TENNESSEE CATEGORY 3 ORNAMENTAL & TURFGRASS PEST
CONTROL EXAM (NEW VERSION) | 200 PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS COMPLETE EXAM STUDY GUIDE LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR-JUST RELEASED.PDF
SUMMARY TABLE
Section Questions Key Topics Covered
Laws, Regulations & 1-30 FIFRA, FEPCA, certification requirements,
Certification recordkeeping, penalties, bonds
Pesticide Safety & 31-60 Drift reduction, reentry, PPE, toxicity, heat stress,
Application volatility, buffers
Pest Identification & 61-90 Aphids, scale, whiteflies, thrips, spider mites,
Biology beetles, borers, leafminers, galls, cutworms
Turfgrass Pests & 91-120 White grubs, billbugs, sod webworms, armyworms,
Management cutworms, needlecast, rust, powdery mildew
Weed Management & 121-150 Preemergent herbicides, herbicide uptake, weed
Herbicides identification, phytotoxicity
Equipment Calibration 151-170 Area calculations, sprayer calibration, nozzle
& Formulas height, EC vs WP, tank mixing
Disease Management 171-190 Dutch Elm Disease, stripe smut, nematodes,
powdery mildew, crown gall, root rot, vascular wilt
Comprehensive Review 191-200 Records, reentry, tank mixing, insect anatomy,
general-use pesticides
,SECTION 1: LAWS, REGULATIONS & CERTIFICATION (Questions 1–30)
1. In order to buy a restricted-use pesticide in Tennessee, an individual must:
A) Be 16 years old
B) Be certified by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture as a pesticide applicator
C) Be working under the supervision of a certified applicator
D) Meet all safety standards
Answer: B
Tennessee law requires that any individual purchasing restricted-use pesticides must be
certified by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture as a pesticide applicator. This ensures
proper knowledge of handling, application, and safety requirements .
2. According to the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act (FEPCA), amended
FIFRA, in order to use a restricted-use pesticide, an applicator:
A) Must be certified in all cases
B) Must be certified or working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator
C) Does not have to be certified but must attend pesticide safety training
D) May always work under the supervision of a certified applicator
Answer: B
FIFRA regulations allow restricted-use pesticide application by either a certified applicator or
an individual working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. This provides
flexibility while maintaining safety standards .
,3. The following applicator must always be certified in order to use a restricted-use
pesticide:
A) Farmer
B) Greenhouse operator
C) Nurseryman
D) Pest control technician working for a chartered company
Answer: D
A pest control technician working for a chartered company must always be certified to use
restricted-use pesticides. Commercial applicators in chartered companies are held to the
highest certification standards .
4. When does a private applicator become a commercial applicator?
A) When they exchange services for another private applicator
B) When they spray for another individual and charge a fee
C) When they spray within a greenhouse
D) When their income exceeds $25,000
Answer: B
A private applicator becomes a commercial applicator when they perform pesticide
applications for another individual and charge a fee for the service. This changes their legal
status and certification requirements .
5. The examination fee for a commercial applicator is:
A) $5
B) $10
C) **$15**
D) $20
, Answer: C
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture charges a $15 examination fee for commercial
pesticide applicator certification .
6. Commercial applicators may become recertified by:
A) Paying $15 annually
B) Sending an application to TDA
C) Earning a certain number of recertification points during the designated period
D) Attending a recertification meeting during the last year of the recertification period
Answer: C
Commercial applicators maintain certification by earning recertification credits (points)
through approved continuing education activities during the recertification period. This
ensures they stay current with regulations and best practices .
7. Commercial applicators who violate any provision of FIFRA may be fined:
A) Civil penalty of $5,000 for each offense; criminal penalty of $25,000 or one year in
prison
B) Civil penalty of $1,000 for each offense; criminal penalty of $5,000 or one year in prison
C) Civil penalty of $5,000 for each offense; criminal penalty of $100,000
D) None of the above
Answer: A
FIFRA violations carry significant penalties: civil penalties up to $5,000 per offense and
criminal penalties up to $25,000 or one year in prison. These strict penalties emphasize the
importance of regulatory compliance .
