APPLICATOR TEST FOR ILLINOIS, GENERAL
STANDARDS
1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - Answers - To
avoid adverse effects on humans wildlife and the environment
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? - Answers - Economic
Threshold
3. What can be said about insects? - Answers - They have three pairs of jointed legs.
4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - Answers - 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..? -
Answers - Noninfectious Disease
6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - Answers - Identify
the weed (scouting)
7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - Answers - They have netted veins that
are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
8. This weed germinates in the spring develops a root system and a low-growing cluster
of leaves called a rosette? - Answers - Biennial
9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - Answers - Active ingredient
10. The pre-harvest interval is the? - Answers - Amount of time that a crop can be
harvested after it has been sprayed.
11. Which of the following is on every label? - Answers - Keep out of Reach of Children.
12. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - Answers - Certified Applicators or
persons under their direct supervision.
13. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should
wear? - Answers - Precautionary Statement.
14. How often should you read the pesticide label? - Answers - Every time you purchase
the product- can be used up to the phase out date
15. Wettable powders when mixed with water.... - Answers - Require agitation
, 16. What do Surfactants do? - Answers - Decrease the surface tension of water allowing
the water carrier to spread over the surface.
17. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? -
Answers - Yes your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
18. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - Answers - The mixture may
curdle gel or become sludge like.
19. How long is certification valid in Illinois before an applicator/operator must retest? -
Answers - Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal
forms are submitted.
20. The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information.... - Answers - "Worker Right-to-Know"
21. Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? - Answers - 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? - Answers - Don't, dispose of them properly.
23. When filling rinsing draining and cleaning your equipment preferably the area should
have? - Answers - 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? - Answers - Dilute excess and
reapply to area but do not exceed label rates for area.
25. What is a major concern of drift? - Answers - Off target damage to vegetation and
people.
26. Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and applying a
pesticide? - Answers - a) The label is 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
27. What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying? - Answers -
Drift from farms etc...
28. If you were going to spray an area and there are bee colonies with-in two miles what
should
you do? - Answers - Contact the bee keepers 48 hrs. in advance so the colonies can be
moved.
STANDARDS
1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... - Answers - To
avoid adverse effects on humans wildlife and the environment
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? - Answers - Economic
Threshold
3. What can be said about insects? - Answers - They have three pairs of jointed legs.
4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - Answers - 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..? -
Answers - Noninfectious Disease
6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - Answers - Identify
the weed (scouting)
7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - Answers - They have netted veins that
are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
8. This weed germinates in the spring develops a root system and a low-growing cluster
of leaves called a rosette? - Answers - Biennial
9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - Answers - Active ingredient
10. The pre-harvest interval is the? - Answers - Amount of time that a crop can be
harvested after it has been sprayed.
11. Which of the following is on every label? - Answers - Keep out of Reach of Children.
12. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - Answers - Certified Applicators or
persons under their direct supervision.
13. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should
wear? - Answers - Precautionary Statement.
14. How often should you read the pesticide label? - Answers - Every time you purchase
the product- can be used up to the phase out date
15. Wettable powders when mixed with water.... - Answers - Require agitation
, 16. What do Surfactants do? - Answers - Decrease the surface tension of water allowing
the water carrier to spread over the surface.
17. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? -
Answers - Yes your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
18. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - Answers - The mixture may
curdle gel or become sludge like.
19. How long is certification valid in Illinois before an applicator/operator must retest? -
Answers - Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal
forms are submitted.
20. The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information.... - Answers - "Worker Right-to-Know"
21. Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? - Answers - 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? - Answers - Don't, dispose of them properly.
23. When filling rinsing draining and cleaning your equipment preferably the area should
have? - Answers - 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? - Answers - Dilute excess and
reapply to area but do not exceed label rates for area.
25. What is a major concern of drift? - Answers - Off target damage to vegetation and
people.
26. Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and applying a
pesticide? - Answers - a) The label is 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
27. What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying? - Answers -
Drift from farms etc...
28. If you were going to spray an area and there are bee colonies with-in two miles what
should
you do? - Answers - Contact the bee keepers 48 hrs. in advance so the colonies can be
moved.
