Private Pesticide Applicator License
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1. The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to
a. use it as directed on the label
b. ship to the EPA
c. bury it in a safe place - Correct Answer: a. use it as directed on
the label
2. An herbicide that can be applied to weeds without injury to an established
crop and is absorbed by weed roots to be translocated throughout the plant
can be characterized as follows:
a. soil - systemic - nonselective
b. foliage - contact - selective
c. soil - systemic - selective - Correct Answer: c. soil - systemic -
selective
3. To minimize drift when applying an herbicide, which offers the best
conditions?
a. some wind
b. no wind
c. high wind - Correct Answer: a. some wind
,4. The skull and crossbones symbol MUST appear on EVERY pesticide label.
(True or False) - Correct Answer: False
5. Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide?
a. 640mg/kg
b. 10mg/kg - Correct Answer: b. 10mg/kg
6. Pesticide contaminated SURFACE water can contaminate GROUND WATER.
(True or False) - Correct Answer: True
7. Pesticide records are useful ONLY to applicators in case they have problems
with effectiveness. (True or False) - Correct Answer: False
8. If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by the WSDA,
they could face a maximum fine of $15,000 and lose their license. (True or
False) - Correct Answer: TRUE
9. The FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) requires that
ALL pesticides are classified as either ____________ use, or
______________ use. - Correct Answer: General and Restricted
General- can be bought and used by the public
Restricted- can only be purchased if you are a certified applicator
10.In Washington, who is in charge of implementing and administering
certification programs? - Correct Answer: WSDA
,11.What is the AWPS? - Correct Answer: Agricultural Worker Protection
Standard
The REI (restricted entry interval) is under this standard
12.What is the definition of a pesticide? - Correct Answer: substance used
to:
prevent
destroy
control
repel
mitigate
any pest organism (insects, fungus, rodents, weeds)
plant regulator
spray adjuvants are not technically considered pesticides.
13.Are disinfectants, sanitizers, buffering agents and sprout inhibitors
considered pesticides? - Correct Answer: Yes.
14.True or False- pesticides can be EPA registered but not WSDA registered. -
Correct Answer: True
15.What are the 3 types of Applicator Certification Licensing? - Correct
Answer: 1. Private Applicator (farm owner or employee who uses pesticides
for agriculture crop production)
, 2. Limited Private Applicator (licensee who applies or supervises restricted
use herbicides on non-crop production land to control weeds. such as in
timberland
3. Rancher Private Applicator (same thing as number 2 only it's mixed with
rangeland and they also control pests and rodents.)
16.How many credit hours does a private applicator need? - Correct
Answer: 20 credits every 5 years.
17.4 every year on average. Cant get more than 10 in one year.
Federal Regulatory Agencies- (5) - Correct Answer: EPA
FDA
OSHA
FAA
DOT
18.Washington State Regulatory Agencies - Correct Answer: CTED
Dpt. of Ecology
Dpt. of Fish and Wildlife
DOH
L&I
EMD
Liquor and Cannabis Board
WSP
WUTC
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027
Exams Includes Frequently Tested Questions With
ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!! Current Update!!
Instant Download Pdf!!
1. The best way to dispose of a registered pesticide is to
a. use it as directed on the label
b. ship to the EPA
c. bury it in a safe place - Correct Answer: a. use it as directed on
the label
2. An herbicide that can be applied to weeds without injury to an established
crop and is absorbed by weed roots to be translocated throughout the plant
can be characterized as follows:
a. soil - systemic - nonselective
b. foliage - contact - selective
c. soil - systemic - selective - Correct Answer: c. soil - systemic -
selective
3. To minimize drift when applying an herbicide, which offers the best
conditions?
a. some wind
b. no wind
c. high wind - Correct Answer: a. some wind
,4. The skull and crossbones symbol MUST appear on EVERY pesticide label.
(True or False) - Correct Answer: False
5. Which LD50 is representative of a highly toxic pesticide?
a. 640mg/kg
b. 10mg/kg - Correct Answer: b. 10mg/kg
6. Pesticide contaminated SURFACE water can contaminate GROUND WATER.
(True or False) - Correct Answer: True
7. Pesticide records are useful ONLY to applicators in case they have problems
with effectiveness. (True or False) - Correct Answer: False
8. If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by the WSDA,
they could face a maximum fine of $15,000 and lose their license. (True or
False) - Correct Answer: TRUE
9. The FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) requires that
ALL pesticides are classified as either ____________ use, or
______________ use. - Correct Answer: General and Restricted
General- can be bought and used by the public
Restricted- can only be purchased if you are a certified applicator
10.In Washington, who is in charge of implementing and administering
certification programs? - Correct Answer: WSDA
,11.What is the AWPS? - Correct Answer: Agricultural Worker Protection
Standard
The REI (restricted entry interval) is under this standard
12.What is the definition of a pesticide? - Correct Answer: substance used
to:
prevent
destroy
control
repel
mitigate
any pest organism (insects, fungus, rodents, weeds)
plant regulator
spray adjuvants are not technically considered pesticides.
13.Are disinfectants, sanitizers, buffering agents and sprout inhibitors
considered pesticides? - Correct Answer: Yes.
14.True or False- pesticides can be EPA registered but not WSDA registered. -
Correct Answer: True
15.What are the 3 types of Applicator Certification Licensing? - Correct
Answer: 1. Private Applicator (farm owner or employee who uses pesticides
for agriculture crop production)
, 2. Limited Private Applicator (licensee who applies or supervises restricted
use herbicides on non-crop production land to control weeds. such as in
timberland
3. Rancher Private Applicator (same thing as number 2 only it's mixed with
rangeland and they also control pests and rodents.)
16.How many credit hours does a private applicator need? - Correct
Answer: 20 credits every 5 years.
17.4 every year on average. Cant get more than 10 in one year.
Federal Regulatory Agencies- (5) - Correct Answer: EPA
FDA
OSHA
FAA
DOT
18.Washington State Regulatory Agencies - Correct Answer: CTED
Dpt. of Ecology
Dpt. of Fish and Wildlife
DOH
L&I
EMD
Liquor and Cannabis Board
WSP
WUTC
