Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study Guide Exam fully solved &
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The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but... - (ANSWER)To avoid adverse effects on
human, wildlife, and the environment (The question is something like the above but not the exact
wording)
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? - (ANSWER)Economic Threshold
What can be said about insects? - (ANSWER)They have three pairs of jointed legs
Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - (ANSWER)Egg, nymph, and adult
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as temperature or
moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc...? - (ANSWER)Noninfectious
Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - (ANSWER)Identify the weed (scouting)
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - (ANSWER)They have netted veins that are usually less
elongated than that of grass leaves
This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing of leaves called a rosette?
- (ANSWER)Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the - (ANSWER)Active ingredient
Wettable powders when mixed with water... - (ANSWER)Require agitation
,Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study Guide Exam fully solved &
updated (latest version verified for accuracy) | Latest!!
What do Surfactants do? - (ANSWER)Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the water carrier to
spread over the surface
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? - (ANSWER)Yes, your
responsibility is to make sure they retain their properties
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - (ANSWER)The mixture may curdle, gel or become
sludge like
How long is certification valid in Illinois, before an applicator/operator must retest? - (ANSWER)Each
exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are submitted
The pre-harvest interval is the? - (ANSWER)Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has
been sprayed
Which of the following is on every label? - (ANSWER)Keep out of Reach of Children
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - (ANSWER)Certified Applicators or persons under their
direct supervision
What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear? -
(ANSWER)Precautionary Statement
How often should you read the pesticide label? - (ANSWER)Every time you purchase the product- can be
used up to the phase out date
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through dissemination of
information... - (ANSWER)"Worker Right-to-Know"
, Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study Guide Exam fully solved &
updated (latest version verified for accuracy) | Latest!!
Which of the following dermal exposure is the most serious? - (ANSWER)When a pesticide mixed with
OIL crosses skin barrier and into the bloodstream, the result can be fatal
If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your clothes how should you clean them? - (ANSWER)Don't,
dispose of them properly
When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the area should have? -
(ANSWER)A wash pad, wash rack, or concentrate apron with a well designed sump to catch
contaminated water
What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical? - (ANSWER)Dilute excess and reapply to area, but do
not exceed label rates for area
What is a major concern of drift? - (ANSWER)Off target damage to a vegetation and people
Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and applying a pesticide?
a. The label of a legal document
b. Before you buy and apply a pesticide read the label
c. A General Use Pesticide is not given a classification on the label
d. All of the above - (ANSWER)All of the above
What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying? - (ANSWER)Drift from farms, etc
If you were going to spray an area and there are bee colonies with-in two miles what should you do? -
(ANSWER)Contact the bee keepers 48 hrs. in advance so the colonies can be moved
When is the best time to spray if bees are in the area? - (ANSWER)Dawn and dusk
updated (latest version verified for accuracy) | Latest!!
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but... - (ANSWER)To avoid adverse effects on
human, wildlife, and the environment (The question is something like the above but not the exact
wording)
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? - (ANSWER)Economic Threshold
What can be said about insects? - (ANSWER)They have three pairs of jointed legs
Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - (ANSWER)Egg, nymph, and adult
The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions, such as temperature or
moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc...? - (ANSWER)Noninfectious
Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - (ANSWER)Identify the weed (scouting)
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - (ANSWER)They have netted veins that are usually less
elongated than that of grass leaves
This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-growing of leaves called a rosette?
- (ANSWER)Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the - (ANSWER)Active ingredient
Wettable powders when mixed with water... - (ANSWER)Require agitation
,Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study Guide Exam fully solved &
updated (latest version verified for accuracy) | Latest!!
What do Surfactants do? - (ANSWER)Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the water carrier to
spread over the surface
Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? - (ANSWER)Yes, your
responsibility is to make sure they retain their properties
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - (ANSWER)The mixture may curdle, gel or become
sludge like
How long is certification valid in Illinois, before an applicator/operator must retest? - (ANSWER)Each
exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are submitted
The pre-harvest interval is the? - (ANSWER)Amount of time that a crop can be harvested after it has
been sprayed
Which of the following is on every label? - (ANSWER)Keep out of Reach of Children
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - (ANSWER)Certified Applicators or persons under their
direct supervision
What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should wear? -
(ANSWER)Precautionary Statement
How often should you read the pesticide label? - (ANSWER)Every time you purchase the product- can be
used up to the phase out date
The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through dissemination of
information... - (ANSWER)"Worker Right-to-Know"
, Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study Guide Exam fully solved &
updated (latest version verified for accuracy) | Latest!!
Which of the following dermal exposure is the most serious? - (ANSWER)When a pesticide mixed with
OIL crosses skin barrier and into the bloodstream, the result can be fatal
If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your clothes how should you clean them? - (ANSWER)Don't,
dispose of them properly
When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the area should have? -
(ANSWER)A wash pad, wash rack, or concentrate apron with a well designed sump to catch
contaminated water
What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical? - (ANSWER)Dilute excess and reapply to area, but do
not exceed label rates for area
What is a major concern of drift? - (ANSWER)Off target damage to a vegetation and people
Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and applying a pesticide?
a. The label of a legal document
b. Before you buy and apply a pesticide read the label
c. A General Use Pesticide is not given a classification on the label
d. All of the above - (ANSWER)All of the above
What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying? - (ANSWER)Drift from farms, etc
If you were going to spray an area and there are bee colonies with-in two miles what should you do? -
(ANSWER)Contact the bee keepers 48 hrs. in advance so the colonies can be moved
When is the best time to spray if bees are in the area? - (ANSWER)Dawn and dusk
