Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best
completes the statement or answers the question.
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Factors to consider when locating buildings on a farmstead are
a. | fire safety. | b. | freedom from odors. | c. | space for moving
machinery. | d. | safety for family in the outside living area. | e. | all of these are
correct. |
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When selecting and planning for a site be sure and check regulations with
governmental agencies such as the
a. | local environmental agency. | d. | soil conservation
service. | b. | village or city codes. | e. | all of these are correct. | c. | county or
borough. |
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Items classified as utilities and services are
a. | electricity. | d. | road location- size and maintenance. | b. | telephone. | e. | all of these are correct. | c. | water. |
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Posts and timbers are wood products of this basic dimension or greater.
a. | 1”T-W | c. | 5”T-W | b. | 2/4”7-W | d. | none of these are
correct. |
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A project requires 7 pieces - 2”x 8”x 144” - the board feet is
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6.
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A
is used to carry loads over doors and windows.
a. | cripple stud | b. | header | c. | soffit | d. | facia | e. | sill plate |
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A
is a trim board nailed to the vertical cut at the end of a rafter.
a. | sole plate | b. | top plate | c. | header | d. | facia | e. | soffit |
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The horizontal members that siding is attached to in pole construction are
called
a. | purlins. | c. | girts. | e. | all of these are
correct. | b. | headers. | d. | poles. |
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round poles are classifies according to
a. | top circumference. | c. | bottom circumference. | e. | all of these are
correct. | b. | average circumference. | d. | length. |
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10.
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Concrete hardens due to a chemical reaction called
a. | dehydration. | c. | drying. | e. | hydrolysis. | b. | hydration. | d. | electrolysis. |
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11.
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When ordering ready-mix concrete for the construction of a chemical storage or
rinse pad structure, it is recommended that Type II or Type V concrete can be used because they are
more resistant to the damaging effects of
a. | sulfates used in many fertilizers &pesticides. | b. | the ozone
layer. | c. | evaporation. | d. | expansion and contracting due to
freezing. |
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A bag of cement
a. | weighs 84 pounds. | b. | weighs 94 pounds. | c. | weighs 100
pounds. | d. | contains one cubic foot of cement. | e. | weighs 94 pounds AND contains one cubic foot of
cement are correct. |
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13.
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Before concrete is placed, the following procedure(s) should be
completed.
a. | compact the subgrade. | c. | dampen the subgrade. | b. | level subgrade to desired
slope. | d. | all of these are
correct. |
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This tool produces a very smooth finish on fresh concrete.
a. | Broom | c. | Bull float | e. | Steel trowel | b. | Wood
float | d. | Magnesium
float |
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When constructing a chemical storage structure, the air inlet vents should be
located
to help remove heavier than air toxic and flammable vapors.
a. | within 12 inches from the floor | b. | greater than 12 inches from the
floor | c. | at eye level | d. | as high as possible on the
walls |
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refers to structures built around pesticide and fertilizer storage facilities to contain products
that have escaped out to leaks, spills, fire, impacts, vandalism or ruptured tanks.
a. | Secondary containment | c. | Primary containment | b. | Absorbent pillow or
“pigs” | d. | none of
the above |
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Pesticides should be stored in
a. | the machinery storage building. | b. | the farm shop. | c. | a separate building
away from other structures. | d. | spraying
equipment. |
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You are going to pour concrete in below freezing weather. You would use:
a. | Type I Portland cement with 5% alcohol and water. | b. | Type II Modifies
Portland cement. | c. | Type III High Early Strength cement with 2% calcium chloride. | d. | Type IV Sulfate
Resistant Portland cement. |
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19.
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The vertical distance from the top of the plate to the upper end of the
measuring line on the rafter is known as the:
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20.
