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This test is designed to introduce you to some of the facts, concepts, and skills you will encounter in the WSDA Laws and Safety Manual.

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WSDA Laws and Safety Pre-Test

Question 1 of 15

1

A key to minimizing the hazard of pesticide use to the applicator is to avoid exposure.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 15

1

The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ______________________ control method for insects.

Select one of the following:

  • biological

  • legal

  • physical

Explanation

Question 3 of 15

1

Drift problems can be reduced by:

Select one of the following:

  • using lower pressure, smaller nozzle orifices

  • applying in very calm, stable air conditions

  • placing a boom as close to the target as possible

Explanation

Question 4 of 15

1

Which is not a concern when handling an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide?

Select one of the following:

  • visible plant residues

  • may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin

  • easily clogs nozzles and screens

Explanation

Question 5 of 15

1

EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 15

1

Two or more pesticides which CANNOT be mixed together effectively are said to be ________________.

Select one of the following:

  • Incompatible

  • Compatible

  • Unmixable

Explanation

Question 7 of 15

1

All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 15

1

The skull and crossbones symbol must appear on every pesticide label.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 15

1

The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to:

Select one of the following:

  • pour it into the sewer system

  • bury it in a vacant area

  • use it as directed on the label

Explanation

Question 10 of 15

1

To minimize drift when applying an herbicide, the best type of nozzle to use is:

Select one of the following:

  • a low pressure, flat fan

  • off-center

  • a high pressure cone

Explanation

Question 11 of 15

1

Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide?

Select one of the following:

  • 46 mg/kg

  • 640 mg/kg

  • 5,800 mg/kg

Explanation

Question 12 of 15

1

Pesticide - contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 13 of 15

1

Pesticide records are useful to applicators in case they have problems with effectiveness.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 14 of 15

1

If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by WSDA, they could face a maximum fine of $15,000 and lose their license.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 15 of 15

1

Dealers must keep records for 7 years on the sale of general use pesticides.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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