QAC CATEGORY B LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE PRACTICE CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ In addition to the pesticide active ingredient, etching of surfaces
exposed to a pesticide application may be caused by:
- pressure of the spray
- inert ingredients
- temperature of the spray solution during application
- size of spray droplets. Answer: inert ingredients
◉ One way to reduce pesticide damage to natural enemies and
beneficial insects is to avoid:
- using spot treatments
- spraying plants when they are dormant
- lower dosages when possible
- pesticides that are more toxic to beneficials. Answer: pesticides
that are more toxic to beneficials
◉ Which of the following could contribute to phytotoxicity problems
when spraying a pesticide onto plants?
,- adequate plant water and nutrients
- temperature and humidity at the time of application
- low application rates
- over-dilution of the pesticide mixture. Answer: temperature and
humidity at the time of application
◉ Certain pesticides are more likely to cause groundwater
contamination if they:
- decompose quickly
- break down slowly
- volatize easily
- are insoluble in water. Answer: break down slowly
◉ The best way to avoid most pesticide accidents is by:
- recognizing common symptoms of pesticide poisoning
- understanding the pesticide chemical characteristics
- keeping up to date on pesticide technology
- following the pesticide label and obeying the laws and regulations
that deal with pesticides. Answer: following the pesticide label and
obeying the laws and regulations that deal with pesticides
◉ The mandatory training for employees who handle pesticides as
part of their work does NOT include how to:
,- handle, open, and lift containers
- confine spray to the target area
- recognize the chemical characteristics of the pesticide
- recognize pesticide poisoning symptoms. Answer: recognize the
chemical characteristics of the pesticide
◉ Why is training on recognizing and avoiding heat stress important
for pesticide handlers?
- many heat stress symptoms are similar to pesticide poisoning
symptoms
- pesticide poisoning is usually cause by heat stress
- heat stress is usually caused by pesticide poisoning
- prevention of heat stress requires the use of personal protective
equipment. Answer: many heat stress symptoms are similar to
pesticide poisoning symptoms
◉ Who is responsible for providing personal protective equipment
to pesticide handlers?
- the University of California
- county agricultural commissioners
- employees are required to provide their own equipment
- the employer of the pesticide handler. Answer: the employer of the
pesticide handler
, ◉ On a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), you will NOT find
information on:
- fire and explosion hazards of the pesticide
- emergency spill or leak cleanup procedures
- application use directions or requirements
- health hazards of the pesticide. Answer: application use directions
or requirements
◉ What criteria must you use to select the personal protective
equipment for applying a specific pesticide?
- written pesticide use recommendation
- pesticide label and regulation requirements
- pest management guidelines
- the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) requirements. Answer:
pesticide label and regulation requirements
◉ An advantage of wearing coveralls over your clothing while
applying pesticides is that they:
- can easily be removed if they become contaminated
- keep you cooler
- protect you from heat stress
- are required for most applications. Answer: can easily be removed
if they become contaminated
MAINTENANCE PRACTICE CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
◉ In addition to the pesticide active ingredient, etching of surfaces
exposed to a pesticide application may be caused by:
- pressure of the spray
- inert ingredients
- temperature of the spray solution during application
- size of spray droplets. Answer: inert ingredients
◉ One way to reduce pesticide damage to natural enemies and
beneficial insects is to avoid:
- using spot treatments
- spraying plants when they are dormant
- lower dosages when possible
- pesticides that are more toxic to beneficials. Answer: pesticides
that are more toxic to beneficials
◉ Which of the following could contribute to phytotoxicity problems
when spraying a pesticide onto plants?
,- adequate plant water and nutrients
- temperature and humidity at the time of application
- low application rates
- over-dilution of the pesticide mixture. Answer: temperature and
humidity at the time of application
◉ Certain pesticides are more likely to cause groundwater
contamination if they:
- decompose quickly
- break down slowly
- volatize easily
- are insoluble in water. Answer: break down slowly
◉ The best way to avoid most pesticide accidents is by:
- recognizing common symptoms of pesticide poisoning
- understanding the pesticide chemical characteristics
- keeping up to date on pesticide technology
- following the pesticide label and obeying the laws and regulations
that deal with pesticides. Answer: following the pesticide label and
obeying the laws and regulations that deal with pesticides
◉ The mandatory training for employees who handle pesticides as
part of their work does NOT include how to:
,- handle, open, and lift containers
- confine spray to the target area
- recognize the chemical characteristics of the pesticide
- recognize pesticide poisoning symptoms. Answer: recognize the
chemical characteristics of the pesticide
◉ Why is training on recognizing and avoiding heat stress important
for pesticide handlers?
- many heat stress symptoms are similar to pesticide poisoning
symptoms
- pesticide poisoning is usually cause by heat stress
- heat stress is usually caused by pesticide poisoning
- prevention of heat stress requires the use of personal protective
equipment. Answer: many heat stress symptoms are similar to
pesticide poisoning symptoms
◉ Who is responsible for providing personal protective equipment
to pesticide handlers?
- the University of California
- county agricultural commissioners
- employees are required to provide their own equipment
- the employer of the pesticide handler. Answer: the employer of the
pesticide handler
, ◉ On a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), you will NOT find
information on:
- fire and explosion hazards of the pesticide
- emergency spill or leak cleanup procedures
- application use directions or requirements
- health hazards of the pesticide. Answer: application use directions
or requirements
◉ What criteria must you use to select the personal protective
equipment for applying a specific pesticide?
- written pesticide use recommendation
- pesticide label and regulation requirements
- pest management guidelines
- the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) requirements. Answer:
pesticide label and regulation requirements
◉ An advantage of wearing coveralls over your clothing while
applying pesticides is that they:
- can easily be removed if they become contaminated
- keep you cooler
- protect you from heat stress
- are required for most applications. Answer: can easily be removed
if they become contaminated
