Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study Guide 2024
(100% CORRECT WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION)
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but... - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Economic Threshold
What can be said about insects? - CORRECT ANSWERS They have three pairs
of jointed legs
Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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...? - CORRECT ANSWERS Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Identify the weed (scouting)
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the - CORRECT ANSWERS Active
ingredient
Wettable powders when mixed with water... - CORRECT ANSWERS Require
agitation
What do Surfactants do? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Yes, your responsibility is to make sure they retain their
properties
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - CORRECT ANSWERS
The mixture may curdle, gel or become sludge like
How long is certification valid in Illinois, before an applicator/operator must retest? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Amount of time that a
crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed
Which of the following is on every label? - CORRECT ANSWERS Keep out of
Reach of Children
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Precautionary Statement
How often should you read the pesticide label? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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... - CORRECT ANSWERS "Worker Right-to-Know"
Which of the following dermal exposure is the most serious? - CORRECT
ANSWERS When a pesticide mixed with OIL crosses skin barrier and into the
bloodstream, the result can be fatal
, Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study Guide 2024
(100% CORRECT WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION)
If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your clothes how should you clean
them? - CORRECT ANSWERS Don't, dispose of them properly
When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the area
should have? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Dilute excess and reapply to area, but do not exceed label rates for area
What is a major concern of drift? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS All of the above
What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Dawn and dusk
Must be used with special caution near bee hives, since bees may carry them back
to the hive and poison the entire colony? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Microencapsulated herbicide
How would you determine if the pesticide you are using is prone to volatilization? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Check the label, often indicates
Who do you have to contact if you have a chemical spill? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), they in turn notify the appropriate
agency for response, available 24hrs
Which of the following is an example of a surface-water advisory? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Allow a 66-foot buffer area between the application area and surface
water sources, like a stream
Pesticide breakdown is much slower in groundwater, why? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Low oxygen and light conditions
Which of the following influences a pesticides leaching ability? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Soil texture and organic matter
A highly soluble pesticide is...? - CORRECT ANSWERS Poorly absorbed and
more likely to leach
What type of nozzle sprays in a cone pattern with droplets throughout? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Solid-cone
When raising the boom sprayer you...? - CORRECT ANSWERS Reduce or
eliminate the overlap and increase drift
What are some factors that you should think about before spraying? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Wind, temperature, droplet size...
When using a tree injection system you should? - CORRECT ANSWERS Use
low pressure and allow the tree to uptake chemcial
(100% CORRECT WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION)
The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but... - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Economic Threshold
What can be said about insects? - CORRECT ANSWERS They have three pairs
of jointed legs
Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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...? - CORRECT ANSWERS Noninfectious Disease
The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Identify the weed (scouting)
Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Biennial
The part of the pesticide that kills is the - CORRECT ANSWERS Active
ingredient
Wettable powders when mixed with water... - CORRECT ANSWERS Require
agitation
What do Surfactants do? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Yes, your responsibility is to make sure they retain their
properties
How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - CORRECT ANSWERS
The mixture may curdle, gel or become sludge like
How long is certification valid in Illinois, before an applicator/operator must retest? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Amount of time that a
crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed
Which of the following is on every label? - CORRECT ANSWERS Keep out of
Reach of Children
Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS Precautionary Statement
How often should you read the pesticide label? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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... - CORRECT ANSWERS "Worker Right-to-Know"
Which of the following dermal exposure is the most serious? - CORRECT
ANSWERS When a pesticide mixed with OIL crosses skin barrier and into the
bloodstream, the result can be fatal
, Illinois Pesticide General Standards Test Study Guide 2024
(100% CORRECT WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION)
If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your clothes how should you clean
them? - CORRECT ANSWERS Don't, dispose of them properly
When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the area
should have? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Dilute excess and reapply to area, but do not exceed label rates for area
What is a major concern of drift? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS All of the above
What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Dawn and dusk
Must be used with special caution near bee hives, since bees may carry them back
to the hive and poison the entire colony? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Microencapsulated herbicide
How would you determine if the pesticide you are using is prone to volatilization? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Check the label, often indicates
Who do you have to contact if you have a chemical spill? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), they in turn notify the appropriate
agency for response, available 24hrs
Which of the following is an example of a surface-water advisory? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Allow a 66-foot buffer area between the application area and surface
water sources, like a stream
Pesticide breakdown is much slower in groundwater, why? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Low oxygen and light conditions
Which of the following influences a pesticides leaching ability? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Soil texture and organic matter
A highly soluble pesticide is...? - CORRECT ANSWERS Poorly absorbed and
more likely to leach
What type of nozzle sprays in a cone pattern with droplets throughout? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Solid-cone
When raising the boom sprayer you...? - CORRECT ANSWERS Reduce or
eliminate the overlap and increase drift
What are some factors that you should think about before spraying? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Wind, temperature, droplet size...
When using a tree injection system you should? - CORRECT ANSWERS Use
low pressure and allow the tree to uptake chemcial
