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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.
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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.
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  • 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.
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  • True
  • False
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