Applicator test for Illinois, General
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1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... -
CORRECTANSWER To avoid adverse effects on humans wildlife and the environment
2. Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of
damage to a plant at which point control measures should begin? -CORRECTANSWER
Economic Threshold
3. What can be said about insects? -CORRECTANSWER They have three pairs of
jointed legs.
4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? -CORRECTANSWER Egg nymph
and adult.
5. The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions such as
temperature or moisture extremes soil compaction pesticide or fertilizer excess etc..? -
CORRECTANSWER Noninfectious Disease
,6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? -
CORRECTANSWER Identify the weed (scouting)
7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? -CORRECTANSWER They have netted
veins that are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
8. This weed germinates in the spring develops a root system and a low-growing cluster
of leaves called a rosette? -CORRECTANSWER Biennial
9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the? -CORRECTANSWER Active ingredient
10. Wettable powders when mixed with water.... -CORRECTANSWER Require
agitation
11. What do Surfactants do? -CORRECTANSWER Decrease the surface tension of
water allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface.
12. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? -
CORRECTANSWER Yes your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? -CORRECTANSWER The
mixture may curdle gel or become sludge like.
, 14. How long is certification valid in Illinois before an applicator/operator must retest? -
CORRECTANSWER Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual
renewal forms are submitted.
15. The pre-harvest interval is the? -CORRECTANSWER Amount of time that a crop
can be harvested after it has been sprayed.
16. Which of the following is on every label? -CORRECTANSWER Keep out of Reach
of Children.
17. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? -CORRECTANSWER Certified
Applicators or persons under their direct supervision.
18. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should
wear? -CORRECTANSWER Precautionary Statement.
19. How often should you read the pesticide label? -CORRECTANSWER Every time
you purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date
20. The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information.... -CORRECTANSWER "Worker Right-to-Know"
Standards EXAM Questions with 100%
Correct Answers | Verified | Updated
(Actual Exam) LATEST UPDATE 2026
1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but.... -
CORRECTANSWER To avoid adverse effects on humans wildlife and the environment
2. Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount of
damage to a plant at which point control measures should begin? -CORRECTANSWER
Economic Threshold
3. What can be said about insects? -CORRECTANSWER They have three pairs of
jointed legs.
4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? -CORRECTANSWER Egg nymph
and adult.
5. The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions such as
temperature or moisture extremes soil compaction pesticide or fertilizer excess etc..? -
CORRECTANSWER Noninfectious Disease
,6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? -
CORRECTANSWER Identify the weed (scouting)
7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? -CORRECTANSWER They have netted
veins that are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
8. This weed germinates in the spring develops a root system and a low-growing cluster
of leaves called a rosette? -CORRECTANSWER Biennial
9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the? -CORRECTANSWER Active ingredient
10. Wettable powders when mixed with water.... -CORRECTANSWER Require
agitation
11. What do Surfactants do? -CORRECTANSWER Decrease the surface tension of
water allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface.
12. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can be mixed? -
CORRECTANSWER Yes your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? -CORRECTANSWER The
mixture may curdle gel or become sludge like.
, 14. How long is certification valid in Illinois before an applicator/operator must retest? -
CORRECTANSWER Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as annual
renewal forms are submitted.
15. The pre-harvest interval is the? -CORRECTANSWER Amount of time that a crop
can be harvested after it has been sprayed.
16. Which of the following is on every label? -CORRECTANSWER Keep out of Reach
of Children.
17. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? -CORRECTANSWER Certified
Applicators or persons under their direct supervision.
18. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you should
wear? -CORRECTANSWER Precautionary Statement.
19. How often should you read the pesticide label? -CORRECTANSWER Every time
you purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date
20. The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information.... -CORRECTANSWER "Worker Right-to-Know"
