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A Special Local Need registration (SLN) allows ________. A. growers to apply the pesticide to any crop as long as the Special Local Need is valid in the grower's state B. supplemental uses of the pesticide uniformly throughout the U.S. C. uses of pesticides for crops or sites not listed on the Section 3 labeling in the state it was issued D. any feasible use of the pesticide in the specified local area - Answer C. uses of pesticides for crops or sites not listed on the Section 3 labeling in the state it was issued Which of the following is considered to be pesticide labeling? A. spray nozzle catalog B. a printed pesticide advertisement C. the federal Worker Protection Standard D. a written recommendation - Answer C. the federal Worker Protection Standard When a Pesticide Registrant allows a pesticide product registration to lapse, Pest Control Dealers. A. must immediately return all unsold stock B. can sell and deliver the pesticide product for two years C. must retrieve all previously sold stock D. can indefinitely sell and deliver the pesticide product - Answer B. can sell and deliver the pesticide product for two
When a pesticide product registration is cancelled, the sale and use of this product. A. is automatically prohibited under all circumstances B. may continue under conditions imposed by the regulatory agency responsible for the cancellation C. will be allowed for two years from the cancellation date D. is not affected as long as detailed sales records are kept current - Answer B. may continue under conditions imposed by the regulatory agency responsible for the cancellation Which of the following is considered a labeling booklet? A. sales literature distributed by the Pesticide Registrant B. a sample of pesticide labeling produced by the Pesticide Registrant C. literature containing use and maintenance directions for application equipment D. a pamphlet containing use directions and restrictions that is attached to the container - Answer D. a pamphlet containing use directions and restrictions that is attached to the container On pesticide labeling the signal word A. signifies the relative acute toxicity of the pesticide product B. identifies the formulation of pesticide product C. warns of the potential crop damage level D. identifies relative effectiveness or control level - Answer A. signifies the relative acute toxicity of the pesticide product The precautionary statements section of pesticide labeling contains information about the.
D. allowed only if the product is tank mixed with another similar product - Answer B. illegal The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may classify a pesticide as a restricted use pesticide if it. A. is ineffective unless used at twice the label- recommended rate B. presents a significant dermal hazard to applicators C. leaves visible residues on treated surfaces D. does not break down within 7 days - Answer B. presents a significant dermal hazard to applicators Any person in California who applies or supervises the application of a restricted material must? A. attend a class on protecting pollinators B. notify the local UC Cooperative Extension advisor before making or supervising an application C. obtain a medical release from a physician D. be a certified commercial or private applicator - Answer D. be a certified commercial or private applicator Which two documents must Pest Control Businesses have available when making an agricultural use application of a pesticide that requires a permit? A. copies of their Pest Control Business License and the applicable UC Pest Management Guideline B. copies of the applicable UC Pest Management Guideline and copy of the current restricted material permit C. the grower's work order and Pest Control Business License D. copies of the written pest control recommendation or grower's work order and the current restricted material permit - Answer D. copies of the written pest
control recommendation or grower's work order and the current restricted material permit An application for a restricted material permit for non-agricultural use must include the _____. A. name and address of the nearest County Agricultural Commissioner B. name and address of the individual who will be making the application C. criteria for determining the need for the pesticide application D. known health effects of the pesticide to be applied - Answer C. criteria for determining the need for the pesticide application Restricted material permits for agricultural use must be. A. site and time specific B. mailed or personally delivered to anyone living within 1/4 mile of the application C. approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation D. posted in a central location for 30 days after the application - Answer A. site and time specific Which of the following is not required information on a Notice of Intent? A. the date the intended application will begin. B. an indication of the approximate acres or units to be treated. C. the pest or pests to be controlled. D. a signed statement releasing the property owner or operator of the property from liability. - Answer D. a signed statement releasing the property owner or operator of the property from liability.
