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Which of the following is not a characteristic of weeds? a.) some weeds are poisonous to people or animals b.) weeds interfere with the safety or use of landscaped areas c.) most weeds produce large quantities of seeds, even under adverse conditions d.) weeds enhance the growth of landscape plants |
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Perennial weeds are generally the most difficult to control because they... a.) produce more seeds than other types of plants b.) can reproduce & spread from storage organs such as rhizomes & tubers c.) have seeds that remain viable longer than those of annual & biennial plants d.) have hairy leaves that repel herbicides |
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Which of the following insect orders includes species known to transmit some plant diseases? a.) Orthoptera (crickets & grasshoppers) b.) Thysanura (firebrats & silverfish) c.) Blattodea (cockroaches) d.) Thysanoptera (thrips) |
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Which feature characterizes vertebrates? a.) never lay eggs b.) has fur c.) has backbone d.) all of the above |
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Which of the following orders of insects includes species that are pests of living plants? a.) Isoptera (termites) b.) Thysanura (firebrats & silverfish) c.) Blattodea (cockroaches) d.) Heteroptera (true bugs) |
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The immature stages of an insect are known as... a.) instars b.) metamorphoses c.) juveniles d.) pre-adults |
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Which of the following groups of insect orders include both pests & beneficials that attack pest insect species? a.) Hymenoptera (wasps/bees), Thysanoptera (thrips) & Heteroptera (true bugs) b.) Thysanura (firebrats/silverfish), Blattodea (cockroaches) & Dermaptera (earwigs) c.) Isoptera (termites), Mallophaga (chewing lice) & Anoplura (sucking lice) d.) Homoptera (aphids/whiteflies), Lepidoptera (moths/butterflies) & Siphonaptera (fleas) |
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Which of the following insects suck plant juices out of plant cells... a.) Dermaptera (earwigs) b.) Homoptera (aphids/whiteflies) c.) Lepidoptera (moths/butterflies) d.) Orthoptera (crickets/locusts) |
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Which part of a plant do nematodes most commonly attack?
a.) fruit b.) roots & other underground plant parts c.) germinating seeds d.) flowers |
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Which of the following types of plant disorders cannot be transmitted from plant to plant? a.) bacterial diseases b.) fungal diseases c.) viruses d.) abiotic problems |
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Ants belong to the insect order... a.) Coleptera b.) Diptera c.) Hymenoptera d.) Lepidoptera |
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Which of the following insects have chewing mouth parts? a.) caterpillars b.) true bugs c.) aphids d.) thrips |
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Vertebrates include which of the following types of animals? a.) spiders & ticks b.) snails & slugs c.) birds & mice d.) butterflies & beetles |
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Which of the following animals are arthropods? a.) fish b.) slugs c.) rats d.) mites |
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Which of the following pests could cause leaf stippling? a.) fungus disease b.) beetle larvae c.) mites d.) caterpillars |
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An insect that passes through complete metamorphosis would have which of the following life stages? a.) egg, nymph, adult b.) egg, larva, adult c.) egg, larva, nymph, adult d.) egg, larva, pupa, adult |
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Powdery mildew on plants is caused by... a.) insect feeding damage b.) fungus c.) cultural practices d.) high temperatures |
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An abiotic disorder of a plant can be caused by...
a.) insects or mites b.) fungal organisms c.) irrigation problems |
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Efforts to completely eliminate a pest species are known as: a.) eradication b.) suppression c.) sanitation d.) biological control |
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A key pest is one that... a.) causes damage only after other pests have been eliminated b.) hardly ever needs to be controlled by pesticides c.) causes damage on a regular basis unless you successfully control it d.) becomes a pest once in a while |
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Applying a preemergence herbicide to an area where weed seeds are present is an example of a _________ use of a pesticide. a.) preventative b.) nonselective c.) augmentative d.) casual |
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Suppressing a pest population involves... a.) completely eliminating the pest b.) treating to control a pest before it appears c.) keeping a pest population below a certain level d.) using only non-chemical control techniques |
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Which of the following is an example of cultural & mechanical weed control? a.) mowing weeds b.) applying herbicide c.) releasing imported natural enemies d.) fumigating the area |
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The use of barriers such as screens, fences & cloth mesh is known as: a.) eradication b.) elimination c.) ecology d.) exclusion |
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Sanitation is an important method for controlling: a.) rodents b.) abiotic disorders c.) upsurges in natural enemy populations d.) beneficial insects |
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Integrated pest management is an important pest control strategy because it... a.) focuses on long-term prevention of pests or their damage b.) completely eliminates pests c.) consistently controls pests without the use of pesticides d.) eliminates the need for constant pest monitoring |
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What types of pest management practice does inspecting plants for insects & diseases before planting them involve? a.) biological control b.) preventative control c.) cultural control d.) mechanical control |
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Removing weeds before they produce seed is what type of pest control? a.) augmentive b.) biological c.) sanitation d.) exclusion |
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Growing plants that resist insect would be what type of pest control practice? a.) sanitation b.) biological c.) exclusion d.) prevention |
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Which part of the label gives you an indication of the toxicity of the pesticide?
