NYS PESTICIDE COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
●● Insect (four characteristics)
Answer: Arthropod
3 body regions
6 legs
wings; usually two pairs on adults only
●● Private applicator may be a...
A Farmer
B Nursery operator
C Christmas tree grower
D All/Any of the above
Answer: D All/Any of the above (Chapter 1)
●● To become re-certified, you can:
A Retake the certification exam
B Complete the required continuing education classes for recertification
C Send an application in the mail to NCDA&CS
,D A or B
Answer: D A or B (Chapter 1)
●● A commercial applicator...
A Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide on someone
else's property for compensation.
B Produces an agricultural commodity
C Is required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS
D A and C
Answer: D - Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of pesticides on
someone else's property for compensation (for purposes other than those
covered under a private applicator certification). They are required to be
licensed with the NCDA&CS. (Chapter 1)
●● To perform pest-control services for hire, a certified structural pest
control applicator must work for a ___________ pest-control company?
A Licensed
B Non-commercial
C Certified
D Registered
Answer: A - Licensed (Chapter 1)
●● Which federal agency is responsible for implementing pesticide rules
& regulations and registering pesticides in the USA?
,Answer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - (Chapter 2)
●● Which statement about FIFRA is false?
A State restrictions on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA
B Approved pesticide labels have the force of law
C The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the
market
D FIFRA regulates the registration of pesticide products
Answer: A - State Restriction on pesticides can be less strict than those
of FIFRA (Chapter 2)
●● The North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971 regulates which of the
following?
A Registration pesticides
B Handling of pesticides
C Storage of pesticides
D Disposal of pesticides
E All of the above
Answer: E All of the above (Chapter 2)
●● When storing pesticides in North Carolina, which of the following is
false?
, A If the container is leaking, it is acceptable to transfer the pesticide into
a new, unlabeled container.
B Pesticides should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area
C Label recommendations should be followed when storing pesticides
D Pesticides should be stored in an organized manner away from
combustible chemicals like gasoline.
Answer: A - False. In other words, if a container is leaking it is NOT
acceptable to transfer the pesticide into a new, unlabeled container. This
is unsafe. (Chapter 2)
●● North Carolina, it is illegal to use a pesticide to kill which of these
vertebrate animals?
A House Mouse
B Canada Goose
C Pine Vole
D Starling
Answer: B - Canada Goose (migratory bird, I think) - Chapter 2
●● Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an
example of which type of pest management method?
A - Biological Control
B - Mechanical Control
C - Genetic Control
D - Chemical Control
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
●● Insect (four characteristics)
Answer: Arthropod
3 body regions
6 legs
wings; usually two pairs on adults only
●● Private applicator may be a...
A Farmer
B Nursery operator
C Christmas tree grower
D All/Any of the above
Answer: D All/Any of the above (Chapter 1)
●● To become re-certified, you can:
A Retake the certification exam
B Complete the required continuing education classes for recertification
C Send an application in the mail to NCDA&CS
,D A or B
Answer: D A or B (Chapter 1)
●● A commercial applicator...
A Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide on someone
else's property for compensation.
B Produces an agricultural commodity
C Is required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS
D A and C
Answer: D - Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of pesticides on
someone else's property for compensation (for purposes other than those
covered under a private applicator certification). They are required to be
licensed with the NCDA&CS. (Chapter 1)
●● To perform pest-control services for hire, a certified structural pest
control applicator must work for a ___________ pest-control company?
A Licensed
B Non-commercial
C Certified
D Registered
Answer: A - Licensed (Chapter 1)
●● Which federal agency is responsible for implementing pesticide rules
& regulations and registering pesticides in the USA?
,Answer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - (Chapter 2)
●● Which statement about FIFRA is false?
A State restrictions on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA
B Approved pesticide labels have the force of law
C The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the
market
D FIFRA regulates the registration of pesticide products
Answer: A - State Restriction on pesticides can be less strict than those
of FIFRA (Chapter 2)
●● The North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971 regulates which of the
following?
A Registration pesticides
B Handling of pesticides
C Storage of pesticides
D Disposal of pesticides
E All of the above
Answer: E All of the above (Chapter 2)
●● When storing pesticides in North Carolina, which of the following is
false?
, A If the container is leaking, it is acceptable to transfer the pesticide into
a new, unlabeled container.
B Pesticides should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area
C Label recommendations should be followed when storing pesticides
D Pesticides should be stored in an organized manner away from
combustible chemicals like gasoline.
Answer: A - False. In other words, if a container is leaking it is NOT
acceptable to transfer the pesticide into a new, unlabeled container. This
is unsafe. (Chapter 2)
●● North Carolina, it is illegal to use a pesticide to kill which of these
vertebrate animals?
A House Mouse
B Canada Goose
C Pine Vole
D Starling
Answer: B - Canada Goose (migratory bird, I think) - Chapter 2
●● Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is an
example of which type of pest management method?
A - Biological Control
B - Mechanical Control
C - Genetic Control
D - Chemical Control
