Rhode Island Pesticide (Actual) Exam
with Accurate Solutions
"If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind of statement? - ANSWER-
Mandatory statement
A pesticide dissolved in water is a - ANSWER-Solution
Acute exposure to pesticides means - ANSWER-Getting a pesticide on or in your body
one time
After filling a tank 1/5 to 1/2 full with carrier, what is the usual order for tank mixing the
remaining products? - ANSWER-Add compatibility agent, add suspension products, add
solution products, add surfactants, add Emulsion products
An applicator is planning to spray pesticide in an area with sensitive areas. Generally,
which of the following must the applicator use to minimize drift? - ANSWER-Low-
pressure nozzles producing large droplets
Biomagnification is - ANSWER-An increase in pesticide concentrations in animals as
you go up the food chain
For how long after an applicator's license has expired may he / she continue to apply
pesticides legally? - ANSWER-A valid license is required to apply pesticides
Formulations applied as liquids are always mixed with water - ANSWER-False
Going from highest risk of dermal exposure to lowest ( and assuming the same
concentration of AI in the product) which of the series below is correct? - ANSWER-Oil-
based formulations, water-based formulations, dry formulations
How long must pesticide use records be kept? - ANSWER-2 Years
How many times should you rinse a pesticide container? - ANSWER-3
How often do you need to renew your license? - ANSWER-Annually
IF a pesticide label differs from state restrictions, which one do you follow? - ANSWER-
Whichever of the two is more restrictive
If you have two pesticides, the First with an ld50 of 45 mg per kg and a second with an
lc50 of 4 mg per kg, the second pesticide is more toxic - ANSWER-True
In order to reduce drift which spray droplet size would you use? - ANSWER-Very coarse
with Accurate Solutions
"If swallowed, call a doctor" is an example of what kind of statement? - ANSWER-
Mandatory statement
A pesticide dissolved in water is a - ANSWER-Solution
Acute exposure to pesticides means - ANSWER-Getting a pesticide on or in your body
one time
After filling a tank 1/5 to 1/2 full with carrier, what is the usual order for tank mixing the
remaining products? - ANSWER-Add compatibility agent, add suspension products, add
solution products, add surfactants, add Emulsion products
An applicator is planning to spray pesticide in an area with sensitive areas. Generally,
which of the following must the applicator use to minimize drift? - ANSWER-Low-
pressure nozzles producing large droplets
Biomagnification is - ANSWER-An increase in pesticide concentrations in animals as
you go up the food chain
For how long after an applicator's license has expired may he / she continue to apply
pesticides legally? - ANSWER-A valid license is required to apply pesticides
Formulations applied as liquids are always mixed with water - ANSWER-False
Going from highest risk of dermal exposure to lowest ( and assuming the same
concentration of AI in the product) which of the series below is correct? - ANSWER-Oil-
based formulations, water-based formulations, dry formulations
How long must pesticide use records be kept? - ANSWER-2 Years
How many times should you rinse a pesticide container? - ANSWER-3
How often do you need to renew your license? - ANSWER-Annually
IF a pesticide label differs from state restrictions, which one do you follow? - ANSWER-
Whichever of the two is more restrictive
If you have two pesticides, the First with an ld50 of 45 mg per kg and a second with an
lc50 of 4 mg per kg, the second pesticide is more toxic - ANSWER-True
In order to reduce drift which spray droplet size would you use? - ANSWER-Very coarse
