Applicator test for Illinois, General Standards
Exam/100 Complete Q’s and A’s
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. What can be said about insects? - -They have three pairs of jointed legs.
-4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - -Egg nymph and
adult.
-5. 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
-6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - -
Identify the weed (scouting)
-7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - -They have netted veins that
are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
-8. This weed germinates in the spring develops a root system and a low-
growing cluster of leaves called a rosette? - -Biennial
-9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - -Active ingredient
-10. Wettable powders when mixed with water.... - -Require agitation
-11. What do Surfactants do? - -Decrease the surface tension of water
allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface.
-12. 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.
-13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - -The mixture
may curdle gel or become sludge like.
, -14. How long is certification valid in Illinois before an applicator/operator
must retest? - -Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as
annual renewal forms are submitted.
-15. The pre-harvest interval is the? - -Amount of time that a crop can be
harvested after it has been sprayed.
-16. Which of the following is on every label? - -Keep out of Reach of
Children.
-17. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - -Certified Applicators or
persons under their direct supervision.
-18. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE
you should wear? - -Precautionary Statement.
-19. How often should you read the pesticide label? - -Every time you
purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date
-20. The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's
workers through
dissemination of information.... - -"Worker Right-to-Know"
-21. 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.
-22. If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you
clean them? - -Don't, dispose of them properly.
-23. 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.
-24. 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.
-25. What is a major concern of drift? - -Off target damage to vegetation
and people.
-26. 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
--d) All of the above
Exam/100 Complete Q’s and A’s
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. What can be said about insects? - -They have three pairs of jointed legs.
-4. Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? - -Egg nymph and
adult.
-5. 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
-6. The first step in planning a successful weed control program is? - -
Identify the weed (scouting)
-7. Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? - -They have netted veins that
are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
-8. This weed germinates in the spring develops a root system and a low-
growing cluster of leaves called a rosette? - -Biennial
-9. The part of the pesticide that kills is the? - -Active ingredient
-10. Wettable powders when mixed with water.... - -Require agitation
-11. What do Surfactants do? - -Decrease the surface tension of water
allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface.
-12. 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.
-13. How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? - -The mixture
may curdle gel or become sludge like.
, -14. How long is certification valid in Illinois before an applicator/operator
must retest? - -Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as long as
annual renewal forms are submitted.
-15. The pre-harvest interval is the? - -Amount of time that a crop can be
harvested after it has been sprayed.
-16. Which of the following is on every label? - -Keep out of Reach of
Children.
-17. Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? - -Certified Applicators or
persons under their direct supervision.
-18. What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum PPE
you should wear? - -Precautionary Statement.
-19. How often should you read the pesticide label? - -Every time you
purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date
-20. The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's
workers through
dissemination of information.... - -"Worker Right-to-Know"
-21. 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.
-22. If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should you
clean them? - -Don't, dispose of them properly.
-23. 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.
-24. 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.
-25. What is a major concern of drift? - -Off target damage to vegetation
and people.
-26. 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
--d) All of the above
