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TEXAS PESTICIDE APPLICATORS GENERAL STANDARDS
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If you or our partner feels sick on the job, should you leave the work undone or try to finish it? a. Always try to finish the job unless there is an emergency or you are working alone and feel as though you might faint. b. If you or any other workers feels sick, do not try to finish the job. Get out of the area immediately and get help. ---------CORRECT ANSWER------------ -----b. If you or any other workers feels sick, do not try to finish the job. Get out of the area immediately and get help. How should you clean your washing machine after laundering pesticide soiled clothing? a. Run a complete, but empty cycle using hot water and detergent. b. Clean the inside of the machine by hand c. Run a rinse cycle only. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a. Run a complete, but empty cycle using hot water and detergent. The safest way to move pesticides is in the back of a truck that has a steel bed with enclosed sides and a tail gate. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------True You should wear a wide brimmed, chemical resistant, waterproof hat (not a cap) when you are exposed to pesticide drift. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
You should store all clean protective equipment and clothing separately from stored pesticides. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True When you plan to work with pesticides, where should you look for information about the protective clothing you need? a. In the American Chemical User's Handbook b. On the pesticide label c. In your pesticide applicator training manuals ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b. On the pesticide label During pesticide handling, you should wear both gloves and boots made of chemical resistant material. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- True You should wear protective clothing when you are exposed to pesticide drift, but hardly ever when you are mixing and filling pesticides. T/F --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False When filling a spray tank, you should always stand with your head above the container and the filling hole of the spray tank. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False How should you prepare for an accidental spill of a pesticide? a. Have some kind of absorptive material available b. Have bleach or hydrated lime for decontamination c. Keep soap, detergent and water close at hand d. Have a change of clothes available e. All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------e. All of the above
Regardless of the reentry interval stated on the label, you may reenter a treated site after sprays dry, dust settle and vapors disperse. T/F --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False What is the most common cause of pesticide poisoning for applicators? a. Inhalation b. Skin contact c. Swallowing ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b. Skin contact When should you wear elbow-length, chemical resistant gloves? a. When handling any pesticide b. When handling any pesticide, except certain fumigants and relatively non toxic products c. Only when working overhead ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b. When handling any pesticide, except certain fumigants and relatively non toxic products Why not use cotton or leather gloves when handling highly toxic pesticides? a. because you might stain them b. because they absorb pesticide and hold it close to your skin c. because they reduce your dexterity, thus increasing the chance of accident ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b. because they absorb pesticide and hold it close to your skin You must always wear a chemical resistant suit when handling highly toxic pesticides. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True How often should you wash your contaminated overalls? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Daily
Should you ever wash the inside of your boots? a. yes, after each use b. yes, at least once a week c. Never - throw hem away after they become contaminated. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a. yes, after each use When is it necessary to wear goggles or a full face shield? a. whenever pesticide could contact your eyes b. when you pour or mix concentrates c. when you work with a highly toxic spray or dust d. all of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d. all of the above Which type of hat is useful to protect your head and neck from highly toxic pesticides? a. Chemical resistant rainhat b. Washable hard hat with no liner c. Certain wide brimmed hats d. All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d. All of the above Are cotton or felt hats adequate head protection against highly toxic pesticides? Yes or No ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No How do you know if a respirator is necessary? a. If there is a strong odor b. If you feel lightheaded c. If the pesticide label says so ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c. If the pesticide label says so
To work for hire, using restricted or state-limited pesticides on another person's land, you must have: a. A business license from the TDA b. A commercial license from the TDA c. A private license from the TDA d. All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b. A commercial license from the TDA All licensed commercial and noncommercial applicators must be certified in each application category in which they practice. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True Which of the following is not among the TDA application categories? a. Right of way b. Predatory animal c. Wood preservation d. Fumigation ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c. wood preservation Which of the following is not among the SPCS application categories? a. Termite b. Seed treatment c. Wood preservation d. Commodity fumigation ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b. Seed Treatment Which of the following state agencies is not involved in pesticides regulations? a. Texas department of agriculture
