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OKLAHOMA COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
CERTIFICATION — CATEGORY 6 RIGHT-OF-WAY PEST
CONTROL EXAMINATION 2026/2027 COMPLETE (150)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
PESTICIDE
Prepare effectively for the Oklahoma Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification
Category 6 Right-of-Way Pest Control Exam with this focused study resource. It
supports review of right-of-way pest management, pesticide safety, application
techniques, vegetation control, equipment handling, and applicable regulatory
requirements. Use the material to reinforce your knowledge, review key topics, and
identify areas that may require additional study. This resource is suited for
commercial pesticide applicators, right-of-way pest control professionals, and
candidates preparing for the Oklahoma Category 6 certification examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
(Questions 1–25)
Question 1:
Which federal act requires that all pesticide labels be approved by the EPA
before the product can be sold in the United States?
A) Clean Water Act
B) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
C) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
D) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Answer: B
Rationale: FIFRA governs the registration, labeling, distribution, and use of
pesticides and requires EPA approval of all pesticide labels.
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Question 2:
In Oklahoma, which agency is primarily responsible for issuing commercial
pesticide applicator licenses?
A) Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
B) Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF)
C) Oklahoma State Department of Health
D) Oklahoma Department of Labor
Answer: B
Rationale: ODAFF administers the state's pesticide licensing program,
including exams, renewals, and enforcement.
Question 3:
Under Oklahoma record-keeping rules, an applicator must retain a log of each
pesticide application for how many years?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Oklahoma law requires commercial applicators to keep detailed
records for a minimum of three years.
Question 4:
What is the minimum age required to become a certified pesticide applicator
in Oklahoma?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
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Answer: B
Rationale: Oklahoma law requires certified pesticide applicators to be at
least 18 years old.
Question 5:
What is the recertification requirement for Category 6 applicators over five
years?
A) 10 CEUs
B) 15 CEUs
C) 20 CEUs
D) 25 CEUs
Answer: B
Rationale: Category 6 (Right-of-Way) applicators require 15 CEUs over five
years, with a maximum of 7 CEUs per year.
Question 6:
What is the maximum number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) a
Category 6 applicator can earn in a single year?
A) 2 CEUs
B) 5 CEUs
C) 7 CEUs
D) 10 CEUs
Answer: C
Rationale: Category 6 applicators can earn a maximum of 7 CEUs per year.
Question 7:
Under FIFRA, what is the legal status of a pesticide label?
A) A recommendation only
B) A legally binding document
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C) A manufacturer's suggestion
D) An optional guideline
Answer: B
Rationale: The pesticide label is a legally binding document under FIFRA.
Using a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its label is a violation of
federal law.
Question 8:
Which Oklahoma regulation requires certified applicators to be present at any
location where restricted-use pesticide sales occur?
A) Title 2 O.S. § 3-81
B) OAC 35:30-17-6
C) Board Rule 6
D) ODAFF Administrative Rule 4
Answer: C
Rationale: The Board may require a certified applicator to be present at any
location where designated restricted-use pesticide sales occur.
Question 9:
The Oklahoma Pesticide Law is found in which title of the Oklahoma Statutes?
A) Title 2
B) Title 19
C) Title 27A
D) Title 63
Answer: A
Rationale: The Oklahoma Pesticide Law is codified in Title 2 O.S. § 3-81 et
seq..
OKLAHOMA COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
CERTIFICATION — CATEGORY 6 RIGHT-OF-WAY PEST
CONTROL EXAMINATION 2026/2027 COMPLETE (150)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES.
PESTICIDE
Prepare effectively for the Oklahoma Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification
Category 6 Right-of-Way Pest Control Exam with this focused study resource. It
supports review of right-of-way pest management, pesticide safety, application
techniques, vegetation control, equipment handling, and applicable regulatory
requirements. Use the material to reinforce your knowledge, review key topics, and
identify areas that may require additional study. This resource is suited for
commercial pesticide applicators, right-of-way pest control professionals, and
candidates preparing for the Oklahoma Category 6 certification examination.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
(Questions 1–25)
Question 1:
Which federal act requires that all pesticide labels be approved by the EPA
before the product can be sold in the United States?
A) Clean Water Act
B) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
C) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
D) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Answer: B
Rationale: FIFRA governs the registration, labeling, distribution, and use of
pesticides and requires EPA approval of all pesticide labels.
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Question 2:
In Oklahoma, which agency is primarily responsible for issuing commercial
pesticide applicator licenses?
A) Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
B) Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF)
C) Oklahoma State Department of Health
D) Oklahoma Department of Labor
Answer: B
Rationale: ODAFF administers the state's pesticide licensing program,
including exams, renewals, and enforcement.
Question 3:
Under Oklahoma record-keeping rules, an applicator must retain a log of each
pesticide application for how many years?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Oklahoma law requires commercial applicators to keep detailed
records for a minimum of three years.
Question 4:
What is the minimum age required to become a certified pesticide applicator
in Oklahoma?
A) 16 years old
B) 18 years old
C) 21 years old
D) 25 years old
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Answer: B
Rationale: Oklahoma law requires certified pesticide applicators to be at
least 18 years old.
Question 5:
What is the recertification requirement for Category 6 applicators over five
years?
A) 10 CEUs
B) 15 CEUs
C) 20 CEUs
D) 25 CEUs
Answer: B
Rationale: Category 6 (Right-of-Way) applicators require 15 CEUs over five
years, with a maximum of 7 CEUs per year.
Question 6:
What is the maximum number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) a
Category 6 applicator can earn in a single year?
A) 2 CEUs
B) 5 CEUs
C) 7 CEUs
D) 10 CEUs
Answer: C
Rationale: Category 6 applicators can earn a maximum of 7 CEUs per year.
Question 7:
Under FIFRA, what is the legal status of a pesticide label?
A) A recommendation only
B) A legally binding document
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C) A manufacturer's suggestion
D) An optional guideline
Answer: B
Rationale: The pesticide label is a legally binding document under FIFRA.
Using a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its label is a violation of
federal law.
Question 8:
Which Oklahoma regulation requires certified applicators to be present at any
location where restricted-use pesticide sales occur?
A) Title 2 O.S. § 3-81
B) OAC 35:30-17-6
C) Board Rule 6
D) ODAFF Administrative Rule 4
Answer: C
Rationale: The Board may require a certified applicator to be present at any
location where designated restricted-use pesticide sales occur.
Question 9:
The Oklahoma Pesticide Law is found in which title of the Oklahoma Statutes?
A) Title 2
B) Title 19
C) Title 27A
D) Title 63
Answer: A
Rationale: The Oklahoma Pesticide Law is codified in Title 2 O.S. § 3-81 et
seq..
