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QAC LAWS AND REGULATIONS
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"Which agency regulates the selection of suitable container disposal sites - CORRECT ANSWER=> Regional Water Quality Control Board" "Which of the following would give the best protection from breathing pesticide vapors - CORRECT ANSWER=> An approved organic vapor respirator" "If the use of a product is governed by supplementals labeling what should the pesticide dealer make sure of - CORRECT ANSWER=> That the supplemental labeling is delivered along with the product when it was purchased" "The signal word warning indicates that a pesticide is what - CORRECT ANSWER=> Moderately toxic" "At what age can a person mix and load of pesticide which in an end you situation is required by label to have an air supplied respirator, closed mixing system, or full body chemical resistance suit - CORRECT ANSWER=> 18 years" "Which of the following types of gloves provide the best protection - CORRECT ANSWER=> Unlined rubber" "The term restricted use is a pesticide that - CORRECT ANSWER=> Has the potential to cause harm to the applicator or the environment even if the label directions are followed"
"Who is responsible for drafting regulations governing pest control - CORRECT ANSWER=> The director of the Department of pesticide regulation" "Which of the following pesticides cause the same type of poisoning symptoms as organophosphate compounds - CORRECT ANSWER=> N-methly carbamates" "Describe the term anidote - CORRECT ANSWER=> Something that will mitigate the effects of a pesticide exposure" "When a pesticide application requires warning signs who is responsible for making sure the area treated is posted - CORRECT ANSWER=> The operator" "Which of the telephone number should be posted on your telephone in case there is a pesticide poisoning incident at work - CORRECT ANSWER=> The closest emergency medical centre" "What is the most important telephone number to post at the worksite - CORRECT ANSWER=> The number of an emergency medical facility" "Which of the following measures should you take if you mix load or apply pesticides - CORRECT ANSWER=> Immediately take off your work clothes and shower at the end of the day" "Extra coveralls are required at the mix and load site for which pesticides - CORRECT ANSWER=> All pesticides" "Early symptoms of organophosphate poisoning include - CORRECT ANSWER=> Blurred vision and headache" "What do you call a certified commercial applicator - CORRECT ANSWER=> And agricultural pest control pilot" "The employer must have a written training program for employees who handle - CORRECT ANSWER=> AG use pesticides" "Which of the following materials is a restricted use pesticide when used in agricultural, but is available for general use around the home - CORRECT ANSWER=> Carbaryl (sevin)" "What is NOT a restricted use pesticide - CORRECT ANSWER=> Malathion"
"When feeling pesticide spraying equipment with water, the feeling device must have either an air gap between itself and the filling tank or: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Approved backflow prevention device" "Before applying a pesticide you must check what - CORRECT ANSWER=> The application equipment to make sure it is working well" "What are early symptoms of pesticide poisoning - CORRECT ANSWER=> The feeling of being tired and dizzy" "what pesticide formulation is most rapidly absorbed through the skin - CORRECT ANSWER=> Emulsifiable concentrates" "What would you do with the rinsate after you have triple rinsed your pesticide containers - CORRECT ANSWER=> Pour it back into the mix tank and apply it to the crop" "When spraying pesticides regulations require warning signs to be posted at? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Only where pesticides are being stored that had the signal words danger or warning" "Who regulates disposal sites that accept to rinsed pesticide containers - CORRECT ANSWER=> The Department of Water Quality" "True or false pesticides may be stored in old soft drink containers if they are properly marked - CORRECT ANSWER=> False" "The term dermal with regard to pesticide exposure means: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Exposure through the skin" "What type of pesticides produced symptoms similar to organophosphate exposure - CORRECT ANSWER=> Carbamates" "Unused portions of pesticides are best stored in: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Their original container" "What is a certified private applicator - CORRECT ANSWER=> A grower with a restricted materials permit" "When requested by beekeepers, how long before application of pesticides should nearby beekeeper's be notified - CORRECT ANSWER=> 48 hours"
"Before using a material for research that is not registered in California you must first obtain what - CORRECT ANSWER=> A research authorization" "When drawing water from a ditch to use for a pesticide application either an air gap between the mix hose and the water level or a ______ is required? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Backflow prevention device or check valve" "Exposure to what pesticide will make your cholinesrates go down: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Orgaphosphate and methlycarbamate compounds" "When a pest control advisor is registering in a second County, how much is his registration fee?
