ARIZONA PESTICIDE APPLICATORS ACTUAL EXAM ALL
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1. Who enforces pesticide use regulations in Arizona?
A. USDA
B. FDA
C. Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA)
D. OSHA
Answer: C. Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA)
Rationale: The Arizona Department of Agriculture administers pesticide
applicator licensing and enforcement in the state.
2. Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) may only be applied by:
A. Anyone over 18
B. Any property owner
C. Students in training
D. Certified applicators or those under their supervision
Answer: D. Certified applicators or those under their supervision
Rationale: RUPs require certification to ensure safe and proper use.
3. What section of a pesticide label contains legally enforceable directions for
use?
A. Marketing claims
B. Safety Data Sheet
C. Directions for Use
D. Ingredient list
,Answer: C. Directions for Use
Rationale: The directions for use section is legally binding and must be followed
exactly.
4. Which signal word indicates the highest acute toxicity?
A. Caution
B. Warning
C. Danger
D. Notice
Answer: C. Danger
Rationale: “Danger” indicates the most severe acute toxic effects.
5. A certified applicator must pass the core exam and at least one category
exam to become certified for:
A. Private use only
B. Federal research
C. Unrestricted pesticides
D. Commercial pesticide application
Answer: D. Commercial pesticide application
Rationale: Commercial certification requires core plus category-specific exams.
6. A certified private applicator may apply restricted-use pesticides only:
A. For any client
B. To grow crops on property they own or control
C. On public lands
D. In school districts
Answer: B. To grow crops on property they own or control
Rationale: Private applicators are limited to use on property they own or manage.
, 7. Which entity classifies pesticides as restricted?
A. Arizona EPA
B. FDA
C. U.S. EPA
D. USDA
Answer: C. U.S. EPA
Rationale: The U.S. EPA determines restricted use status based on human and
environmental risk.
8. It is illegal to:
A. Apply a pesticide at the labeled rate
B. Follow all label directions
C. Exceed the maximum application rate on the label
D. Wear appropriate PPE
Answer: C. Exceed the maximum application rate on the label
Rationale: Exceeding label limits is prohibited and may result in penalties.
9. A pesticide applicator’s license must be renewed by meeting:
A. Exam retake only
B. Continuing education credits (CEUs)
C. Employee recommendation
D. Annual fee only
Answer: B. Continuing education credits (CEUs)
Rationale: CEUs are required for renewal to maintain up-to-date knowledge and
safety compliance.
10. Which federal law governs pesticide registration and use in the United
States?
A. Clean Air Act
B. Endangered Species Act
C. FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act)
D. OSHA Act