NYS PCO NYS PCO Professional Level Exam 5

Question 1

A label calls for a 0.5% dilution of a concentrate. How many gallons of finished spray can be made from 1 gallon of concentrate?

Accepted Answer

200 gallons

Answer

A 0.5% dilution means 1 part concentrate per 200 parts finished spray, so 1 gallon yields 200 gallons.

Question 2

What does the term 'drift' mean in pesticide application?

Accepted Answer

The airborne movement of pesticide spray or dust away from the target site

Answer

Drift is off-target airborne movement of pesticide particles or vapor during or shortly after application.

Question 3

Which condition most increases the risk of spray drift during an outdoor application?

Accepted Answer

High wind speeds combined with small droplet sizes

Answer

Fine droplets stay suspended longer and wind carries them off-target, greatly increasing drift.

Question 4

How should a professional dispose of an empty plastic pesticide container after use?

Accepted Answer

Triple rinse (or pressure rinse), puncture, and dispose of it according to the label and state regulations

Answer

Rinsing removes residues, rinsate goes into the spray tank, and the punctured container is disposed of per label and state rules.

Question 5

During transport, pesticide containers in a service vehicle should be secured where?

Accepted Answer

In a locked or secured compartment separate from the passenger area, food, and safety equipment

Answer

Pesticides must be secured and separated from people, food, and PPE to prevent contamination and spills.

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