Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
Under the federal Endangered Species
Protection Program, what must be on pesticide
products that might adversely affect an
endangered species?
A. A label statement advising applicators to
consult a county bulletin to determine if
they must take any special precautionary
measures when using the product.
B. A label statement advising them to consult
a local conservation officer for a permit to
apply the pesticide.
C. A label statement prohibiting them from
applying pesticides in all areas where
endangered species might be harmed.
D. A label statement that lists the endangered
species that might be harmed by the
pesticide and how to prevent it.
Correct Answer
A.
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,Question 2
Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed
for FIFRA violations.
A. True.
B. False.
Correct Answer
A.
Question 3
Which federal agency is responsible for registering
or licensing pesticide products for use
in the United States?
A. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA).
B. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
C. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
D. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Correct Answer
A.
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,Question 4
The statement "Do not breathe vapors or spray
mist" is an example of:
A. A specific action statement.
B. A statement of practical treatment.
C. A route of entry statement.
D. A protective clothing statement.
Correct Answer
A.
Question 5
Which type of adjuvant increases the viscosity
of spray mixtures?
A. Stickers.
B. Extenders.
C. Plant penetrants.
D. Thickeners.
Correct Answer
D.
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, Question 6
The capacity of a pesticide to cause short-term
(acute) or long-term (chronic) injury is referred
to as its:
A. Toxicity.
B. Exposure.
C. Hazard.
D. Oral LD50.
Correct Answer
A.
Question 7
Which would not be considered a good security
practice?
A. Instructing employees on pesticide inventory
control.
B. Preventing access to equipment used in
mixing, loading, or applying pesticides.
C. Replacing employees often with new personnel.
D. Reporting suspicious behavior to the FBI.
Correct Answer
C.
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Answers
Question 1
Under the federal Endangered Species
Protection Program, what must be on pesticide
products that might adversely affect an
endangered species?
A. A label statement advising applicators to
consult a county bulletin to determine if
they must take any special precautionary
measures when using the product.
B. A label statement advising them to consult
a local conservation officer for a permit to
apply the pesticide.
C. A label statement prohibiting them from
applying pesticides in all areas where
endangered species might be harmed.
D. A label statement that lists the endangered
species that might be harmed by the
pesticide and how to prevent it.
Correct Answer
A.
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,Question 2
Both civil and criminal penalties can be assessed
for FIFRA violations.
A. True.
B. False.
Correct Answer
A.
Question 3
Which federal agency is responsible for registering
or licensing pesticide products for use
in the United States?
A. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA).
B. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
C. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
D. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Correct Answer
A.
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,Question 4
The statement "Do not breathe vapors or spray
mist" is an example of:
A. A specific action statement.
B. A statement of practical treatment.
C. A route of entry statement.
D. A protective clothing statement.
Correct Answer
A.
Question 5
Which type of adjuvant increases the viscosity
of spray mixtures?
A. Stickers.
B. Extenders.
C. Plant penetrants.
D. Thickeners.
Correct Answer
D.
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, Question 6
The capacity of a pesticide to cause short-term
(acute) or long-term (chronic) injury is referred
to as its:
A. Toxicity.
B. Exposure.
C. Hazard.
D. Oral LD50.
Correct Answer
A.
Question 7
Which would not be considered a good security
practice?
A. Instructing employees on pesticide inventory
control.
B. Preventing access to equipment used in
mixing, loading, or applying pesticides.
C. Replacing employees often with new personnel.
D. Reporting suspicious behavior to the FBI.
Correct Answer
C.
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