b. Texas A&M Agrilife extension service c. Texas commission of Environmental quality ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b. Texas A&M agrilife extension service Under the Texas Pesticide Law, Pesticides used in this state must be registered with the TDA, even if they are already registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ------True _______ ________ is your responsibility to inform nearby residents or adjacent landowners before you apply pesticides. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Prior notification In addition of the state government, even county commissioners courts may set rules on the use of certain pesticides. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True Even with a commercial applicator license, you must still obtain a spray permit before using regulated herbicides. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER- ----------------True Specialty fertilizer in containers with capacities of 50 pounds or less that are labeled for ornamental and turf use are exempt from classification as state-limited-use pesticides or regulated herbicides. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True
Which two answers are penalties defined by FIFRA for applicators who violate the law? a. Civil penalties when the violation is unintentional b. Criminal penalties when the violation is unintentional c. Criminal penalties when the law is knowingly violated d. Civil penalties when the law is knowingly violated ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a and c Does FIFRA allow prison terms for criminal (intentional) violators? a. Yes, up to 1 year for private and commercial applicators b. No, FIFRA sets fines only c. Yes, up to 30 days for private applicators and up to 1 year for commercial applicators d. Not for private applicators but up to 1 year for commercial applicators ---- -----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c. Yes, up to 30 days for private applicators and up to 1 year for commercial applicators What are regulations? a. Interpretations of the law that have the force of law b. Interpretations of the law intended only as a guide c. Exception of the law ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a. Interpretations of the law that have the force of law What is an endangered species? a. A plant or animal that may not be harvested or hunted, except as allowed by law b. A plant or animal that is in danger of extinction throughout all or much of its range c. An animal whose habitat has been severely damaged ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b. A plant or animal that is in danger of extinction throughout all or much of its range
Which federal agency determines what species are endangered? a. The U.S. Department of Agriculture b. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) of the EPA c. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) of the Department of the Interior --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c. Fist and Wildlife Services (FWS) of the Department of the Interior Who ultimately bears the responsibility of protecting endangered species from pesticides? a. The federal government b. The state government c. Conservationists d. You, the applicator ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d. You, the applicator _________ is the capacity of a substance to injure or poison a living system, such as a human being, an animal, a lake, or a forest. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Toxicity What is pesticide exposure? a. Coming in contact with a pesticide b. Being poisoned by a pesticide c. Neither of the above d. Both of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a. Coming in contact with a pesticide _________ _________ refers to how poisonous a pesticide is after short- term exposure. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Acute toxicity
b. Water-based c. Dry ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a. Oil-based Which areas of the body absorb pesticides quickly? a. Feet, hands, head, and groin b. Scalp, nose, hands, and arms c. Face, hands, torso, and scalp d. Eyes, ears, scalp, and genitals ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- d. Eyes, ears, scalp, and genitals Which two routes of entry are likely to be the most important to you? a. Dermal and oral b. Dermal and inhalation c. Inhalation and oral d. None of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b. Dermal and inhalation Which factor affects the toxicity of a pesticide? a. Route of entry b. frequency and duration (rate) of exposure c. Does received d. All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d. All of the above An example of a chronic effect is the drop in __________, an essential body enzyme, caused by organophosphates and carbamates. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Cholinesterase
___________ effects occur at the site of contact with a pesticide while ___________ effects occur away from the point of contact. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Local, systemic Skin rash, nausea, eye irritation, and dizziness are examples of ___________ toxic effects. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Reversible LD 50 means "lethal dose fifty" it refers to the amount of chemical that kills __________ the animals exposed to it in a laboratory test. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------half (50%) The smaller the LD 50 value, the less chemical required to fatal, so the more poisonous the pesticide. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
- True Acute oral toxicity and acute dermal toxicity are measured as LD 50. The higher the LD 50 the ___________ (more or less) toxic the pesticide. --------
- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Less How is LD 50 used? a. LD 50 is used with other tests to place pesticides in a " toxic category" and give them a "signal word." b. LD 50 is used to compare the toxicity of different chemicals. c. LD 50 is used to tell how a chemical acts and how sensitive different organs within an animal or human might be. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--- --------------a. LD 50 is used with other tests to place pesticides in a " toxic category" and give them a "signal word."
