TEXAS PESTICIDE
APPLICATOR GENERAL 8-9
COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS (FREQUENTLY
TESTED) WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
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[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
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1. What is the most common cause of pesticide poisoning for
applicators?
a. Inhalation
b. Skin contact
c. Swallowing Answer: b. Skin contact
2. When should you wear elbow-length, chemical resistant gloves?
a. When handling any pesticide
b. When handling any pesticide, except certain fumigants and
relatively non toxic products
c. Only when working overhead Answer: b. When handling any pesticide, except certain
fumigants and
relatively non toxic products
3. Why not use cotton or leather gloves when handling highly toxic
pesticides?
a. because you might stain them
b. because they absorb pesticide and hold it close to your skin
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APPLICATOR GENERAL 8-9
COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS (FREQUENTLY
TESTED) WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
[Document subtitle]
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, Contact for further consultation
1. What is the most common cause of pesticide poisoning for
applicators?
a. Inhalation
b. Skin contact
c. Swallowing Answer: b. Skin contact
2. When should you wear elbow-length, chemical resistant gloves?
a. When handling any pesticide
b. When handling any pesticide, except certain fumigants and
relatively non toxic products
c. Only when working overhead Answer: b. When handling any pesticide, except certain
fumigants and
relatively non toxic products
3. Why not use cotton or leather gloves when handling highly toxic
pesticides?
a. because you might stain them
b. because they absorb pesticide and hold it close to your skin
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