product?
increases - ANSWER-The presence of sandy soil and a high water table _______ the
potential risk of groundwater contamination.
Surround the spill with containment snakes or pillows. - ANSWER-What should you do
to contain a small pesticide spill?
A. Surround the spill with containment snakes or pillows.
B. Hose down the spill to dilute it.
C. Ignore it and continue working
D. Spread liquid detergent over the entire spill.
3 - ANSWER-Commercial pesticide applicators must be recertified every _____ years in
Iowa.
Leaching - ANSWER-What is the term for the downward movement of pesticides in the
soil?
Flowable - ANSWER-What is the formulation that consists of active ingredients placed
on a carrier such as clay and then suspended in a small amount of liquid?
Drop spreaders drop granules by gravity below the food-gate opening - ANSWER-
Which of the following statements about granular applicators is true?
A. Drop spreaders drop granules by gravity below the food-gate opening
B. Drop spreaders are popular for broadcast application over large areas
C. Granular applicators should be recalibrated whenever the temperature changes
D. Rotary spreaders are best used along hard surfaces
Attend an approved continuing instructions course each of the 3 years - ANSWER-
Which of the following attendance patterns is required for commercial recertification in
Iowa IF the applicator chooses to recertify without retesting?
A. Attend an approved continuing instruction course sometime during the 3 years
B. Attend an approved continuing instructions course each of the 3 years
C. Attend an extension field day each year
D. All applicators MUST recertify by testing
, Induce vomiting only if the label instructs to do so - ANSWER-What should you do if a
pesticide has been swallowed?
A. Induce vomiting only if the label instructs to do so
B. Rinse the mouth with plenty of water
C. Induce vomiting if an emulsifiable concentrate has been swallowed
D. Keep the person's chin up to ensure open air passages
Soluble powders - ANSWER-Which of the following formulations dissolves in water?
A. Emulsifiable concentrates
B. Soluble powders
C. Water-dispersible granules
D. Wettable powders
Tank mix - ANSWER-What is the term for the combination and application of two or
more pesticides and/or fertilizers?
Warm air temperature, low relative humidity - ANSWER-Which of the following
conditions are most favorable for the volatilization to occur?
A. Cool air temperature, low relative humidity
B. Cool air temperature, high relative humidity
C. Warm air temperature, low relative humidity
D. Warm air temperature, high relative humidity
Phytotoxicity - ANSWER-Which of the following describes plant injury resulting from a
pesticide application to plant?
A. Bioaccumulation
B. Phytotoxicity
C. Residual
D. Systemic
Apply it to other labeled area - ANSWER-What is the best way to dispose of pesticide
rinsates?
A. Apply it to other labeled area
B. Dispose it at a pesticide disposal site
C. Apply it over an impermeable surface
D. Save it and combine with other rinsates
Agitator - ANSWER-Which of the following keeps wettable powders in suspension?
A. Agitator
B. Filter
C. Pressure gauge
D. Pump
Directions for Use - ANSWER-Where on the pesticide label are the directions for mixing
usually found?
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Section 18 label - ANSWER-If you are mixing a product that has a Section 18
emergency exemption in addition to the label on the product, what do you use for
instructions on how to mix the product?
increases - ANSWER-The presence of sandy soil and a high water table _______ the
potential risk of groundwater contamination.
Surround the spill with containment snakes or pillows. - ANSWER-What should you do
to contain a small pesticide spill?
A. Surround the spill with containment snakes or pillows.
B. Hose down the spill to dilute it.
C. Ignore it and continue working
D. Spread liquid detergent over the entire spill.
3 - ANSWER-Commercial pesticide applicators must be recertified every _____ years in
Iowa.
Leaching - ANSWER-What is the term for the downward movement of pesticides in the
soil?
Flowable - ANSWER-What is the formulation that consists of active ingredients placed
on a carrier such as clay and then suspended in a small amount of liquid?
Drop spreaders drop granules by gravity below the food-gate opening - ANSWER-
Which of the following statements about granular applicators is true?
A. Drop spreaders drop granules by gravity below the food-gate opening
B. Drop spreaders are popular for broadcast application over large areas
C. Granular applicators should be recalibrated whenever the temperature changes
D. Rotary spreaders are best used along hard surfaces
Attend an approved continuing instructions course each of the 3 years - ANSWER-
Which of the following attendance patterns is required for commercial recertification in
Iowa IF the applicator chooses to recertify without retesting?
A. Attend an approved continuing instruction course sometime during the 3 years
B. Attend an approved continuing instructions course each of the 3 years
C. Attend an extension field day each year
D. All applicators MUST recertify by testing
, Induce vomiting only if the label instructs to do so - ANSWER-What should you do if a
pesticide has been swallowed?
A. Induce vomiting only if the label instructs to do so
B. Rinse the mouth with plenty of water
C. Induce vomiting if an emulsifiable concentrate has been swallowed
D. Keep the person's chin up to ensure open air passages
Soluble powders - ANSWER-Which of the following formulations dissolves in water?
A. Emulsifiable concentrates
B. Soluble powders
C. Water-dispersible granules
D. Wettable powders
Tank mix - ANSWER-What is the term for the combination and application of two or
more pesticides and/or fertilizers?
Warm air temperature, low relative humidity - ANSWER-Which of the following
conditions are most favorable for the volatilization to occur?
A. Cool air temperature, low relative humidity
B. Cool air temperature, high relative humidity
C. Warm air temperature, low relative humidity
D. Warm air temperature, high relative humidity
Phytotoxicity - ANSWER-Which of the following describes plant injury resulting from a
pesticide application to plant?
A. Bioaccumulation
B. Phytotoxicity
C. Residual
D. Systemic
Apply it to other labeled area - ANSWER-What is the best way to dispose of pesticide
rinsates?
A. Apply it to other labeled area
B. Dispose it at a pesticide disposal site
C. Apply it over an impermeable surface
D. Save it and combine with other rinsates
Agitator - ANSWER-Which of the following keeps wettable powders in suspension?
A. Agitator
B. Filter
C. Pressure gauge
D. Pump
Directions for Use - ANSWER-Where on the pesticide label are the directions for mixing
usually found?