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Which exposure classification for unsanded plywood sheathing is recommended when
long construction delays are anticipated? In other words, it is expected that the unfinished
structure will be exposed to the elements for a relatively long period of time.
a. | Exterior-type plywood | c. | Exposure 2 plywood | b. | Exposure 1 plywood | d. | Interior-type
plywood |
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A mechanical injury that results when a part of the body is caught between two
hard surfaces and an attempt is made to bend rigid bone is called
a. | tearing | b. | cutting | c. | breaking | d. | shearing |
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Effective equipment guards must
a. | require delicate adjustment for operation. | b. | require frequent,
full-scale maintenance. | c. | be designed for the hazard or type of operation
where they will be used. | d. | all of these are
correct. |
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The last line of defense in the safety protection hierarchy is:
a. | engineering controls | c. | administrative controls | b. | personal protective
equipment (PPE) | d. | educational
controls |
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An example of an engineering control used to protect against hearing loss
is:
a. | ear muffs | b. | to limit times a worker can perform a task in a
noisy area | c. | the additional of mufflers to equipment | d. | all f these are
correct |
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The number one cause of fatalities occurring on the farm is:
a. | being crushed/trampled by livestock | b. | drowning in a liquid manure
pit | c. | becoming engulfed in a gain storage bin | d. | accidents involving
tractors |
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B fastening a load or hitching an implement above the drawbar on the tractor, a
farmer might cause which type of accident to occur:
a. | a collision | c. | a rear overturn (rollover) | b. | a
run-over | d. | a PTO
entanglement |
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The term “MSDS” means
a. | Mandatory Safety Department Standards | b. | Material Safety Data Sheets
| c. | Ministry of Standards | d. | none of these are
correct |
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An acute health hazard is one in which
a. | results in symptoms of overexposure becoming quickly apparent | b. | never results in any
adverse condition | c. | causes symptoms too develop slowly over a long
period of time | d. | causes the victim to suddenly die three days after
exposure |
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29.
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Leaks caused by cracks or holes may be a result of everything listed below
but
a. | structural failure | b. | scratching by sharp objects
| c. | vibration of pipe and hose | d. | stripping from repeated assembly and
disassembly |
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30.
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The
monitors the current flow in a hot wire and ground in an electrical circuit. When a fault in the
current flow develops, it interrupts the power.
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31.
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A car traveling at 50mph sees a tractor 400 ft ahead on a two-lane
highway. The tractor is traveling at 20 mph. How much time does the driver of the car have to respond
and slow down to avoid a collision?
a. | about 60 seconds | c. | about 45 seconds | b. | about 30 seconds | d. | about 10
seconds |
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The largest size (maximum horsepower) of tractor which a child under the age of
sixteen may legally operate is
a. | 2 hp | b. | 20 hp | c. | 200 hp | d. | 2000
hp |
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33.
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The term ROPS stands for
a. | Roll Over Protection Structure | b. | Random Operating Protection
Standard | c. | Reverse Operating Protection Structure | d. | None of these are
correct. |
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34.
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The preferred method used to rescue a person trapped in a grain gin is to
a. | walk in a circle around the outside of the grain bin | b. | put a 55 gallon
barrel around the trapped person and dig them out | c. | tie a rope around
the trapped person’s waist and pull them out | d. | cut vents in the bin with a loader or
tractor |
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exposure is a low-level exposure to a compound or condition over a long period of time.
a. | Acute | b. | Chronic | c. | Ocular | d. | Toxicity |
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36.
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Dry fertilizer is hygroscopic, this means that it will
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a. | readily burn. | c. | have very small particles. | b. | explode
easily. | d. | attract
moisture. |
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The United
States
is the federal agency that registers and regulates all pesticides.
a. | Department of Agriculture (USDA) | b. | Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) | c. | Worker Protection Standard (WPS) | d. | Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) |
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A(n)
is a chemical that must be applied by a certifies chemical applicator due to high toxicity or
concerns about the environment.
a. | agrochemical | c. | pesticide | b. | fumigant | d. | restricted use
pesticide |
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39.
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Clothing and devices that are worn to protect the human body from contact with
pesticides and their residues are:
a. | respirators | c. | safety shields | b. | personal protective
equipment | d. | Material Safety
Data Sheets |
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40.