a.) Statement of Use Classification b.) Signal Word c.) Directions for Use d.) EPA Registration Number |
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The toxicity of a pesticide is usually measured by its... a.) no observable effect level (NOEL) b.) long-term health effects c.) LD50 d.) half-life |
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Which signal word indicates the least hazardous pesticide? a.) poison b.) danger c.) warning d.) caution |
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The toxicity of the pesticide is the... a.) length of time it remains active in the environment b.) potential for reaching groundwater c.) boiling point d.) capacity to cause injury |
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A post-emergent contact herbicide... a.) is applied before weeds germinate through the soil surface b.) must be translocated in the plant to be effective c.) causes injury to any part of the plant it touches d.) provides systemic weed protection |
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How much active ingredient would be found in a 20 pd bag of a 25W formulation? a.) 4 pds b.) 5 pds c.) 10 pds d.) 20 pds |
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How much active ingredient would there be in a 5 gallon bottle of a 4EC formulation? a.) 4 pds b.) 20 pds c.) 4 qts d.) 20 gallons |
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Which of the following formulations requires no further agitation once it is mixed fully with water? a.) emulsifiable concentrate (EC) b.) soluble powder (SP) c.) wettable powder (W or WP) d.) flowable (F) |
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The tendency of ants to take poisoned bait back to the nest... a.) makes ant bait too dangerous for use around people b.) contributes to the effectiveness of ant baits c.) can cause ant populations to grow rapidly d.) makes ant baits illegal for landscape use |
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The way a pesticide destroys or controls a target organism is... a.) half-life b.) toxicity c.) mode of action d.) phytotoxicity |
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If a mixture of two pesticides in the spray tank results in clumping & the spray nozzles clog up, the mixture is _________. a.) synergistic b.) antagonistic c.) surface active d.) incompatible |
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The hazard of a pesticide includes its potential to... a.) cause injury b.) control the pest c.) damage application equipment d.) remain tightly bound to soil particles |
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A pesticide with the signal word "Warning" will generally be... a.) more hazardous than a pesticide with the signal word "Danger" b.) less hazardous than a pesticide with the signal word "Caution" c.) about as hazardous as a pesticide with the signal word "Caution" d.) less hazardous than a pesticide with the signal word "Danger" |
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A persistent pesticide is one that... a.) can be stored for up to 5 yrs b.) changes rapidly into different compounds c.) is active in the environment for long periods d.) easily contaminates application equipment |
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The federal law regulating the manufacture, sale, transportation & use of pesticides are administered by: a.) USDA b.) NIOSH c.) DPR d.) US EPA |
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Regulations pertaining to pest control & pesticide use in CA are part of... a.) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide & Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) b.) EPA Worker Protection Standards c.) Title 3 of the CA Code of Regulations d.) Fish & Wildlife Service Regulations |
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The laws & regs controlling pesticide use in CA... a.) are optional as long as federal regulations are followed b.) allow some pesticide handling practices prohibited at the federal level c.) may be more restrictive than federal laws & regulations d.) are exactly the same as the federal laws & regulations |
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What does the "Statement of Practical Treatment" on the pesticide label tell you? a.) first aid instructions b.) PPE requirements c.) application instructions d.) mixing & loading instructions |
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Which of the following deviations from label directions is legal in CA? a.) applying less than the label rate b.) applying more than the label rate c.) treating a site not on the label d.) making more frequent applications than the label allows |
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How long must you keep pesticide use records? a.) 6 months b.) 1 yr c.) 2 yrs d.) 5 yrs |
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Regulations are: a.) laws that regulate how pesticides can be used b.) pesticide use policies or conditions c.) ordinances governing pesticide use d.) working rules needed to carry out laws |
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A QAC in Landscape Maintenance Pest Control Category allows a person to: a.) supervise the operation of a licensed pest control business b.) use or supervise the use of general or restricted use pesticides in turf, landscape & interiorscape settings c.) make pesticide applications for hire in turf, landscape & interiorscape settings d.) make pesticide applications for hire on ROW |
