Applicator test for Illinois,General Standards Exam
Test Questions And Answers
How would you determine if the pesticide you are using is prone to volatilization? -
ANSWER Check the label often indicates.
Who do you have to contact if you have a chemical spill? - ANSWER Illinois
Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) they in turn notify the
appropriate agency for response available 24hrs.
Which of the following is an example of a surface-water advisory? - ANSWER Allow
a 66-foot buffer area between the application area and surface water
sources like a stream.
. Pesticide breakdown is much slower in groundwater why? - ANSWER Low oxygen
and light conditions.
Which of the following influences a pesticides leaching ability? - ANSWER Soil
texture and organic matter.
A highly soluble pesticide is....? - ANSWER Poorly adsorbed and more likely to
leach.
What type of nozzle sprays in a cone pattern with droplets throughout? - ANSWER
Solid-cone.
When raising the boom sprayer you....? - ANSWER Reduce or eliminate the overlap
and increase drift.
What are some factors that you should think about before spraying? - ANSWER
Wind temperature, droplet size...
When using a tree injection system you should? - ANSWER Use low pressure and
allow the tree to uptake chemical.
For treatment to be effective against perennial weeds? - ANSWER Must use a
translocated herbicide to control vegetative reproductive structure
, What should you do if you spill chemical on your clothes? - ANSWER Remove
clothes wash area thoroughly with soapy water etc.
The PPE that you wear when applying pesticides should be laundered? - ANSWER
Wash as soon as possible do not let clothes sit around.
What pump would you use if you wanted low flow rates and psi of up to 1000? -
ANSWER Piston.
When laundering clothes that were worn while spraying...? - ANSWER Launder daily
(within eight hours) keep separate from other clothing and inform person washing
clothes of pesticide use.
How do you proper clean your nozzles? - ANSWER Move to an area where it is safe
and use a nozzle brush to clean nozzles.
When tanking mixing concentrates or highly toxic sprays...? - ANSWER Wear a face
shield or tight fitting goggles with antifog lenses and indirect
venting.
Which substance produces gas vapors fumes and requires special licensing to
handle? - ANSWER Fumigants
Who enforces the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)? -
ANSWER The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
Who is responsible for enforcing the laws that regulate the use of pesticides for
structural
pest control? - ANSWER Illinois Department of Public Health.
An individual who applies pesticides for any purpose on property other than that owned
rented or leased by themselves or their employer is a ...? - ANSWER Commercial For
Hire Pesticide Applicator.
To purchase a "restricted" use pesticide? - ANSWER Must have a current valid
pesticide license or certification # must be recorded on
the retail invoice.
Lawn Care Products Application and Notice Act require? - ANSWER Placement of
markers immediately after application to lawn is made.
Test Questions And Answers
How would you determine if the pesticide you are using is prone to volatilization? -
ANSWER Check the label often indicates.
Who do you have to contact if you have a chemical spill? - ANSWER Illinois
Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) they in turn notify the
appropriate agency for response available 24hrs.
Which of the following is an example of a surface-water advisory? - ANSWER Allow
a 66-foot buffer area between the application area and surface water
sources like a stream.
. Pesticide breakdown is much slower in groundwater why? - ANSWER Low oxygen
and light conditions.
Which of the following influences a pesticides leaching ability? - ANSWER Soil
texture and organic matter.
A highly soluble pesticide is....? - ANSWER Poorly adsorbed and more likely to
leach.
What type of nozzle sprays in a cone pattern with droplets throughout? - ANSWER
Solid-cone.
When raising the boom sprayer you....? - ANSWER Reduce or eliminate the overlap
and increase drift.
What are some factors that you should think about before spraying? - ANSWER
Wind temperature, droplet size...
When using a tree injection system you should? - ANSWER Use low pressure and
allow the tree to uptake chemical.
For treatment to be effective against perennial weeds? - ANSWER Must use a
translocated herbicide to control vegetative reproductive structure
, What should you do if you spill chemical on your clothes? - ANSWER Remove
clothes wash area thoroughly with soapy water etc.
The PPE that you wear when applying pesticides should be laundered? - ANSWER
Wash as soon as possible do not let clothes sit around.
What pump would you use if you wanted low flow rates and psi of up to 1000? -
ANSWER Piston.
When laundering clothes that were worn while spraying...? - ANSWER Launder daily
(within eight hours) keep separate from other clothing and inform person washing
clothes of pesticide use.
How do you proper clean your nozzles? - ANSWER Move to an area where it is safe
and use a nozzle brush to clean nozzles.
When tanking mixing concentrates or highly toxic sprays...? - ANSWER Wear a face
shield or tight fitting goggles with antifog lenses and indirect
venting.
Which substance produces gas vapors fumes and requires special licensing to
handle? - ANSWER Fumigants
Who enforces the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)? -
ANSWER The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
Who is responsible for enforcing the laws that regulate the use of pesticides for
structural
pest control? - ANSWER Illinois Department of Public Health.
An individual who applies pesticides for any purpose on property other than that owned
rented or leased by themselves or their employer is a ...? - ANSWER Commercial For
Hire Pesticide Applicator.
To purchase a "restricted" use pesticide? - ANSWER Must have a current valid
pesticide license or certification # must be recorded on
the retail invoice.
Lawn Care Products Application and Notice Act require? - ANSWER Placement of
markers immediately after application to lawn is made.