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Exposure to anhydrous ammonia may cause:
a. | eye irritation. | c. | damage to the respiratory tract. | b. | freezing of the
skin. | d. | all of these are
correct. |
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41.
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A stored energy hazard is
a. | hydraulic cylinder | c. | springs | b. | circuit breaker | d. | all of these are
correct |
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42.
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Which of these motor enclosures should be used if a motor is installed in an
environment where it will be splashed or sprayed by water?
a. | Open | c. | Splash proof | b. | Dust proof | d. | Explosion proof |
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43.
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Hydraulic pumps produce:
a. | Fluid Pressure. | c. | Compressed fluid. | b. | Fluid Flow. | d. | All of these are
correct. |
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44.
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The fluid output a hydraulic pump can be measured in:
a. | pounds per square inch. | c. | linear feet per
minute. | b. | square feed of surface area. | d. | gallons per
minute. |
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45.
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Term used in hydraulics that describes a fluid under pressure.
a. | Reserve pressure | c. | Cavitation | b. | Hydrolysis | d. | Hydrostatic |
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46.
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Which is not a type of hydraulic pump?
a. | Diaphragm | b. | Vane | c. | Gear | d. | Piston |
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47.
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In a hydraulic system, one method that converts fluid power into mechanical
power is through the use of:
a. | Hydraulic Cylinders | c. | Hydraulic chains | b. | Hydraulic filters | d. | Hydraulic
reservoirs |
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48.
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Removing are from the hydraulic cylinder is called:
a. | Hydrolysis | c. | Cylinder creeping | b. | Bleeding | d. | Misalignment |
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49.
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Which of the following is a commonly used electric motor mount?
a. | “A” Frame | b. | Cushioned | c. | Vibrating | d. | Orbital |
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50.
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A time-delayed circuit protection is installed in a 200 foot electrical circuit.
If a single 20 horsepower motor load is connected at the end of the circuit, the circuit protection
is sized to protect the
from electrical overloads.
a. | motor | b. | circuit conductors | c. | motor and circuit
conductors | d. | neither the motor or the circuit conductors |
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51.
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Which of the following is a common designation for an electric motor
type?
a. | 1800 rpm | c. | Overload capacity | b. | intermittent | d. | Capacitor-start |
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52.
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What is meant by torque?
a. | A wrench | b. | Turning action | c. | To place | d. | Power |
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53.
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The most important difference in types of electric motor types is their:
a. | size | c. | ability to start loads | b. | cost | d. | total weight |
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54.
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When connecting booster batteries to the battery if an automobile or tractor,
connect the:
a. | Positive terminal to the negative terminal. | b. | Negative terminal to
the positive terminal. | c. | Positive terminal o ground. | d. | Positive terminal to
the positive terminal. |
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55.
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In the AC charging system of an automobile or tractor, current passes
through in the alternator to produce a magnetic field in
the rotor.
a. | power regulators | b. | generators | c. | batteries | d. | brushes |
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56.
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During the starting of an automobile or tractor, current for the starting system
is provided by the:
a. | Transformer | b. | Alternator | c. | Generator | d. | Battery |
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If the gravity of a battery measures 1/200 in all cells. what should be done to
determine if the battery should be replaced?
a. | Battery is in good condition, no further maintenance or testing is
necessary | b. | Nothing can be done, replace the battery. | c. | First charge battery
then test further. | d. | Replace the engine alternator and battery
cables. |
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Electrical
is the movement of electrons through or along a conductor.
a. | resistance | b. | wattage | c. | voltage | d. | current |
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In an automobile or tractor battery,chemical energy is converted into electrical
energy by the chemical reaction between the active materials of dissimilar plates submersed in
solution.
a. | a water | c. | a base | b. | an electric | d. | an electrolyte |
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60.
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A 12 volt automobile battery will have
internal cells connected in series.
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61.
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The inherent poisonous potency of a compound under experimental conditions is
referred to as the compound’s:
a. | use hazard | c. | poisoning effect | b. | toxicity | d. | noxious effect |
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The risk or danger of poisoning when a chemical is used or applied is sometimes
referred to as the chemical’s:
a. | use hazard | c. | poisoning effect | b. | toxicity | d. | noxious effect |
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63.
