PA6 Practical Spraying Assessment Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

PA6 Practical Spraying Assessment Exam
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are the legal requirements using spray equipment - CORRECT ANSWER Good working
condition

Operator must have relevant certificate



Operator safety regulations with handheld equipment - CORRECT ANSWER Comply with
pesticides CoP



What are the different techniques for spot treatments and overall treatments? - CORRECT
ANSWER Spot:

-suitable nozzle

-time of year (march-october)

-avoid off target application



Overall:

-consistent walking speed

-consistent nozzle height

-matching bouts



What are some potential risks to application sites? - CORRECT ANSWER -water courses

-drains

-environmental margins/areas

-sensitive crops/areas

-non target plants

-wildlife

-hedgerows

-housing

-public access

, How do you minimise potential risks to the application sites? - CORRECT ANSWER -avoid
spray drift

-avoid off target application

-buffer zones

-use pesticides with minimal environmental impact

-put up signage

-maintain application rate



State a reason for avoiding spray drift - CORRECT ANSWER To avoid contamination to
people and environment



How would you check wind speed and direction - CORRECT ANSWER -Anenometer

-visible signs

-beauford scale



What are 5 factors that affect spray drift? - CORRECT ANSWER -weather

-nozzle type, size, and height

-spray direction

-damaged equipment

-pressure



List the pre-use checks on applicators - CORRECT ANSWER -tank

-lid

-filters

-hose

-connections

-seals

-lance

-straps

-pump