C. Agricultural Pest Control Adviser License D. County Agricultural Commissioner License - Answer B. Qualified Applicator License A Pest Control Business that has one or more employees must have. A. at least two service vehicles B. workers' compensation insurance C. 24-hour phone service D. a permit from the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment - Answer B. workers' compensation insurance A Pest Control Business must be registered with the. A. County Board of Supervisors in each county where the business operates B. Department of Industrial Relations C. Department of Pesticide Regulation D. County Agricultural Commissioner in each county where the business operates
- Answer D. County Agricultural Commissioner in each county where the business operates Which type of pesticide application is covered under the provisions of a Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business License? A. spraying an herbicide in a cemetery B. regularly applying snail bait around a homeowner's property C. applications incidental to maintaining ornamental plants in a shopping mall D. spraying a restricted herbicide at a golf course - Answer C. applications incidental to maintaining ornamental plants in a shopping mall
A Pest Control Dealer License is not required for a person or business who. A. has a Pest Control Business License and sells only pesticides they apply B. solicits sales of pesticides by making agricultural use recommendations through field representatives or other agents C. sells insect trapping devices for agricultural pests D. sells pesticides that can be used for either agricultural or non-agricultural purposes - Answer A. has a Pest Control Business License and sells only pesticides they apply A person who holds a Pest Control Dealer Designated Agent License is responsible for. A. actively supervising applications for the Pest Control Business B. ordering fertilizers from the manufacturer or supplier C. actively supervising all operations conducted at the Pest Control Dealer's location D. making pesticide use recommendations for customers of the business - Answer C. actively supervising all operations conducted at the Pest Control Dealer's location A person who holds a Qualifed Applicator Certifcate in the "Plant Agriculture" category CANNOT. A. supervise the use of restricted materials on agricultural crops B. sell or supervise people who sell agricultural pesticides C. apply general use pesticides or restricted materials on agricultural crops D. supervise the use of general use pesticides on agricultural crops - Answer B. sell or supervise people who sell agricultural pesticides
B. any other legal container other than the original labeled pesticide container C. a special heavy-duty container provided by the pesticide manufacturer D. a returnable container approved by the Department of Pesticide Regulation - Answer B. any other legal container other than the original Which of the following information is NOT required to be on the label of a service container? A. identity of the pesticide in the container B. signal word from the label of the original container C. name of the manufacturer of the pesticide in the service container D. name and address of the person or firm responsible for the container - Answer C. name of the manufacturer of the pesticide in the service container It is illegal to store pesticides in. A. service containers B. original pesticide containers C. spray equipment that is properly identified with labeling D. containers that are commonly used for food, drink, or household products - Answer D. containers that are commonly used for food, drink, or household products Pesticides being carried in the back of a vehicle such as a truck must be properly secured in order to. A. prevent theft B. allow other items to be transported with them
C. prevent spills into or off of the vehicle D. comply with Food Quality Protection Act regulations - Answer C. prevent spills into or off of the vehicle Empty pesticide bags can be handled and disposed of as non-hazardous waste as long as they ____. A. have been properly emptied according to the Department of Pesticide Regulation's "Guidelines for Emptying and Burning Pesticide Bags" B. have been properly triple-rinsed C. do not have the signal word "DANGER" or "WARNING" D. have been perforated so they cannot be reused - Answer A. have been properly emptied according to the Department of Pesticide Regulation's "Guidelines for Emptying and Burning Pesticide Bags" Proper rinsing of an empty container involves. A. filling the pesticide container three times and pouring the contents onto the crop at the application site B. draining the empty pesticide container into the application equipment for 30 seconds C. washing the application equipment tank with soap and water three times after an application D. partially filling an empty pesticide container with water, shaking, and draining the contents into the spray tank, then repeating this process at least two more times
- Answer D. partially filling an empty pesticide container with water, shaking, and draining the contents into the spray tank, then repeating this process at least two more times Which containers that have held pesticides are exempt from the container storage, triple-rinsing, or disposal requirements in regulation?
B. Department of Pesticide Regulation C. County Agricultural Commissioner D. County General Services - Answer C. County Agricultural Commissioner Before a Pest Control Business applies a pesticide for the production of an agricultural commodity, the operator of the property must provide the business with. A. a detailed map of the application site B. their operator identification number C. a pesticide use report D. a copy of the property's liability insurance policy - Answer B. their operator identification number The Healthy Schools Act is a. A. federal program with requirements to promote integrated pest management to protect non-pest species from pesticides applied on school grounds B. California legislative mandate to protect children and staff from pesticide exposure in certain schools and childcare facilities C. state mandated program that covers only schools and childcare facilities located on State property D. federal program that covers all schools and childcare facilities that receive any federal funding - Answer B. California legislative mandate to protect children and staff from pesticide exposure in certain schools and childcare facilities When a Pest Control Business must meet requirements in the Healthy Schools Act, the Pest Control Business shall. A. submit a specific form to report weekly pest control activity conducted at all schools or daycare facilities
B. complete and post an annual pest control notice at all entrances of K-12 schools and all childcare facilities C. provide specialized notification and pesticide safety training for all interested persons working at schools and daycare facilities serviced by the Pest Control Business D. submit a school and childcare pesticide use report to the Department of Pesticide Regulation at least annually - Answer D. submit a school and childcare pesticide use report to the Department of Pesticide Regulation at least annually The specifc application information that an operator of the property producing an agricultural commodity must provide to handlers at a central location include all the following EXCEPT the A. identification of the treated area B. name or description of the pest C. product name D. date and time of application - Answer B. name or description of the pest Which of the following is NOT one of the handler employee training requirements? A. environmental concerns such as drift, runoff, and wildlife hazards B. the location of pesticide purchase receipts C. warnings about taking pesticides or pesticide containers home D. how to obtain emergency medical care - Answer B. the location of pesticide purchase receipts Engineering controls for handling pesticides include.