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A chemical substance that exerts an injurious effect in a majority of cases when
it comes into contact with living organisms during normal use is an adequate scientific definition
of:
a. | a hazard | b. | toxicity | c. | a poison | d. | noxious |
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64.
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A pesticide label that contains the signal words DANGER-POISON in bold print and
the skull and crossbones symbol represents a category of toxicity and is classified as:
a. | Category I | b. | Category II | c. | Category III | d. | Category
IV |
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A pesticide label that contains the signal word WARNING in bold print is
required for all moderately toxic compounds and is classified as:
a. | Category I | b. | Category II | c. | Category III | d. | Category
IV |
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66.
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The pesticide label that contains the signal word CAUTION in bold print is
required for slightly toxic compounds and is classified as:
a. | Category I | b. | Category II | c. | Category III | d. | Category
IV |
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67.
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A pesticide label that contains the signal word CAUTION “Keep Out of Reach
of Children” is required of all compounds having unqualified claims for safety is classified
as:
a. | Category I | b. | Category II | c. | Category III | d. | Category
IV |
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68.
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A material included in the herbicide formulation or added to the spray tank to
modify application characteristics is called:
a. | an emulsifier | b. | a surfactant | c. | an adjuvant | d. | an
additive |
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A material in a herbicide formulation that improves dispersing, spreading,
wetting, or other properties of a liquid is referred to as:
a. | an emulsifier | b. | a surfactant | c. | an adjuvant | d. | an
additive |
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70.
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Materials that thicken the herbicide spray solution and reduce the number of
very small satellite droplets is referred to as:
a. | spreader-sticker agents | c. | antifoam agents | b. | drift control
agents | d. | compatibility
agents |
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The amount of drift an application of herbicide may be attributed to:
a. | droplet size, wind velocity, and speed of travel | b. | droplet size, wide
velocity, and rate of application | c. | droplet size, wind velocity, and spray release
height | d. | droplet size, wind velocity, and the amount of additives in the
mixture |
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Herbicides should always be sprayed ____ to minimize the spray drift
hazard.
a. | when winds are less than 3 mph and no greater than 5 mph | b. | just before sunrise
and just after sunset | c. | on calm overcast days | d. | in the middle of the
say when the sun is the hottest |
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73.
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The environmental assessment of a site for a containment facility should
include:
a. | counting all the birds in the area | b. | sampling soil at and around the proposed
site. | c. | determining the type of grass growing on the site. | d. | determining if there
is a local fire department. |
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74.
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Worker safety equipment that should be available in a pesticide handling area
should include:
a. | an emergency shower | b. | an eyewash | c. | the current Material
Safety Data Sheets | d. | all of these are
correct |
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75.
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The NFPA classifies stored liquid pesticide as flammable if the liquid:
a. | has a flash point at or above 100F | c. | has a flash point below
100F | b. | smells like gasoline | d. | burns when ignited |
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Secondary containment refers to:
a. | structures built around storage facilities to contain products that have leaked of
spilled | b. | shovels and sand used to cover over leaks and spills | c. | water tanks used to
wash away leaks and spills | d. | none of these are
correct |
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Rinsate refers to:
a. | water tanks used to wash away leaks and spills | b. | containers that are
used once and then disposed | c. | a thin layer of granular material placed on top
of a prepared subgrade | d. | water that has been used to clean
pesticide |
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Liquid contact pesticides refer to:
a. | pesticides that knock insects off of plant | b. | pesticides that
kills insects by coming in contact with the insect | c. | pesticides that must be applied with a garden
hose | d. | none of these are correct |
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Liquid chemical drift can be described as:
a. | when the application equipment does not stay in the rows of a
field | b. | when chemicals do not stay in the intended area | c. | when a spray nozzle
is clogged | d. | none of these are correct |
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80.
