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Exam 2024 -2025 Test Bank/ Updated Actual
Exam Questions with Correct Verified Answers/
Graded A+
First-aid instructions to use for pesticide exposure is found on:
A. Pesticide labels.
B. OSHA's Emergency Response website.
C. Supplemental labeling.
D. Manufacturer literature. - Correct Answer - C. Supplemental labeling.
During an application operation, pilots must wear the label-required
personal protective equipment for pesticide handlers:
A. Only while making an aerial application.
B. Anytime they are in the aircraft cockpit.
C. While making nozzle adjustments.
D. Only when mixing and loading. - Correct Answer - A. Only while making
an aerial application.
An up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) document is useful to
ground crew members especially when:
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,A. The communication channel with the pilot is lost.
B. The pilot begins applying the pesticide in a manner inconsistent with the
work order.
C. Trying to determine the best time for applying the pesticide.
D. The pilot applies the pesticide to a site not listed on the label. - Correct
Answer - A. The communication channel with the pilot is lost.
For protection of the surrounding community, a good reason for securing
pesticide application aircraft and other equipment when not in use is to:
A. Prevent weather damage to the equipment.
B. Protect employees from pesticide exposure.
C. Prevent intruder access to the equipment.
D. Comply with regulatory agency mandates. - Correct Answer - C. Prevent
intruder access to the equipment.
At a minimum, the training that ground crews must receive as pesticide
handlers is required to be performed:
A. At the beginning of each operation.
B. Annually, before performing handling activities.
C. Every two years, before performing handling activities.
D. Every five years, before performing handling activities. - Correct Answer
- D. Every five years, before performing handling activities.
Chances of pesticide exposure greatly increases if a pesticide handler fails
to:
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,A. Read the Statement of Practical Treatment on the pesticide label.
B. Take frequent breaks during handling activities.
C. Drink adequate water during handling activities.
D. Wear the required personal protective equipment. - Correct Answer - D.
Wear the required personal protective equipment.
Good communication with the ground crew before and during an
application operation may result in:
A. Greater chances of accidents.
B. Inability for the ground crew to perform their tasks properly.
C. Fewer job delays.
D. Improper spray mixes. - Correct Answer - C. Fewer job delays.
Managing off-target pesticide drift during an aerial application is:
A. The ground crew's responsibility.
B. The property owner's responsibility.
C. The pilot's responsibility.
D. A requirement of a pilot's FAA licensing. - Correct Answer - C. The pilot's
responsibility.
Off-target pesticide drift is the offsite movement of the pesticide that occurs:
A. Any time after an application.
B. At the time of pesticide application or soon thereafter.
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, C. As residues on objects moving from the application site.
D. Several hours to several days after an application. - Correct Answer - B.
At the time of pesticide application or soon thereafter.
The color code for a nozzle that produces spray droplets in the extra fine
category is:
A. Black.
B. Red.
C. Purple.
D. Orange. - Correct Answer - C. Purple.
Generally, the optimum time for making an aerial application of a liquid
when droplet evaporation is a concern is:
A. Early morning.
B. Mid morning.
C. Early afternoon.
D. Late afternoon. - Correct Answer - A. Early morning.
Which of the following factors has NO effect on off-target pesticide drift?
A. Nozzle orientation.
B. Spray pressure.
C. Constant 3 mph wind.
D. Physical properties of the spray mixture. - Correct Answer - C. Constant
3 mph wind.
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Exam 2024 -2025 Test Bank/ Updated Actual
Exam Questions with Correct Verified Answers/
Graded A+
First-aid instructions to use for pesticide exposure is found on:
A. Pesticide labels.
B. OSHA's Emergency Response website.
C. Supplemental labeling.
D. Manufacturer literature. - Correct Answer - C. Supplemental labeling.
During an application operation, pilots must wear the label-required
personal protective equipment for pesticide handlers:
A. Only while making an aerial application.
B. Anytime they are in the aircraft cockpit.
C. While making nozzle adjustments.
D. Only when mixing and loading. - Correct Answer - A. Only while making
an aerial application.
An up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) document is useful to
ground crew members especially when:
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,A. The communication channel with the pilot is lost.
B. The pilot begins applying the pesticide in a manner inconsistent with the
work order.
C. Trying to determine the best time for applying the pesticide.
D. The pilot applies the pesticide to a site not listed on the label. - Correct
Answer - A. The communication channel with the pilot is lost.
For protection of the surrounding community, a good reason for securing
pesticide application aircraft and other equipment when not in use is to:
A. Prevent weather damage to the equipment.
B. Protect employees from pesticide exposure.
C. Prevent intruder access to the equipment.
D. Comply with regulatory agency mandates. - Correct Answer - C. Prevent
intruder access to the equipment.
At a minimum, the training that ground crews must receive as pesticide
handlers is required to be performed:
A. At the beginning of each operation.
B. Annually, before performing handling activities.
C. Every two years, before performing handling activities.
D. Every five years, before performing handling activities. - Correct Answer
- D. Every five years, before performing handling activities.
Chances of pesticide exposure greatly increases if a pesticide handler fails
to:
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,A. Read the Statement of Practical Treatment on the pesticide label.
B. Take frequent breaks during handling activities.
C. Drink adequate water during handling activities.
D. Wear the required personal protective equipment. - Correct Answer - D.
Wear the required personal protective equipment.
Good communication with the ground crew before and during an
application operation may result in:
A. Greater chances of accidents.
B. Inability for the ground crew to perform their tasks properly.
C. Fewer job delays.
D. Improper spray mixes. - Correct Answer - C. Fewer job delays.
Managing off-target pesticide drift during an aerial application is:
A. The ground crew's responsibility.
B. The property owner's responsibility.
C. The pilot's responsibility.
D. A requirement of a pilot's FAA licensing. - Correct Answer - C. The pilot's
responsibility.
Off-target pesticide drift is the offsite movement of the pesticide that occurs:
A. Any time after an application.
B. At the time of pesticide application or soon thereafter.
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, C. As residues on objects moving from the application site.
D. Several hours to several days after an application. - Correct Answer - B.
At the time of pesticide application or soon thereafter.
The color code for a nozzle that produces spray droplets in the extra fine
category is:
A. Black.
B. Red.
C. Purple.
D. Orange. - Correct Answer - C. Purple.
Generally, the optimum time for making an aerial application of a liquid
when droplet evaporation is a concern is:
A. Early morning.
B. Mid morning.
C. Early afternoon.
D. Late afternoon. - Correct Answer - A. Early morning.
Which of the following factors has NO effect on off-target pesticide drift?
A. Nozzle orientation.
B. Spray pressure.
C. Constant 3 mph wind.
D. Physical properties of the spray mixture. - Correct Answer - C. Constant
3 mph wind.
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