Applicator test for Illinois, General Standards
questions and answers with solutions
1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... -
ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Economic Threshold
3. What can be said about insects? - ANSWER They have three pairs of
jointed legs.
4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - ANSWER 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..? - ANSWER Noninfectious Disease
6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? -
ANSWER Identify the weed (scouting)
,7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Biennial
9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - ANSWER Active ingredient
10. Wettable powders when mixed with water.... - ANSWER Require
agitation
11. What do Surfactants do? - ANSWER Decrease the surface tension of
water allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface.
12. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they
can be mixed? - ANSWER Yes your responsibility to make sure they retain
their properties.
13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - ANSWER The
mixture may curdle gel or become sludge like.
14. How long is certification valid in Illinois before an
applicator/operator must retest? - ANSWER Each exam is valid for a
period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are submitted.
, 15. The pre-harvest interval is the? - ANSWER Amount of time that a
crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed.
16. Which of the following is on every label? - ANSWER Keep out of
Reach of Children.
17. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - ANSWER Certified
Applicators or persons under their direct supervision.
18. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum
PPE you should wear? - ANSWER Precautionary Statement.
19. How often should you read the pesticide label? - ANSWER Every time
you purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date
20. The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's
workers through
dissemination of information.... - ANSWER "Worker Right-to-Know"
21. Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? -
ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Don't, dispose of them properly.
questions and answers with solutions
1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... -
ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Economic Threshold
3. What can be said about insects? - ANSWER They have three pairs of
jointed legs.
4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - ANSWER 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..? - ANSWER Noninfectious Disease
6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? -
ANSWER Identify the weed (scouting)
,7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Biennial
9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - ANSWER Active ingredient
10. Wettable powders when mixed with water.... - ANSWER Require
agitation
11. What do Surfactants do? - ANSWER Decrease the surface tension of
water allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface.
12. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they
can be mixed? - ANSWER Yes your responsibility to make sure they retain
their properties.
13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - ANSWER The
mixture may curdle gel or become sludge like.
14. How long is certification valid in Illinois before an
applicator/operator must retest? - ANSWER Each exam is valid for a
period of up to 3 years as long as annual renewal forms are submitted.
, 15. The pre-harvest interval is the? - ANSWER Amount of time that a
crop can be harvested after it has been sprayed.
16. Which of the following is on every label? - ANSWER Keep out of
Reach of Children.
17. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - ANSWER Certified
Applicators or persons under their direct supervision.
18. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum
PPE you should wear? - ANSWER Precautionary Statement.
19. How often should you read the pesticide label? - ANSWER Every time
you purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date
20. The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's
workers through
dissemination of information.... - ANSWER "Worker Right-to-Know"
21. Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious? -
ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Don't, dispose of them properly.
