Pesticide Applicator Exam- Nova Scotia | 71 Questions and Answers {100% correct answers}
Question : What kind of pesticide moves to different parts of
a treated plant?
a) A diffusing pesticide
b) A fluid pesticide
c) A contact pesticide
d) A systemic pesticide
Correct answer: d) A systemic pesticide
Question : In Nova Scotia, which provincial department is
responsible for the regulation of pesticide?
a) Agriculture and fisheries
b) Environment
c) Natural Resources
d) Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
Correct answer: b) Environment
Question : What kind of pesticide is used to control spiders
and ticks?
a) Acaricide
b) Rodenticide
c) Fungicide
d) Nematicide
Correct answer: a) Acaricide
Question : What is the mixture of active and other ingredients
in a pesticide called?
a) Product
b) Formula
c) Chemical mix
d) Formulation
Correct answer: d) Formulation
Question : Your Nova Scotia Pesticide applicators certificate
is valid for?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 5 years
- 10 years
Correct answer: c) 5 years
Question : What is the substance called that is mixed with a
pesticide to improve its effectiveness?
a) Ingredient
b) Mix
c) Emulsifier
d) Adjuvant
Correct answer: d) Adjuvant
Question : To ensure compliance with pesticide regulations, a
user pesticide storage facility must display a posted sign bearing the words WARNING... CHEMICAL STORAGE---
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY?
a) On the outside of the main door
b) On the inside of the main door
c) On the outside of every door leading to the facility
d) On the inside of every door leading to the facility
Correct answer: c) On the outside of every door leading to the
facility
Question : To properly dispose of unwanted pesticide mixture
you should?
a) Spray it on an area that has been recently treated with
pesticide
b) Dump it in an unused area away from public access, and
flush it with lots of water
c) Contact your vendor for specific advise
d) Follow label directions or contact your local NS
Environment office for specific advise
Correct answer: d) Follow label directions or contact your
local NS Environment office for specific advise
Question : Which of these phone numbers is intended to
report environmental emergencies 24 hours/day, 7 days a week (for example a pesticide spill)?