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WASHINGTON PESTICIDE LAWS AND
SAFETY Test; Practice Exam |actual exam
questions and correct verified answers|
excellent scores
A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to
avoid exposure (T/F) - Correct-answer-True
The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ________ control
method for insects - Correct-answer-Physical
Drift problems can be reduced by:
a. using lower pressure, smaller nozzle orifices
b. applying in very calm, stable air conditions
c. spraying upwind of a sensitive area
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d. placing bloom as close to target as possible - Correct-answer-d.
placing a boom as close to the target as possible
Which is not a concern handling a emulsifiable concentrate pesticide:
a. high phytotoxicity
b. may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin
c. flammability
d. easily clogs nozzles and screens - Correct-answer-d. easily clogs
nozzles and screens
EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate
pesticides (T/F) - Correct-answer-False
Two or more pesticides that cannot mixed together effectively are said
to be ______. - Correct-answer-Incompatible
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All formations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal
word (T/F) - Correct-answer-False
The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label
(T/F) - Correct-answer-False
The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to:
a. pour it into the sewer system
b. dump it in a vacant area
c. use it as direct on the label
d. ship it to the EPA - Correct-answer-c. use it as direct on the label
To minimize the drift when applying a herbicide, the best type of nozzle
to use is:
a. a low pressure, flat fan
b. off center
c. a high pressure cone
d. makes no difference - Correct-answer-a. a low pressure, flat fan
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Which LD50 is a representative of a highly toxic pesticide:
a. 640 mg/kg
b. 5,800 mg/kg
c. 12,840 mg/kg
d. 46 mg/kg - Correct-answer-d. 46 mg/kg
Pesticide-contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater
(T/F) - Correct-answer-True
Pesticide records are useful only to applicators in case they have
problems with effectiveness (T/F) - Correct-answer-False
If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by the
WSDA, they could face a maximum fine of $15,000 and lose their
liscence (T/F) - Correct-answer-True
WASHINGTON PESTICIDE LAWS AND
SAFETY Test; Practice Exam |actual exam
questions and correct verified answers|
excellent scores
A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to
avoid exposure (T/F) - Correct-answer-True
The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ________ control
method for insects - Correct-answer-Physical
Drift problems can be reduced by:
a. using lower pressure, smaller nozzle orifices
b. applying in very calm, stable air conditions
c. spraying upwind of a sensitive area
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d. placing bloom as close to target as possible - Correct-answer-d.
placing a boom as close to the target as possible
Which is not a concern handling a emulsifiable concentrate pesticide:
a. high phytotoxicity
b. may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin
c. flammability
d. easily clogs nozzles and screens - Correct-answer-d. easily clogs
nozzles and screens
EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate
pesticides (T/F) - Correct-answer-False
Two or more pesticides that cannot mixed together effectively are said
to be ______. - Correct-answer-Incompatible
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All formations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal
word (T/F) - Correct-answer-False
The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label
(T/F) - Correct-answer-False
The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to:
a. pour it into the sewer system
b. dump it in a vacant area
c. use it as direct on the label
d. ship it to the EPA - Correct-answer-c. use it as direct on the label
To minimize the drift when applying a herbicide, the best type of nozzle
to use is:
a. a low pressure, flat fan
b. off center
c. a high pressure cone
d. makes no difference - Correct-answer-a. a low pressure, flat fan
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Which LD50 is a representative of a highly toxic pesticide:
a. 640 mg/kg
b. 5,800 mg/kg
c. 12,840 mg/kg
d. 46 mg/kg - Correct-answer-d. 46 mg/kg
Pesticide-contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater
(T/F) - Correct-answer-True
Pesticide records are useful only to applicators in case they have
problems with effectiveness (T/F) - Correct-answer-False
If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by the
WSDA, they could face a maximum fine of $15,000 and lose their
liscence (T/F) - Correct-answer-True