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Once you obtain a Pest Control Business License (PCBL), you must retain records of the pesticide use for: a.) 1 yr b.) 2 yrs c.) 3 yrs d.) 5 yrs |
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The Maintenance Gardener Pest Control category allows individuals to... a.) own a pest control business b.) use general-use & restricted-use pesticides incidental to their landscape maintenance business c.) become a pesticide dealer d.) supervise the operation of a pest control business |
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A Pest Control Business License is not required if you... a.) make pesticide applications for hire b.) perform pest control incidental to new construction c.) contract to control landscape pests on school grounds d.) contract to control landscape pests in cemeteries |
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When you perform pest control in turf, landscape or interiorscape settings, you must... a.) give prior notice to the property owner or operator before applying any pesticide b.) notify the property owner or operator after completing the application c.) give prior notice to the property owner or operator only before applying any restricted-use pesticide d.) give prior notice to anyone using the area before applying any pesticide |
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The minimum number of hours of continuing education required for a person with a QAC in Landscape Maintenance Pest Control category (except those in subcategory of maintenance gardener) is: a.) 8 hrs per yr b.) 8 hrs every 2 yrs c.) 20 hrs every yr d.) 20 hrs every 2 yrs |
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Which of the following is the most frequent route of pesticide exposure among pesticide workers? a.) oral (through the mouth) b.) dermal (through the skin) c.) inhalation d.) eye |
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Which formulation offers the greatest potential for dermal absorption? a.) water-soluble liquids b.) powder formulations c.) oil-soluble formulations d.) granulars |
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Which of the following is not a factor in the soil-leaching ability of a pesticide? a.) time of application b.) the chemical nature of the pesticide c.) soil type d.) the pesticide's persistence |
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Which of the following practices will reduce environmental contamination by pesticides? a.) make frequent applications of various pesticides b.) avoid non-chemical control methods whenever possible c.) reduce the frequency of applications whenever possible d.) use maximum allowable rates of pesticides at all times |
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Not using a backflow device when filling spray tanks ____________. a.) improves water quality in the spray tank b.) is allowed in the arid parts of the state c.) may result in serious contamination of the water source d.) speeds up the mixing process |
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Insect predators, parasite & honey bees are all considered ________. a.) secondary pests b.) natural enemies c.) beneficials d.) pollinators |
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The seriousness of an injury caused by pesticide exposure usually is related to the... a.) time of day the exposure occurs b.) toxicity & the dose of the pesticide c.) type of application equipment used d.) frequency of application of that pesticide |
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Which of the following is the most important factor in pesticide drift? a.) wind or other air movement b.) droplet size c.) spray pressure d.) distance droplets must travel |
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The most important step when a pesticide spill occurs is to... a.) direct the spilled material away from the area b.) thoroughly soak the area to dilute the material c.) protect people & animals in the area from contact with the material d.) salvage as much of the spilled material as possible |
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The main reason food containers should not be used for measuring or storing pesticides is... a.) pesticides soften the plastic & corrode metal b.) people may mistake the contents for something to eat or drink c.) these containers cannot be properly sealed d.) they are not accurate enough for measuring pesticides |
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Which would be a factor influencing groundwater contamination? a.) the chemical nature of the pesticide b.) the speed at which the pesticide is applied c.) spray pressure d.) low wind speed during application |
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In addition to the pesticide active ingredient, etching of surfaces exposed to a pesticide application may be caused by... a.) pressure of the spray b.) inert ingredients c.) temperature of the spray solution during application d.) size of the spray droplets |
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One way to reduce pesticide damage to natural enemies & beneficial insects is to avoid... a.) using spot treatments b.) spraying plants when they are dormant c.) lower dosages when possible d.) pesticides that are more toxic to beneficials |
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Which of the following could contribute to phytotoxicity problems when spraying a pesticide onto plants? a.) adequate plant water & nutrients b.) temperature & humidity at the time of application c.) low application rates d.) over-dilution of the pesticide mixture |
