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Laws and Regulations QAC Exam
Questions and Answers
The purpose of the signal word on any pesticide label is
to
■ a. inform users and handlers of the relative
acute toxicity or hazard of the product
■ b.tell users the formulation type of pesticide
product
■ c. specify on which crops the product is
registered
■ d. specify the pest the product controls
a. inform users and handlers of the relative
acute toxicity or hazard of the product
The precautionary statements section of the label
contains information about the
■ a. application rate
■ b. crops on which the product can be applied
■ c. relative toxicity of the product
■ d.hazards to people and domestic animals
d. hazards to people and domestic animals
Plantback restrictions are found in the _________
section of the pesticide label.
■ a. precautionary statements
■ b. statement of practical treatment
■ c. contents
■ d.directions for use
d. directions for use
A decrease below the label rate of the amount of the
pesticide product applied to a crop or site is
■ a. always allowed
■ b.illegal
■ c. allowed only if you obtain written authorization
from the county agricultural commissioner
■ d.allowed only if the product is tank mixed
a. always allowed
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An increase above the label rate of the amount of
the pesticide product applied to a crop or site is
■ a. always allowed
■ b.illegal
■ c. allowed only if you obtain written
authorization from the county agricultural
commissioner
■ d.allowed only if the product is tank mixed
with another similar product
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
■ d.make four or more applications of the
specified product in one year if you alternate
each application with another pesticide
product
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
■ d.does not break down within 7 days
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
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application
■ c. obtain a medical release from a physician
■ d. be a California-certified commercial or
private applicator
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
■ b.the pesticide could be dangerous to public
health
■ c. there is a hazard to subsequent crops
through persistent soil residues
■ d.there is a hazard to honey bees from direct
application or drift
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
■ d.copies of the written pest control recommendation
or grower's work order and the
current restricted materials permit
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
Laws and Regulations QAC Exam
Questions and Answers
The purpose of the signal word on any pesticide label is
to
■ a. inform users and handlers of the relative
acute toxicity or hazard of the product
■ b.tell users the formulation type of pesticide
product
■ c. specify on which crops the product is
registered
■ d. specify the pest the product controls
a. inform users and handlers of the relative
acute toxicity or hazard of the product
The precautionary statements section of the label
contains information about the
■ a. application rate
■ b. crops on which the product can be applied
■ c. relative toxicity of the product
■ d.hazards to people and domestic animals
d. hazards to people and domestic animals
Plantback restrictions are found in the _________
section of the pesticide label.
■ a. precautionary statements
■ b. statement of practical treatment
■ c. contents
■ d.directions for use
d. directions for use
A decrease below the label rate of the amount of the
pesticide product applied to a crop or site is
■ a. always allowed
■ b.illegal
■ c. allowed only if you obtain written authorization
from the county agricultural commissioner
■ d.allowed only if the product is tank mixed
a. always allowed
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An increase above the label rate of the amount of
the pesticide product applied to a crop or site is
■ a. always allowed
■ b.illegal
■ c. allowed only if you obtain written
authorization from the county agricultural
commissioner
■ d.allowed only if the product is tank mixed
with another similar product
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
■ d.make four or more applications of the
specified product in one year if you alternate
each application with another pesticide
product
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
■ d.does not break down within 7 days
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
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application
■ c. obtain a medical release from a physician
■ d. be a California-certified commercial or
private applicator
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
■ b.the pesticide could be dangerous to public
health
■ c. there is a hazard to subsequent crops
through persistent soil residues
■ d.there is a hazard to honey bees from direct
application or drift
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
■ d.copies of the written pest control recommendation
or grower's work order and the
current restricted materials permit
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