- CORRECT ANSWER=> $5.00" "What are the danger signal words in increasing order of danger? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Caution, warning, danger" "Who is responsible for enforcing pesticide laws and regulations at the local level? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The County Agricultural commissioner" "A label which displays both of the terms danger and poison is? - CORRECT ANSWER=> A highly toxic material if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin" "Pesticides which are sprayed near streams can cause what - CORRECT ANSWER=> contamination and kill fish" "What is the federal agency responsible for pesticide enforcement - CORRECT ANSWER=> The federal Environmental Protection Agency" "When a person is injured with a pesticide the most useful information to a doctor is - CORRECT ANSWER=> The label and MSDS sheet" "What greatest influence on the safety of a pesticide application - CORRECT ANSWER=> Attitude, skill and knowledge of the applicator" "What is the best source of information on pesticide safety - CORRECT ANSWER=> The pesticide label"
“Which of the following has the greatest influence on the safety of pesticide application - CORRECT ANSWER=> Altitude, skill and knowledge of the applicator" "Exposure to which of the following pesticides will make your cholinesrates go down - CORRECT ANSWER=> Organophosphate and methlycarbamate compounds" "In the use of a product is governed by supplemental labeling what should the pesticide dealer make sure of - CORRECT ANSWER=> That the supplemental labeling is delivered along with the product when it is purchased" "Before using a material for research that is not registered in California you must first obtain - CORRECT ANSWER=> A research authorization" "What kind of pesticides in the production of agricultural commodities requires a closed system for employees who mix and load - CORRECT ANSWER=> All liquid pesticides labeled danger" "Which type of pesticide has caused the most work related injuries - CORRECT ANSWER=> Organophosphates" "When feeling pesticides spray equipment with water the feeling device must have either an air gap between itself and the filling tank or - CORRECT ANSWER=> Approved backflow prevention device" "Extra coveralls are required at the mix and load site for which of the following - CORRECT ANSWER=> Only category 1 & 2 pesticides" "Unused portions of pesticides are best stored in - CORRECT ANSWER=> Their original container" "Which of the telephone number should be posted on your telephone in case there is a pesticide poisoning incident at work - CORRECT ANSWER=> The closest emergency medical centre" "When spraying pesticides regulations require that warning signs be posted at - CORRECT ANSWER=> Only where pesticides are being stored that have the signal words danger or warning" "Which of the following is a certified commercial applicator - CORRECT ANSWER=> An agricultural pest control pilot"
"Normally, how many hours before applying a restricted use pesticide must a notice of intent be filed with the County Ag Commissioner - CORRECT ANSWER=> 24 hours" "describes the term adjuvant - CORRECT ANSWER=> Something that is added to the pesticide mixture after the material is mixed with water, that makes the pesticide behave in a certain way" "When pesticide containers are triple rent the rent solution should be poured into what? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Into a spray tank" "When applying most pesticides the best way to avoid breathing toxic vapors is to use a - CORRECT ANSWER=> Chemical or certridge respirator" "What are the major problems associated with organophosphates - CORRECT ANSWER=> Extremely toxic to people" "What kinds of pesticides in the production of agricultural commodities requires a closed system for employees to mix and load - CORRECT ANSWER=> All liquid pesticides labeled danger" "Permit to buy a restricted use pesticide are obtained from the County __ __________ - CORRECT ANSWER=> Ag commissioner" "When a mixture of two organophosphate pesticides are applied the restricted entry interval is - CORRECT ANSWER=> The longer of the two restricted entry intervals plus 1\2 of the shorter" "Which type of pesticide has caused the most work related injuries - CORRECT ANSWER=> Organophosphates" “The difference between laws and regulations is ■ a. laws are passed by county agricultural commissioners and regulations are passed by the California legislature ■ b.laws are statutes passed by the California legislature and regulations are adopted by the Director of DPR to carry out the laws ■ c. laws are supplements to federal regulations ■ d.laws are adopted by the Director of DPR to
Pest Control Adviser - CORRECT ANSWER=> c. the Federal Worker Protection Standard" "When a manufacturer allows the registration of its pesticide product to lapse, pesticide dealers who sell this product ■ a. must immediately return all unsold product to the manufacture ■ b.may lawfully sell and deliver the product for two years ■ c. must recall all of the product in the possession of end users ■ d.may lawfully sell and deliver all remaining product for as many years as it takes - CORRECT ANSWER=> b. may lawfully sell and deliver the product for two years" "When the registration of a pesticide product has been cancelled, the sale and use of this product ■ a. may always continue until supplies are exhausted ■ b.may continue if the regulatory agency provides for a specified period allowing for its sale and use ■ c. will always be allowed for two years from the date of cancellation ■ d.will never be allowed by regulatory agencies under any circumstance - CORRECT ANSWER=> b.may continue if the regulatory agency provides for a specified period allowing for its sale and use" "An Emergency Exemption from Registration allows a pesticide product to be used for a ■ a. specific nonregistered purpose for an unlimited amount of time ■ b. non-specified purpose for a specific amount of time ■ c. specific nonregistered purpose for a specified time
