OTPS UPDATED Exam Questions 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
What are the modes of entry of pesticides into body(4)
Ans: 1) Oral(MouthTissue)
2) Dermal(Skin)
3) Inhalation(LungsFromBreathing)
4) Ocular(Eyes)
Quiz What's the difference between Chronic and Acute poisoning/effects
Ans: CHRONIC - long-term exposure over time; usually long-lasting effects/damage
ACUTE - short-term or 1x exposure
Quiz When is exposure potential greatest
Ans: During MIXING and LOADING
Quiz Name the signal words in increasing severity
,Ans: Lowest - CAUTION
Moderate - WARNING
High - DANGER
Highest - DANGER POISON(can kill, skull/crossbones)
Quiz What does LD50 and LC50 mean
Ans: LD50 - lethal dose(lowerLD50=higher toxicity)
It's the amount of the substance required to kill 50% of the test population
LC50 - lethal concentration
Quiz What is the label misuse statement
Ans: a reminder that it is a violation of Federal law to use a product in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling
Quiz What is the application Application Rate (Label)
Ans: do not apply greater rate than on the label
Quiz Who's responsible for Pesticide Registration
Ans: EPA because of the FIFRAct
Quiz What does FIFRA stand for (BONUS: Year?)
, Ans: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1947
Quiz What two things does FIFRA prohibit
Ans: 1) prohibits applying at a rate over the label
2) prohibits applying on a site (or crop) not listed on the label
Quiz What are the penalties for violating FIFRA
Ans: Criminal Fines - $25,000 maximum and/or up to 1 year in prison
Civil Fines - $5,000 maximum
Quiz FIFRA Section 18 & 24c
Ans: SECTION 18 - allows specific, limited-time use outside of label
SECTION 24c - allows state entities to approve pesticide use outside of label for special local problem
Quiz Who regulates Pesticide management in AL and what do they regulate
Ans: ADAI - Alabama Dept of Agriculture and Industries
Regulates pesticide activities and professional services (etymology, horticulture, structural, pest control)
Quiz Permits/Certs given by ADAI *? (9)
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
What are the modes of entry of pesticides into body(4)
Ans: 1) Oral(MouthTissue)
2) Dermal(Skin)
3) Inhalation(LungsFromBreathing)
4) Ocular(Eyes)
Quiz What's the difference between Chronic and Acute poisoning/effects
Ans: CHRONIC - long-term exposure over time; usually long-lasting effects/damage
ACUTE - short-term or 1x exposure
Quiz When is exposure potential greatest
Ans: During MIXING and LOADING
Quiz Name the signal words in increasing severity
,Ans: Lowest - CAUTION
Moderate - WARNING
High - DANGER
Highest - DANGER POISON(can kill, skull/crossbones)
Quiz What does LD50 and LC50 mean
Ans: LD50 - lethal dose(lowerLD50=higher toxicity)
It's the amount of the substance required to kill 50% of the test population
LC50 - lethal concentration
Quiz What is the label misuse statement
Ans: a reminder that it is a violation of Federal law to use a product in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling
Quiz What is the application Application Rate (Label)
Ans: do not apply greater rate than on the label
Quiz Who's responsible for Pesticide Registration
Ans: EPA because of the FIFRAct
Quiz What does FIFRA stand for (BONUS: Year?)
, Ans: Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1947
Quiz What two things does FIFRA prohibit
Ans: 1) prohibits applying at a rate over the label
2) prohibits applying on a site (or crop) not listed on the label
Quiz What are the penalties for violating FIFRA
Ans: Criminal Fines - $25,000 maximum and/or up to 1 year in prison
Civil Fines - $5,000 maximum
Quiz FIFRA Section 18 & 24c
Ans: SECTION 18 - allows specific, limited-time use outside of label
SECTION 24c - allows state entities to approve pesticide use outside of label for special local problem
Quiz Who regulates Pesticide management in AL and what do they regulate
Ans: ADAI - Alabama Dept of Agriculture and Industries
Regulates pesticide activities and professional services (etymology, horticulture, structural, pest control)
Quiz Permits/Certs given by ADAI *? (9)
