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GENERAL STANDARDS: LAWS & REGULATIONS (Q1–20)
1. Which federal law governs the registration, labeling, and distribution of pesticides in the
United States?
A. OSHA
B. FIFRA
C. RCRA
D. Clean Water Act
Answer: B — FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) is the primary
federal pesticide law .
2. Which Texas agency issues pesticide applicator licenses and enforces state pesticide
regulations?
A. TCEQ
B. Texas Parks and Wildlife
C. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
D. EPA
Answer: C — The TDA administers the Texas Pesticide Applicator Licensing Program .
3. A restricted-use pesticide (RUP) can only be purchased by:
A. Anyone over 21
B. Certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision
C. Any homeowner
D. Government employees only
Answer: B — RUPs require certification due to higher risk .
4. How long must a certified applicator keep records of restricted-use pesticide
applications?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. Permanently
Answer: B — Texas law requires records be maintained for at least two years .
5. A private applicator's license is set to expire. How many CEUs are required for
recertification?
A. 5 CEUs per year
B. 10 CEUs total
C. 15 CEUs every five years
D. No CEUs required
Answer: C — Private applicators need 15 CEUs every five years, including 2 in
laws/regulations and 2 in IPM .
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6. A commercial applicator must renew their license how often?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
Answer: A — Commercial applicators renew annually and need 5 CEUs per year .
7. If an applicator fails to notify TDA of a change of address, what can happen?
A. Nothing
B. The license may be denied, suspended, or revoked
C. A warning is issued
D. The application fee is refunded
Answer: B — Failure to provide contact information changes may be grounds for license
denial or suspension .
8. A commercial applicator is convicted of a felony related to pesticide misuse. What is the
likely effect?
A. No effect
B. TDA may suspend or revoke the license
C. A small fine
D. Mandatory retesting only
Answer: B — Felony convictions related to pesticide misuse are grounds for license
suspension or revocation .
9. What is the maximum civil penalty for commercial applicator misuse of pesticides under
FIFRA?
A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $5,000
D. Up to $10,000 per violation
Answer: D — FIFRA authorizes civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation for commercial
applicators .
10. Which statement about pesticide labels is true?
A. Labels are only recommendations
B. The label is a legally binding document
C. Labels can be ignored if the applicator is experienced
D. Only the front of the label matters
Answer: B — The label is the law; using a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling
is a violation .
11. What is prior notification?
A. Notifying TDA before applying pesticides
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B. Informing nearby residents or landowners before applying pesticides
C. Notifying the EPA after application
D. Posting a sign after application
Answer: B — Prior notification is the responsibility to inform nearby residents before
applying pesticides .
12. When must prior notification be given?
A. At least 48 hours before application
B. At least 24 hours before application
C. At least 1 hour before application
D. No notification required
Answer: B — Notice shall be given not later than 24 hours prior to a scheduled pesticide
application .
13. What is the penalty for providing false information to TDA about notification efforts?
A. No penalty
B. A warning
C. A violation of the notification section
D. A small fee
Answer: C — It is a violation of the section to provide false information .
14. Which agency administers the Worker Protection Standard (WPS)?
A. TDA
B. EPA
C. OSHA
D. TCEQ
Answer: B — The WPS is a federal EPA regulation .
15. The Worker Protection Standard applies to:
A. All pesticide applications
B. Most agricultural production
C. Only structural pest control
D. Only aquatic applications
Answer: B — WPS applies to most agricultural production, including field crops .
16. Which locations are exempt from the Worker Protection Standard?
A. Greenhouses
B. Nurseries
C. Pastures and rangeland
D. Sod farms
Answer: C — Pastures and rangeland are exempt from WPS .
17. What does REI stand for?
A. Restricted Entry Interval
GENERAL STANDARDS: LAWS & REGULATIONS (Q1–20)
1. Which federal law governs the registration, labeling, and distribution of pesticides in the
United States?
A. OSHA
B. FIFRA
C. RCRA
D. Clean Water Act
Answer: B — FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) is the primary
federal pesticide law .
2. Which Texas agency issues pesticide applicator licenses and enforces state pesticide
regulations?
A. TCEQ
B. Texas Parks and Wildlife
C. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
D. EPA
Answer: C — The TDA administers the Texas Pesticide Applicator Licensing Program .
3. A restricted-use pesticide (RUP) can only be purchased by:
A. Anyone over 21
B. Certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision
C. Any homeowner
D. Government employees only
Answer: B — RUPs require certification due to higher risk .
4. How long must a certified applicator keep records of restricted-use pesticide
applications?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. Permanently
Answer: B — Texas law requires records be maintained for at least two years .
5. A private applicator's license is set to expire. How many CEUs are required for
recertification?
A. 5 CEUs per year
B. 10 CEUs total
C. 15 CEUs every five years
D. No CEUs required
Answer: C — Private applicators need 15 CEUs every five years, including 2 in
laws/regulations and 2 in IPM .
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6. A commercial applicator must renew their license how often?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
Answer: A — Commercial applicators renew annually and need 5 CEUs per year .
7. If an applicator fails to notify TDA of a change of address, what can happen?
A. Nothing
B. The license may be denied, suspended, or revoked
C. A warning is issued
D. The application fee is refunded
Answer: B — Failure to provide contact information changes may be grounds for license
denial or suspension .
8. A commercial applicator is convicted of a felony related to pesticide misuse. What is the
likely effect?
A. No effect
B. TDA may suspend or revoke the license
C. A small fine
D. Mandatory retesting only
Answer: B — Felony convictions related to pesticide misuse are grounds for license
suspension or revocation .
9. What is the maximum civil penalty for commercial applicator misuse of pesticides under
FIFRA?
A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $5,000
D. Up to $10,000 per violation
Answer: D — FIFRA authorizes civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation for commercial
applicators .
10. Which statement about pesticide labels is true?
A. Labels are only recommendations
B. The label is a legally binding document
C. Labels can be ignored if the applicator is experienced
D. Only the front of the label matters
Answer: B — The label is the law; using a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling
is a violation .
11. What is prior notification?
A. Notifying TDA before applying pesticides
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B. Informing nearby residents or landowners before applying pesticides
C. Notifying the EPA after application
D. Posting a sign after application
Answer: B — Prior notification is the responsibility to inform nearby residents before
applying pesticides .
12. When must prior notification be given?
A. At least 48 hours before application
B. At least 24 hours before application
C. At least 1 hour before application
D. No notification required
Answer: B — Notice shall be given not later than 24 hours prior to a scheduled pesticide
application .
13. What is the penalty for providing false information to TDA about notification efforts?
A. No penalty
B. A warning
C. A violation of the notification section
D. A small fee
Answer: C — It is a violation of the section to provide false information .
14. Which agency administers the Worker Protection Standard (WPS)?
A. TDA
B. EPA
C. OSHA
D. TCEQ
Answer: B — The WPS is a federal EPA regulation .
15. The Worker Protection Standard applies to:
A. All pesticide applications
B. Most agricultural production
C. Only structural pest control
D. Only aquatic applications
Answer: B — WPS applies to most agricultural production, including field crops .
16. Which locations are exempt from the Worker Protection Standard?
A. Greenhouses
B. Nurseries
C. Pastures and rangeland
D. Sod farms
Answer: C — Pastures and rangeland are exempt from WPS .
17. What does REI stand for?
A. Restricted Entry Interval
