Preview Questions Pesticide Control Officer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: Which factor should be considered when selecting a pest control method for a specific crop?

Which action should you take?

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The availability of chemical products and their effectiveness

The frequency of pest appearance in the field

The cost of labor for pest control operations

The economic threshold for pest damage and the potential yield loss

Question 2: What must an applicator do when a pesticide label contains a caution statement?

Which action should you take?

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Only apply the pesticide in the evening

Follow all the label's instructions and safety guidelines

Ignore the caution statement if using a different pesticide

Double the application rate

Question 3: What is the recommended wind speed for safe pesticide spraying under international best practices?

Which action should you take?

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Below 20 km/h

Above 25 km/h

Below 10 km/h

Between 15-25 km/h

Question 4: Which of the following statements best defines pesticide "safety data sheets" (SDS) in the context of regulatory compliance?

Which action should you take?

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SDS are used to track the effectiveness of pesticide treatments

SDS include crop-specific recommendations for pesticide use

SDS provide marketing and financial data about the pesticide's performance

SDS provide detailed information on the chemical properties, handling, and safety precautions of pesticides

Question 5: Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), what must be included on the pesticide label?

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The price of the pesticide and its market value

The name and address of the distributor only

Only the concentration of active ingredients

Active ingredients, usage instructions, and safety precautions

Question 6: What is the primary function of pesticide decontamination protocols for workers?

Which action should you take?

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To remove pesticides that have been absorbed into the soil

To ensure the pesticide is more effective on plants

To reduce the exposure to harmful chemicals through proper cleaning and safety measures

To extend the shelf life of pesticides on the farm