GENERAL STANDARD EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
The following questions and corresponding answers are examples. The questions and
corresponding answers may or may not appear on the exam you will be given.
1. The goal of IPM isn’t to eliminate the entire pest population but….
To avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
(The questions is something like the above, not sure exact wording)
2. Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a
plant at which point control measures should begin?
Economic Threshold
3. What can be said about insects?
They have three pairs of jointed legs.
4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle?
Egg, nymph and adult.
5. The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..?
Noninfectious Disease
6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is?
Identify the weed (scouting)
7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how?
They have netted veins that are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
(This question may be the opposite, how do grasses differ from broadleaf weeds –
leaves are more elongated than wide, but I think it is the question above)
8. This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing cluster of
leaves called a rosette?
Biennial
9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the?
Active ingredient
10. Wettable powders when mixed with water….
Require agitation
11. What do Surfactants do?
Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the water carrier to spread over the
surface.
, 12. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn’t specify they can be mixed?
Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible?
The mixture may curdle, gel or become sludge like.
14. How long is certification valid in Illinois, before an applicator/operator must retest? P 44
Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are
submitted.
15. The pre-harvest interval is the?
Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed.
16. Which of the following is on every label?
Keep out of Reach of Children.
17. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides?
Certified Applicators or persons under their direct supervision.
18. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear?
Precautionary Statement.
19. How often should you read the pesticide label?
Every time you purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date
20. The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation’s workers through
dissemination of information….
“Worker Right-to-Know”
21. Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious?
When a pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream,
the results can be fatal.
22. If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you clean them?
Don’t, dispose of them properly.
23. When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the area should
have?
A wash pad, wash rack, or concrete apron with a well designed sump to catch
contaminated water.
24. What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical?
Dilute excess and reapply to area, but do not exceed label rates for area.
25. What is a major concern of drift?
Off target damage to vegetation and people.
The following questions and corresponding answers are examples. The questions and
corresponding answers may or may not appear on the exam you will be given.
1. The goal of IPM isn’t to eliminate the entire pest population but….
To avoid adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
(The questions is something like the above, not sure exact wording)
2. Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of damage to a
plant at which point control measures should begin?
Economic Threshold
3. What can be said about insects?
They have three pairs of jointed legs.
4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle?
Egg, nymph and adult.
5. The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..?
Noninfectious Disease
6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is?
Identify the weed (scouting)
7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how?
They have netted veins that are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
(This question may be the opposite, how do grasses differ from broadleaf weeds –
leaves are more elongated than wide, but I think it is the question above)
8. This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing cluster of
leaves called a rosette?
Biennial
9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the?
Active ingredient
10. Wettable powders when mixed with water….
Require agitation
11. What do Surfactants do?
Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the water carrier to spread over the
surface.
, 12. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn’t specify they can be mixed?
Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible?
The mixture may curdle, gel or become sludge like.
14. How long is certification valid in Illinois, before an applicator/operator must retest? P 44
Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are
submitted.
15. The pre-harvest interval is the?
Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed.
16. Which of the following is on every label?
Keep out of Reach of Children.
17. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides?
Certified Applicators or persons under their direct supervision.
18. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear?
Precautionary Statement.
19. How often should you read the pesticide label?
Every time you purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date
20. The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation’s workers through
dissemination of information….
“Worker Right-to-Know”
21. Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious?
When a pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream,
the results can be fatal.
22. If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you clean them?
Don’t, dispose of them properly.
23. When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the area should
have?
A wash pad, wash rack, or concrete apron with a well designed sump to catch
contaminated water.
24. What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical?
Dilute excess and reapply to area, but do not exceed label rates for area.
25. What is a major concern of drift?
Off target damage to vegetation and people.
