Colorado State Qualified Supervisors Test Questions And Answers Latest Update

True or False? Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed for FIFRA violations

True

Which statement about the requirements of the FQPA is true?

A.For setting new standards, the FQPA considers aggregate exposures to pesticides but not cumulative exposures

B. The FQPA does not require review of older pesticides with established residue tolerances on food

C. Testing of pesticides for endocrine disruption potential is required under the FQPA

D. All of the above

C. Testing of pesticides for endocrine disruption potential is required under the FQPA

Determining when to apply a pesticide includes consideration of:

A. The life cycle of the pest and weather conditions

B. The percent active ingredient

C. The need for additives or adjuvants

A. The life cycle of the pest and weather conditions

Which parts of the body are likely to be exposed to pesticides?

The hands and forearms

Which statement is true about cultural control practices?

A. Sanitation is not considered a cultural practice

B. Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation

C. None of the above

B. Cultural practices alter the environment, the condition of the host, or the behavior of the pest to prevent or suppress an infestation

Which is a recommended best management practice for preventing contamination of surface and groundwater by pesticides?

Use terrace and conservation tillage practices

What is needed to apply a pesticide legally when a pest problem arises for which a food or feed commodity is not on the registered pesticide label or a tolerance has not yet been established?

An emergency exemption

Which signal word is associated with Hazard Class I and chemicals that have severe corrosive properties but do not necessarily have very low oral LD50 values?

Danger

Which practice for minimizing storage problems is not recommended?

Buy large quantities of pesticides to reduce costs and ensure that the chemicals you use are available when you need them.

Which type of dry/solid pesticide formulation consists of particles that are the same weight and shape?

Pellets

The directions for use on a pesticide label indicate:

The various crops or areas on which the pesticide may be legally used

Under what soil conditions are pesticides more likely to leach through the soil?

A sandy soil, low in organic matter, where groundwater is shallow

Which type of pesticide application procedure involves the uniform application of a pesticide to an entire area or field?

Broadcast application

Sealing cracks and crevices and small openings in buildings is an example of which type of mechanical control method?

Exclusion

Which statement about pesticide equipment cleanup is false?

A. Leave pesticide residues in the spray tank when changing products

B. When getting ready to store your sprayer, add some lightweight oil to the tank before the final flushing

C. Sprayers should be thoroughly rinsed with a water detergent solution for several minutes

A. Leave pesticide residues in the spray tank when changing products

According to the Worker Protection Standard, what must the pesticide handler have access to if the label requires goggles for eye protection?

An eyewash dispenser

Which is not a recommended action to take in the event of a fire involving pesticides?

A. Construct dikes to contain contaminated runoff water

B. Notify the fire department and inform the firefighters of the nature of the pesticides involved

C. Use water jets to put out the pesticide fire

C. Use water jets to put out the pesticide fire

Which would be considered a preventive pest management strategy?

A. Releasing natural enemies to help reduce pest populations

B. Removing from an area a pest that is a public health concern

C. Planting weed and disease free sod

D. Both A and C

C. Planting weed and disease free sod

Which statement is true about pest management strategies in IPM?

The goal is often to maintain pest damage at economically acceptable levels

Which property of a pesticide would make it more likely to move with water in surface runoff?

High solubility

What is the minimum age requirement for federal pesticide applicators seeking certification?

18 years

The active ingredient is Lorsban 75WG is listed as chlorpyrifos: 0,0-diethyl 0-(3,5,6-trichloro 2-pyridinyl) Phosphorothioate. What does the term "chlorpyrifos" represent?

The common name

Which statement is true about PPE as required by the label?

Sometimes a label has different PPE requirements for pesticide handlers and early entry workers

Which statement is true about heat stress?

A. Wearing lots of PPE prevents heat stress

B. Less than 10 percent of people affected by severe heat stroke die

C. Lack of sweat is a symptom of heat stroke

D. None of the above

C. Lack of sweat is a symptom of heat stroke

Which statement is true about action thresholds?

A. The IPM technician needs to implement control measures below the action threshold level

B. The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density

C. In an urban landscape, action thresholds are usually more related to economics than aesthetics

D. Both A and c

The action threshold for a pest may be set at a zero pest population density

Which is true about statements of practical treatment?

A. They are not associated with signal words

B. All DANGER labels contain a note to physicians describing appropriate medical procedures

C. Statements about inducing vomiting are not found on the label

D. All of the above

All DANGER labels contain a note to physicians describing appropriate medical procedures

Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest management method?

Physical or mechanical control

Which statement about the proper technique for opening pesticide containers is true?

