Core | General Knowledge

Question 1

The three C’s of an emergency response plan are:
Control
Contain
Clean up the spill

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The three C’s of an emergency response plan are:
Clear the area
Control
Clean up the spill

Answer 2

False.
Control
Contain
Clean up the spill

Question 3

The backbone of an emergency response plan is having a designated emergency coordinator.

Answer 3

False. The backbone of an emergency response plan is having a sequence of actions to take in crisis.

Question 4

It’s important to keep a copy of SDS and labels on hand in case of a spill.

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

A spill kit should contain large quantities of water to help clean up a pesticide spill.

Answer 5

False. Spill kits should contain absorbent materials, shovels, and PPE. Pesticides should not be rinsed or washed as part of clean up.

Question 6

Pesticides storage areas should have a fire detection system installed.

Answer 6

True.

Question 7

It’s important to make a detailed report of what happened before, during and after an emergency pesticide incident.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

Building a berm to reduce runoff during a pesticide fire is an effective means of containing a spill.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

You should try to extinguish a pesticide fire with water before calling 911

Answer 9

False. Call 911 and refer to your SDS for best practices.

Question 10

The EPA is the agency responsible for overseeing FIFRA

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Risks to human health and the environment causes a pesticide to be designated a restricted use pesticide (RUP)

Answer 11

True. The EPA determines how risky a pesticide is

Question 12

Only certified applicators or individuals under their direct supervision by may, load, and apply a restricted use pesticide

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Advisory and mandatory statements on a label are the same thing

Answer 13

False. Mandatory statements MUST be followed during application. Advisory statements are only guidance.

Question 14

The EPA writes all pesticide labels.

Answer 14

False. The manufacturer writes the label and the EPA reviews it.

Question 15

Minimum risk pesticides pose little or no risk to the environment

Answer 15

True

Question 16

The signal word gives you a general idea of how toxic a product is.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

The signal word “CAUTION” would likely be on a pesticide label that reads “Extremely hazardous by skin contact - absorbs rapidly through skin”

Answer 17

False. A product with an extreme hazard would likely be labeled with “DANGER” since that conveys a higher toxicity than “CAUTION”

Question 18

Directions for mixing and loading a pesticide are usually found under the “directions for use” portion of the label.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

“Causes skin and eye irritation” is an example of a Routes of Entry statement

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Only a certified applicator can purchase restricted use pesticides in Utah

Answer 20

True

Question 21

If a local pesticide law is stricter than a federal law, the federal law should be followed.

Answer 21

False. The strictest law should be followed, whether that is local, state, or federal.

Question 22

Wearing protective gloves while handling pesticides reduces exposure by 99%

Answer 22

True.

Question 23

Cotton lined gloves are suitable for pesticide applications because the lining doesn’t contact the pesticides.

Answer 23

False. Cotton, leather and canvas absorb pesticides. Linings will trap pesticides against your skin.

Question 24

If your clothing comes in contact with pesticides you should wash it separately on hot and then run an empty cycle through the machine.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

There are two main types of respirators: Atmosphere-supplying respirators
Air-purifying respirators

Answer 25

True

Question 26

A standard particulate filter in a respirator has a lifespan of about six months.

Answer 26

False. Replace your filter after 8 hours of use

Question 27

A respirator fit test should be done annually or whenever something changes physically with your face

Answer 27

True

Question 28

A NIOSH 99 respirator filters at least 99% of airborne particles.

Answer 28

True.

Question 29

You should perform a positive AND negative pressure seal check on your respirator every time you suit up

Answer 29

True

Question 30

You can usually use the same settings on your granular spreader no matter the size of the granulars.

Answer 30

False. Your granular spreader should be calibrated for the size of the product you’re using to ensure uniform application

Question 31

A “Special local need” registration allows states to expand OR limit the uses of certain pesticides

Answer 31

True. A local government can ask the EPA for permission to use a product for off label usage.

Question 32

If you must transport pesticides in the passenger area of a vehicle, be sure to only carry small amounts of pesticides.

Answer 32

False. Do not transport pesticides in the passenger area.

Question 33

In the event of a spill, the person driving the vehicle and the owner of the company are both responsible for the spill.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Department of Transportation (DOT) placards are required on all vehicles transporting pesticides.

Answer 34

False. DOT placards are only required when carrying large quantities.

Question 35

You must carefully consider the terrain of a pesticide storage facility.

Answer 35

True. Flood zones, steep slopes, and other site conditions can impact the safety of a storage area.

Question 36

A pesticide storage area should be ventilated into an adjoining room to reduce the build up of toxic vapors.

Answer 36

False. Ventilation should go directly outside, NOT to another room.

Question 37

Adjuvants can improve pesticide mixing and performance

Answer 37

True. Adjuvant is a fancy word for “additive.” It might make a pesticide stick to a leaf better or spread out more evenly on a plant.

Question 38

On a label, the term “Acute Exposure” describes the effects after a person comes in contact with just one dose of pesticide.

Answer 38

True.

Question 39

PPE required for mixing and loading a product can be found on the label

Answer 39

True

Question 40

Using a barrier to prevent pests from getting into a house is an example of cultural control.

Answer 40

False. Mechanical control

Question 41

Growing plants that are naturally resistant to pests is an example of biological control

Answer 41

True

Question 42

The goal of an IPM strategy is to prevent pests from reaching economically or aesthetically damaging thresholds

Answer 42

True

Question 43

The purpose of pesticide registration is to review evidence that the pesticide will not cause unreasonable harm to people and the environment

Answer 43

True