INDIANA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CORE EXAM 2024
VERSION WITH COMPLETE 120 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS/GRADED A+ NEW
A: non abrasive, don't plug screens D: agitation required, dermal hazard, can penetrate
skin, odorous, can burn foliage, can deteriorate rubber or plastic parts - A and D of
Emulsifiable concentrates
A: good penetrating power D: extreme inhalation danger - A and D of Fumigants
Any compound that facilitates the action of pesticides or modifies characteristics of
pesticide formulations - Definition of adjuvants
Activator, spray, utility - List common examples of the major types of adjuvants
Pesticide Label - State the best source for determining when an adjuvant may be
needed
Section 4 - Section 4
Single exposure, short duration
nausea, headaches - Acute toxicity
Long term effects of repeated exposures
deterioration of organs, cancer - Chronic toxicity
Oral, respiratory, dermal - Common routes of exposure
Highly toxic - Danger
Moderately toxic - Warning
Slightly toxic - Caution
You are handling the pesticide in it's most concentrated form - Why is mixing potentially
the most hazardous operation for the applicator
Remove clothing and wash pesticide off - First aid if skin exposure occurs
, Rinse eyes with room temperature water for 15 minutes - First aid if eye exposure
occurs
Red the label to determine if vomiting is nessecary - First aid if ingestion occurs
Get to fresh air, loosen all tight clothing, perform artificial breathing if breathing has
stopped - First aid if inhalation occurs
Section 5 - Section 5
Inspect each container, secure containers before transport - Loading products
5 - State the number of years pesticide applicator certification is good for
Retesting or certified credit hours - Discuss two options to maintain applicator
certification
www.isco.purdue.edu - Describe where to find reliable information regarding pesticide
applicator continuing certification programs
Links you to your firm of employment and the categories you are certified in - Discuss
the purpose of the applicator license
Every Cert. Category can put down pesticides in different areas for different reasons.
W/O the Cert. you CANNOT put down pesticides in that area. - Explain the relationship
between label uses, application sites, and certification categories
A firm applying on the property of another for hire - State who has to maintain a
pesticide business license
Always unless the non certified employee is an RT - State when a certified, licensed
supervisor must remain on site with a non certified employee
Passing the core exam and their firm applying for an RT - State how a non certified
employee can become a registered technician
Safety gear, info sheet, product label, a way to contact by phone - List the items that a
certified, licensed supervisor must provide a registered technician before sending them
to work off site
VERSION WITH COMPLETE 120 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS/GRADED A+ NEW
A: non abrasive, don't plug screens D: agitation required, dermal hazard, can penetrate
skin, odorous, can burn foliage, can deteriorate rubber or plastic parts - A and D of
Emulsifiable concentrates
A: good penetrating power D: extreme inhalation danger - A and D of Fumigants
Any compound that facilitates the action of pesticides or modifies characteristics of
pesticide formulations - Definition of adjuvants
Activator, spray, utility - List common examples of the major types of adjuvants
Pesticide Label - State the best source for determining when an adjuvant may be
needed
Section 4 - Section 4
Single exposure, short duration
nausea, headaches - Acute toxicity
Long term effects of repeated exposures
deterioration of organs, cancer - Chronic toxicity
Oral, respiratory, dermal - Common routes of exposure
Highly toxic - Danger
Moderately toxic - Warning
Slightly toxic - Caution
You are handling the pesticide in it's most concentrated form - Why is mixing potentially
the most hazardous operation for the applicator
Remove clothing and wash pesticide off - First aid if skin exposure occurs
, Rinse eyes with room temperature water for 15 minutes - First aid if eye exposure
occurs
Red the label to determine if vomiting is nessecary - First aid if ingestion occurs
Get to fresh air, loosen all tight clothing, perform artificial breathing if breathing has
stopped - First aid if inhalation occurs
Section 5 - Section 5
Inspect each container, secure containers before transport - Loading products
5 - State the number of years pesticide applicator certification is good for
Retesting or certified credit hours - Discuss two options to maintain applicator
certification
www.isco.purdue.edu - Describe where to find reliable information regarding pesticide
applicator continuing certification programs
Links you to your firm of employment and the categories you are certified in - Discuss
the purpose of the applicator license
Every Cert. Category can put down pesticides in different areas for different reasons.
W/O the Cert. you CANNOT put down pesticides in that area. - Explain the relationship
between label uses, application sites, and certification categories
A firm applying on the property of another for hire - State who has to maintain a
pesticide business license
Always unless the non certified employee is an RT - State when a certified, licensed
supervisor must remain on site with a non certified employee
Passing the core exam and their firm applying for an RT - State how a non certified
employee can become a registered technician
Safety gear, info sheet, product label, a way to contact by phone - List the items that a
certified, licensed supervisor must provide a registered technician before sending them
to work off site