■ d.non-specified purpose for an unlimited amount of time - CORRECT ANSWER=> a. specific nonregistered purpose for a specified time" "A Special Local Need Registration (SLN) allows ■ a. growers to apply the pesticide to any crop as long as the SLN is valid in the grower's state ■ b. supplemental uses of the pesticide uniformly throughout the U.S. ■ c. uses of pesticides for crops or sites not listed on the label ■ d.any feasible use of the pesticide in the specified local area - CORRECT ANSWER=> c. uses of pesticides for crops or sites not listed on the label" "A supplemental label is ■ a. literature distributed by the pesticide manufacturer by mail ■ b. a sample pesticide label produced by the manufacturer or others ■ c. the same as a special local need label ■ d.a pamphlet containing required pesticide label information that will not fit on the container label - CORRECT ANSWER=> d. a pamphlet containing required pesticide label information that will not fit on the container label" "The purpose of the signal word on any pesticide label is to ■ a. inform users and handlers of the relative acute toxicity or hazard of the product ■ b.tell users the formulation type of pesticide product ■ c. specify on which crops the product is registered ■ d. specify the pest the product controls - CORRECT ANSWER=> a. inform users and handlers of the relative
one year ■ b. always make fewer than three applications in one year ■ c. make four or more applications in one year if the pest problem is severe ■ d.make four or more applications of the specified product in one year if you alternate each application with another pesticide product - CORRECT ANSWER=> b. always make fewer than three applications in one year" "The U.S. EPA may classify a pesticide as a restricted use pesticide if it ■ a. is ineffective unless used at twice the labelrecommended rate ■ b. presents a significant dermal hazard to applicators ■ c. leaves visible residues on treated surfaces ■ d.does not break down within 7 days - CORRECT ANSWER=> b. presents a significant dermal hazard to applicators" "Any person in California who applies or supervises the application of a restricted use pesticide must ■ a. attend 20 hours of special training ■ b. notify the local UC Cooperative Extension advisor before making or supervising an application ■ c. obtain a medical release from a physician ■ d. be a California-certified commercial or private applicator - CORRECT ANSWER=> d. be a California-certified commercial or private applicator" "Which of the following is not a criterion for DPR to classify a pesticide as a California restricted material? ■ a. the pesticide is effective and practical ■ b.the pesticide could be dangerous to public
health ■ c. there is a hazard to subsequent crops through persistent soil residues ■ d.there is a hazard to honey bees from direct application or drift - CORRECT ANSWER=> a. the pesticide is effective and practical" "Which two documents must individuals who are engaged in pest control for hire have available when making an agricultural use application of a pesticide that requires a permit? ■ a. copies of their business license and the applicable UC Pest Management Guideline ■ b. a valid driver's license and the current restricted materials permit ■ c. the grower's work order and a valid driver's license ■ d.copies of the written pest control recommendation or grower's work order and the current restricted materials permit - CORRECT ANSWER=> d. copies of the written pest control recommendation or grower's work order and the current restricted materials permit" "An application for a restricted materials permit for nonagricultural use must include the ■ a. name and address of the nearest agricultural commissioner's office ■ b. name and address of the individual who will be making the application ■ c. criteria for determining the need for the pesticide application ■ d. known health effects of the pesticide to be applied - CORRECT ANSWER=> c. criteria for determining the need for the pesticide application" "Permits for the agricultural use of restricted pesticides must be ■ a. site and time specific
■ b. noncrop settings ■ c. non-traditional methods of pesticide application ■ d.non-English speaking pesticide handlers - CORRECT ANSWER=> b. noncrop settings" "Restricted use pesticides may be exempt from permit requirements in California if the DPR Director determines that the pesticide ■ a. application may be supervised by a noncertified handler ■ b. will cause no hazards in California ■ c. is too hazardous to use in California ■ d. requires no further restrictions beyond those imposed by federal regulations and the label - CORRECT ANSWER=> d. requires no further restrictions beyond those imposed by federal regulations and the label" "A restricted materials permit may prescribe ■ a. additional protective clothing and safety equipment that must be worn or used ■ b.the specific brand of application equipment that must be used ■ c. the temperature of the water used to fill the spray tank ■ d.a specific number of years of experience for the person making the application - CORRECT ANSWER=> a. additional protective clothing and safety equipment that must be worn or used" "People who are engaged in the control of ______________ for hire are not exempted from DPR's licensing requirements - CORRECT ANSWER=> tree pests" "Which of the following qualifications must the person who is responsible for the pest control operations of a pest control business have? ■ a. pest control business license
■ b. qualified applicator license ■ c. pest control adviser license ■ d.agricultural commissioner license - CORRECT ANSWER=> b. qualified applicator license" "A pest control business that has one or more employees must have proof of _______________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> workers' compensation insurance" "A pest control business must be registered with the: - CORRECT ANSWER=> county agricultural commissioner offices in counties where the business operates" "Each piece of mixing and application equipment owned by a pest control business must be marked with ________________________________.
