🌾🧪Safe Application of Pesticides PA1 – Practice

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🌾 PA1 Practice Test – Set 4 (Advanced)

Pass rule: 21/30 AND at least 1 correct in each section

Q1 Under the Food and Environment Protection Act (FEPA), pesticides must:

Be used only by trained contractors Be used only if approved for the intended purpose Be stored separately from fertilisers Be applied only during daylight hours

Correct answer: Be used only if approved for the intended purpose

Q2 The Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) aims to:

Increase pesticide use in agriculture Improve safety and reduce risks from pesticide use Replace pesticides entirely with biological control Restrict pesticide use to large farms only

Correct answer: Improve safety and reduce risks from pesticide use

Q3 Under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), pesticide application equipment must be:

Stored in a locked building Maintained and suitable for its intended use Used only by supervisors Inspected only once per year

Correct answer: Maintained and suitable for its intended use

Q4 What does the corrosive hazard symbol indicate?

It can damage metals and cause severe skin burns It is harmful if swallowed It produces toxic vapours It is highly flammable

Correct answer: It can damage metals and cause severe skin burns

Q5 Which legislation protects wild birds, animals and plants from harm caused by pesticide misuse?

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations Wildlife and Countryside Act Personal Protective Equipment Regulations RIDDOR

Correct answer: Wildlife and Countryside Act

Q6 Under COSHH Regulations, employers must:

Provide pesticides to employees Assess risks and prevent exposure to hazardous substances Keep pesticide labels on file Report pesticide sales

Correct answer: Assess risks and prevent exposure to hazardous substances

Q7 What information does the MAPP number on a pesticide label confirm?

The manufacturer’s production batch The product has been authorised for use in the UK The pesticide’s hazard classification The environmental risk level

Correct answer: The product has been authorised for use in the UK

Q8 Where can detailed information on chemical hazards and emergency procedures be found?

Environmental assessment form Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Spray application record Store inventory record

Correct answer: Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Q9 Which information is typically found on the front panel of a pesticide label?

Spray record requirements Product name and approval number Equipment calibration instructions Environmental assessment procedures

Correct answer: Product name and approval number

Q10 What does the maximum total dose on a pesticide label refer to?

Maximum spray tank concentration Maximum amount per hectare per season Maximum number of spray operators Maximum amount stored on farm

Correct answer: Maximum amount per hectare per season

Q11 Pesticide contamination by inhalation occurs when:

Pesticide enters through the skin Pesticide vapour or spray droplets are breathed in Pesticide is swallowed Pesticide contacts clothing

Correct answer: Pesticide vapour or spray droplets are breathed in

Q12 What is the purpose of gloves when handling pesticides?

Improve grip on containers Protect hands from chemical exposure Prevent contamination of crops Reduce spray drift

Correct answer: Protect hands from chemical exposure

Q13 Which PPE item protects the eyes from spray splashes?

Chemical resistant apron Face shield or goggles Respirator mask Rubber boots

Correct answer: Face shield or goggles

Q14 Which factor most increases the risk of pesticide exposure during spraying?

Using a well-maintained sprayer Working in strong wind Wearing protective clothing Following label instructions

Correct answer: Working in strong wind

Q15 If pesticide enters the eye, the operator should first:

Seek medical advice Rinse the eye immediately with clean water Remove protective clothing Report the incident

Correct answer: Rinse the eye immediately with clean water

Q16 Why is it important to wash hands before eating or drinking after pesticide use?

To prevent ingestion of pesticide residues To reduce spray drift To improve pesticide effectiveness To comply with transport regulations

Correct answer: To prevent ingestion of pesticide residues

Q17 Pesticide stores should be designed to:

Prevent unauthorised access Improve ventilation for operators Allow easy movement of machinery Store fertilisers nearby

Correct answer: Prevent unauthorised access

Q18 Why should pesticides be stored separately from animal feed?

To prevent contamination of feed To reduce store temperature To improve stock control To increase shelf life

Correct answer: To prevent contamination of feed

Q19 During transport, pesticide containers should be:

Carried loose in the vehicle Secured to prevent movement Stored in the driver’s cab Mixed with other farm chemicals

Correct answer: Secured to prevent movement

Q20 Why should pesticide containers always be kept upright during transport?

To avoid leakage or spillage To improve product stability To reduce vehicle weight To prevent label damage

Correct answer: To avoid leakage or spillage

Q21 What is the purpose of triple rinsing pesticide containers?

Reduce chemical waste and contamination Increase shelf life of containers Improve storage efficiency Prevent evaporation of residues

Correct answer: Reduce chemical waste and contamination

Q22 Rinse water from cleaned containers should normally be:

Disposed of in drains Applied through the sprayer to the target crop Poured onto bare soil Stored for later use

Correct answer: Applied through the sprayer to the target crop

Q23 Spray records must include:

Weather forecast Product used, date, location, and operator Sprayer calibration data only Soil pH values

Correct answer: Product used, date, location, and operator

Q24 Before spraying, the operator should check:

Only the sprayer tank volume Sprayer condition, calibration, and weather conditions Only the target crop growth stage Only the label instructions

Correct answer: Sprayer condition, calibration, and weather conditions

Q25 The main route of pesticide absorption for operators is usually:

Ingestion Skin contact Eye contact Inhalation

Correct answer: Skin contact

Q26 PPE must be:

Worn at the operator’s discretion Suitable, in good condition, and correctly fitted Washed once per season Optional if label instructions are followed

Correct answer: Suitable, in good condition, and correctly fitted

Q27 How often should sprayers be calibrated?

Once per year Before each spraying season or when conditions change Only for new products Only if the nozzle is replaced

Correct answer: Before each spraying season or when conditions change

Q28 When spraying, drift can be minimised by:

Spraying in strong wind Using correct nozzle type, pressure, and weather conditions Applying double the label dose Spraying at high speed

Correct answer: Using correct nozzle type, pressure, and weather conditions

Q29 After spraying, operators should:

Remove PPE immediately and store it with pesticides Wash hands and face, remove PPE safely, and store it clean Enter livestock pens without washing Leave PPE contaminated for next use

Correct answer: Wash hands and face, remove PPE safely, and store it clean

Q30 How should spilled pesticide be dealt with?

Wash it into drains Contain and absorb using appropriate material, then dispose safely Cover with soil and continue work Leave it to evaporate

Correct answer: Contain and absorb using appropriate material, then dispose safely

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