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Certain pesticides are more likely to cause groundwater contamination if they... a.) decompose quickly b.) break down slowly c.) volatilize easily d.) are insoluble in water |
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The best way to avoid most pesticide accidents is by... a.) recognizing common symptoms of pesticide poisoning b.) understanding the pesticide chemical characteristics c.) keeping up to date on pesticide technology d.) following the pesticide label & obeying the laws & regulations that deal with pesticides |
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The mandatory training for employees who handle pesticides as part of their work does NOT include how to... a.) handle, open & lift containers b.) confine spray to a target area c.) recognize the chemical characteristics of the pesticide d.) recognize pesticide poisoning symptoms |
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Why is training on recognizing & avoiding heat stress important for pesticide handlers? a.) many heat stress symptoms are similar to pesticide poisoning symptoms b.) pesticide poisoning is usually caused by heat stress c.) heat stress is usually caused by pesticide poisoning d.) prevention of heat stress required the use of PPE |
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Who is responsible for providing PPE to pesticide handlers? a.) University of CA b.) CAC c.) employees are required to provide their own equipment d.) the employer of the pesticide handler |
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On the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), you will NOT find information on ______. a.) fire & explosion hazards of pesticides b.) emergency spill or leak cleanup procedures c.) application use directions or requirements d.) health hazards of the pesticide |
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What criteria must you use to select the PPE for applying a specific pesticide? a.) written pesticide use recommendations b.) pesticide label & regulation requirements c.) pest management guidelines d.) the MSDS requirements |
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An advantage of wearing coveralls over your clothing while applying pesticides is that they... a.) can easily be removed if they become contaminated b.) keep you cooler c.) protect you from heat stress d.) are required for most applications |
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Leather & fabric gloves are NOT suitable for pesticide handling because they...
a.) are very expensive b.) absorb pesticides c.) cause uncomfortable sweating of hands d.) break down when exposed to pesticides |
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Employees handling pesticides must wear eye protection if they are... a.) working inside an enclosed cab b.) applying a solid bait form of rodenticide c.) using a boom sprayer with the nozzles behind you & pointing down d.) spraying with a backpack sprayer |
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While applying certain pesticides, you must select & use appropriate respiratory protection based on... a.) CAC requirements b.) physician recommendations c.) current weather conditions d.) pesticide label requirements |
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Cleaning of PPE, including body wear, should be... a.) after using pesticides b.) weekly, if equipment is used for more than 2 days c.) weekly, if the equipment has visible residues d.) before a different pesticide is handled |
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When transporting pesticides in a vehicle...
a.) secure the packages in the passenger area b.) keep containers as close as possible to the driver c.) secure containers in the cargo area d.) keep containers as far away from the driver as possible |
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An important reason to inspect the area where you will be applying pesticides is to... a.) estimate how long the application will take b.) become aware of conditions or objects that may affect the safety of the application c.) schedule the application with other applications in the area d.) locate a mixing site |
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The Physical Properties section of the MSDS provides information about a pesticide's... a.) effect on human health b.) unusual fire or explosion hazards c.) boiling, melting or freezing points d.) chemical family & name |
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What is the maximum distance from the application or mixing site that soap, single-use towels and water for emergency washing can be located? a.) 25 ft b.) 100 ft c.) 500 ft d.) 1/4 mile |
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What are the three categories of training that must be covered when training pesticide handlers? a.) mixing techniques, application techniques & cleanup methods b.) using pesticides safely, emergencies & health & general information c.) handling containers, storing pesticides & disposal d.) maintaining PPE environmental protection & poisoning systems |
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Employers of pesticide handlers are responsible for... a.) providing & maintaining all label & regulation required PPE b.) providing PPE, but not maintaining it c.) maintaining PPE, but not providing it d.) providing & maintaining only the minimal PPE required by CA regulation |
