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WSDA Laws and Safety Pre-Test

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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.
Christopher Hargrave
Quiz by Christopher Hargrave, updated more than 1 year ago
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Question 1

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

Question 2

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The use of temperature or humidity manipulation is a ______________________ control method for insects.
Answer
  • biological
  • legal
  • physical

Question 3

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Drift problems can be reduced by:
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  • using lower pressure, smaller nozzle orifices
  • applying in very calm, stable air conditions
  • placing a boom as close to the target as possible

Question 4

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Which is not a concern when handling an emulsifiable concentrate pesticide?
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  • visible plant residues
  • may be easily absorbed through human and animal skin
  • easily clogs nozzles and screens

Question 5

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

Question 6

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Two or more pesticides which CANNOT be mixed together effectively are said to be ________________.
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  • Incompatible
  • Compatible
  • Unmixable

Question 7

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All formulations with the same active ingredient carry the same signal word.
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  • True
  • False

Question 8

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

Question 9

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The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to:
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  • pour it into the sewer system
  • bury it in a vacant area
  • use it as directed on the label

Question 10

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To minimize drift when applying an herbicide, the best type of nozzle to use is:
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  • a low pressure, flat fan
  • off-center
  • a high pressure cone

Question 11

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Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide?
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  • 46 mg/kg
  • 640 mg/kg
  • 5,800 mg/kg

Question 12

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Pesticide - contaminated surface water can contaminate groundwater.
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  • True
  • False

Question 13

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

Question 14

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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.
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  • True
  • False

Question 15

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Dealers must keep records for 7 years on the sale of general use pesticides.
Answer
  • True
  • False
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