8. Commercial applicators must keep records of:
CONTROL EXAM (NEW VERSION) | 200 PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS COMPLETE EXAM STUDY GUIDE LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR-JUST RELEASED.PDF
SUMMARY TABLE
Section Questions Key Topics Covered
Laws, Regulations & 1-30 FIFRA, FEPCA, certification requirements,
Certification recordkeeping, penalties, bonds
Pesticide Safety & 31-60 Drift reduction, reentry, PPE, toxicity, heat stress,
Application volatility, buffers
Pest Identification & 61-90 Aphids, scale, whiteflies, thrips, spider mites,
Biology beetles, borers, leafminers, galls, cutworms
Turfgrass Pests & 91-120 White grubs, billbugs, sod webworms, armyworms,
Management cutworms, needlecast, rust, powdery mildew
Weed Management & 121-150 Preemergent herbicides, herbicide uptake, weed
Herbicides identification, phytotoxicity
Equipment Calibration 151-170 Area calculations, sprayer calibration, nozzle
& Formulas height, EC vs WP, tank mixing
Disease Management 171-190 Dutch Elm Disease, stripe smut, nematodes,
powdery mildew, crown gall, root rot, vascular wilt
Comprehensive Review 191-200 Records, reentry, tank mixing, insect anatomy,
general-use pesticides
,SECTION 1: LAWS, REGULATIONS & CERTIFICATION (Questions 1–30)
1. In order to buy a restricted-use pesticide in Tennessee, an individual must:
A) Be 16 years old
B) Be certified by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture as a pesticide applicator
C) Be working under the supervision of a certified applicator
D) Meet all safety standards
Answer: B
Tennessee law requires that any individual purchasing restricted-use pesticides must be
certified by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture as a pesticide applicator. This ensures
proper knowledge of handling, application, and safety requirements .
2. According to the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act (FEPCA), amended
FIFRA, in order to use a restricted-use pesticide, an applicator:
A) Must be certified in all cases
B) Must be certified or working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator
C) Does not have to be certified but must attend pesticide safety training
D) May always work under the supervision of a certified applicator
Answer: B
FIFRA regulations allow restricted-use pesticide application by either a certified applicator or
an individual working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. This provides
flexibility while maintaining safety standards .
,3. The following applicator must always be certified in order to use a restricted-use
pesticide:
A) Farmer
B) Greenhouse operator
C) Nurseryman
D) Pest control technician working for a chartered company
Answer: D
A pest control technician working for a chartered company must always be certified to use
restricted-use pesticides. Commercial applicators in chartered companies are held to the
highest certification standards .
4. When does a private applicator become a commercial applicator?
A) When they exchange services for another private applicator
B) When they spray for another individual and charge a fee
C) When they spray within a greenhouse
D) When their income exceeds $25,000
Answer: B
A private applicator becomes a commercial applicator when they perform pesticide
applications for another individual and charge a fee for the service. This changes their legal
status and certification requirements .
5. The examination fee for a commercial applicator is:
A) $5
B) $10
C) **$15**
D) $20
, Answer: C
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture charges a $15 examination fee for commercial
pesticide applicator certification .
6. Commercial applicators may become recertified by:
A) Paying $15 annually
B) Sending an application to TDA
C) Earning a certain number of recertification points during the designated period
D) Attending a recertification meeting during the last year of the recertification period
Answer: C
Commercial applicators maintain certification by earning recertification credits (points)
through approved continuing education activities during the recertification period. This
ensures they stay current with regulations and best practices .
7. Commercial applicators who violate any provision of FIFRA may be fined:
A) Civil penalty of $5,000 for each offense; criminal penalty of $25,000 or one year in
prison
B) Civil penalty of $1,000 for each offense; criminal penalty of $5,000 or one year in prison
C) Civil penalty of $5,000 for each offense; criminal penalty of $100,000
D) None of the above
Answer: A
FIFRA violations carry significant penalties: civil penalties up to $5,000 per offense and
criminal penalties up to $25,000 or one year in prison. These strict penalties emphasize the
importance of regulatory compliance .
8. Commercial applicators must keep records of:
