Preview Questions Pesticide Control Officer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In the event of a pesticide exposure, what is the first aid step according to safety standards?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Monitor the exposure area and continue with the application

Wait for symptoms to subside on their own

Remove the individual from exposure and follow the first aid instructions on the SDS

Apply more pesticide to counteract the exposure

Question 2: What is the primary goal of host plant resistance in pest management strategies?

Which action should you take?

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To eliminate the need for chemical control

To attract beneficial insects that feed on pests

To naturally reduce pest feeding and reproduction on susceptible crops

To increase the growth rate of pests on crops

Question 3: How should pesticide residues on equipment be disposed of to comply with FAO standards?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Collect and store in a sealed container for proper disposal

Wash off with water and discharge into soil

Dilute and use as part of subsequent spray mix

Rinse three times and reuse water

Question 4: Under Directive 2001/42/EC in the EU, which element is critical in pesticide Environmental Impact Assessments?

Which action should you take?

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Soil and water contamination

Socioeconomic considerations

Pesticide application techniques

Crop yield analysis

Question 5: How frequently should pesticide handlers be trained under the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) in the United States?

Which action should you take?

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Every year

Only during initial employment

Every two years

Every five years

Question 6: What is the role of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in pesticide application?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

To increase the effectiveness of pesticide application

To protect applicators from exposure to harmful chemicals

To minimize the risk of pesticide runoff into nearby water sources

To enhance the speed of pesticide application