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PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR ACTUAL EXAM VERSION
1 NEWEST 2025/2026 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
Which liquid pesticide formulation may contribute to abrasive
wear of nozzles and pumps because the solid particles contained
in it do not dissolve in either water or oil? - ANSWER-
flowables(F)/liquids(L)
How much active ingredient is there in a 40 pound bag of Atrazine
90 DF? - ANSWER-36 pounds
What type of pesticide formulation consists of liquid dispersed as
droplets in another liquid? - ANSWER-emulsion
A coverall that has highly-toxic pesticide concentrate spilled on it
should be: - ANSWER-discarded in a hazardous waste collection
site.
If dermal exposure to a pesticide handler occurs, the first priority
would be to: - ANSWER-rinse the pesticide off to prevent
absorption
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Which types of adjuvants function as wetting agents and
spreaders? - ANSWER-surfactants
The types of adjuvants that increase the viscosity of spray
mixtures are referred to as: - ANSWER-thickeners
If a pesticide needs to stay on non-level surfaces, such as foliage,
which of the following formulations would be the best choice? -
ANSWER-dusts
The statement "For retail sale to and use only by certified
applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for
those uses covered by the certified applicator's certification" is
found on: - ANSWER-restricted use pesticides
The only pesticide formulations that do NOT require diluting are
those labeled: - ANSWER-ready-to-use
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An acceptable way to handle a damaged pesticide container
would be to: - ANSWER-transfer contents to an undamaged
container and label correctly
Checking and readjusting application equipment so that it
continues to deliver the correct amount of material is called: -
ANSWER-calibrating the equipment
The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is: - ANSWER-detailed
information about a product's composition, physical and chemical
properties and hazards, toxicological and ecological information
provided by the manufacturer.
The three C's of spill management are: - ANSWER-Control,
Contain, Clean up
The type of pesticide application that specifically targets the pests
to minimize pesticide contact with non-target plants and animals
is referred to as: - ANSWER-directed-spray application
PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR ACTUAL EXAM VERSION
1 NEWEST 2025/2026 WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
Which liquid pesticide formulation may contribute to abrasive
wear of nozzles and pumps because the solid particles contained
in it do not dissolve in either water or oil? - ANSWER-
flowables(F)/liquids(L)
How much active ingredient is there in a 40 pound bag of Atrazine
90 DF? - ANSWER-36 pounds
What type of pesticide formulation consists of liquid dispersed as
droplets in another liquid? - ANSWER-emulsion
A coverall that has highly-toxic pesticide concentrate spilled on it
should be: - ANSWER-discarded in a hazardous waste collection
site.
If dermal exposure to a pesticide handler occurs, the first priority
would be to: - ANSWER-rinse the pesticide off to prevent
absorption
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Which types of adjuvants function as wetting agents and
spreaders? - ANSWER-surfactants
The types of adjuvants that increase the viscosity of spray
mixtures are referred to as: - ANSWER-thickeners
If a pesticide needs to stay on non-level surfaces, such as foliage,
which of the following formulations would be the best choice? -
ANSWER-dusts
The statement "For retail sale to and use only by certified
applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for
those uses covered by the certified applicator's certification" is
found on: - ANSWER-restricted use pesticides
The only pesticide formulations that do NOT require diluting are
those labeled: - ANSWER-ready-to-use
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An acceptable way to handle a damaged pesticide container
would be to: - ANSWER-transfer contents to an undamaged
container and label correctly
Checking and readjusting application equipment so that it
continues to deliver the correct amount of material is called: -
ANSWER-calibrating the equipment
The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is: - ANSWER-detailed
information about a product's composition, physical and chemical
properties and hazards, toxicological and ecological information
provided by the manufacturer.
The three C's of spill management are: - ANSWER-Control,
Contain, Clean up
The type of pesticide application that specifically targets the pests
to minimize pesticide contact with non-target plants and animals
is referred to as: - ANSWER-directed-spray application
