Download Michigan Core Pesticide Applicator Exam: Q&A for Certification and more Exams Pest Management in PDF only on Docsity!
MDARD MICHIGAN CORE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
EXAM NEWEST EXAM | ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST EXAM
Which of the following criteria is used by EPA in establishing pesticide tolerances? a) Research data completely independent of the pesticide manufacturer b) The anticipated volume of product to be sold in any given year c) The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c) The toxicity of the pesticide and its breakdown products Under federal law, which is unlawful and subject to civil or criminal penalties? a) Allowing a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator to apply RUPs b) detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling c) Keeping inadequate records of employees who received training on the proper use of pesticides ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b) detaching, altering, defacing, or destroying any part of a container or labeling Which federal regulation requires employee training in the use of pesticides? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------WPS (Workers protection standard)
Which group of pesticides is exempt from registration because it poses little or no risk to humans and the environment? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------Minimum risk pesticides The active ingredient in Tempo20WP is listed as β-Cyfluthrin, cyano(4- fluoro- 3 - phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)- 2,2dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate. What does the term "Cylfuthrin" represent? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The common name Which statements about pesticide label names and ingredients is true? a) Both the active ingredients and inert ingredients must be listed by chemical name b) various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may contain the same active ingredient c) Common names are those officially accepted by the manufacturer --------
- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b) various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products may contain the same active ingredient What is the purpose of the signal word? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------Indicates the product's relative acute toxicity to humans and animals The routes of entry statement, "Extremely hazardous by skin contact- rapidly absorbed through the skin," on a label would most likely carry which signal word? a) DANGER b) WARNING c) CAUTION ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a) DANGER
Which liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small amount of active ingredient (1% or less per unit volume)? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------- ---------RTU, ready to use (low concentrate) solution Which liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100% active ingredient? -- -------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------ULV, ultra low volume Which is a disadvantage of both EC and ULV formulations? a) difficult to handle, transport, and store b) require constant agitation to keep in suspension c) solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, pump parts, and other surfaces to deteriorate ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c) solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, pump parts, and other surfaces to deteriorate Which dry/solid formulation is mixed in water and reduces the risk of inhalation exposure during mixing and loading? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Water-dispersible granule (WDG) or dry flowable (DF) Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same weight and shape? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- pellet Which is an advantage of microencapsulated materials? a) delayed or slow release of active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness b) their pesticidal activity is independent of weather conditions
c) they usually require only short restricted entry intervals --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a) delayed or slow release of active ingredient prolongs their effectiveness Which type of adjuvant functions as a wetting agent and spreader (ie physically altering the surface tension of spray droplets)? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------surfactant Which type of adjuvant increases the viscosity of spray mixtures? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------thickener Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pesticide management method? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Mechanical Making use of plant varieties that are naturally resistant to insect feeding is an example of which type of pest management method? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Genetic Which of the statements about biological control is true? a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio control b) Biological control involves importing exotic pests to control natural enemies c) Using several cultural practices and a wide variety of pesticides works best in biological control ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a) Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is recommended in bio control
c) Removing a pest that is a public health concern from an area --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a) Planting weed- and disease-free seed on an athletic field Which statement about action thresholds is true? a) The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action threshold level b) The action threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest population density c) In an urban landscape, action thresholds are usually more related to economics than aesthetics ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b) The action threshold for a pest may be set at a 0 pest population density Which would increase the likelihood of pesticide resistance? a) An insect that has 1 generation per year b) Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class c) Applying a pesticide that has little or no residual effect ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b) Continual use of pesticides from the same chemical class Which statement about FIFRA is false? a) it provides the overall framework for the federal pesticide regulatory program b) it prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating laws that are stricter than federal regulations c) it allows applicators to deviate from the pesticide label under specific use situations ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b) it prevents states, tribes, and territories from creating laws that are stricter than federal regulations
Under federal law, which statement about trained and certified applicators is true? a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs b) They must receive supplemental training before mixing RUPs c) they are exempt from obtaining county bulletins for the protection of endangered species ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a) They may apply and/or supervise the application of RUPs What is the purpose of the registration and reregistration process? --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------To provide evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable risks to human health or the environment T/F- Approved pesticide labels have the force of law ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True What is A an abbreviation for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Aerosol What is AF an abbreviation for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Aqueous Flowable What is B an abbreviation for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- bait What is C an abbreviation for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- concentrate
