Iowa Aerial Applicator Category 11 Exam
Practice Guide 2026
1. When can you vary from any legal flight and Only under an extreme emergency,
aircraft handling requirements? where the public or environment
may be in danger.
2. Who certifies agricultural aircraft operations? FAA
3. Any business that operates aircraft for the pur- Agricultural aircraft operation
pose of:
1. Dispensing any economic poison.
2. Dispensing any other substance intended for
plant nourishment, soil treatment, propagation
of plant life, or pest control.
3. Engaging in dispensing activities direct-
ly affecting agriculture, horticulture, or forest
preservation.
4. Who can buy, use, or supervise the use of a Certified pesticide applicators
federal restricted use pesticide?
5. Pesticide laws and regulations help to? to protect the environment
6. Knowing the proper procedures for diluting pes- An EPA general standard for certi-
ticide concentrates is? fied applicators.
7. The format of pesticide labels is established by? federal regulations
8. Knowing how to properly handle, mix, store, and EPA.
dispose of pesticides is a requirement of the?
9. One purpose of Federal pesticide regulations is Prevent agricultural workers from
to? handling pesticides or working in
pesticide treated areas.
10.
, Iowa Aerial Applicator Category 11 Exam
Practice Guide 2026
State pesticide regulatory agencies generally Certifying commercial pesticide
have the responsibility for? applicators.
11. In addition to the actual pesticide label, what is Worker protection standard provi-
also a part of the pesticide lableling? sions.
12. What is one requirement for pesticide applicator knowing how to use appropriate
certification? application methods for various
pesticide formulations.
13. What pesticide use found on a product label ASABE Droplet size requirements.
would be specific to an aerial application?
14. Having a current Class II Medical Certificate is a FAA
requirement of the for all pilots mak-
ing aerial pesticide applications.
15. You should make sure each member of the ap- Well rested, alert and not under the
plication operation is? influence of alcohol or drugs.
16. All aerial application operations need some Site Security.
measure of in place to minimize
crime, prevent unauthorized access, and protect
company assets.
17. One of the most fundamental security needs? Keeping intruders out of areas
used for pesticide storage.
18. These help to ensure that the operation manag- Emergency response procedures.
er and employees understand how to respond
and whom to contact in case of an emergency.
19. Proper and within the op- Training and enforcing safety prac-
eration help reduce hazards to ground crew tices.
, Iowa Aerial Applicator Category 11 Exam
Practice Guide 2026
members working around equipment and air-
craft.
20. This Mandates specific training requirements EPA Worker protection standard
for employees who handle pesticides in agricul- (WPS)
tural operations.
21. Federal WPS regulations require pesticide han- Five years at a minimum, States
dlers receive training every? may require more frequent train-
ing.
22. Before and during work periods, you and Alcohol, Any Drugs or Medications
the ground crew members should never use
or or that impair judg-
ment or decrease mental alertness.
23. Alcohol or certain prescription medications may Toxicity.
also alter the of pesticides in case of ex-
posure.
24. Individuals experiencing high levels of Stress
should not participate in aerial application oper-
ations.
25. Symptoms of Tiredness, weakness, headache, Symptoms of Heat illness
sweating, nausea, dizziness, and fainting are
considered?
26. Any aircraft you operate over a congested area 100 hrs
must have had, within the preceding hrs of
time in service, a 100 hour or annual inspection
by an authorized person.
27. Daily
Practice Guide 2026
1. When can you vary from any legal flight and Only under an extreme emergency,
aircraft handling requirements? where the public or environment
may be in danger.
2. Who certifies agricultural aircraft operations? FAA
3. Any business that operates aircraft for the pur- Agricultural aircraft operation
pose of:
1. Dispensing any economic poison.
2. Dispensing any other substance intended for
plant nourishment, soil treatment, propagation
of plant life, or pest control.
3. Engaging in dispensing activities direct-
ly affecting agriculture, horticulture, or forest
preservation.
4. Who can buy, use, or supervise the use of a Certified pesticide applicators
federal restricted use pesticide?
5. Pesticide laws and regulations help to? to protect the environment
6. Knowing the proper procedures for diluting pes- An EPA general standard for certi-
ticide concentrates is? fied applicators.
7. The format of pesticide labels is established by? federal regulations
8. Knowing how to properly handle, mix, store, and EPA.
dispose of pesticides is a requirement of the?
9. One purpose of Federal pesticide regulations is Prevent agricultural workers from
to? handling pesticides or working in
pesticide treated areas.
10.
, Iowa Aerial Applicator Category 11 Exam
Practice Guide 2026
State pesticide regulatory agencies generally Certifying commercial pesticide
have the responsibility for? applicators.
11. In addition to the actual pesticide label, what is Worker protection standard provi-
also a part of the pesticide lableling? sions.
12. What is one requirement for pesticide applicator knowing how to use appropriate
certification? application methods for various
pesticide formulations.
13. What pesticide use found on a product label ASABE Droplet size requirements.
would be specific to an aerial application?
14. Having a current Class II Medical Certificate is a FAA
requirement of the for all pilots mak-
ing aerial pesticide applications.
15. You should make sure each member of the ap- Well rested, alert and not under the
plication operation is? influence of alcohol or drugs.
16. All aerial application operations need some Site Security.
measure of in place to minimize
crime, prevent unauthorized access, and protect
company assets.
17. One of the most fundamental security needs? Keeping intruders out of areas
used for pesticide storage.
18. These help to ensure that the operation manag- Emergency response procedures.
er and employees understand how to respond
and whom to contact in case of an emergency.
19. Proper and within the op- Training and enforcing safety prac-
eration help reduce hazards to ground crew tices.
, Iowa Aerial Applicator Category 11 Exam
Practice Guide 2026
members working around equipment and air-
craft.
20. This Mandates specific training requirements EPA Worker protection standard
for employees who handle pesticides in agricul- (WPS)
tural operations.
21. Federal WPS regulations require pesticide han- Five years at a minimum, States
dlers receive training every? may require more frequent train-
ing.
22. Before and during work periods, you and Alcohol, Any Drugs or Medications
the ground crew members should never use
or or that impair judg-
ment or decrease mental alertness.
23. Alcohol or certain prescription medications may Toxicity.
also alter the of pesticides in case of ex-
posure.
24. Individuals experiencing high levels of Stress
should not participate in aerial application oper-
ations.
25. Symptoms of Tiredness, weakness, headache, Symptoms of Heat illness
sweating, nausea, dizziness, and fainting are
considered?
26. Any aircraft you operate over a congested area 100 hrs
must have had, within the preceding hrs of
time in service, a 100 hour or annual inspection
by an authorized person.
27. Daily
