UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Early symptoms of organsphosphate pinioning include: - CORRECT ANSWER - Blurred
vision and headache
California pesticide regulations require certain pesticide handlers to use a closed mixing system
when mixing more than 1 gallon of any: - CORRECT ANSWER - Liquid pesticide with
the label signal word "Danger" or "Danger" and "Poison" with the skull and crossbones symbol
When cleaning up a spilled pesticide, the absorbent material and all other contaminated materials
must be put into sealed containers and transported to a: - CORRECT ANSWER - Class 1
disposal site
When properly applied, the pesticide formulation with the lowest risk is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Granules
Which formulation requires no further agitation once it is mixed with water? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
Which of the following is an example of biological control? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Predatory insects feeding on aphids
What method would you use to evaluate the effects of a pesticide application? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Monitoring
Pesticide spills and leaks shall be reported to the: - CORRECT ANSWER - County
Agricultural Commissioners Office
, The potential for pesticides leaching through the soil into ground water increases with? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Rainfall
Which of the following is classified as a vertebrate pest? - CORRECT ANSWER - House
mouse
Leather and cloth gloves should not be used for pesticide handling because they: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Absorb pesticides
Which type of application equipment would produce the lease amount of pesticide drift? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Rope wick
Which type of weeds are most difficult to control with herbicides? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Perennials
A persistent pesticide is one that: - CORRECT ANSWER - Remains in its active state in
the environment for long periods
Which of the following types of plant disorders cannot be transmitted from one plant to another?
- CORRECT ANSWER - Abiotic
Pesticide applications in interiorscape situations involve treating either: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Above ground parts or growing medium
Constant use of insecticides on turf or in landscaped areas could lead to: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Disruption of natural enemies
An important reason to inspect the area where you will be completing a pesticide application is
to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Identify any hazardous situations