Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Practice Test
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1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but....: To avoid
adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
2. Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount
of damage to a
plant at which point control measures should begin?: Economic Threshold
3. The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions,
such as temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..?: -
Noninfectious Disease
4. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is: Identify the
weed (scouting)
5. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how: They have netted veins that are
usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
6. This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-grow-
ing cluster of
leaves called a rosette?: Biennial
7. The part of the pesticide that kills is the?: Active ingredient
8. What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water....: agitation
9. What do Surfactants do?: Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the
water carrier to spread over the
surface.
10. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can
be mixed?: Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
11. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible?: The mixture may
curdle, gel or become sludge like.
12. The pre-harvest interval is the?: Amount of time that a crop can be harvested
after it has been sprayed.
13. Which of the following is on every label?: Keep out of Reach of Children.
14. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides?: Certified Applicators or per-
sons under their direct supervision.
15. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you
should wear?: Precautionary Statement.
16. How often should you read the pesticide label?: Every time you purchase the
product
17. The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's work-
ers through
dissemination of information....: "Worker Right-to-Know"
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18. Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious?: When a
pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream,
the results can be fatal.
19. If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you
clean them?: Don't, dispose of them properly.
20. When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the
area should
have?: A wash pad, wash rack, or concrete apron with a well designed sump to
catch
contaminated water.
21. What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical?: Dilute excess and
reapply to area, but do not exceed label rates for area.
22. What is a major concern of drift?: Off target damage to vegetation and people.
23. Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and
applying a pesticide?: a) The label is a legal document
b) Before you buy and apply a pesticide read the label
c) A General Use pesticide is not given a classification on the label
*****All of the above*****
24. What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying?: Drift
from farms, etc...
25. If you were going to spray an area and there are bee colonies with-in two
miles what should
you do?: Contact the bee keepers 48 hrs. in advance so the colonies can be moved.
26. When is the best time to spray if bees are in the area?: Dawn and dusk.
27. Must be used with special caution near bee hives, since bees may carry
them back to the hive
and poison the entire colony?: Microencapsulated herbicide
28. How would you determine if the pesticide you are using is prone to
volatilization?: Check the label, often indicates.
29. Who do you have to contact if you have a chemical spill?: DNR
30. Pesticide breakdown is much slower in groundwater, why?: Low oxygen and
light conditions.
31. Which of the following influences a pesticides leaching ability?: Soil texture
and organic matter.
32. A highly soluble pesticide is....?: Poorly adsorbed and more likely to leach.
33. What type of nozzle sprays in a cone pattern with droplets throughout?: -
Solid-cone.
34. What do you do when raising the boom sprayer you?: Reduce or eliminate
the overlap and increase drift.
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1. The goal of IPM isn't to eliminate the entire pest population but....: To avoid
adverse effects on humans, wildlife and the environment
2. Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the amount
of damage to a
plant at which point control measures should begin?: Economic Threshold
3. The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing conditions,
such as temperature
or moisture extremes, soil compaction, pesticide or fertilizer excess, etc..?: -
Noninfectious Disease
4. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is: Identify the
weed (scouting)
5. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how: They have netted veins that are
usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
6. This weed germinates in the spring, develops a root system and a low-grow-
ing cluster of
leaves called a rosette?: Biennial
7. The part of the pesticide that kills is the?: Active ingredient
8. What do Wettable powders require when mixed with water....: agitation
9. What do Surfactants do?: Decrease the surface tension of water, allowing the
water carrier to spread over the
surface.
10. Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they can
be mixed?: Yes, your responsibility to make sure they retain their properties.
11. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible?: The mixture may
curdle, gel or become sludge like.
12. The pre-harvest interval is the?: Amount of time that a crop can be harvested
after it has been sprayed.
13. Which of the following is on every label?: Keep out of Reach of Children.
14. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides?: Certified Applicators or per-
sons under their direct supervision.
15. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE you
should wear?: Precautionary Statement.
16. How often should you read the pesticide label?: Every time you purchase the
product
17. The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's work-
ers through
dissemination of information....: "Worker Right-to-Know"
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18. Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious?: When a
pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and into the bloodstream,
the results can be fatal.
19. If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you
clean them?: Don't, dispose of them properly.
20. When filling, rinsing, draining, and cleaning your equipment preferably the
area should
have?: A wash pad, wash rack, or concrete apron with a well designed sump to
catch
contaminated water.
21. What is the best way to get rid of excess chemical?: Dilute excess and
reapply to area, but do not exceed label rates for area.
22. What is a major concern of drift?: Off target damage to vegetation and people.
23. Which of the following is important to consider when purchasing and
applying a pesticide?: a) The label is a legal document
b) Before you buy and apply a pesticide read the label
c) A General Use pesticide is not given a classification on the label
*****All of the above*****
24. What is a major complaint to the Dept. of Agriculture about spraying?: Drift
from farms, etc...
25. If you were going to spray an area and there are bee colonies with-in two
miles what should
you do?: Contact the bee keepers 48 hrs. in advance so the colonies can be moved.
26. When is the best time to spray if bees are in the area?: Dawn and dusk.
27. Must be used with special caution near bee hives, since bees may carry
them back to the hive
and poison the entire colony?: Microencapsulated herbicide
28. How would you determine if the pesticide you are using is prone to
volatilization?: Check the label, often indicates.
29. Who do you have to contact if you have a chemical spill?: DNR
30. Pesticide breakdown is much slower in groundwater, why?: Low oxygen and
light conditions.
31. Which of the following influences a pesticides leaching ability?: Soil texture
and organic matter.
32. A highly soluble pesticide is....?: Poorly adsorbed and more likely to leach.
33. What type of nozzle sprays in a cone pattern with droplets throughout?: -
Solid-cone.
34. What do you do when raising the boom sprayer you?: Reduce or eliminate
the overlap and increase drift.
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