QAC Exam Laws and Regulations Exam Study Guide Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct

QAC Exam Laws and Regulations Exam Study Guide Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct An increase above the label rate of the amount of the pesticide product applied to a crop or site is ■ a. always allowed ■ al ■ c. allowed only if you obtain written authorization from the county agricultural commissione r ■ ed only if the product is tank mixed with another similar product - ANSWER b. illegal If a pesticide label limits the number of applications of a product to three a year, you can ■ a. never make fewer than three applications in one year ■ b. always make fewer than three applications in one year ■ c. make four or more applications in one year if the pest problem is severe ■ four or more applications of the specified product in one year if you alternate each application with another pesticide product - ANSWER b. always make fewer than three applications in one year The U.S. EPA may classify a pesticide as a restricted use pesticide if it ■ a. is ineffective unless used at twice the labelrecommended rate ■ b. presents a significant dermal hazard to applicators ■ c. leaves visible residues on treated surfaces ■ not break down within 7 days - ANSWER b. presents a significant dermal hazard to applicators Any person in California who applies or supervises the application of a restricted use pesticide must ■ a. attend 20 hours of special training ■ b. notify the local UC Cooperative Extension advisor before making or supervising an application ■ c. obtain a medical release from a physician ■ d. be a California-certified commercial or private applicator - ANSWER d. be a California-certified commercial or private applicator Which of the following is not a criterion for DPR to classify a pesticide as a California restricted material? ■ a. the pesticide is effective and practical ■ pesticide could be dangerous to public health ■ c. there is a hazard to subsequent crops through persistent soil residues ■ is a hazard to honey bees from direct application or drift - ANSWER a. the pesticide is effective and practical Which two documents must individuals who are engaged in pest control for hire have available when making an agricultural use application of a pesticide that requires a permit? ■ a. copies of their business license and the applicable UC Pest Management Guideline ■ b. a valid driver's license and the current restricted materials permit ■ c. the grower's work order and a valid driver's license ■ s of the written pest control recommendation or grower's work order and the current restricted materials permit - ANSWER d. copies of the written pest control recommendation or grower's work order and the current restricted materials permit An application for a restricted materials permit for nonagricultural use must include the ■ a. name and address of the nearest agricultural commissioner's office ■ b. name and address of the individual who will be making the application ■ c. criteria for determining the need for the pesticide application ■ d. known health effects of the pesticide to be applied - ANSWER c. criteria for determining the need for the pesticide application Permits for the agricultural use of restricted pesticides must be ■ a. site and time specific ■ d or personally delivered to anyone living within 1/4 mile of the application ■ c. approved by the Director of the California Department of Food and Agriculture ■ d in a central location for 30 day after the application - ANSWER a. site and time specific A restricted materials permit is valid for up to _______ year(s) for certain types of perennial agricultural plantings. ■ a. 1 ■ b. 3 ■ c. 5 ■ d. 7 - ANSWER b. 3 A Notice of Intent must be filed with the county agricultural commissioner no less than ______ hours before applying an agricultural use restricted pesticide. ■ a. 12 ■ b. 24 ■ c. 48 ■ d.72 - ANSWER b. 24 Which of the following is not required information on a Notice of Intent? ■ a. the date the intended application will begin ■ b. an indication of the approximate acres or units to be treated ■ c. the pest or pests to be controlled ■ d.a signed statement releasing the property owner or operator from liability - ANSWER d. a signed statement releasing the property owner or operator from liability The Pesticide Safety Information Series (PSIS) leaflets with the "N" designation are written for ■ a. non-certified pesticide handlers ■ b. noncrop settings ■ c. non-traditional methods of pesticide application