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North Carolina Pesticide Applicator
Certification Exam Questions With Correct
Answers
A product which by law may be sold or applied only by certified applicators or person(s) under
their direct supervision is a ________________ pesticide.
A General-Use
B Restricted-Use
C Special review
D Stop Sale - answer✔✔B - Restricted use (Chapter 1)
Insect (four characteristics) - answer✔✔Arthropod
3 body regions
6 legs
wings; usually two pairs on adults only
Private applicator may be a...
A Farmer
B Nursery operator
C Christmas tree grower
D All/Any of the above - answer✔✔D All/Any of the above (Chapter 1)
To become re-certified, you can:
A Retake the certification exam
B Complete the required continuing education classes for recertification
C Send an application in the mail to NCDA&CS
D A or B - answer✔✔D A or B (Chapter 1)
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A commercial applicator...
A Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide on someone else's property for
compensation.
B Produces an agricultural commodity
C Is required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS
D A and C - answer✔✔D - Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of pesticides on someone
else's property for compensation (for purposes other than those covered under a private
applicator certification). They are required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS. (Chapter 1)
To perform pest-control services for hire, a certified structural pest control applicator must work
for a ___________ pest-control company?
A Licensed
B Non-commercial
C Certified
D Registered - answer✔✔A - Licensed (Chapter 1)
Which federal agency is responsible for implementing pesticide rules & regulations and
registering pesticides in the USA? - answer✔✔Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -
(Chapter 2)
Which statement about FIFRA is false?
A State restrictions on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA
B Approved pesticide labels have the force of law
C The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the market
D FIFRA regulates the registration of pesticide products - answer✔✔A - State Restriction on
pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA (Chapter 2)
The North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971 regulates which of the following?
A Registration pesticides
B Handling of pesticides
C Storage of pesticides
D Disposal of pesticides
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E All of the above - answer✔✔E All of the above (Chapter 2)
When storing pesticides in North Carolina, which of the following is false?
A If the container is leaking, it is acceptable to transfer the pesticide into a new, unlabeled
container.
B Pesticides should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area
C Label recommendations should be followed when storing pesticides
D Pesticides should be stored in an organized manner away from combustible chemicals like
gasoline. - answer✔✔A - False. In other words, if a container is leaking it is NOT acceptable to
transfer the pesticide into a new, unlabeled container. This is unsafe. (Chapter 2)
North Carolina, it is illegal to use a pesticide to kill which of these vertebrate animals?
A House Mouse
B Canada Goose
C Pine Vole
D Starling - answer✔✔B - Canada Goose (migratory bird, I think) - Chapter 2
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest
management method?
A - Biological Control
B - Mechanical Control
C - Genetic Control
D - Chemical Control - answer✔✔B - Mechanical control (Chapter 3)
Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce damage from mold is
an example of which type of pest management method?
A Biological
B Mechanical
C Physical/environmental modification
D Regulatory pest control - answer✔✔C - Physical/environmental modification (Chapter 3)
Which statement is true about biological control methods?
North Carolina Pesticide Applicator
Certification Exam Questions With Correct
Answers
A product which by law may be sold or applied only by certified applicators or person(s) under
their direct supervision is a ________________ pesticide.
A General-Use
B Restricted-Use
C Special review
D Stop Sale - answer✔✔B - Restricted use (Chapter 1)
Insect (four characteristics) - answer✔✔Arthropod
3 body regions
6 legs
wings; usually two pairs on adults only
Private applicator may be a...
A Farmer
B Nursery operator
C Christmas tree grower
D All/Any of the above - answer✔✔D All/Any of the above (Chapter 1)
To become re-certified, you can:
A Retake the certification exam
B Complete the required continuing education classes for recertification
C Send an application in the mail to NCDA&CS
D A or B - answer✔✔D A or B (Chapter 1)
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A commercial applicator...
A Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide on someone else's property for
compensation.
B Produces an agricultural commodity
C Is required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS
D A and C - answer✔✔D - Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of pesticides on someone
else's property for compensation (for purposes other than those covered under a private
applicator certification). They are required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS. (Chapter 1)
To perform pest-control services for hire, a certified structural pest control applicator must work
for a ___________ pest-control company?
A Licensed
B Non-commercial
C Certified
D Registered - answer✔✔A - Licensed (Chapter 1)
Which federal agency is responsible for implementing pesticide rules & regulations and
registering pesticides in the USA? - answer✔✔Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -
(Chapter 2)
Which statement about FIFRA is false?
A State restrictions on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA
B Approved pesticide labels have the force of law
C The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the market
D FIFRA regulates the registration of pesticide products - answer✔✔A - State Restriction on
pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA (Chapter 2)
The North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971 regulates which of the following?
A Registration pesticides
B Handling of pesticides
C Storage of pesticides
D Disposal of pesticides
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E All of the above - answer✔✔E All of the above (Chapter 2)
When storing pesticides in North Carolina, which of the following is false?
A If the container is leaking, it is acceptable to transfer the pesticide into a new, unlabeled
container.
B Pesticides should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area
C Label recommendations should be followed when storing pesticides
D Pesticides should be stored in an organized manner away from combustible chemicals like
gasoline. - answer✔✔A - False. In other words, if a container is leaking it is NOT acceptable to
transfer the pesticide into a new, unlabeled container. This is unsafe. (Chapter 2)
North Carolina, it is illegal to use a pesticide to kill which of these vertebrate animals?
A House Mouse
B Canada Goose
C Pine Vole
D Starling - answer✔✔B - Canada Goose (migratory bird, I think) - Chapter 2
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an example of which type of pest
management method?
A - Biological Control
B - Mechanical Control
C - Genetic Control
D - Chemical Control - answer✔✔B - Mechanical control (Chapter 3)
Lowering the humidity of stored grains and other food products to reduce damage from mold is
an example of which type of pest management method?
A Biological
B Mechanical
C Physical/environmental modification
D Regulatory pest control - answer✔✔C - Physical/environmental modification (Chapter 3)
Which statement is true about biological control methods?