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The name, address & location of a medical facility capable of treating pesticide-related injuries should be available at the... a.) facility office b.) pesticide mixing site, application vehicles or whenever pesticides are used c.) CAC office d.) pesticide dealer's facility |
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First aid & other emergency information for pesticide accidents is found... a.) in the front section of the local phone directory b.) on the second page of the pesticide manufacturer's informational brochure c.) on the bottom of the pesticide container d.) in the precautionary statements section of the pesticide label |
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First aid for pesticide spills onto the skin includes: a.) removing the contaminated clothing & washing with soap & water b.) changing out of the contaminated clothing at the next break c.) removing contaminated clothing, then resting in the shade for 20 min d.) going to a medical facility for assistance in washing the affected areas of skin |
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If pesticides get into your eyes, you should always... a.) keep your eyes covered with a damp cloth until irritation stops b.) gently blot your eyes thoroughly with a damp cloth c.) flush your eyes thoroughly with clean water d.) flush your eyes thoroughly with clean water & seek medical attention |
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If pesticide vapors are inhaled, first aid procedures including getting to fresh air & .... a.) having the victim recline & breathe rapidly for 15 min b.) sending the victim home to rest for the remainder of the work day c.) loosening clothing, restoring breathing if necessary & seeking medical care d.) having the victim drink a large quantity of beverage & induce vomiting |
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When someone swallows a pesticide you should... a.) have the victim rest in the shade for at least 1 hr b.) if they are conscious & alert, give large amounts of water or milk to dilute c.) have the victim drink fruit juice & induce vomiting d.) watch for signs of illness & seek medical care if symptoms appear |
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When cleaning up a spilled pesticide, the absorbent & all contaminated materials must be put into sealed containers & ... a.) buried at least 2 ft deep b.) taken to Class 2 disposal site c.) shipped to a Class 1 disposal site d.) sent to the local CAC for disposal |
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If the wrong pesticide has accidentally be applied to a site, you should notify the... a.) CAC b.) Water Quality Control Board c.) CA Poison Control System d.) CA Office of Emergency Services |
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What precaution should you take when administering first aid to a pesticide exposure victim? a.) do not let others assist you b.) avoid using water to decontaminate the victim c.) follow the MSDS decontamination procedures d.) protect yourself & others from exposure |
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Inhalation of pesticide vapors may often cause a person to... a.) seat profusely b.) go into shock c.) complain of muscle aches d.) develop a serious skin rash |
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If a person has swallowed an unknown pesticide, you should induce vomiting... a.) immediately b.) only if the labels tells you to c.) if the victim is conscious d.) under no circumstances |
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Leaks & spills of any pesticide should be reported to the... a.) CA DPR b.) CAC c.) CA Office of Health Hazard Assessment d.) county health official |
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An accidental misapplication involves... a.) intentional use of a pesticide on an unregistered site b.) improper calibration of application equipment c.) unknowing application of a pesticide to a site not on the label d.) use of the wrong amount of pesticide |
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Which of the following would not be a selective way of using a pesticide? a.) making a broadcast application b.) using spot treatments c.) making band treatments d.) using a systemic formulation to protect natural enemies |
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When choosing a pesticide for a specific pest, an important consideration is that it should... a.) control the current life stage of the pest b.) repel the pest c.) provide control for more than one year d.) also control natural enemies |
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Pesticides with a high degree of persistence in the turf, landscape or interiorscape settings are generally... a.) recommended over non-persistent pesticides b.) more costly than non-persistent pesticides c.) more hazardous to the public d.) more difficult to apply |
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A factor that may influence pesticide persistence is the... a.) type of application equipment b.) age of the plants in the treated area c.) prior pest test d.) formulation type |
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Whenever possible, avoid injuring non-target organisms while applying pesticides by... a.) spraying during the warmest part of the day b.) using strip sprays c.) wearing protective equipment d.) making applications when non-target organisms are less likely to be present in the area |
