Practice Exam for the National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual – Study Questions and Review

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Practice Exam, National Pesticide Applicator
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QUESTION
"This product is highly toxic to bees" is an example of which type of precautionary statement?


Answer:
Environmental hazard.


QUESTION
Breeding or selecting plants and animals with characteristics for resistance to pests is an example
of which type of pest management method?


Answer:
Genetic Control.



QUESTION
From your calibration test, you determine that your backpack sprayer delivers 0.25 gallon of
water to cover a 250-square-foot test area. The label recommends applying pesticide at a rate of
6 ounces of product per gallon. How many ounces of product are needed to cover a 1,000-
squarefoot applicaito area?




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Answer:
6 ounces


QUESTION
How much active ingredient is there in a 20-pound bag of Atrazine 90DF?


Answer:
18 pounds.


QUESTION
The name "VIP No Pest 75WP" on a pesticide label indicates:
.
Answer:
The brand name and 75 percent active ingredients, formulated as a wettable powder.




QUESTION
Using a plow to destry weeeds is an example of which type of mechanical control method?


Answer:
Cultivation.




QUESTION
What are the two main classifications of pesticides under FIFRA?


Answer:
Unclassified use and restricted-use -




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