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To reduce the risk of drift when applying liquid pesticides, one should
select:
a. | a contact type of pesticide | c. | a systemic type of
pesticide | b. | a slow moving applicator | d. | a nozzle that produces course droplets |
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The best spray tip to select for superior wear life is:
a. | ceramic | b. | brass | c. | polymer | d. | stainless
steel |
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82.
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Nozzle tips having a flow rate of ____percent more or less tan the average of
all nozzles on that sprayer should be cleaned of replaced.
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83.
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Chemical application rates can be increased by:
a. | increasing pressure at the nozzle tip. | c. | reducing the speed of the
tractor | b. | using a larger nozzle tip | d. | all of these are correct |
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Nozzle data supplied states that the Volume Median Diameter of a given nozzle is
810 microns at 40 psig and .5gpm. What percent of the droplets from this nozzle will be less than 810
microns?
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85.
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In general, the tips that produce the smallest droplets size are
____tips.
a. | hollow cone | b. | flat spray | c. | even spray | d. | flooding |
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86.
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A___tip was designed for band application of chemicals and is not recommended
for broadcast applications.
a. | hollow cone | b. | flat spray | c. | even spray | d. | flooding |
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87.
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Which of the following is not the recommended procedure to clean a clogged
orifice tip?
a. | Metal probe | c. | Fine Bristle brush | b. | Toothpick | d. | Cleaning solution and
water |
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88.
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Sprayers should be calibrated:
a. | only when purchased new | b. | only once a year after winter
storage | c. | only when changing from one chemical to another | d. | periodically during
the season and each time a new chemical is used. |
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89.
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A 1/4 inch Raindrop nozzle has a100% spray pattern overlap recommendation. If
the nozzle spacing is 30 inches, the spray pattern on the ground from one nozzle should be
____inches.
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90.
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When calibrating a sprayer, if the gallon per acre value determined is not
required, the easiest method of correction is to:
a. | change the sprayer pressure | c. | changing the nozzle
tips | b. | speed up or slow down the tractor | d. | none of these are
correct |
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91.
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The ideal location to mount the pressure gauge for the greatest accuracy in
application of the chemical is:
a. | before the pressure regulator | b. | immediately after the pump | c. | close to the
operator | d. | on the boom as close to the nozzle as possible |
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92.
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Strainers mounted on the suction side of the system are designed (sized) to
protect the:
a. | nozzles | b. | pump | c. | pressure gauge | d. | relief
value |
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93.
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Color coding of nozzle tips by companies makes it easy to match:
a. | spray patterns | b. | spray angles | c. | nozzle heights | d. | flow
rates |
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94.
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A discharge line is frequently closed on a 250 psi spray system. If it is
desired to reduce pump working pressure to pump inlet pressure, the best valve to install would be
a/an?
a. | unloader valve | c. | manual shut off valve | b. | relief
valve | d. | electric shut off
valve |
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95.
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A pressure gauge should have a total range___ the reading expected.
a. | equal to | c. | twice | b. | 1-1/2 times greater | d. | three times |
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96.
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Although all response below affect it, nozzle height is determined primarily
by:
a. | measuring the width of the spray pattern as its hits the ground. | b. | nozzle
tilt. | c. | nozzle spacing. | d. | nozzle flow
rate. |
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97.
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A special patented nozzle design to reduce drift is the:
a. | Rainbird | b. | Raindrop | c. | Rainbow | d. | Rainmaker |
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98.
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The minimum suction hose size to eliminate hose collapsing and accelerated pump
wear should be____then inlet port on the pump.
a. | smaller than | c. | larger than | b. | equal to | d. | 2 times larger
than |
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99.
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Strainers should always be checked before using a sprayer. If all strainers
(tank, pump, and nozzle) were the same shape and size, the pump strainer could be identified as the
one with____mesh.
a. | 10-20 | b. | 40-50 | c. | 50-200 | d. | 200+ |
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100.
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When calibrating a sprayer, operating pressures should be adjusted with
flow cut off valves that are:
a. | closed | b. | open | c. | half
open | d. | in any position since it does not affect pressure |
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