Applicator test for Illinois, General Standards Exam with Answers
1. To avoid ad- 1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest popu-
verse effects on lation but....
humans wildlife
and the environ-
ment
2. Economic 2. Which of the following words is that number of pests per
Threshold plant or the amount of damage to a plant at which point
control measures should begin?
3. They have three 3. What can be said about insects?
pairs of jointed
legs.
4. Egg nymph and 4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle?
adult.
5. Noninfectious 5. The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable
Disease growing conditions such as temperature or moisture ex-
tremes soil compaction pesticide or fertilizer excess etc..?
6. Identify the weed 6. The first step in planning a successful weed control
(scouting) program is?
7. They have net- 7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how?
ted veins that
are usually less
elongated than
that of grass
leaves.
8. Biennial 8. This weed germinates in the spring develops a root sys-
tem and a low-growing cluster of leaves called a rosette?
9. Active ingredient 9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the?
10. Require agitation 10. Wettable powders when mixed with water....
11. Decrease the 11. What do Surfactants do?
surface tension
,Applicator test for Illinois, General Standards Exam with Answers
of water allowing
the water carri-
er to spread over
the surface.
12. Yes your respon- 12. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label
sibility to make doesn't specify they can be mixed?
sure they retain
their properties.
13. The mixture may 13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible?
curdle gel or
become sludge
like.
14. Each exam is 14. How long is certification valid in Illinois before an
valid for a period applicator/operator must retest?
of up to 3 years
as long as annu-
al renewal forms
are submitted.
15. Amount of time 15. The pre-harvest interval is the?
that a crop can
be harvested af-
ter it has been
sprayed.
16. Keep out of 16. Which of the following is on every label?
Reach of Chil-
dren.
17. Certified Appli- 17. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides?
cators or per-
sons under their
direct supervi-
sion.
18. Precautionary 18. What part of the label should you look under to find
Statement. the minimum PPE you should wear?
, 19. Every time you 19. How often should you read the pesticide label?
purchase the
product- can be
used up to the
phase out date
20. "Worker 20. The Office of Safety and Health Administration pro-
Right-to-Know" tects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information....
21. When a pesticide 21. Which of the following dermal exposures is the most
mixed with oil serious?
crosses the skin
barrier and into
the bloodstream
the results can
be fatal.
22. Don't, dispose of 22. If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your
them properly. cloths how should you clean them?
23. A wash pad wash 23. When filling rinsing draining and cleaning your equip-
rack or concrete ment preferably the area should have?
apron with a well
designed sump
to catch contam-
inated water.
24. Dilute excess 24. What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical?
and reapply to
area but do
not exceed label
rates for area.
25. Off target dam- 25. What is a major concern of drift?
age to vegetation
and people.
26.
1. To avoid ad- 1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest popu-
verse effects on lation but....
humans wildlife
and the environ-
ment
2. Economic 2. Which of the following words is that number of pests per
Threshold plant or the amount of damage to a plant at which point
control measures should begin?
3. They have three 3. What can be said about insects?
pairs of jointed
legs.
4. Egg nymph and 4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle?
adult.
5. Noninfectious 5. The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable
Disease growing conditions such as temperature or moisture ex-
tremes soil compaction pesticide or fertilizer excess etc..?
6. Identify the weed 6. The first step in planning a successful weed control
(scouting) program is?
7. They have net- 7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how?
ted veins that
are usually less
elongated than
that of grass
leaves.
8. Biennial 8. This weed germinates in the spring develops a root sys-
tem and a low-growing cluster of leaves called a rosette?
9. Active ingredient 9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the?
10. Require agitation 10. Wettable powders when mixed with water....
11. Decrease the 11. What do Surfactants do?
surface tension
,Applicator test for Illinois, General Standards Exam with Answers
of water allowing
the water carri-
er to spread over
the surface.
12. Yes your respon- 12. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label
sibility to make doesn't specify they can be mixed?
sure they retain
their properties.
13. The mixture may 13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible?
curdle gel or
become sludge
like.
14. Each exam is 14. How long is certification valid in Illinois before an
valid for a period applicator/operator must retest?
of up to 3 years
as long as annu-
al renewal forms
are submitted.
15. Amount of time 15. The pre-harvest interval is the?
that a crop can
be harvested af-
ter it has been
sprayed.
16. Keep out of 16. Which of the following is on every label?
Reach of Chil-
dren.
17. Certified Appli- 17. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides?
cators or per-
sons under their
direct supervi-
sion.
18. Precautionary 18. What part of the label should you look under to find
Statement. the minimum PPE you should wear?
, 19. Every time you 19. How often should you read the pesticide label?
purchase the
product- can be
used up to the
phase out date
20. "Worker 20. The Office of Safety and Health Administration pro-
Right-to-Know" tects the nation's workers through
dissemination of information....
21. When a pesticide 21. Which of the following dermal exposures is the most
mixed with oil serious?
crosses the skin
barrier and into
the bloodstream
the results can
be fatal.
22. Don't, dispose of 22. If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your
them properly. cloths how should you clean them?
23. A wash pad wash 23. When filling rinsing draining and cleaning your equip-
rack or concrete ment preferably the area should have?
apron with a well
designed sump
to catch contam-
inated water.
24. Dilute excess 24. What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical?
and reapply to
area but do
not exceed label
rates for area.
25. Off target dam- 25. What is a major concern of drift?
age to vegetation
and people.
26.
