NON-SOIL FUMIGATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS.
A substance that vaporizes readily is_____
A. Volatile
B. Corrosive
C. Soluble - ANS A. Volatile
Which fumigant reacts with water to form a gas?
A. Magnesium Phosphide
B. Carbon Dioxide
C. Sulfuryl fluoride - ANS A. Magnesium Phosphide
A key component of the fumigation process is_____
A. Pest sterilization
B. Pest preservation
C. Pest identification - ANS C. Pest identification
The fumigant methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) is a breakdown product of______
A. Methyl bromide
B. Metam sodium
C. Sulfur Dioxide - ANS B. Metam sodium
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, What conditions would increase the reaction rate of phosphine?
A. Warm and humid
B. Cold and dry
C. Warm and dry - ANS A. Warm and humid
Metal fumigant containers should be stored off the ground to_____
A. Stabilize their pressure
B. Prevent cross- contamination
C. Reduce moisture exposure - ANS C. Reduce moisture exposure
Who is responsible for identifying sensitive sites on a restricted materials permit application?
A. County agricultural Commissioner
B. Property operator
C. Certified Applicator - ANS B. Property operator
John plans to conduct commodity fumigations using a restricted material in Sacramento,
Monterey, and Tulare county. How many restricted material permits does John need to apply
for?
A. One, from the county he resides in
B. Two, from the two largest countries
C. Three, one for each county - ANS C. Three, one for each county
Which of the following statements is NOT true of the instructions in the applicator's manual?
A. They are just suggestions
B. They are legally binding
C. They are part of the fumigant's labeling - ANS A. They are just suggestions
What fumigant uses the "CT concept" to calculate the dosage?
A. Carbon dioxide
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS.
A substance that vaporizes readily is_____
A. Volatile
B. Corrosive
C. Soluble - ANS A. Volatile
Which fumigant reacts with water to form a gas?
A. Magnesium Phosphide
B. Carbon Dioxide
C. Sulfuryl fluoride - ANS A. Magnesium Phosphide
A key component of the fumigation process is_____
A. Pest sterilization
B. Pest preservation
C. Pest identification - ANS C. Pest identification
The fumigant methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) is a breakdown product of______
A. Methyl bromide
B. Metam sodium
C. Sulfur Dioxide - ANS B. Metam sodium
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, What conditions would increase the reaction rate of phosphine?
A. Warm and humid
B. Cold and dry
C. Warm and dry - ANS A. Warm and humid
Metal fumigant containers should be stored off the ground to_____
A. Stabilize their pressure
B. Prevent cross- contamination
C. Reduce moisture exposure - ANS C. Reduce moisture exposure
Who is responsible for identifying sensitive sites on a restricted materials permit application?
A. County agricultural Commissioner
B. Property operator
C. Certified Applicator - ANS B. Property operator
John plans to conduct commodity fumigations using a restricted material in Sacramento,
Monterey, and Tulare county. How many restricted material permits does John need to apply
for?
A. One, from the county he resides in
B. Two, from the two largest countries
C. Three, one for each county - ANS C. Three, one for each county
Which of the following statements is NOT true of the instructions in the applicator's manual?
A. They are just suggestions
B. They are legally binding
C. They are part of the fumigant's labeling - ANS A. They are just suggestions
What fumigant uses the "CT concept" to calculate the dosage?
A. Carbon dioxide
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