PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
3A COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS
(FREQUENTLY TESTED)
WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
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[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
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1. Acute toxicity refers to toxicity from Answer: A one time exposure to a
pesticide
2. Chronic toxicity refers to toxicity from Answer: many small exposures to a
pesticide
3. the term LD50 refers to a level of toxicity where Answer: 50% mortality is
observed
4. Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of Answer: A nerve
poison with symptoms similar to chlorinated hydrocarbons
5. Carbamate pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of Answer:
Insecticides that attack the nervous system
6. Chlorinated Hydrocarbon pesticides exert their toxicity in the
form of Answer: nerve poison insecticides similar to pyrethroid pesticides
7. Organophosphate pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of Answer:
Attacking the nervous system in the same manner as carbamate pesticides but are more
dangerous
8. The fungicide chlorothalonil has an acute toxicity level of Answer:
>10,000 mg/kg as a dermal LD50
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9. The dermal LD50 of diazinon is Answer: 3600 mg/kg
10. Chronic toxicity tests are conducted to determine Answer: teratogenic
and carcinogenic ettects
11. A carcinogen is a material that causes Answer: cancer
12. A neurotoxin is a material that causes Answer: toxicity to the nervous
system
13. A teratogen is a material that causes Answer: birth defects
14. The most common cause of pesticide poisoning to the applicator
is through-
Answer: dermal exposure
15. Skin exposure usually occurs via Answer: mixing and application procedures
and spills or contact with residues
16. Eye contact with pesticides can be prevented by using Answer:
goggles or a face shield
17. Fire poses a unique risk to Answer: because of toxic fumes that may be
produced
18. Drift is a problem Answer: During turf, ornamental, and interior applications
19. Phytotoxicity can occur because Answer: improper selection of a pesticide
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3A COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS
(FREQUENTLY TESTED)
WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
[Document subtitle]
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, Contact for further consultation
1. Acute toxicity refers to toxicity from Answer: A one time exposure to a
pesticide
2. Chronic toxicity refers to toxicity from Answer: many small exposures to a
pesticide
3. the term LD50 refers to a level of toxicity where Answer: 50% mortality is
observed
4. Pyrethroid pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of Answer: A nerve
poison with symptoms similar to chlorinated hydrocarbons
5. Carbamate pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of Answer:
Insecticides that attack the nervous system
6. Chlorinated Hydrocarbon pesticides exert their toxicity in the
form of Answer: nerve poison insecticides similar to pyrethroid pesticides
7. Organophosphate pesticides exert their toxicity in the form of Answer:
Attacking the nervous system in the same manner as carbamate pesticides but are more
dangerous
8. The fungicide chlorothalonil has an acute toxicity level of Answer:
>10,000 mg/kg as a dermal LD50
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, Contact for further consultation
9. The dermal LD50 of diazinon is Answer: 3600 mg/kg
10. Chronic toxicity tests are conducted to determine Answer: teratogenic
and carcinogenic ettects
11. A carcinogen is a material that causes Answer: cancer
12. A neurotoxin is a material that causes Answer: toxicity to the nervous
system
13. A teratogen is a material that causes Answer: birth defects
14. The most common cause of pesticide poisoning to the applicator
is through-
Answer: dermal exposure
15. Skin exposure usually occurs via Answer: mixing and application procedures
and spills or contact with residues
16. Eye contact with pesticides can be prevented by using Answer:
goggles or a face shield
17. Fire poses a unique risk to Answer: because of toxic fumes that may be
produced
18. Drift is a problem Answer: During turf, ornamental, and interior applications
19. Phytotoxicity can occur because Answer: improper selection of a pesticide
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