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QAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS EXAM
PREP (QAL- QUALIFIED APPLICATOR
LICENSE) 2024/2025 WITH 400 EXAM
REVIEW 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS JUST RELEASED!!
"B - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which if the following pesticide groups is the most environmentally
persistent? A- organophosphates B- organochlorines C- n- methyl carbamates D- anti-coagulants"
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> The jar test is used to prevent problems with which of the following?
A- phytotoxicity B- persistence C- incompatibility D- efficacy"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which LD50 value is the most toxic?
A- 1mg/kg B- 10mg/kg C- 100mg/kg D- 0.5 kg/mg"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> Pesticide persistence is measures in:
A- half lives B- mg/kg C- ppm D- parts per million"
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following is NOT a pesticide?
A- a plant defoliant B- a disinfectant C- a fertilizer D- b and c"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following factors could influence a pesticide's effectiveness?
A- life stage of the pest B- weather C- how clean the mix water is D- all of the above"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Pesticide incompatibility can result in which of the following:
A- clogged spray nozzle B- reduced pest control C- increases persistence D- a and b"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which type of application equipment produces uniformly sized droplets?
A- controlled droplet applicators B- electrostatic sprayers C- ultra low volume sprayers D- none of the above"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which type of pump is best for wettable powder applications?
A- centrifugal B- diaphragm C- roller D- a and b"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Spray nozzles influence which of the following?
A- application rate B- droplet size C- spray pattern D- All of the above"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> The primary factors related to spray drift are:
A- wind speed B- wind direction C- spray droplet size D- all of the above"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> Drift control agents reduce drift by:
A- increasing droplet size and weight B- decreasing spray solution viscosity C- decreasing droplet temperature D- a and b"
"B - CORRECT ANSWER=> Volatization generally occurs:
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which label section provides information on risks to people and domestic
animals? A- use directions B- Statement of Practical Treatment C-Precautionary Statements D- Signal Word"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> How often must agricultural field workers receive pesticide training?
A- never B- Every year C- every other year D every 5 years"
"B - CORRECT ANSWER=> What is the re-entry period when two organophosphate insecticides are
used and their re-entry periods are 6 days and 2 days. A- 6 days B- 7 days C- 8 days D- 10 days"
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> Pesticide residues are generally measured in what units?
A- half lives B- tolerance units C parts per million D- a and C"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following are mechanisms that break down pesticides?
A- Microbial breakdown B- inversion C- Fusion D- all of the above"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> A half life is defined as:
A-50 % of the time it takes the pesticide to breakdown to non-detectable levels B- the amount of time it takes for the pesticide to break down to 50% of its legal tolerance C- how tolerances are measured D- None of the above"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which pesticide group has the longest half-life?
A- organochlorines B- n-methyl carbamates C-organophosphates D- synthetic pyrethroids"
"B - CORRECT ANSWER=> The legally allowable pesticide residue level in food is called a :
A- residue limit B- Tolerance C- quarantine level D- None of the above"
"B - CORRECT ANSWER=> Produce that has illegal pesticide levels must be:
A- Washed adequately to remove all the pesticide residue B- Put under quarantine C- destroyed D- Reanalyzed"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> How do pesticides leach into ground water?
A- directly through the soil profile, especially in heavy clay soils B- directly through the soil profile, especially in sandy soils C- through cracked well heads D- both B and C E Both A and B"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Most groundwater contaminants belong to which pesticide group?
A- post emergent herbicides B- Chlorinated hydrocarbons C- organophosphates D- Pre emergent herbicides"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following are examples of point source pollution?
A- illegal pesticide dumping into a creek B- a crop duster crash into a lake C- leaky pesticide containers in a storage area D- All of the above"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> Pesticide containers that have held a liquid pesticide and are less then 28
gallons must be: A-Triple rinsed at the time of use B- taken to a Class I landfill C- can be reused for any purpose D- none of the above"
"E - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following are considered to be pest species?
