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TENNESSEE CAT 3 CERTIFICATION TEST
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What technique helps minimize drift? Ans: Using the largest droplets
practical to provide neccessary coverage
What is the best way to describe a low toxicity pesticide to a customer?
Ans: Use with caution
What is the fine for not keeping proper records? Ans: $1,000 (check on
this)
Low harzardous pesticides are classified as: Ans: General-use pesticides
If an owner of a cafeteria wants to spray for cockroaches in the kitchen,
what are their legal alternatives? Ans: Hire a commercial pest control
company to control the pests
or
the owner may become certified and licensed and treat for the pest
Which federal agency is responsible for registering and licensing pesticide
products in the U.S.? Ans: EPA
A _________ applicator is a certified applicator who produces a
commodity on their owned, rented leased property or is employed by an
agricultural producer: Ans: Private
A pesticide applicator who wants to do custom applications of pesticides
must: Ans: Become certified and then licensed
How does a commercial applicator become recertified? Ans: By earning
the designated number of recertification points
or
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by taking the certification exam
Anyone in the business of applying pesticides for a fee and holding a
charter for any category of work, except those licensed with a GRC,
WDO, BDC or FUM is required to be bonded for __________: Ans:
$50,000
What does the term "labeling" refer to? Ans: The label, plus all other
information referenced on the label or received from the manufacturer
The ______ is added to the spray water to change its pH? Ans: Buffer
One of the disadvantages of a(n) ________ is that it is phytotoxic to
plants. Ans: Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
What is toxicity? Ans: The capacity of a pesticide to cause injury short-
term or long-term
If inhaling a pesticide is a concern then you should make sure to
__________. Ans: Wear a respirator and make sure it fits properly
What should you do to avoid heat stress? Ans: Drink lots of water and
take frequent breaks
A chemical resistant apron should cover from _______ to _______?
Ans: The chest to the knee
How do pesticides move from the application site to other sensitive
areas? Ans: By air, water, plants and animals
When a chemical changes from a liiquid or solid state to a gas or vapor, it
in known as _______. Ans: Volatility
Who do you contact to find out about the pesticide container recycling
program? Ans: EPA
Pesticides should be stored in ________. Ans: Their original, labeled
pesticide containers
TENNESSEE CAT 3 CERTIFICATION TEST
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS
What technique helps minimize drift? Ans: Using the largest droplets
practical to provide neccessary coverage
What is the best way to describe a low toxicity pesticide to a customer?
Ans: Use with caution
What is the fine for not keeping proper records? Ans: $1,000 (check on
this)
Low harzardous pesticides are classified as: Ans: General-use pesticides
If an owner of a cafeteria wants to spray for cockroaches in the kitchen,
what are their legal alternatives? Ans: Hire a commercial pest control
company to control the pests
or
the owner may become certified and licensed and treat for the pest
Which federal agency is responsible for registering and licensing pesticide
products in the U.S.? Ans: EPA
A _________ applicator is a certified applicator who produces a
commodity on their owned, rented leased property or is employed by an
agricultural producer: Ans: Private
A pesticide applicator who wants to do custom applications of pesticides
must: Ans: Become certified and then licensed
How does a commercial applicator become recertified? Ans: By earning
the designated number of recertification points
or
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by taking the certification exam
Anyone in the business of applying pesticides for a fee and holding a
charter for any category of work, except those licensed with a GRC,
WDO, BDC or FUM is required to be bonded for __________: Ans:
$50,000
What does the term "labeling" refer to? Ans: The label, plus all other
information referenced on the label or received from the manufacturer
The ______ is added to the spray water to change its pH? Ans: Buffer
One of the disadvantages of a(n) ________ is that it is phytotoxic to
plants. Ans: Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
What is toxicity? Ans: The capacity of a pesticide to cause injury short-
term or long-term
If inhaling a pesticide is a concern then you should make sure to
__________. Ans: Wear a respirator and make sure it fits properly
What should you do to avoid heat stress? Ans: Drink lots of water and
take frequent breaks
A chemical resistant apron should cover from _______ to _______?
Ans: The chest to the knee
How do pesticides move from the application site to other sensitive
areas? Ans: By air, water, plants and animals
When a chemical changes from a liiquid or solid state to a gas or vapor, it
in known as _______. Ans: Volatility
Who do you contact to find out about the pesticide container recycling
program? Ans: EPA
Pesticides should be stored in ________. Ans: Their original, labeled
pesticide containers
