Texas Demonstration & Research Pest
Control Exam Review with Answers and
Rationales | 100% Pass Guaranteed | Graded
A+
1. The primary federal law regulating pesticide registration is:
A. FIFRA
B. OSHA
C. EPA Act
D. Clean Water Act
Answer: A
FIFRA governs pesticide registration, distribution, and use in the
U.S.
2. A pesticide may be used:
A. In any manner the applicator chooses
B. Only according to the label directions
C. At higher rates if pests are severe
D. Without PPE if weather is hot
Answer: B
The label is the law under FIFRA.
3. Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) can be purchased only by:
A. Any adult
B. Farmers only
C. Certified applicators or their direct supervision
D. Pest control companies only
Answer: C
RUPs require certification due to higher risk.
4. Records for RUP applications must be kept for at least:
A. 30 days
B. 6 months
, C. 2 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C
Federal law requires a minimum of two years.
5. The Texas Department responsible for pesticide regulation is:
A. TCEQ
B. TDA
C. USDA
D. OSHA
Answer: B
The Texas Department of Agriculture oversees licensing and
enforcement.
Pesticide Label Comprehension
6. The signal word “Danger” indicates:
A. Low toxicity
B. Moderate toxicity
C. High toxicity
D. Environmental hazard only
Answer: C
“Danger” is used for highly toxic products.
7. The LD50 refers to:
A. Environmental persistence
B. Lethal dose for 50% of test animals
C. Application rate
D. Mixing ratio
Answer: B
LD50 measures acute toxicity.
8. The restricted-entry interval (REI) refers to:
A. Time before reapplication
, B. Time workers must stay out after application
C. Time before harvest
D. Mixing time
Answer: B
REI protects workers from exposure.
9. The pre-harvest interval (PHI) is:
A. Time before reapplication
B. Time between application and harvest
C. Storage time
D. Mixing time
Answer: B
PHI prevents illegal residues on crops.
10. The environmental hazards section warns about:
A. Mixing procedures
B. Storage temperature
C. Risks to wildlife and water
D. Equipment calibration
Answer: C
This section addresses environmental protection.
Safety & Personal Protective Equipment
11. The most common route of pesticide exposure is:
A. Inhalation
B. Dermal (skin)
C. Oral
D. Injection
Answer: B
Most exposures occur through skin contact.
12. When mixing pesticides, you should always:
A. Wear PPE
Control Exam Review with Answers and
Rationales | 100% Pass Guaranteed | Graded
A+
1. The primary federal law regulating pesticide registration is:
A. FIFRA
B. OSHA
C. EPA Act
D. Clean Water Act
Answer: A
FIFRA governs pesticide registration, distribution, and use in the
U.S.
2. A pesticide may be used:
A. In any manner the applicator chooses
B. Only according to the label directions
C. At higher rates if pests are severe
D. Without PPE if weather is hot
Answer: B
The label is the law under FIFRA.
3. Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) can be purchased only by:
A. Any adult
B. Farmers only
C. Certified applicators or their direct supervision
D. Pest control companies only
Answer: C
RUPs require certification due to higher risk.
4. Records for RUP applications must be kept for at least:
A. 30 days
B. 6 months
, C. 2 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C
Federal law requires a minimum of two years.
5. The Texas Department responsible for pesticide regulation is:
A. TCEQ
B. TDA
C. USDA
D. OSHA
Answer: B
The Texas Department of Agriculture oversees licensing and
enforcement.
Pesticide Label Comprehension
6. The signal word “Danger” indicates:
A. Low toxicity
B. Moderate toxicity
C. High toxicity
D. Environmental hazard only
Answer: C
“Danger” is used for highly toxic products.
7. The LD50 refers to:
A. Environmental persistence
B. Lethal dose for 50% of test animals
C. Application rate
D. Mixing ratio
Answer: B
LD50 measures acute toxicity.
8. The restricted-entry interval (REI) refers to:
A. Time before reapplication
, B. Time workers must stay out after application
C. Time before harvest
D. Mixing time
Answer: B
REI protects workers from exposure.
9. The pre-harvest interval (PHI) is:
A. Time before reapplication
B. Time between application and harvest
C. Storage time
D. Mixing time
Answer: B
PHI prevents illegal residues on crops.
10. The environmental hazards section warns about:
A. Mixing procedures
B. Storage temperature
C. Risks to wildlife and water
D. Equipment calibration
Answer: C
This section addresses environmental protection.
Safety & Personal Protective Equipment
11. The most common route of pesticide exposure is:
A. Inhalation
B. Dermal (skin)
C. Oral
D. Injection
Answer: B
Most exposures occur through skin contact.
12. When mixing pesticides, you should always:
A. Wear PPE
