Preview Questions Pesticide Control Officer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the threshold value for pesticide toxicity that indicates a need for an EIA on non-target organisms?

Which action should you take?

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When the pesticide's LC50 value is below 100 ppm for non-target species

When the pesticide is labeled ?safe for all use?

When the pesticide is registered with a government authority

When no toxicity data is available

Question 2: What is the main purpose of using cultural controls in pest management?

Which action should you take?

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To eliminate pests through chemical treatment

To introduce new species of pests

To increase pesticide application efficacy

To alter the environment or practices to reduce pest survival or reproduction

Question 3: Under European Union pesticide regulation (EC 1107/2009), what is the key criterion for pesticide approval?

Which action should you take?

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Low toxicity

Demonstrated efficacy

No unacceptable risk to humans, animals, or environment

Biodegradability

Question 4: What is the best practice for applying pesticides to minimize the risk of resistance in pest populations?

Which action should you take?

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Increasing the pesticide concentration

Using higher volumes of water for dilution

Rotating pesticide classes

Applying pesticides more frequently

Question 5: What is the primary reason for calibrating a pesticide sprayer before application?

Which action should you take?

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To ensure accurate application rates and minimize pesticide waste

To ensure uniform coverage of all plant surfaces

To decrease the time spent on each application

To reduce the cost of pesticide purchase

Question 6: Which section of the Hazardous Substances Act (HSA) governs the labeling and packaging requirements for pesticides?

Which action should you take?

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Section 6

Section 8

Section 4

Section 2