CT OPERATOR'S LICENSE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
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What is a Junior Operator? - ANSWER-Any person who applies pesticides or assists in
the application of pesticides commercially in Connecticut (in other than a supervisory
capacity)
What is a Certified Supervisor? - ANSWER-An individual who can run a company that
applies pesticides commercially.
What are pesticides registered as permit-use? - ANSWER-A special permit must be
obtained from the DEEP, Pesticide Management Program in order to use them.
When are pesticides most dangerous? - ANSWER-In their concentrated form; before
dilution.
What if you spill a pesticide? - ANSWER-- DO NOT wash down storm drains or into the
street.
- Wear waterproof gloves and boots.
- Use an absorbent material to soak up the poison, soap, and water.
- Shovel into a container.
What is an absorbent material used to clean up spills? - ANSWER-Speedy Dri,
activated charcoal or kitty litter.
Who do you notify of a spill? - ANSWER-DEEP, Oil and Chemical Spills Response
Division
What does a Junior Operator need to apply pesticide? - ANSWER-The Certified
Supervisor to be present on site during pesticide application or provide specific written
instructions to the certified operator.
What if a treatment is required/requested that is NOT included in the written
instructions? - ANSWER-The operator must NOT perform that treatment until he has
obtained written instructions pertaining to the new application.
How old does a Junior Operator have to be? - ANSWER-18
How long before you can retest? (If you fail) - ANSWER-A minimum of 30 days before
you can take the examination again.
, When do you have to renew your license? - ANSWER-Prior to the expiration date.
Who do you notify if your address changes? - ANSWER-Pesticide Management
Program
How long do you have to notify the PMP of any changes to your address? - ANSWER-
Within 30 days.
What are pesticides? - ANSWER-Poisons developed to control pests.
What are insecticides? - ANSWER-Kill insects.
What are herbicides? - ANSWER-Kill plants.
What are fungicides? - ANSWER-Kill fungi.
What are rodenticides? - ANSWER-Kill rodents.
Who registers pesticides for use? - ANSWER-1st - Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)
2nd - Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP), Pesticide
Management Program
What are pesticides registered as general-use? - ANSWER-They can be purchased and
used by anyone without a certificate or permit. Ex: You could use at your home; not for
business.
What are pesticides registered as restricted-use? - ANSWER-They can only be
purchased by applicators that hold a commercial supervisory certificate. Ex: Pesticides
only Blake can purchase.
Where should you mix pesticides? - ANSWER-At work.
Who is most susceptible to pesticide poisoning? - ANSWER-Children.
Are pesticides containers ever really empty? - ANSWER-No - There will still be small
amounts of pesticide left on the bottom and the sides.
What is correct protective clothing? - ANSWER-Waterproof gloves, boots, goggles, face
shield, neck and head covering, and respirators. You should always try to wear pants
and long sleeved shirts.
Can you put pesticide in different containers? - ANSWER-NO! Never put any pesticide
in an unlabeled container. Leave them in the original, labeled containers.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE
What is a Junior Operator? - ANSWER-Any person who applies pesticides or assists in
the application of pesticides commercially in Connecticut (in other than a supervisory
capacity)
What is a Certified Supervisor? - ANSWER-An individual who can run a company that
applies pesticides commercially.
What are pesticides registered as permit-use? - ANSWER-A special permit must be
obtained from the DEEP, Pesticide Management Program in order to use them.
When are pesticides most dangerous? - ANSWER-In their concentrated form; before
dilution.
What if you spill a pesticide? - ANSWER-- DO NOT wash down storm drains or into the
street.
- Wear waterproof gloves and boots.
- Use an absorbent material to soak up the poison, soap, and water.
- Shovel into a container.
What is an absorbent material used to clean up spills? - ANSWER-Speedy Dri,
activated charcoal or kitty litter.
Who do you notify of a spill? - ANSWER-DEEP, Oil and Chemical Spills Response
Division
What does a Junior Operator need to apply pesticide? - ANSWER-The Certified
Supervisor to be present on site during pesticide application or provide specific written
instructions to the certified operator.
What if a treatment is required/requested that is NOT included in the written
instructions? - ANSWER-The operator must NOT perform that treatment until he has
obtained written instructions pertaining to the new application.
How old does a Junior Operator have to be? - ANSWER-18
How long before you can retest? (If you fail) - ANSWER-A minimum of 30 days before
you can take the examination again.
, When do you have to renew your license? - ANSWER-Prior to the expiration date.
Who do you notify if your address changes? - ANSWER-Pesticide Management
Program
How long do you have to notify the PMP of any changes to your address? - ANSWER-
Within 30 days.
What are pesticides? - ANSWER-Poisons developed to control pests.
What are insecticides? - ANSWER-Kill insects.
What are herbicides? - ANSWER-Kill plants.
What are fungicides? - ANSWER-Kill fungi.
What are rodenticides? - ANSWER-Kill rodents.
Who registers pesticides for use? - ANSWER-1st - Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)
2nd - Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP), Pesticide
Management Program
What are pesticides registered as general-use? - ANSWER-They can be purchased and
used by anyone without a certificate or permit. Ex: You could use at your home; not for
business.
What are pesticides registered as restricted-use? - ANSWER-They can only be
purchased by applicators that hold a commercial supervisory certificate. Ex: Pesticides
only Blake can purchase.
Where should you mix pesticides? - ANSWER-At work.
Who is most susceptible to pesticide poisoning? - ANSWER-Children.
Are pesticides containers ever really empty? - ANSWER-No - There will still be small
amounts of pesticide left on the bottom and the sides.
What is correct protective clothing? - ANSWER-Waterproof gloves, boots, goggles, face
shield, neck and head covering, and respirators. You should always try to wear pants
and long sleeved shirts.
Can you put pesticide in different containers? - ANSWER-NO! Never put any pesticide
in an unlabeled container. Leave them in the original, labeled containers.
