MICHIGAN CORE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM 2024/2025
NEWEST!! ACTUAL COMPLETE 400 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
When should a blood test for baseline cholinesterase be done?
a) Baseline testing should be done during the time of year when
pesticide use is the greatest and at least 14 days into the
application season.
b) Baseline testing should be done during the time of year when
pesticides are not being used or at least 30 days from the most
recent exposure.
c) Baseline testing should be done during the time of year when
pesticides are not being used or within one week of the most recent
exposure.
d) Baseline testing should be done about halfway through the
application season to measure the average amount of pesticide
exposure. - ANSWER -b) Baseline testing should be done during the
time of year when pesticides are not being used or at least 30 days
from the most recent exposure.
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an
example of which type
,of pesticide management method? - ANSWER -
Mechanical
Which statement about granular applicators is true?
a) ground speed has no effect on the application rate
b) in a rotary spreader, lighter granules are thrown farther than
heavier ones
c) drop spreaders are preferred over rotary spreaders when more
precise placement of the pesticide is desired
d) they do not require calibration - ANSWER -c) drop spreaders are
preferred over rotary spreaders when more precise placement of
the pesticide is desired
Which technique would help minimize off-target drift?
a) spraying during a temperature inversion
b) using the largest droplets practical to provide the necessary
coverage
c) increasing the height of the nozzles above the target
d) increase pressure and travel speed - ANSWER -b) using the
largest droplets practical to provide the necessary coverage
You are applying a pesticide to a triangular area that has a base
of 60 feet and a
,height of 30 feet. What is the area? - ANSWER
-900sq-ft
You are applying a pesticide to a circular area that has a 20-ft
diameter. What is the
area? - ANSWER -
314sq-ft
You have calibrated your equipment to spray 50 gallons per acre.
You need to spray
1 acre. The label calls for 3 lb of formulation per 100 gallons of
water. How much
formulation should you add to the tank to make 50 gallons of
finished spray? -
ANSWER -1.5
pounds
if you often use the same location to mix and load pesticides,
you might have to
install a..... - ANSWER -pesticide containment pad, made of
impermeable material
recommended techniques for reducing drift - ANSWER --select
nozzle for larger
droplet
size
, -increase nozzle size for larger
application volume
-lower boom
height
-avoid high application speeds or sudden major speed
changes (can result in
pressure changes,
increasing drift)
-avoid application during windy
conditions/temperature inversion
-consider budder zones/no
spray zones
-use drift control
additive
According to FIFRA, what is the minimum standard for direct
supervision of a
pesticide application by uncertified
individuals?
a) the application is done by a competent person with the
certified applicator present at the time and place the pesticide is
applied
b) 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
NEWEST!! ACTUAL COMPLETE 400 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
When should a blood test for baseline cholinesterase be done?
a) Baseline testing should be done during the time of year when
pesticide use is the greatest and at least 14 days into the
application season.
b) Baseline testing should be done during the time of year when
pesticides are not being used or at least 30 days from the most
recent exposure.
c) Baseline testing should be done during the time of year when
pesticides are not being used or within one week of the most recent
exposure.
d) Baseline testing should be done about halfway through the
application season to measure the average amount of pesticide
exposure. - ANSWER -b) Baseline testing should be done during the
time of year when pesticides are not being used or at least 30 days
from the most recent exposure.
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an
example of which type
,of pesticide management method? - ANSWER -
Mechanical
Which statement about granular applicators is true?
a) ground speed has no effect on the application rate
b) in a rotary spreader, lighter granules are thrown farther than
heavier ones
c) drop spreaders are preferred over rotary spreaders when more
precise placement of the pesticide is desired
d) they do not require calibration - ANSWER -c) drop spreaders are
preferred over rotary spreaders when more precise placement of
the pesticide is desired
Which technique would help minimize off-target drift?
a) spraying during a temperature inversion
b) using the largest droplets practical to provide the necessary
coverage
c) increasing the height of the nozzles above the target
d) increase pressure and travel speed - ANSWER -b) using the
largest droplets practical to provide the necessary coverage
You are applying a pesticide to a triangular area that has a base
of 60 feet and a
,height of 30 feet. What is the area? - ANSWER
-900sq-ft
You are applying a pesticide to a circular area that has a 20-ft
diameter. What is the
area? - ANSWER -
314sq-ft
You have calibrated your equipment to spray 50 gallons per acre.
You need to spray
1 acre. The label calls for 3 lb of formulation per 100 gallons of
water. How much
formulation should you add to the tank to make 50 gallons of
finished spray? -
ANSWER -1.5
pounds
if you often use the same location to mix and load pesticides,
you might have to
install a..... - ANSWER -pesticide containment pad, made of
impermeable material
recommended techniques for reducing drift - ANSWER --select
nozzle for larger
droplet
size
, -increase nozzle size for larger
application volume
-lower boom
height
-avoid high application speeds or sudden major speed
changes (can result in
pressure changes,
increasing drift)
-avoid application during windy
conditions/temperature inversion
-consider budder zones/no
spray zones
-use drift control
additive
According to FIFRA, what is the minimum standard for direct
supervision of a
pesticide application by uncertified
individuals?
a) the application is done by a competent person with the
certified applicator present at the time and place the pesticide is
applied
b) 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