What is LV an abbreviation for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- low volatile What is M an abbreviation for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- microencapsulated What is P or PS an abbreviation for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------- ----pellets What is RTU an abbreviation for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- ready to use What is S an abbreviation for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- solution What is SP an abbreviation for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- soluble powder What is ULV an abbreviation for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- ultra low volume What is W or WP an abbreviation for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------wettable powder
What is WDG an abbreviation for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
- water-dispersible granules What is WSC an abbreviation for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
- water-soluble concentrate What is WSL an abbreviation for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
- water-soluble liquid What is WSP an abbreviation for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
- water-soluble powder Advantages and disadvantages of EC? ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------ADV
- easy to transport, handle, store
- easy to pour/measure
- little agitation required
- Not abrasive
- will not plug nozzles
- leave little visible residue DISADV
- high concentration of AI --> easy overdose
- may damage treated plants or surfaces
- easily absorbed thru skin
- spills difficult to decontaminate
- strong odor
- solvents may wear equipment
- flammable/corrosive
- easily absorbed thru skin
- may cause parts to deteriorate
- special care required for calibration and application Advantages and Disadvantages of Invert Emulsions ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------adv
- low drift
- increased rate penetration/absorption
- decreased runoff disadv
- difficult to treat under surfaces because droplets large/heavy
- limited availability Advantages and Disadvantages of F or AF ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------adv
- easy to handle
- low exposure risk
- not phytotoxic
- low clogging risk
- splashes less likely disadv
- may settle, agitation required
- difficult to rinse
- may be abrasive
- hard to clean spills (not soluble water or oil)
- may leave residue Advantages and Disadvantages of RTU A ---------CORRECT ANSWER------ -----------adv
- easy to use, transport, store
- retain potencu
disadv
- practical for only limited uses
- risk inhalation
- hazardous if punctured
- difficult to release only direct/small target Advantages and Disadvantages of D ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----adv
- usually RTU
- good alternative where L could cause damage
- applied with simple equip
- effective for hard to reach indoor areas disadv
- high drift risk
- residues do not adhere as well as liquid
- high inhalation risk
- dampness causes clogs
- some equipment hard to calibrate
- difficult to get even distribution of particles Advantages and Disadvantages of G ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----adv
- RTU, no mixing
- drift hazard low
- low application hazard
- simple application
- may break down more slowly disadv
- application equip needs calibration often (uneven particle size)
- uniform application difficult
- granules do not stick to foliage/uneven surfaces
- may need moisture to release AI
- may be hazardous to non-target species
- bulky
- toxic to wide range of pests
- can penetrate cracks, crevices, etc
- single treatment will kill most pests disadv
- target site must be enclosed to prevent gas from escaping
- nonspecific and highly toxic
- high inhalation risk
- require lots of PPE
- may require special application equipment
- some temp requirments Advantages and Disadvantages of M ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----adv
- coatings help protect applicator
- easy to handle, transport, store
- timed release of AI prolongs effectiveness
- reduced volatility
- reduced odor
- less likely to stain
- reduced phytotoxicity disadv
- constant agitation may be required
- risk of harming bees
- long restricted-entry or preharvest intervals Advantages and Disadvantages of WSP or WSB ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------adv
- accurate, premeasured doses
- increased handling safety
- lower risk spills disadv
- packaged size may not match volume of equipment you have
- must be kept dry
List some types of adjuvants ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------ antifoaming
- Surfactants (wetting agents, spreaders)
- extenders
- stickers
- plant penetrators
- compatibility agents
- buffers or pH modifiers
- drift retardants
- defoaming agents
- thickeners Define surfactant ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------an inert ingredient that enhances the dispersing, spreading, and wetting properties of spray droplets, allow the pesticide to spread evenly over the surface of a leaf The capacity of a pesticide to cause short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) injury is referred to as its ____________ ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------toxicity Which statement about harmful effects of pesticides is false? a) the most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation b) asthma-like symptoms may be caused by allergies to pesticides c) many herbicides and fungicides cause dermatitis (skin reaction) --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a) the most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation
a) studies show that about 97% of all body exposure to pesticides during a spraying operation is by inhalation b) eating, drinking, smoking without first washing hands after handling pesticides is likely to transfer the product to your mouth c) the palms and forearms absorb pesticides more quickly than the scalp, ear canal, and forehead ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b) eating, drinking, smoking without first washing hands after handling pesticides is likely to transfer the product to your mouth Which statement about first aid response for pesticide exposure to the eye is false? a) you should hold the eye open and immediately begin gently washing it b) you should drip water directly into the eye c) you should flush under the eyelid with water to remove debris --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b) you should drip water directly into the eye What is the first thing you should do to help a victim of inhalation exposures? a) get the victim to fresh air b) administer artificial respiration c) have the victim lie down and loosen clothing ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a) get the victim to fresh air Which statement about heat stress is true? a) Wearing extra PPE prevents heat stress b) Constricted pupils is a symptom of heat stress c) lack of sweat is a symptom of heatstroke ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------c) lack of sweat is a symptom of heatstroke
If oral or dermal exposure has occurred, first objective is to... --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------rinse exposed area with water to dilute the pesticide and to prevent absorption If inhalation exposure has occurred... ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----get victim to fresh air immediately if pesticides get on the skin... ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------ remove all contaminated clothing immediately
- wash affected area with water and soap, avoid harsh scrubbing
- gently dry and wrap in loose clothing
- if chemical burn, wrap loosely with clean soft cloth, do not apply ointments if pesticides get in the eyes ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------hold eyelid open and immediately begin washing with drips clean water
- drip water across--NOT DIRECTLY INTO--the eye
- continuously rinse eye for 15 minutes
- flush under eyelid to remove debris
- cover eye with clean cloth and seek medical attention immediately if pesticide inhaled ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------------immediately carry victim to fresh air DO NOT ALLOW THEM TO WALK
- have victim lie down, loosen clothing
- keep victim warm and quiet, do not allow to get chilled or overheated
- if victim convulsing, protect head, turn head to side, watch that breathing continues DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSERT SOMETHING IN MOUTH WHILE SEIZING
- keep person's chin up to ensure air passage clear
- if breathing stops or is irregular, artificial respiration