- CORRECT ANSWER=> the name of the business or other similar wording" "Before making a pesticide application on someone's property, a pest control business must obtain ______________________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> permission from the operator of the property" "Within 24 hours after completing a pesticide application, the pest control business must give a completion notice to the property operator if the property where the pesticide was applied produces ___________________________________.
- CORRECT ANSWER=> agricultural commodities and the pesticide application involves production of one of these commodities" "Records pertaining to each pesticide application for hire must be kept by the pest control business for: - CORRECT ANSWER=> 2 years" "Any emergency or accidental release of pesticides involving a pest control business must be reported to the ______________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> county agricultural commissioner"
Designated Agent License is responsible for ____________________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> actively supervising all operations conducted at the location" "A person who holds a Qualified Applicator Certificate in the "Plant Agriculture" category cannot _______________________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> sell or supervise people who sell agricultural pesticides" "A Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicator License (QAL) holder in all categories except Maintenance Gardener and Seed Treatment must complete a minimum of _______ hours of DPRapproved pest management and pesticide instruction every two years to renew their certificate or license. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 20" "An Agricultural Pest Control Adviser License is required if you ____________. - CORRECT ANSWER=> solicit services or sales for agricultural uses" "A Pest Control Adviser must complete a minimum of _______ hours of DPR-approved pest management and pesticide instruction every two years to renew their license - CORRECT ANSWER=> 40" "If the pesticide label requires the use of full-body chemical-resistant clothing, the person who mixes or loads the pesticide must be at least _____ years of age. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 18" “What is FIFRA Section 3? - CORRECT ANSWER=> General Pesticide Product Registration - run of the mill pesticide labeling production" "What is FIFA Section 18? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Emergency Exemptions from Registration - this authorizes the EPA to allow unregistered use of pesticides if necessary conditions exist. This generates a pesticide use label similar to a Section 3 Label."
"What is FIFRA Section 24 (generally)? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Authority of States" "What is FIFRA Section 24(c) - CORRECT ANSWER=> Special Local Need registration - gives the state the right to expand the use of REGISTERED pesticides within their jurisdiction - this generates a pesticide label with SLN and the State Code included" "What is a Supplemental Label? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Any added information about the pesticide that accompanies the product but is not directly part of the container. Ex. Section 18 and 24c labels, MSDSs, Treatment Schedules." "What are the 8 permitted label deviations? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1. Decrease in rate per unit treated
- Decrease in [C]
- Increase in [C] (but not rate) as recommended from UC
- Lower frequency
- Use on unmentioned pest in included site.
- Use of not prohibited method
- Combining with another pesticide/fertilizer if not prohibited
- Acceptable changes in PPE" "What is the difference between EPA Restricted-Use Pesticides and California Restricted Materials? - CORRECT ANSWER=> California determines that the labeling instructions aren't enough and requires additional permit to use." "Do you need a permit to use a Federal Restricted Use Pesticide that does not appear of the CA Restricted Materials List? - CORRECT ANSWER=> No, but you must be a certified applicator." "Non-Agricultural restricted use permits are a little less stringent than Agricultural restricted use permits. What is a main difference? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Agricultural restricted use permits are required to be site and time specific." "A Notice of Intent for restricted use materials that don't have specific dates and times must be submitted to ___ at least ___ before application. - CORRECT ANSWER=> The County Agricultural Commissioner; 24 hrs" "What are Pesticide Safety Information Series Leaflets (PSISs)? - CORRECT ANSWER=> These are pamphlets developed for all kinds of pesticides and given when restricted permits are issued. Series A is for ag settings, Series N is for non ag settings."
