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FLORIDA CORE PEST EXAM 2025/2026
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
1. Which statement is true about PPE as required by the label? -
correct answer -Sometimes a label has different PPE
requirements for pesticide application and mixing concentrates.
2. Which statement is true about PPE chemical resistance? -
correct answer -The ability of a given material to protect an
individual from a pesticide product is largely a function of the
type of solvent used to formulate the pesticide product.
3. Which parts of the body are the most likely to be exposed to
pesticides? - correct answer -The hands and forearms.
4. What is the purpose of the fit check? - correct answer -To make
sure you have a tight fitting seal with no leakage each time you
use your respirator.
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5. Which is true about disposable PPE? - correct answer -
Inexpensive disposables may be a good choice for brief
pesticide handling activities.
6. Which statement is true about washing contaminated PPE? -
correct answer -After washing run the washer trough at least
one cycle without clothing.
7. Which statement is true about respirator maintenance? -
correct answer -Respirator cartridges should be stored in an air
tight bag to maintain effectiveness.
8. Which statement about transporting pesticides is true? - correct
answer -Enclosed cargo boxes offer the greatest protection but
are not always practical.
9. Which statement about pesticide storage facilities is true? -
correct answer -Carefully consider soil and land surface
characteristics when selecting a storage site to prevent
potential contamination of water sources.
FLORIDA CORE PEST EXAM 2025/2026
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
1. Which statement is true about PPE as required by the label? -
correct answer -Sometimes a label has different PPE
requirements for pesticide application and mixing concentrates.
2. Which statement is true about PPE chemical resistance? -
correct answer -The ability of a given material to protect an
individual from a pesticide product is largely a function of the
type of solvent used to formulate the pesticide product.
3. Which parts of the body are the most likely to be exposed to
pesticides? - correct answer -The hands and forearms.
4. What is the purpose of the fit check? - correct answer -To make
sure you have a tight fitting seal with no leakage each time you
use your respirator.
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5. Which is true about disposable PPE? - correct answer -
Inexpensive disposables may be a good choice for brief
pesticide handling activities.
6. Which statement is true about washing contaminated PPE? -
correct answer -After washing run the washer trough at least
one cycle without clothing.
7. Which statement is true about respirator maintenance? -
correct answer -Respirator cartridges should be stored in an air
tight bag to maintain effectiveness.
8. Which statement about transporting pesticides is true? - correct
answer -Enclosed cargo boxes offer the greatest protection but
are not always practical.
9. Which statement about pesticide storage facilities is true? -
correct answer -Carefully consider soil and land surface
characteristics when selecting a storage site to prevent
potential contamination of water sources.
