MASSACHUSETTS CATEGORY 37
TURF PEST CONTROL
1. The pesticide label is considered:
A. A suggestion
B. A guideline
C. The law
D. Optional
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The pesticide label is a legally enforceable document.
Using a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling violates
federal and Massachusetts law.
2. Pesticide application records must be kept for:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Massachusetts requires commercial applicators to retain
records for at least 3 years for regulatory review and compliance.
3. The default re-entry interval (REI) is:
A. 4 hours
B. 8 hours
C. 12 hours
D. 24 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under Worker Protection Standard, the default REI is 12
hours unless otherwise specified on the label.
4. The regulatory authority in Massachusetts is:
A. EPA
B. USDA
C. MDAR
D. OSHA
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
(MDAR) oversees pesticide licensing and enforcement.
,5. Notification signs must be posted:
A. After application
B. Before or at time of application
C. 24 hours later
D. Only if requested
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Posting is required to inform the public before exposure
risk occurs.
6. PPE stands for:
A. Personal Protective Equipment
B. Public Protection Equipment
C. Pesticide Protection Equipment
D. Personal Prevention Equipment
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PPE includes gloves, goggles, respirators, and protective
clothing to reduce exposure.
7. The most common exposure route is:
, A. Inhalation
B. Skin absorption
C. Ingestion
D. Eye contact
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Most pesticide exposure occurs through skin, especially
hands.
8. Signal word “Danger” indicates:
A. Low toxicity
B. Moderate toxicity
C. High toxicity
D. No toxicity
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: “Danger” signals the highest level of acute toxicity.
9. A pesticide spill should be:
A. Ignored
B. Washed away
C. Contained and cleaned
TURF PEST CONTROL
1. The pesticide label is considered:
A. A suggestion
B. A guideline
C. The law
D. Optional
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The pesticide label is a legally enforceable document.
Using a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling violates
federal and Massachusetts law.
2. Pesticide application records must be kept for:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Massachusetts requires commercial applicators to retain
records for at least 3 years for regulatory review and compliance.
3. The default re-entry interval (REI) is:
A. 4 hours
B. 8 hours
C. 12 hours
D. 24 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under Worker Protection Standard, the default REI is 12
hours unless otherwise specified on the label.
4. The regulatory authority in Massachusetts is:
A. EPA
B. USDA
C. MDAR
D. OSHA
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
(MDAR) oversees pesticide licensing and enforcement.
,5. Notification signs must be posted:
A. After application
B. Before or at time of application
C. 24 hours later
D. Only if requested
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Posting is required to inform the public before exposure
risk occurs.
6. PPE stands for:
A. Personal Protective Equipment
B. Public Protection Equipment
C. Pesticide Protection Equipment
D. Personal Prevention Equipment
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PPE includes gloves, goggles, respirators, and protective
clothing to reduce exposure.
7. The most common exposure route is:
, A. Inhalation
B. Skin absorption
C. Ingestion
D. Eye contact
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Most pesticide exposure occurs through skin, especially
hands.
8. Signal word “Danger” indicates:
A. Low toxicity
B. Moderate toxicity
C. High toxicity
D. No toxicity
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: “Danger” signals the highest level of acute toxicity.
9. A pesticide spill should be:
A. Ignored
B. Washed away
C. Contained and cleaned