A- Weeds B- invertebrates C- Abiotic factors D- All of the above E- only a and b"
C- Pesticide bans D- all of the above E- A and B only"
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> An IPM threshold is:
A- the optimal level of a beneficial organism B- a biological agent that controls 50% of the pest damage C- a predetermined pest population level at which pest control activities are activated D- A and C"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> The Beekeeper notification regulations apply to which of the following
scenarios? A- all pesticides used withing one mile of bee hives B- any pesticide that is applied to blossoming crops used within one mile of bee hives C- only certain pesticides applied on blossoming crops within one-half mile of bee hives D- None of the above"
"16 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 pounds = _____ Ounces"
"128 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 Gallon= _____Ounces"
"8 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 Gallon = _______Pints"
"5,280 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 Mile = ____ feet"
"43,560 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 Acre = _____ Square feet"
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> How many square feet are in a plot measuring 100 feet by 150 feet?
A- 150 square feet B- 1500 square feet C- 15,000 square feet D- 10,000 Square feet"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> How many Acres are in a plot measuring 300 ft x 150 ft?
A- 1 acre B- 0.69 Acres C- 0.40 Acres D- 1.69 Acres"
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> If the label of a pesticide you are using recommends applying 2 pints per
acre how much would you need for a plot measuring 200x300 ft? A-o.50 gallons B- 0.65 Gallons
C o.35 gallons D. 1.5 gallons"
"B - CORRECT ANSWER=> You are making a preventive treatment for brown patch and dollar spot
treatment on a golf green. The treatment area measures 50 x 100 ft. How much fungicide will you need if the rate is 1 pound per 5,000 square feet A- 1 ounce B- 1 pound C- 1.25 pounds D- 14 ounces"
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> You are treating ornamentals around a park for aphids. The use rate is 2
pints of insecticide in 100 gallons of water and your spray tank holds 50 gallons of total mix. How much insecticide should you add per tank mix? A 2 pints B 3 pints C- 1 pint D o.5 gallons"
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> How many gallons of pesticide would you need to treat an area measuring
300 feet by 485 feet if the use rate is 3 quarts per acre? A- 1 gallon B- 3 gallons C- 2.5 gallons D 3.3 quarts"
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> You are using a boom sprayer with 14 nozzles to band spray 20 inch beds.
What is your swath width (Net swath width) in feet and inches? A. 18 ft 6 in B. 20 ft 2 in C. 23 ft 4 in D 12 ft 6 in"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> A spray rig traveling 300 feet in 41 seconds is traveling at how many miles
per hour? A- 5 B- C- 2 D 1"
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> If you are spraying an open field at 5 mph with a swath width of 50 feet, how
many acres per minute are you covering. A- 1 AC/min B- 2 ac/min
D- Only college graduates can become certified"
"B - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following signal words signifies highly toxic Category I
pesticides? A- keep out of reach of children B- Danger C- Warning D- Caution"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following are pesticides?
A- Chlorine B- Toilet bowl disinfectants C- herbicides D- All of the above"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> A pesticide in Category II would have which of the following on its label?
A- caution B- Warning C- Keep out of reach of children D- B and C"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> If a pesticide has an LD50 of 25 mg/kg, what category is it in?
A- Category I B- Category II C- Category III D- Category IV"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> The toxicity of a pesticide is:
A- a measure of its toxicity B- measured by LD 50 C- a basic characteristic of the chemical D- All of the above"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following is not true about LD50 values?
A- they provide info about a pesticides immediate or acute health hazards B- they are lower for pesticides that are more toxic C- they are the lethal dose of pesticide that will kill 50% of the test population D- They provide info to the potential long term health effects of a pesticide"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following is used to control weeds?
A- acaricides B- insecticides C- fungicides D- herbicides"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following could be a pesticide formulation?
A- stickers and spreaders B- mineral clay C- Antifreeze D- all of the above"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> What does the "statement of practical treatment" on the label mean?
A- recommended first aid treatment in case of poisoning B- it describes how to use the pesticide properly C- It describes the hazards associated with that pesticide D- It tells when and where to use the pesticide."
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> What information is found in the "precautionary statement' of a pesticide
label A- the type of medical treatment that must be provided to a person who has been exposed B- the types of crops a pesticide must not be used on C- Hazard statements associated with the use of pesticide D- The maximum rate of applications"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following is true about the "Reentry Statement" on pesticide
labels? A- It tells what to do in case a pesticide is swallowed B- It describes how and where to dispose of leftover spray material C- It tells the user toxicity of the pesticide D- It's the period of time a person has to wait before they may legally enter a treated field"
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> What is the primary responsibility of the State Legislature?
