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Iowa "Core" Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam Questions And Answers
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Endangered - correct answer Which of the following terms describes a species that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range? Clean the nozzle with a soft bristle brush - correct answer What should be done when a nozzle clogs during spraying? 7.25 Pints - correct answer You are spraying a field for stalk borers that are entering the field edges. You are using an insecticide with a label rate of 3 pints per acre. You are only treating the outside 8 rows (30 inch rows) and have a strip to treat that is a total of 1 mile in length. How much insecticide do you need for this job? Exposure - correct answer What is the term for unwanted contact with pesticides or pesticide residue? Chronic Toxicity - correct answer What is the term that describes the harmful effects that can occur from small, repeated exposures to pesticides over a period of time?
18 Hours - correct answer If a tank mix of products A and B was applied, and product A has a restricted entry interval of 12 hours and product B has a restricted entry level of 18 hours, how long must a worker wait until going back into the treated area if not wearing the appropriate PPE? pH of the ground - correct answer Which factor does not affect a pesticides potential to contaminate groundwater? 30 - correct answer A sprayer has a 360-gallon capacity tank. If it is calibrated to apply 12 gallons of solution per acre, how many acres will be sprayed with each fill? Allows a state to register additional uses for a federally registered pesticide - correct answer Which of the following describes a 24(c) registration? Toxicity - correct answer What is the term for the degrees or extent to which a chemical or substance is poisonous?
Nausea from spilling pesticides on your legs - correct answer Which of the following describes a systematic effect to a pesticide? Specialized equipment is required - correct answer What is a disadvantage of using an ultra low-volume concentrate formulation? Tolerates the toxic effects of the pesticide - correct answer How does pesticide resistance to an organism allow it to survive? Ensure that the proper rate of chemical is applied to the target area - correct answer What is the main objective of calibration? Disposal instructions are under the statement of practice treatment label section - correct answer Which of the following statements is true about pesticide storage and disposal? Systematic - correct answer What type of pesticide moves from the site of adsorption in a treated plant or animal to other tissues?
The pest developed resistance to the pesticide - correct answer Why might a pesticide application sometimes fail to control a pest? Three - correct answer Commercial pesticide applicators must be recertified every __________ years in Iowa Thoroughly rinse equipment with a water - detergent solution - correct answer Which of the following is true when cleaning spray equipment? 1 mile - correct answer According to the Iowa Bee Rule, how far away must commercial applicators be from registered apiaries when applying pesticides labeled as toxic to bees between 8am and 6pm? DANGER - POISON - correct answer Which signal word appears on a label with a skull and crossbones?
Put on appropriate PPE - correct answer What is the FIRST thing you should do if you notice a damaged pesticide container? Inceases - correct answer The presence of sandy soil and high water table _____ the potential risk of groundwater contamination Effect on the environment - correct answer The restricted use classification is based on the hazard of poisoning and the ______ Soluble powders - correct answer Which of the following formulations dissolve in water? On a regular basis to detect changes due to wear, corrosion, and aging - correct answer How often should a pesticide application equipment be calibrated? Control the spill - correct answer What should you do first in case of a pesticide spill?
correct answer A sprayer has a 350-gallon capacity tank. If it is calibrated to apply 14 gallons of solution per acre, how many acres will be sprayed with each fill? Preharvest interval - correct answer What is the term of the minimum days allowed between pesticide application and harvest? Induce vomiting only if the label instructs to do so - correct answer What should you do if a pesticide has been swallowed? IPM uses a combination of control methods to control pests - correct answer Which statement is true about the integrated pest management strategies? 2.5 ounces - correct answer The label rate of an insecticide is 5 oz per 1000 sq ft. The sprayer is applying at a rate of 2 gallons / 1000 sq ft. How much pesticide should be added per gallon of spray mix?
In the original labeled container - correct answer How should pesticides be stored? Iowa Department of Natural Resources - correct answer Who must you contact if a pesticide spill results in hazardous conditions occur? Use grass buffer strips and mulches - correct answer Which is recommended best management practice for preventing pesticide contamination of water? Recirculate ventilation are throughout the building - correct answer Which of the following statements about pesticide storage is incorrect? The pest develop a resistance to the pesticide - correct answer Why might a pesticide application sometimes fail to control a pest? LD50 - correct answer Which of the following is NOT a part of the pesticide label?
Metal - correct answer What material should be used for shelving in a pesticide storage area? Effect on the environment - correct answer The restricted use classification is based on the hazard of poisoning and the ______? Directions for use - correct answer Where on the pesticide label are the directions for mixing usually found? More toxic - correct answer A pesticide having an LD50 of 80 is _____ than a pesticide having an LD of 160. Conduct a jar test - correct answer How can you determine the likelihood of compatibility between two ore more pesticides in a mix tank? Broadcast - correct answer Which type of pesticide application involves the uniform application of a pesticide to entire area or field?
Precautionary statements - correct answer In which section of the label can the required PPE be found? Apply it to other labeled areas - correct answer What is the best way to dispose of pesticide rinsates? Before opening or using the pesticide - correct answer When should pesticide labels first be read and understood? 4.85 pints - correct answer You are spraying a cornfield for stalk borers that are entering at the fields edge. You are using an insecticide with a labeled rate of 2 pints per acre. You are treating the outside 8 rows (30 inch rows) and have a strip to treat that is a total of 1 mile in length. How much insecticide do you need for this job? Allow a state to register additional uses for a federally registered pesticide - correct answer Which if the following describes a 24(c) registation?
Strongly absorbed to soil particles - correct answer A pesticide that is ______ REDUCES the likelihood of groundwater contamination 40 pints - correct answer A pesticide label calls for a broadcast application of 2 pints per acre. Your sprayer holds 240 gallons and is calibrated to fill 12 gallons of spray mixture per acre. How much is needed for each fill? Use heavy duty detergent - correct answer When laundering pesticide-soiled clothing, you should _____________ Solvents in the formulation may cause pump parts to deteriorate. - correct answer What is a disadvantage of an emulsifiable concentrate? 3 years - correct answer How long must pesticide records be kept after the date of the application?
Leaching - correct answer What is the term for the downward movement of pesticides through the soil? A. Granular pesticide with 5% active ingredient. - correct answer What does the name "Snailo 5G" on a pesticide label indicate? 42 oz - correct answer A label calls for a granular pesticide to be applied at 8 oz per 1000 ft of row. You have to treat 4 rows, each 1/4 mile in length. How much product do you need for this job? Keep out of reach of children - correct answer Which statement is required on all pesticide labels? Pressure gauge - correct answer Which of the following is used to measure system pressure at one or more points? Phytotoxicity - correct answer Which of the following describes plant injury resulting from a pesticide application to a plant?
Endangered species act - correct answer Which federal regulation requires limitations on pesticide use in or near a certain plant or animal habitat? Residue - correct answer What is the term for pesticide that remains in or on a plant at harvest? Wettable powder - correct answer What is the formulation that consists of active ingredients placed on a carrier such as clay then suspended in a small amount of liquid?