QAC Laws and Regulations Exam Questions With Answers (100% Verified Answers 2023/2024)

The precautionary statements section of the label contains information about the ■ a. application rate ■ b. crops on which the product can be applied ■ c. relative toxicity of the product ■ ds to people and domestic animals d. hazards to people and domestic animals Plantback restrictions are found in the _________ section of the pesticide label. ■ a. precautionary statements ■ b. statement of practical treatment ■ c. contents ■ tions for use d. directions for use A decrease below the label rate of the amount of the pesticide product applied to a crop or site is ■ a. always allowed ■ al ■ c. allowed only if you obtain written authorization from the county agricultural commissioner ■ ed only if the product is tank mixed always allowed An increase above the label rate of the amount of the pesticide product applied to a crop or site is ■ a. always allowed ■ al ■ c. allowed only if you obtain written authorization from the county agricultural commissioner ■ ed only if the product is tank mixed with another similar product b. illegal If a pesticide label limits the number of applications of a product to three a year, you can ■ a. never make fewer than three applications in one year ■ b. always make fewer than three applications in one year ■ c. make four or more applications in one year if the pest problem is severe ■ four or more applications of the specified product in one year if you alternate each application with another pesticide product b. always make fewer than three applications in one year The U.S. EPA may classify a pesticide as a restricted use pesticide if it ■ a. is ineffective unless used at twice the labelrecommended rate ■ b. presents a significant dermal hazard to applicators ■ c. leaves visible residues on treated surfaces ■ not break down within 7 days b. presents a significant dermal hazard to applicators Any person in California who applies or supervises the application of a restricted use pesticide must ■ a. attend 20 hours of special training ■ b. notify the local UC Cooperative Extension advisor before making or supervising an application ■ c. obtain a medical release from a physician ■ d. be a California-certified commercial or private applicator d. be a California-certified commercial or private applicator Which of the following is not a criterion for DPR to classify a pesticide as a California restricted material? ■ a. the pesticide is effective and practical ■ pesticide could be dangerous to public health ■ c. there is a hazard to subsequent crops through persistent soil residues ■ is a hazard to honey bees from direct application or drift the pesticide is effective and practical Which two documents must individuals who are engaged in pest control for hire have available when making an agricultural use application of a pesticide that requires a permit? ■ a. copies of their business license and the applicable UC Pest Management Guideline ■ b. a valid driver's license and the current restricted materials permit ■ c. the grower's work order and a valid driver's license ■ s of the written pest control recommendation or grower's work order and the current restricted materials permit d. copies of the written pest control recommendation or grower's work order and the current restricted materials permit An application for a restricted materials permit for nonagricultural use must include the ■ a. name and address of the nearest agricultural commissioner's office ■ b. name and address of the individual who will be making the application ■ c. criteria for determining the need for the pesticide application ■ d. known health effects of the pesticide to be applied c. criteria for determining the need for the pesticide application Permits for the agricultural use of restricted pesticides must be ■ a. site and time specific ■ d or personally delivered to anyone living within 1/4 mile of the application ■ c. approved by the Director of the California Department of Food and Agriculture ■ d in a central location for 30 day after the application site and time specific A restricted materials permit is valid for up to _______ year(s) for certain types of perennial agricultural plantings. ■ a. 1 ■ b. 3 ■ c. 5 ■ d. 7 b. 3 A Notice of Intent must be filed with the county agricultural commissioner no less than ______ hours before applying an agricultural use restricted pesticide. ■ a. 12 ■ b. 24 ■ c. 48 ■ d.72 b. 24 Which of the following is not required information on a Notice of Intent? ■ a. the date the intended application will begin ■ b. an indication of the approximate acres or units to be treated ■ c. the pest or pests to be controlled ■ d.a signed statement releasing the property owner or operator from liability d. a signed statement releasing the property owner or operator from liability The Pesticide Safety Information Series (PSIS) leaflets with the "N" designation are written for ■ a. non-certified pesticide handlers ■ b. noncrop settings ■ c. non-traditional methods of pesticide application ■ -English speaking pesticide handlers b. noncrop settings Restricted use pesticides may be exempt from permit requirements in California if the DPR Director determines that the pesticide ■ a. application may be supervised by a noncertified handler ■ b. will cause no hazards in California ■ c. is too hazardous to use in California ■ d. requires no further restrictions beyond those imposed by federal regulations and the label