A- to enforce regulations B- To develop policies C- To pass laws D- to adopt regulations"
"B - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which Gov't agency registers pesticides at the federal level?
A- USDA
B- USEPA
C- CA DPR
D- CA Dept of health"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following is a Restricted-Use pesticide?
A- 2,4-D
B Round-up C Malathion D- All of the above"
C- The amount of pesticide the person is exposed to D- the amount of pesticide remaining on the treated surface."
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> If a person is working in an area where he is exposed to pesticides and is
experiencing pesticide illness symptoms he should... A- Say nothing B- Take the rest of the day off C- Seek immediate medical attention D-Finish the work shift then inform his supervisor"
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> When pesticide exposure occurs:
A- the employees responsible for the incident should be reassigned to another job that does not require them to handle pesticides B- the chemical manufacturer should be notified C- The reason for the exposure should be identified and steps should be taken to prevent the exposure scenario from happening again. D- Employees responsible for the incident should be disciplined."
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following are NOT examples of acute or immediate symptoms
of pesticide poisoning? A- blurred vision B- skin rash C- Sterility D- All of the above"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following could be examples of chronic or long term health
effects from pesticide exposure? A- Cancer B Nerve Disorders C- Diarrhea D both A and B"
"E - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following must be done when there is a pesticide exposure and
the person has pesticide poisoning symptoms? A- have someone take the person to a medical facility B- Decontaminate the person as much as possible C- Bring a copy of the pesticide label with you to the medical facility D- Bring a copy of the hazard communication plan with you to the medical Facility E- A , B and C"
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> When should vomiting be induced after a person swallows a pesticide
A- immediately B- Immediately after the person had drank a glass of milk or milk of magnesia C- Only when indicated by the pesticide label and if the victim is conscious
D- Only when 3 ounces or more has been swallowed E None of the above"
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> When can pesticides be transported in the same compartment with persons
and/or food? A- only when they are low toxicity pesticides B Only Category III pesticides C- Never D only category II and III pesticides approved by USEPA"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> A notice-of-intent to use a restricted material must be submitted....
A- to the County Agricultural commissioner at least 1 week before application date B- to the DPR C- only when the restricted material is in Category I D- to the County Ag commissioner at least 24hrs before application date"
"B - CORRECT ANSWER=> Posting a field after a pesticide application is the responsibility of the:
A- applicator B- Operator of the property C- Commissioners office D- The farm labor contractor"
"B - CORRECT ANSWER=> When mixing 2 or more organophosphate pesticides the reentry interval is
determined by: A- adding both of the intervals together B- Adding the longest interval to 50% of the second longest interval C- The longest interval D- the shortest interval"
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> When can you store a pesticide in a container other than the original
container A- Only with Category III B- Only with herbicides C- In a service container that has the name and address of the person responsible for the container, the name of the pesticide and the signal word D- None of the above"
"B - CORRECT ANSWER=> LC50 refers to:
A- the dose that will kill 50% of a test population B- The concentration that will kill 50% of a test population C- Both a and b D- None of the above"
D- Soluble powders"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> What are the symptoms of organophosphate and carbamate poisoning?
A- difficulty in seeing and breathing B-Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea C Sweating, numbness, fatigue and thirstiness D- All of the above"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> When handling emulsifiable concentrates what is the most likely route of
exposure? A- Skin B- Lungs C- Eyes D- Mouth"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> What should you do if you get a pesticide on your skin?
A- Immediately wash with soap and water B- Wash at the end of the day C- Wash as soon as its convenient D- Go to the Doctor, and then wash with soap and water"
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> What should be done if you experience pesticide poisoning symptoms?
A- Stop working and lay down B- Continue working C- Seek immediate medical attention D- Go to the doctor after work"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> What is the cause of most pesticide related accidents?
A- Improper pesticide handling B- Lack of training C The use of highly toxic pesticides D- Both B and C"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following is the best type of gloves to use when handling
pesticides? A- Cotton B- Leather C- Silk D- Rubber"
"B - CORRECT ANSWER=> Under what conditions can you ignore the safety equipment requirements
found on the pesticide label? A- After you've had 3 years of experience B- Never
C- When temperature exceeds 85 degrees D- When using low pressure applications equipment"
"D- A and B - CORRECT ANSWER=> A Cholinesterase inhibitor affects which of the following?