A. You should tear open paper or cardboard container carefully

B. Leave the container open until you are done mixing pesticides for the day

C. Use a sharp knife or scissors to open paper or cardboard containers

C. Use a sharp knife or scissors to open paper or cardboard containers

The capacity of a pesticide to cause short term (acute) or long term (chronic) injury is referred to as its:

Toxicity

Which liquid pesticide formulation may approach 100 percent active ingredient?

Ultra low volume (ULV)

Which liquid pesticide formulation consists of a small amount of active ingredient (often 1 percent or less per unit volume) dissolved in an organic solvent?

Ready to use low concentrate solutions (RTU)

What is the first thing you should do if you notice a damaged pesticide container?

Put on appropriate personal protective equipment

Which statement is true about PPE chemical resistance?

A. The ability of a given material to protect an individual from a pesticide product is largely a function of the type of solvent used to formulate the pesticide product

B. Cloth is easy to clean after it becomes contaminated with a pesticide, or it can be inexpensively disposed of after each use

C. Cotton, leather, and canvas are chemically resistant to dry formulations

D. All of the above

The ability of a given material to protect an individual from a pesticide product is largely a function of the type of solvent used to formulate the pesticide product

When two or more pesticides mixed together form a putty or paste, separate into layers, or look like cottage cheese, it is an example of:

Physical incompatibility

Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce damage from a mold is an example of which type of pest management method?

Physical/environmental modification

Which statement is true about washing contaminated PPE?

A. Wash a full load of PPE items at a time.

B. Use cold water and one wash cycle

C. After washing the items, run the washer through at least one additional entire cycle without clothing

After washing the items, run the washer through at least one additional entire cycle without clothing

Experimental use permits required under Section 5 of FIFRA can be used when conducting experimental field tests on new pesticides or new uses of pesticides on:

A. 10 or more acres of land or 1 or more acres of water

B. 5 or more acres of land or 1 or more acres of water

C. 7 or more acres of land or 2 or more acres of water

D. None of the above

10 or more acres of land or 1 or more acres of water

TRUE OR FALSE

To prevent damage to pesticide labels, you may use transparent tape or a coating of lacquer or polyurethane to protect them

TRUE

Which statement about containment pads is true?

A. Pads make spill cleanup more difficult

B. Pads should be made of permeable materials

C. Pads should be used where large quantities of pesticides are handled or mixed

Pads should be used where large quantities of pesticides are handled or mixed

Which statement about transporting pesticides is true?

A. Carry hazardous pesticides in the passenger compartment of a vehicle to prevent unauthorized access

B. Enclosed cargo boxes offer the greatest protection but are not always practical

C. Operators of vehicles that transport hazardous materials are not required to have any special training, only a commercial driver's license

Enclosed cargo boxes offer the greatest protection but are not always practical

What is the usual order for tank mixing pesticides?

A. Fill tank one fifth to one half full with carrier, add suspension products, add emulsion products, add solution products, add surfactants if needed, and add compatibility agent if needed

B. Fill tank one fourth to one half full with carrier, add compatibility agent if needed, add suspension products, add solution products, add emulsion products, and add surfactants if needed,

C. Fill the thank one fifth to one half full with carrier, add suspension products, add emulsion products, add solution products, add compatibility agent if needed, and add surfactants if needed

Fill the thank one fifth to one half full with carrier, add suspension products, add emulsion products, add solution products, add compatibility agent if needed, and add surfactants if needed

The names "Sevin 5G" on a pesticide label indicates:

A. A granular pesticide with 5 percent inert ingredients

B. A granular pesticide with 5 percent active ingredients

C. A gel pecticide with 5 percent inert ingredients

D. None of the above

A granular pesticide with 5 percent active ingredients

Which statement about pesticide storage facilities is true?

A. Carefully consider soil and land surface characterisitics when selecting a storage site to prevent potential contamination of water sources

B. If pesticides are stored in a small, locked cabinet or closet, it is not necessary to post warning signs

C. Store pesticides in a warm, airtight environment

Carefully consider soil and land surface characterisitics when selecting a storage site to prevent potential contamination of water sources

According to EPA criteria, what type of respirator must you wear when applying liquid pesticide products from Toxicity Class I?

Use a NIOSH approved respirator with an organic vapor cartridge or canister with any N, R, P, or 100 series prefilter

The route of entry statement on a label "Extremely hazardous by skin contact - rapidly absorbed through the skin" would most likely appear with which signal word?

Danger

Which is an advantage of microencapsulated materials?

A. They pose few hazards to bees

B. Delayed or slow release of the active ingredient prolongs its effectiveness

C. Their pesticidal activity is independent of weather conditions

D. None of the above

Delayed or slow release of the active ingredient prolongs its effectiveness

Which protective clothing item is essential for pesticide applicators to minimize skin exposure to pesticides during application?

Long-sleeved coveralls

Which statement about FIFRA is false?

