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Pesticide Applicator Practice Exam- All 3
Practice Exams |Well Revised Questions
And Answers 2026
In case of an accidental pesticide poisoning, what item would be very important
to bring along to the doctor? - correct-answer-The pesticide label
What are the characteristics considered when classifying a pesticide as a general
use of restricted use pesticide? - correct-answer-- Toxicity
- The way in which it will be used
- the effect on the environment
A restricted use pesticide is defined as - correct-answer-A pesticide that could
harm the environment or applicator even when the pesticide is used as directed
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The signal word "DANGER" found on a pesticide indicates what? - correct-answer-
A highly toxic position with a fatal dose of under a teaspoon
The risk to applicator handling and applying pesticides depends primarily on
what? - correct-answer-the toxicity of the pesticide and the amount of the
exposure
What is true about pesticides formulated as emulsifiable concentrates - correct-
answer-- the active ingredient is dissolved in an oil or solvent, and emulsifying
agents are added to the formulation so that EC can be mixed with water
- High concentrated EC's usually contain a high concentration fo active ingredient,
often 8 or more pounds per gallon
-Ultra low volume (ULV) concentrated are designed to be applied as is without
further dilution
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Pesticides formulated as flowables (F) - correct-answer-can only be manufactured
as a solid or semisolid materials and such they have ti be finely ground and
suspended in a liquid containing special suspending agent which allows the
product to be mixed with water and applied with little agitation
Liquid formulations of pesticides include what? - correct-answer-- aerosols
- solutions
- pressure liquefied gasses
Pesticides formulated as granules - correct-answer--Are much safer to apply than
most other formulations because there is minimal drift and handling
- Usually contain from 2%- 40% active agent
-Are usually used in soil treatments
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as wettable powered - correct-
answer-- The concentrates of the active ingredient ranges from 15-95%
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- They are made to mix with water but require good aviation during application to
prevent plugged nozzles and hoses
- are less likely to damage foliage than are emulsifiable concentrates
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as pressure liquified gasses - correct-
answer-- they are, without a doubt the most dangerous pesticide on the market
- are very useful because they can penetrate wood, soil, and stored grains to kill
insects
- Applicators must be certified in the fumigation category before they may apply
pressure liquefied gases
What best describes modern insecticides? - correct-answer-modern insecticides
including organophosphates, carbamates, and synthetic pyrethroids, are less
hazardous to the environment because they are readily broken down by sunlight,
heat, and water.
Pesticide Applicator Practice Exam- All 3
Practice Exams |Well Revised Questions
And Answers 2026
In case of an accidental pesticide poisoning, what item would be very important
to bring along to the doctor? - correct-answer-The pesticide label
What are the characteristics considered when classifying a pesticide as a general
use of restricted use pesticide? - correct-answer-- Toxicity
- The way in which it will be used
- the effect on the environment
A restricted use pesticide is defined as - correct-answer-A pesticide that could
harm the environment or applicator even when the pesticide is used as directed
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The signal word "DANGER" found on a pesticide indicates what? - correct-answer-
A highly toxic position with a fatal dose of under a teaspoon
The risk to applicator handling and applying pesticides depends primarily on
what? - correct-answer-the toxicity of the pesticide and the amount of the
exposure
What is true about pesticides formulated as emulsifiable concentrates - correct-
answer-- the active ingredient is dissolved in an oil or solvent, and emulsifying
agents are added to the formulation so that EC can be mixed with water
- High concentrated EC's usually contain a high concentration fo active ingredient,
often 8 or more pounds per gallon
-Ultra low volume (ULV) concentrated are designed to be applied as is without
further dilution
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Pesticides formulated as flowables (F) - correct-answer-can only be manufactured
as a solid or semisolid materials and such they have ti be finely ground and
suspended in a liquid containing special suspending agent which allows the
product to be mixed with water and applied with little agitation
Liquid formulations of pesticides include what? - correct-answer-- aerosols
- solutions
- pressure liquefied gasses
Pesticides formulated as granules - correct-answer--Are much safer to apply than
most other formulations because there is minimal drift and handling
- Usually contain from 2%- 40% active agent
-Are usually used in soil treatments
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as wettable powered - correct-
answer-- The concentrates of the active ingredient ranges from 15-95%
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- They are made to mix with water but require good aviation during application to
prevent plugged nozzles and hoses
- are less likely to damage foliage than are emulsifiable concentrates
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as pressure liquified gasses - correct-
answer-- they are, without a doubt the most dangerous pesticide on the market
- are very useful because they can penetrate wood, soil, and stored grains to kill
insects
- Applicators must be certified in the fumigation category before they may apply
pressure liquefied gases
What best describes modern insecticides? - correct-answer-modern insecticides
including organophosphates, carbamates, and synthetic pyrethroids, are less
hazardous to the environment because they are readily broken down by sunlight,
heat, and water.