Which of the following symptoms would NOT be reasonable grounds to suspect the possibility of a pesticide illness or injury? A. scratches on the arms or hands B. headache C. blurred vision D. abdominal cramps - Answer A. scratches on the arms or hands Employers must maintain employee-handler use records that identify the employee, the name of the pesticide, and the date of handling for which of the following scenarios? A. the pesticide carries the signal word "DANGER" or "WARNING" and is used for landscape pest control B. the pesticide contains an organophosphate or carbamate and is used for right-of- way pest control C. the pesticide contains a carbamate compound and carries the signal word "CAUTION" and is used for the commercial production of an agricultural plant commodity D. the pesticide contains an organophosphate compound with the signal word "DANGER" or "WARNING" and is used for research production of an agricultural plant commodity - Answer D. the pesticide contains an organophosphate compound with the signal word "DANGER" or "WARNING" and is used for research production of an agricultural plant commodity Employers that have employees who handle organophosphate pesticides in an agricultural plant production operation must have a signed written agreement from a doctor for medical supervision if. A. any of the employees are under 21 years of age B. any pesticides used in the operation contain the signal words "DANGER" or "WARNING"
C. the employees regularly handle organophosphate pesticides with the signal words "DANGER" or "WARNING" D. employees regularly handle any pesticide - Answer C. the employees regularly handle organophosphate pesticides with the signal words "DANGER" or "WARNING" An employee who mixes, loads, or applies pesticides with the signal word "DANGER" in the production of an agricultural commodity may work alone at night if the employee. A. makes personal contact by radio with a responsible adult at least every hour B. makes personal contact by radio with a responsible adult at least every two hours C. carries a cellular telephone at all times D. receives special training - Answer A. makes personal contact by radio with a responsible adult at least every hour Decontamination facilities must be equipped at a minimum with. A. soap, single-use towels, and high-pressure water for emergency washing B. sufficient water, soap, and single-use towels for routine washing of the hands and face, and emergency washing of the entire body C. soap, single-use towels, and enough water for routine hand washing and emergency washing of the face D. single-use towels, soap, warm water, and one pint of water for eye washing - Answer B. sufficient water, soap, and single-use towels for routine washing of the hands and face, and emergency washing of the entire body Who is responsible for providing for the laundering of coveralls used by pesticide handler employees? A. employees
Handlers who properly mix pesticides packaged in water-soluble packets are considered to be using. A. personal protective equipment B. an enclosed cab C. a passive rinsing system D. a closed mixing system - Answer D. a closed mixing system A minimal exposure pesticide is a pesticide. A. that can be handled by anyone with the potential for little or no exposure B. with labeling instructions that do not mitigate specific hazards C. with labeling instructions that mitigate specific hazards D. that will not cause significant human health or environmental injury - Answer B. with labeling instructions that do not mitigate specific hazards All employees who handle minimal exposure pesticides must have available to them. A. a full face cartridge respirator B. a designated location in the pesticide storage area to keep their personal clothing C. specially designed application equipment that includes a pesticide-approved enclosed cab D. an area where they can change clothes and wash themselves at the end of their workday - Answer D. an area where they can change clothes and wash themselves at the end of their workday For minimal exposure pesticides bearing the signal word CAUTION, employers. A. do not need to provide decontamination facilities at the mixing and loading area B. must provide decontamination facilities at the mixing and loading area
C. must provide decontamination facilities within 1/4 mile of the mixing and loading area D. must provide decontamination facilities within 1 mile of the mixing and loading area - Answer B. must provide decontamination facilities at the mixing and loading area When handling a minimal exposure pesticide, respiratory protection is not required if an employee is. A. flagging during the application B. applying with a hand-held spray wand C. mixing and loading dry formulations D. using equipment with vehicle-mounted spray nozzles that are directed downward and located below the level of the employee - Answer D. using equipment with vehicle-mounted spray nozzles that are directed downward and located below the level of the employee When must pesticide safety training be given to feldworkers? A. within one month after they begin work B. immediately after each pesticide application C. before they are allowed to work in a treated field D. when fieldworkers request training - Answer C. before they are allowed to work in a treated field How often must feldworkers receive pesticide safety training? A. every year B. every two years C. every four years D. every five years - Answer A. every year