A. State restrictions on pesticides can be more relaxed than those of FIFRA

B. Approved pesticide labels have the force of law

C. The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the market

D. None of the above

State restrictions on pesticides can be more relaxed than those of FIFRA

Which type of adjuvant increases the viscosity of spray mixtures?

Thickeners

Which is a disadvantage of both EC and ULV formulations?

A. Solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, and pump parts and surfaces to deteriorate

B. Contribute to abrasive wear of nozzles and pumps

C. Require constant agitation to keep in suspension

D. None of the above

Solvents may cause rubber or plastic hoses, gaskets, and pump parts and surfaces to deteriorate

Which statement is true about groundwater or surface water contaminated by pesticides?

Runoff and erosion are sources of surface water contamination by pesticides

Which statement about emergency response planning is true?

A. Your emergency response plan should reflect only the off season inventory of pesticides stored at your facility

B. In the event of an emergency, the first person you should contact is your attorney

C. It is important to keep with your emergency list an outline of the information that should be passed along during an emergency notification call

It is important to keep with your emergency list an outline of the information that should be passed along during an emergency notification call

What is the backbone of any emergency response plan?

Outlining the sequence of actions to take in a crisis

Which statement about pesticide label names and ingredients is true?

A. The active ingredients and the inert ingredients must be listed by chemical name.

B. Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products contain the same active ingredient.

C. The common names are those accepted officially by the manufacturer

D. None of the above

Various manufacturers use different trade names, even though the products contain the same active ingredient.

Which statement about pesticide rinsates is true?

A. Rinsates may be applied to labeled target sites at or below labeled rates

B. Dispose of rinsates by pouring them down a sink or drain

C. Rinsates continaing strong cleaning agents may be reused in pesticide mixtures

Rinsates may be applied to labeled target sites at or below labeled rates

Which is the pesticide formulation process by which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid?

Suspension

Which is an example of non-point-source contamination of groundwater?

Pesticides that dissolve and leach through soil after it rains

Which statement is false about harmful effects of pesticides?

A. The most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation

B. Fumigants can cause severe blisters

C. Many herbicides and fungicides cause dermatitis

D. None of the above

The most common form of pesticide injury is by inhalation

Which statement is true about biological control methods?

A. Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is a recommended practice in biological control

B. Biological control involves the importation of exotic pests to control natural enemies

C. If pesticides are part of a biological control program to control an exotic pest, it is better to apply them at the strongest label rate and to choose the more toxic pesticides

D. None of the above

Modifying the environment to enhance natural enemies is a recommended practice in biological control

Which statement about sprayer nozzles is true?

A. Coarse sized droplets supply maximum coverage of the target

B. Brass tips should be used when applying abrasive materials

C. Nozzle material should be selected base on the pesticide formulation

Nozzle material should be selected base on the pesticide formulation

Which statement is true about regulatory pest control?

A. Pests that pose a serious health threat are rarely regulated by federal and state agencies.

B. Airports and ocean ports are monitored by pest quarantine regulatory agencies

C. Entry of pests across state lines is not regulated

D. All of the above

Airports and ocean ports are monitored by pest quarantine regulatory agencies

Which federal law governs the establishment of pesticide tolerances for food and feed products?

A. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

B. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)

C. Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA)

D. None of the above

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)

What is the purpose of routine or emergency cholinesterase monitoring?

A. To enable a physician to recognize the occurrence of excessive exposure to organophosphate and carbamate insecticides

B. To enable a physician to recognize the occurrence of excessive exposure to pyrethroid insecticides

C. To enable the pesticide handler to know when he/she has been overexposed to restricted use pesticides

D. All of the above

To enable a physician to recognize the occurrence of excessive exposure to organophosphate and carbamate insecticides

What things should pesticide applicators be MOST aware of to avoid spray drift?

Droplet size and wind directions and speed

What is the purpose of the signal word?

A. To give the user an indication of the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals.

B. Informs the user of what type of PPE to wear

C. Informs the user of how toxic the pesticide is to wildlife and the environment

D. None of the above

To give the user an indication of the relative acute toxicity of the product to humans and animals.

Which federal agency is responsible for registering or licensing pesticide products for use in the United States?

A. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

B. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

C. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

D. None of the above

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

You have calibrated your equipment to spray 50 gallons per acre. You need to spray one acre. The label calls for 3 pounds of formulation per 100 gallons of water. How much formulation should you add to the tank in order to make 50 gallons of finished spray?

1.5 pounds

Which would be an appropriate way to describe a relatively low toxicity pesticide product to the customer?

Use with caution

The statement "Do not breathe vapors or spray mist" is an example of:

A. A specific action statement

B. A statement of practical treatment

C. A route of entry statement

D. None of the above

A specific action statement