ALABAMA OTPS EXAM EXAMINATION
TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What's the difference between Chronic and Acute poisoning/effects.
Answer: CHRONIC - long-term exposure over time; usually long-
lasting effects/damage
ACUTE - short-term or 1x exposure
⩥ When is exposure potential greatest. Answer: During MIXING and
LOADING
⩥ Name the signal words in increasing severity. Answer: Lowest -
CAUTION
Moderate - WARNING
High - DANGER
Highest - DANGER POISON(can kill, skull/crossbones)
⩥ What does LD50 and LC50 mean. Answer: LD50 - lethal
dose(lowerLD50=higher toxicity)
It's the amount of the substance required to kill 50% of the test
population
LC50 - lethal concentration
,⩥ What is the label misuse statement. Answer: a reminder that it is a
violation of Federal law to use a product in a manner inconsistent with
its labeling
⩥ What is the application Application Rate (Label). Answer: do not
apply greater rate than on the label
⩥ Who's responsible for Pesticide Registration. Answer: EPA because of
the FIFRAct
⩥ What does FIFRA stand for (BONUS: Year?). Answer: Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1947
⩥ What two things does FIFRA prohibit. Answer: 1) prohibits applying
at a rate over the label
2) prohibits applying on a site (or crop) not listed on the label
⩥ What are the penalties for violating FIFRA. Answer: Criminal Fines -
$25,000 maximum and/or up to 1 year in prison
Civil Fines - $5,000 maximum
⩥ FIFRA Section 18 & 24c. Answer: SECTION 18 - allows specific,
limited-time use outside of label
, SECTION 24c - allows state entities to approve pesticide use outside of
label for special local problem
⩥ Who regulates Pesticide management in AL and what do they
regulate. Answer: ADAI - Alabama Dept of Agriculture and Industries
Regulates pesticide activities and professional services (etymology,
horticulture, structural, pest control)
⩥ Permits/Certs given by ADAI *? (9). Answer: OTPS -
FC -
GRD -
PH -
WDO -
HPC -
TS -Tree Surgery
LD - Landscape Design
SLD - Setting of Landscape Plants
⩥ How long do the Permits/Certs last, how do you renew them. Answer:
3 years
must obtain 30 hrs CE points to renew or retest
TEST 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What's the difference between Chronic and Acute poisoning/effects.
Answer: CHRONIC - long-term exposure over time; usually long-
lasting effects/damage
ACUTE - short-term or 1x exposure
⩥ When is exposure potential greatest. Answer: During MIXING and
LOADING
⩥ Name the signal words in increasing severity. Answer: Lowest -
CAUTION
Moderate - WARNING
High - DANGER
Highest - DANGER POISON(can kill, skull/crossbones)
⩥ What does LD50 and LC50 mean. Answer: LD50 - lethal
dose(lowerLD50=higher toxicity)
It's the amount of the substance required to kill 50% of the test
population
LC50 - lethal concentration
,⩥ What is the label misuse statement. Answer: a reminder that it is a
violation of Federal law to use a product in a manner inconsistent with
its labeling
⩥ What is the application Application Rate (Label). Answer: do not
apply greater rate than on the label
⩥ Who's responsible for Pesticide Registration. Answer: EPA because of
the FIFRAct
⩥ What does FIFRA stand for (BONUS: Year?). Answer: Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1947
⩥ What two things does FIFRA prohibit. Answer: 1) prohibits applying
at a rate over the label
2) prohibits applying on a site (or crop) not listed on the label
⩥ What are the penalties for violating FIFRA. Answer: Criminal Fines -
$25,000 maximum and/or up to 1 year in prison
Civil Fines - $5,000 maximum
⩥ FIFRA Section 18 & 24c. Answer: SECTION 18 - allows specific,
limited-time use outside of label
, SECTION 24c - allows state entities to approve pesticide use outside of
label for special local problem
⩥ Who regulates Pesticide management in AL and what do they
regulate. Answer: ADAI - Alabama Dept of Agriculture and Industries
Regulates pesticide activities and professional services (etymology,
horticulture, structural, pest control)
⩥ Permits/Certs given by ADAI *? (9). Answer: OTPS -
FC -
GRD -
PH -
WDO -
HPC -
TS -Tree Surgery
LD - Landscape Design
SLD - Setting of Landscape Plants
⩥ How long do the Permits/Certs last, how do you renew them. Answer:
3 years
must obtain 30 hrs CE points to renew or retest