A- Central Nervous system enzymes B- Central nervous system synaptic transmission C- Hormones D- A and B"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following is not considered to be "use in conflict with
labeling"? A- A decrease in dosage rate B- A decrease in concentration of the mixture C- Application at a less frequent rate D- All of the above"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> What is the most important phone number to have posted at the work
facility? A- Nearest medical care facility B- Haz Mat Team C- the local fire department"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> If the pesticide label does not specify the particular type of eye protection,
what type can be used? A- a face shield B- Goggles C- Safety glasses that provide the front, brow and temple protection D- All of the above"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> What signal word requires the use of a closed-loading mixing equipment
when a liquid pesticide is applied to an agricultural crop? A- Danger B- Warning C- Caution D- All of the above"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following is true in regards to posting treated fields?
A- the sign must not be posted unless pesticide application is scheduled within the next 24 hrs B- The sign cannot be removed during REI C- Sign must be removed w/in 3 days of the end of the REI D- All of the above"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Who can provide pesticide safety training to employees that will make
pesticide applications in production agricultural settings?
A- signifies the acute toxicity B- Identifies the formula C- Warns of potential crop damage level D- Identifies relative effectiveness or control level"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> The precautionary statement section of the label contains info about the:
A- application rate B- crops on which the product can be applied C-Relative toxicity of the product D- Hazards to humans and domestic animals"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Plant-back restrictions are found in the _______section.
A- Precautionary statements B- Statements of practical treatment C- Contents D- Directions for use"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> Making an application of a pesticide product at a rate lower then specified in
the label directions is: A- always allowed B- Illegal C- Allowed if you obtain consent for the County Ag commissioner. D- Allowed only if the product is tank mixed"
"B - CORRECT ANSWER=> Exceeding the maximum application rate of a pesticide product per its label
is: A- always allowed B- Illegal C- Allowed if you obtain consent for the County Ag commissioner. D- Allowed only if the product is tank mixed with another similar product"
"B - CORRECT ANSWER=> U. S> EPA may classify a pesticide as restricted use if it :
A- is ineffective unless used twice B- Presents significant dermal hazards C- Leaves visible residue on treated surfaces D- Does not break down w/in 7 days."
"D- Become a DPR certified commercial or private applicator - CORRECT ANSWER=> Any person in CA
who applies or supervises the application of restricted material must: A- attend 20 hrs of special training B- Notify the UC cooperative extension advisor C- Obtain a medical release from a physician D- Become a DPR certified commercial or private applicator"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which 2 documents must individuals who are engaged in pest control for
hire have available when making an agriculture use application of a pesticide that requires a permit? A- Copies of their pest control business license and the applicable UC pest management guidelines B- Copies of the applicable UC pest management guidelines and copy of current restricted material permit C- The growers work order and pest control business license D- Copies of written pest control recommendations and the current restricted materials permit."
"C - CORRECT ANSWER=> An application for a restricted materials permit must include the:
A- Name and address of nearest County Ag commissioner B- Name and address of individual who will be making the application C- Criteria for determining the need for pesticide application D- Known health affects of the pesticide to be applies"
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> Restricted material use permits for the ag use must be:
A-Site and time specific B- Mailed or personally delivers to anyone living within 1/4 mile of the application C- Approved by CA DPR D- Posted in a central location for 30 days after the application"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Which of the following is not required on the notice of intent?
A- The date the intended application will begin B- An indication of approx. acres or units to be treated C- Pests to be controlled D- signed statement releasing the property owner from liability"
"B - CORRECT ANSWER=> The Pesticide Safety Information Series leaflets with the "N" designation are
for A- Non certified pesticide handlers B- Non- Ag setting C- Non-traditional methods of pesticide application D- Non-English"
"D - CORRECT ANSWER=> Certain pesticides may be excempt from permit requirements in CA if DPR
Director determines that the pesticide: A-application may be supervised by a non-certified handler B- Will cause no hazards in CA C- Is to hazardous to use in CA D- requires no further restrictions beyond those imposed on the federal regulations and label."
"A - CORRECT ANSWER=> A person who is responsible for pesticide containers must:
A- store the containers in a locked enclosure or provide a person to maintain control over the containers at all times B- Keep the containers off the ground in the back of a vehicle when unattended.
