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NC PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CORE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE | FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS |
BRAND NEW!
What is the trade name for Nematicide? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Nomo'todes 3E
Which statement about posting and notification requirements is
false? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Most states require posting of and
notification about pesticide applications made in agricultural
areas.
Which is not a recommended action to take in the event of a fire
involving pesticides? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Use water jets to put out
the pesticide fire.
An enclosed cab always provides enough protection from
pesticide exposure to allow applicators to use less PPE than
recommended on the label. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > False
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Which statement is true about cultural control practices? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Cultural practices alter the environment, the
condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or
suppress an
infestation.
Which statement is true about PPE chemical resistance? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > The ability of a given material to protect an
individual from a pesticide product is largely a function of the
type of solvent
used to formulate the pesticide product.
Which is true about statements of practical treatment? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > All DANGER labels contain a note to physicians
describing appropriate medical procedures.
Which statement is true about pesticide toxicity? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > Cholinesterase inhibition due to exposure to
organophosphate or carbamate insecticides can cause acute or
delayed effects
Which would not be considered a good security practice? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Replacing employees often with new personnel.
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According to FIFRA, what is the minimum standard for direct
supervision of a pesticide application by uncertified
individuals? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > The application is done by a
competent person acting under the instruction and control of a
certified applicator who is
available if and when needed.
You are applying a pesticide to a circular area with a 20-foot
diameter: What is the area? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 314 square feet
Which would be considered a preventive pest management
strategy? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Planting weed- and disease-free
seed.
Which federal agency is responsible for registering or licensing
pesticide products for use in the United States? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
According to EPA criteria, what type of respirator must you wear
when applying liquid pesticide products from
Toxicity Class I? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Use a NIOSH-approved
respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with
any N, R, P, or 100 series prefilter.
NC PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CORE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE | FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS |
BRAND NEW!
What is the trade name for Nematicide? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer >
Nomo'todes 3E
Which statement about posting and notification requirements is
false? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Most states require posting of and
notification about pesticide applications made in agricultural
areas.
Which is not a recommended action to take in the event of a fire
involving pesticides? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Use water jets to put out
the pesticide fire.
An enclosed cab always provides enough protection from
pesticide exposure to allow applicators to use less PPE than
recommended on the label. - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > False
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Which statement is true about cultural control practices? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Cultural practices alter the environment, the
condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or
suppress an
infestation.
Which statement is true about PPE chemical resistance? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > The ability of a given material to protect an
individual from a pesticide product is largely a function of the
type of solvent
used to formulate the pesticide product.
Which is true about statements of practical treatment? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > All DANGER labels contain a note to physicians
describing appropriate medical procedures.
Which statement is true about pesticide toxicity? - ✔✔✔ Correct
Answer > Cholinesterase inhibition due to exposure to
organophosphate or carbamate insecticides can cause acute or
delayed effects
Which would not be considered a good security practice? - ✔✔✔
Correct Answer > Replacing employees often with new personnel.
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According to FIFRA, what is the minimum standard for direct
supervision of a pesticide application by uncertified
individuals? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > The application is done by a
competent person acting under the instruction and control of a
certified applicator who is
available if and when needed.
You are applying a pesticide to a circular area with a 20-foot
diameter: What is the area? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > 314 square feet
Which would be considered a preventive pest management
strategy? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Planting weed- and disease-free
seed.
Which federal agency is responsible for registering or licensing
pesticide products for use in the United States? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer
> U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
According to EPA criteria, what type of respirator must you wear
when applying liquid pesticide products from
Toxicity Class I? - ✔✔✔ Correct Answer > Use a NIOSH-approved
respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with
any N, R, P, or 100 series prefilter.
