PESTICIDE APPLICATOR LICENSE CORE
COMMERCIAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Which statement about protecting bees from pesticide injury is true?
Correct Answer -Apply insecticides in the evening or at night.
Under which conditions are pesticides more likely to leach through soil?
Correct Answer -Sandy soil, low in organic matter.
Which two factors are most important in avoiding vapor drift?
Correct Answer -Temperature and pesticide volatility.
What is the first thing to do if a pesticide container is leaking?
Correct Answer -Transfer contents into another container.
What is the first step a business should take to develop an effective
pesticide security program?
Correct Answer -Conduct a risk assessment of business vulnerabilities.
Which recommended practice will minimize pesticide storage problems?
Correct Answer -Store metal pesticide containers on the higher shelves to
prevent rusting.
,Which statement about transporting pesticides is true?
Correct Answer -Enclosed and lockable cargo boxes offer the greatest
protection.
Which statement about pesticide storage facilities is true?
Correct Answer -Carefully consider the terrain when selecting a storage site.
Which of the following is considered a good security practice?
Correct Answer -Instruct employees on pesticide inventory control.
Which is an appropriate action to take in the event of a pesticide spill?
Correct Answer -Put on the appropriate PPE first
Which is a recommended action to take in the event of a pesticide fire?
Correct Answer -Construct berms to contain contaminated runoff water.
What is the backbone of any emergency response plan?
Correct Answer -Outlining the sequence of actions to take in a crisis.
In addition to an emergency response plan, which of the following will
further reduce the risk of a pesticide fire?
Correct Answer -Keep a fire-detection system in the storage area.
Which statement about emergency response planning is true?
Correct Answer -It is important to make a detailed report of what took place
before, during, and after the incident.
, Which statement about triple-rinsing and pressure-rinsing pesticide
containers is true?
Correct Answer -Rinsate from triple rinsing or pressure rinsing may be
stored for later use.
Which statement about the proper technique for opening pesticide
containers is true?
Correct Answer -Use a sharp knife or scissors to open paper or cardboard
containers.
The "Directions for Use" section of a pesticide label indicates the:
Correct Answer -Various crops or areas on which the pesticide may be
legally used.
After filling a tank one-fifth to one-half full with carrier, what is the usual
order for tank mixing the remaining products?
Correct Answer -Add compatibility agent (if needed), add suspension
products, add solution products, add surfactants (if needed), add emulsion
products.
Which statement about pesticide equipment cleanup is false?
Correct Answer -Leftover pesticide residue in the spray tank is permitted
when changing products.
Which statement about cleaning and disposing of pesticide containers is
true?
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