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Spot treatments are usually most effective when pest infestations... a.) are just starting b.) have become well established c.) do not respond to other application methods d.) have completed their reproductive cycle |
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Which type of an adjuvant would you use to enhance the uptake of the pesticide by the target pest? a.) drift control agent b.) sticker/spreader c.) emulsifiable concentrate d.) surfactant |
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A porous soil, high in organic matter, will likely... a.) maximize the amount of applied active ingredient that is available for pest control b.) decrease the amount of applied active ingredient that is available for pest control c.) improve the ability of the pesticide to control the pest d.) make the pesticide more effective, but for a shorter period of time |
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Increasing nozzle orifice size will produce... a.) smaller, uniform droplets b.) a greater mixture of droplet sizes c.) spray droplets that are more prone to drift d.) larger droplets |
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If the pressure of your sprayer drops off, this could be an indication that the... a.) pump speed is too fast b.) nozzles are too small c.) pump is worn d.) nozzles are mismatched |
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Frequent calibration of your application equipment will ensure that you... a.) are using the correct amount of pesticide for effective pest control b.) can use the maximum amount of pesticide allowed by law c.) will eradicate target pests d.) can make effective pesticide applications during severe weather conditions |
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Why must you accurately measure the capacity of your spray tank? a.) the tank manufacturer's capacity ratings may be inaccurate b.) to be able legally to use the maximum pesticide product per acre is prescribed by the pesticide label c.) to properly measure nozzle output d.) to determine need for adjuvants |
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When making a pesticide application, an increase in the travel speed of the spraying equipment will... a.) increase the amount of pesticide applied per square foot b.) decrease the amount of pesticide applied per square foot c.) create larger droplets that are less prone to drift d.) improve coverage of the pesticide being sprayed |
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Which of the following is NOT a good reason for calibrating pesticide application equipment? a.) effective pest control b.) faster equipment operation c.) protecting human health, the environment & treated surfaces d.) complying with the law |
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For calibration of large turf application equipment, which four factors need to be measured? a.) travel speed, sprayer pressure, nozzle height & number of nozzles b.) swath width, travel speed, sprayer pressure & size of area to be treated c.) swath width, travel speed, tank capacity & sprayer output (flow rate) d.) swath width, travel speed, size of area to be treated & nozzle height |
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Your calibrated sprayer with a 30-gallon tank will cover 1.25 acres. You plan to apply an herbicide at a label rate of 1.5 pounds per acre. How many pounds of this herbicide will you put into the spray tank? a.) 1.25 b.) 1.875 c.) 2.0 d.) 3.75
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It takes your equipment 3 minutes to travel 264 ft. How fast, in mph, is the equipment traveling? a.) 1 b.) 2 c.) 3 d.) 4 |
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By measuring the output of each nozzle on the spray boom, you discover that they sprayer output is 256 ounces in 30 seconds. What is the output of the sprayer in gallons per minute? a.) 2 b.) 3 c.) 4 d.) 5 |
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How many square feet can you treat if your sprayer holds 5 gallons and you've calibrated it to spray .02 gallons per minute? a.) 100 b.) 150 c.) 200 d.) 250 |
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An advantage of using a RTU formulation is that... a.) it costs less b.) larger amounts can be applied c.) no mixing is required d.) it is sold in recyclable containers |
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Using which type of herbicide application equipment would result in the least amount of drift? a.) backpack sprayer b.) small compressed-air sprayer c.) wick applicator d.) low-pressure sprayer |
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Which nozzle material would best resist abrasion? a.) plastic b.) brass c.) aluminum d.) stainless steel |
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It is important to understand what happens to pesticides after you apply them so you can... a.) use them more efficiently b.) better protect the environment c.) control pests more effectively d.) make application more cost effective |
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You must use pesticides only on the plants, sites or locations listed on the label in order to... a.) comply with the law b.) improve pesticide effectiveness c.) reduce offsite movement d.) protect non-target organisms |
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The various things that happen to a pesticide after it is applied to a site are part of the pesticide _______.
