TENNESSEE CAT 3 CERTIFICATION FINAL
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What is the best way to describe a low toxicity pesticide to a
customer? Answer: Use with caution
◉ What is the fine for not keeping proper records? Answer: $1,000
(check on this)
◉ Low harzardous pesticides are classified as: Answer: General-use
pesticides
◉ If an owner of a cafeteria wants to spray for cockroaches in the
kitchen, what are their legal alternatives? Answer: Hire a
commercial pest control company to control the pests
or
the owner may become certified and licensed and treat for the pest
◉ Which federal agency is responsible for registering and licensing
pesticide products in the U.S.? Answer: EPA
,◉ A _________ applicator is a certified applicator who produces a
commodity on their owned, rented leased property or is employed
by an agricultural producer: Answer: Private
◉ A pesticide applicator who wants to do custom applications of
pesticides must: Answer: Become certified and then licensed
◉ How does a commercial applicator become recertified? Answer:
By earning the designated number of recertification points
or
by taking the certification exam
◉ Anyone in the business of applying pesticides for a fee and
holding a charter for any category of work, except those licensed
with a GRC, WDO, BDC or FUM is required to be bonded for __________:
Answer: $50,000
◉ What does the term "labeling" refer to? Answer: The label, plus all
other information referenced on the label or received from the
manufacturer
◉ The ______ is added to the spray water to change its pH? Answer:
Buffer
, ◉ One of the disadvantages of a(n) ________ is that it is phytotoxic to
plants. Answer: Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
◉ What is toxicity? Answer: The capacity of a pesticide to cause
injury short-term or long-term
◉ If inhaling a pesticide is a concern then you should make sure to
__________. Answer: Wear a respirator and make sure it fits properly
◉ What should you do to avoid heat stress? Answer: Drink lots of
water and take frequent breaks
◉ A chemical resistant apron should cover from _______ to _______?
Answer: The chest to the knee
◉ How do pesticides move from the application site to other
sensitive areas? Answer: By air, water, plants and animals
◉ When a chemical changes from a liiquid or solid state to a gas or
vapor, it in known as _______. Answer: Volatility
◉ Who do you contact to find out about the pesticide container
recycling program? Answer: EPA
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What is the best way to describe a low toxicity pesticide to a
customer? Answer: Use with caution
◉ What is the fine for not keeping proper records? Answer: $1,000
(check on this)
◉ Low harzardous pesticides are classified as: Answer: General-use
pesticides
◉ If an owner of a cafeteria wants to spray for cockroaches in the
kitchen, what are their legal alternatives? Answer: Hire a
commercial pest control company to control the pests
or
the owner may become certified and licensed and treat for the pest
◉ Which federal agency is responsible for registering and licensing
pesticide products in the U.S.? Answer: EPA
,◉ A _________ applicator is a certified applicator who produces a
commodity on their owned, rented leased property or is employed
by an agricultural producer: Answer: Private
◉ A pesticide applicator who wants to do custom applications of
pesticides must: Answer: Become certified and then licensed
◉ How does a commercial applicator become recertified? Answer:
By earning the designated number of recertification points
or
by taking the certification exam
◉ Anyone in the business of applying pesticides for a fee and
holding a charter for any category of work, except those licensed
with a GRC, WDO, BDC or FUM is required to be bonded for __________:
Answer: $50,000
◉ What does the term "labeling" refer to? Answer: The label, plus all
other information referenced on the label or received from the
manufacturer
◉ The ______ is added to the spray water to change its pH? Answer:
Buffer
, ◉ One of the disadvantages of a(n) ________ is that it is phytotoxic to
plants. Answer: Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)
◉ What is toxicity? Answer: The capacity of a pesticide to cause
injury short-term or long-term
◉ If inhaling a pesticide is a concern then you should make sure to
__________. Answer: Wear a respirator and make sure it fits properly
◉ What should you do to avoid heat stress? Answer: Drink lots of
water and take frequent breaks
◉ A chemical resistant apron should cover from _______ to _______?
Answer: The chest to the knee
◉ How do pesticides move from the application site to other
sensitive areas? Answer: By air, water, plants and animals
◉ When a chemical changes from a liiquid or solid state to a gas or
vapor, it in known as _______. Answer: Volatility
◉ Who do you contact to find out about the pesticide container
recycling program? Answer: EPA