c. WARNING ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c. WARNING The toxicity of a substance is its ability to cause injury, while __________ is the risk or chance that harm will come from using the pesticide. --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------hazard Is a highly toxic material always very hazardous? a. No, if a highly toxic material is handled properly it could actually pose low risk or hazard. b. Yes, no matter how it is handled a highly toxic material is always hazardous. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a. No, if a highly toxic material is handled properly it could actually pose low risk or hazard. Which of the statements below is not true about a pesticide deposit? a. A deposit is pesticide that remains on treated surfaces right after application. b. Pesticide deposits may or may not be seen easily. c. Most deposits remain on surfaces for a very long time. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c. Most deposits remain on surfaces for a very long time. Which of the statements below is not true about a pesticide residue? a. Some residues may remain for months or years. b. Residue information is required for each crop you treat. c. residues are found only on target crops and surfaces. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Residues are found only on target crops and surfaces.
A __________ is the maximum amount of pesticide residue allowed on a harvested crop, set by the EPA. ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------- Tolerance Can a harvested crop contain more than the set tolerance of a pesticide and still be legally sold? a. No, it cannot be legally sold b. Yes, it may be sold if it is not condemned or seized. c. Yes, it may be sold if it is identified as contaminated. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------No, it cannot be legally sold. What margin of safety ("safety factor") does the EPA use to set tolerances? a. 10 times b. 100 times c. 1,000 times ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b. 100 times Food may have no residues at all because the residues may have degraded or the crop may have been treated with a minimum dose of a pesticide. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True Soil and plant surfaces may contain pesticide residue even when they are not directly sprayed with the pesticide. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER----- ------------True EPA sets two kinds of tolerances: __________ __________ tolerances for pesticides that indirectly contact food; and tolerances for pesticides applied directly for food. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Negligible residue, finite
d. Reentry interval ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Reentry interval Why should honeybees be protected? a. Because they are the most important beneficial insect b. Because poisoned bees are more dangerous to people and animals c. Because their work as pollinators is necessary for crop production --------
- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c. Because their work as pollinators is necessary for crop production Pesticide residues can build up in the bodies of animals, including man. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True Only pesticides that are applied incorrectly are likely to move downward with rain or irrigation water into the water table below. T/F --------- CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False A pesticide becomes a pollutant and potentially dangerous when it is applied at a higher dose than recommended on the label or when it drifts off target. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------True How should you change pressure to reduce liquid droplet drift? a. Reduce pressure to increase droplet size b. Increase pressure to increase droplet size c. Reduce pressure to reduce droplet size d. Increase pressure to reduce droplet size ---------CORRECT ANSWER---- -------------a. Reduce pressure to increase droplet size
What are the possible consequences of pesticide drift onto forage and pastureland or into drinking water? a. People, pets, and livestock can be injured by pesticide exposure b. Pasture grasses could be destroyed c. Milk or meat could have illegal residues if cattle eat contaminated forage. d. Water may become too contaminated to drink e. All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------e. All of the above Pesticide pollution can help a pest you are trying to destroy by killing predators and parasites of the pest. T/F ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------- --------True An ___________ is a geologic formation of permeable rock, sand, or gravel that stores large amounts of water. ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- --Aquifer Why are aquifers important? a. Because they are the main water supply for manufacturing industries b. Because so many people use water from aquifers for drinking c. Because building and maintaining them provides jobs ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b. Because so many people use water from aquifers for drinking What is the name given to the complex prey/predator cycle in which all animals (including man) take part? a. Food chain b. Habitat c. Ecosystem ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Food chain