a.) history b.) characteristics c.) description d.) fate |
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Rainfall after a pesticide application could result in... a.) pesticide residues moving offsite into creeks or rivers b.) increased pesticidal activity c.) more phytotoxicity d.) increased residual activity |
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One of the impacts assoicated with pesticide drift in a landscaped area is... a.) the potential for damaging non-target plants b.) control of pests over a larger area than anticipated c.) reduced runoff from irrigation d.) more persistent residues on foliage |
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An effective way to apply non-selective herbicides to leaves of unwanted plants is by _____. a.) soil incorporation b.) spot treatments c.) high-pressure sprays d.) granule application |
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When applying certain turf herbicides around trees, there is a potential risk that the herbicides may... a.) lose their effectiveness b.) injure the turf c.) not work properly d.) injure the trees |
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Runoff from rainfall or irrigation is less common in _______. a.) sandy soils b.) clay soils c.) compacted soils d.) soils that are high in organic matter |
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Which types of pesticides are more likely to run off a landscaped site? a.) persistent pesticides b.) oil-soluble pesticides c.) volatile pesticides d.) systemic pesticides |
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The potential for pesticide leaching is increased by ______. a.) drought b.) high temperatures c.) rainfall d.) cool temperatures |
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Not treating the bottoms of slopes, borders or edges adjacent to hard surfaces is one way that you can reduce _____. a.) pesticide breakdown b.) runoff c.) leaching d.) volatilization |
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A plant is higher risk for phytotoxicity if it is ______. a.) growing rapidly b.) well watered c.) adequately fertilized d.) water stressed |
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Photodecomposition of a pesticide is caused by ______. a.) wind b.) heat c.) rainfall d.) sunlight |
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Exclusionary tactics for managing pests in interiorscapes include... a.) use of pest-free plants & soils b.) use of proper irrigation & fertilizer practices c.) use of biological controls d.) all of the above |
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Selective pruning can be an effective pest management method because pruning... a.) stimulates new plant growth b.) can remove diseased parts of plants c.) makes plants less attractive to pests d.) changes the plant's resistance to pests |
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The main advantage to moving interiorscape plants offsite to apply a pesticide is that... a.) it is less expensive b.) the applicator can use less-restrictive PPE c.) you can use preferred agricultural-use pesticides d.) it is less hazardous for the public |
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D
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The best time to make onsite pesticide applications in a commercial facility would be ________.
a.) early morning b.) midday c.) late afternoon d.) during non-business hours |
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B |
What information should you provide to a facility manager about a pesticide product before you make an application? a.) the pesticide label & REI b.) the MSDS & REI c.) a pesticide application checklist d.) the Pesticide Safety Information Series |
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C |
It is desirable to adjust air vents or shield the application area from air currents to... a.) allow the spray to dry properly b.) prevent the spray from drying too quickly c.) reduce the chances of drift d.) reduce the chances of an explosion |
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B |
A restricted-entry interval (REI) is the period... a.) during an application when the public is not allowed to enter the treated area b.) after an application when the public is not allowed to enter the treated area c.) after an application when the public is allowed to enter the treated area on a restricted basis d.) during & after an application when the public is allowed to enter the treated area on a restricted basis |
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D
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Ventilating a treated area after a pesticide application is a good idea because it...
a.) speeds up the drying of the pesticide b.) activates the pesticide c.) improves pesticide coverage d.) removes odors & vapors |
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A |
The major issues of pesticide fate in interiorscape situations involve... a.) drifts & residues b.) odors & half-life c.) efficacy & persistence d.) phytotoxicity & non-targets |
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D |
When properly applied, which of the following pesticide formulation has the lowest risk? a.) liquid sprays b.) dusts c.) aerosols d.) granules |
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D |
Hazards associated with granule applications or soil drenches include ________. a.) residues on the foliage b.) vapors c.) drift d.) residues in the planting medium |
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A |
For pesticide phytotoxicity information, you should check the __________. a.) pesticide label b.) MSDS c.) UC IPM Pest Notes d.) DPR Pesticide Safety Information Series |
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D |
In a planting with mixed species of plants, you can minimize phytotoxicity by... a.) making multiple applications at lower doses b.) increasing the application rate but not the application frequency c.) using adjuvants to speed uptake d.) shielding sensitive plants |
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C |
The risk of phytotoxicity often increses as... a.) spray pressure increases b.) spray mixtures become more dilute c.) temperature rises d.) day length increases |
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C |
To protect surfaces surrounding the plants you will be spraying... a.) use only water-soluble formulations b.) avoid emulsifiable concentrates c.) cover surfaces with disposable coverings d.) increase the dilution rate |
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A |
Pesticide-specific spill cleanup information is contained in the ____________. a.) MSDS b.) pesticide product guide c.) Pesticide Safety Information Series (PSI) d.) pesticide label |
