Preview Questions Pesticide Control Officer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the primary purpose of a pesticide safety data sheet (SDS)?

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To provide detailed information about the safe handling of pesticides

To describe the effectiveness of a pesticide on different crops

To list the marketing details of the pesticide

To outline financial benefits of pesticide use

Question 2: What factor most determines the timing of pesticide application in relation to pest lifecycle?

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The stage of the pest's lifecycle and the susceptibility to the pesticide

The crop growth stage and expected yield

The ambient temperature and humidity levels

The soil pH and nutrient content

Question 3: What is the minimum distance that should be maintained from water bodies when applying pesticides, as specified in safety standards?

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A distance specified by the pesticide label, typically 100-200 feet

10 feet

50 feet

No specific limit

Question 4: What is the primary advantage of integrated pest management (IPM) over conventional pesticide use?

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It focuses solely on chemical pesticide applications

It only uses biological control agents

It eliminates the need for monitoring pest populations

It combines multiple pest control methods to reduce long-term pest resistance

Question 5: In biological pest control, what is the primary consideration when introducing natural enemies to a pest population?

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Ensuring that the natural enemies are compatible with the ecosystem and pest targets

Ensuring that the introduced species are easy to handle and store

Ensuring that natural enemies have high reproductive rates

Ensuring that natural enemies are resistant to pesticides

Question 6: What safety feature is mandatory for pesticide spray equipment under ISPM 15 standards?

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Automatic shut-off systems

Pressure regulators

GPS-controlled application

Drift-reduction technology