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Tennessee Category 7-Core Manual|| QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST EXAM!!
Which property of a pesticide would make it more likely to
move in surface water runoff?
A. High solubility
B. High adsorption
C. High volatility - ANSWER-A. High solubility
Which statement about movement of pesticides from the
application site is true?
A. Drift is seldom an issue with indoor applications
B. Runoff and erosion are sources of surface water
contamination by pesticides
C. Leaching is the main way that pesticides move great
distances - ANSWER-B. Runoff and erosion are sources
of surface water contamination by pesticides
Which is an example of nonpoint-source contamination of
groundwater?
A. Back-siphoning of pesticide spills at a wellhead
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B. Leaching from a pesticide mixing area
C. Pesticides that dissolve and leach through soil after it
rains - ANSWER-C. Pesticides that dissolve and leach
through soil after it rains
Under which conditions are pesticides more likely to leach
through soil?
A. Heavy clay soil, high in organic matter
B. Sandy soil, high in organic matter
C. Sandy soil, low in organic matter - ANSWER-C. Sandy
soil, low in organic matter
Which best management practice will help prevent
contamination of surface water and groundwater by
pesticides?
A. Using pesticides that are highly water soluble
B. Following IPM principles
C. Selecting persistent pesticides - ANSWER-B. Following
IPM principles
Which two factors are most important in avoiding vapor
drift?
A. Droplet size and wind speed
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B. Air stability and temperature
C. Temperature and pesticide volatility - ANSWER-C.
Temperature and pesticide volatility
Which statement about sensitive areas is true?
A. Do not spray a larger target site if it contains a sensitive
area
B. Pesticide labels may list special precautions around
sensitive areas
C. Endangered species" habitats are not considered
sensitive areas - ANSWER-B. Pesticide labels may list
special precautions around sensitive areas
Which statement about washing work clothes soaked with
a pesticide concentrate is true?
A. Use cold water and one wash cycle
B. Wash separately from other laundry items
C. Do not attempt to wash it - dispose of it immediately -
ANSWER-C. Do not attempt to wash it - dispose of it
immediately
Work clothes worn to apply pesticides should be
laundered with suitable detergent:
A. After each day's use
B. After they get wet with spray
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C. When they have a strong odor like the pesticide -
ANSWER-A. After each day's use
Which statement about protecting bees from pesticide
injury is true?
A. Use foliar applications when possible
B. Spray crops when they are in bloom
C. Apply insecticides in the evening or at night - ANSWER-
C. Apply insecticides in the evening or at night
Which statement about transporting pesticides is true?
A. Carry pesticides in the passenger compartment to
prevent unauthorized access
B. Enclosed cand lockable cargo boxes offer the greatest
protection
C. The operator (driver) is not held responsible if a
pesticide spill or accident occurs - ANSWER-B. Enclosed
cand lockable cargo boxes offer the greatest protection
Which statement about what happens to pesticides inside
the body is true?
A. Most pesticides used today are stored in our body fat
B. The kidneys filter pesticides from blood into our urine
Tennessee Category 7-Core Manual|| QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST EXAM!!
Which property of a pesticide would make it more likely to
move in surface water runoff?
A. High solubility
B. High adsorption
C. High volatility - ANSWER-A. High solubility
Which statement about movement of pesticides from the
application site is true?
A. Drift is seldom an issue with indoor applications
B. Runoff and erosion are sources of surface water
contamination by pesticides
C. Leaching is the main way that pesticides move great
distances - ANSWER-B. Runoff and erosion are sources
of surface water contamination by pesticides
Which is an example of nonpoint-source contamination of
groundwater?
A. Back-siphoning of pesticide spills at a wellhead
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B. Leaching from a pesticide mixing area
C. Pesticides that dissolve and leach through soil after it
rains - ANSWER-C. Pesticides that dissolve and leach
through soil after it rains
Under which conditions are pesticides more likely to leach
through soil?
A. Heavy clay soil, high in organic matter
B. Sandy soil, high in organic matter
C. Sandy soil, low in organic matter - ANSWER-C. Sandy
soil, low in organic matter
Which best management practice will help prevent
contamination of surface water and groundwater by
pesticides?
A. Using pesticides that are highly water soluble
B. Following IPM principles
C. Selecting persistent pesticides - ANSWER-B. Following
IPM principles
Which two factors are most important in avoiding vapor
drift?
A. Droplet size and wind speed
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B. Air stability and temperature
C. Temperature and pesticide volatility - ANSWER-C.
Temperature and pesticide volatility
Which statement about sensitive areas is true?
A. Do not spray a larger target site if it contains a sensitive
area
B. Pesticide labels may list special precautions around
sensitive areas
C. Endangered species" habitats are not considered
sensitive areas - ANSWER-B. Pesticide labels may list
special precautions around sensitive areas
Which statement about washing work clothes soaked with
a pesticide concentrate is true?
A. Use cold water and one wash cycle
B. Wash separately from other laundry items
C. Do not attempt to wash it - dispose of it immediately -
ANSWER-C. Do not attempt to wash it - dispose of it
immediately
Work clothes worn to apply pesticides should be
laundered with suitable detergent:
A. After each day's use
B. After they get wet with spray
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C. When they have a strong odor like the pesticide -
ANSWER-A. After each day's use
Which statement about protecting bees from pesticide
injury is true?
A. Use foliar applications when possible
B. Spray crops when they are in bloom
C. Apply insecticides in the evening or at night - ANSWER-
C. Apply insecticides in the evening or at night
Which statement about transporting pesticides is true?
A. Carry pesticides in the passenger compartment to
prevent unauthorized access
B. Enclosed cand lockable cargo boxes offer the greatest
protection
C. The operator (driver) is not held responsible if a
pesticide spill or accident occurs - ANSWER-B. Enclosed
cand lockable cargo boxes offer the greatest protection
Which statement about what happens to pesticides inside
the body is true?
A. Most pesticides used today are stored in our body fat
B. The kidneys filter pesticides from blood into our urine
