Federal and Washington Pesticide Laws Exam With
Complete Solutions
The sole purpose of federal and state pesticide laws is to protect the environment from
harmful pollutants. (True or False) - ANSWER False
The EPA has the authority to stop the sale or use of any pesticide. (True or False) -
ANSWER True
A dealer-manager must be present at a store or outlet whenever a commercial pesticide
is being sold or distributed. (True or False) - ANSWER True
Restricted use pesticides can be used by anyone anytime, provided it is purchased by a
certified applicator. (True or False) - ANSWER False
All pesticide products containing the same active ingredient are classified the same,
either general use or restricted use, regardless of the formulation. (True or False) -
ANSWER False
The WSDA administers the pesticide licensing program in Washington. (True or False) -
ANSWER True
Every pesticide used in Washington must first be registered with the WSDA. (True or
False) - ANSWER True
SLN registration allows WSDA to register additional applications sites to a federal label.
(True or False) - ANSWER True
If a Washington licensed commercial applicator wishes to recertify by course credit,
, how many re-certification credits are they required?
A. 10 credits in 5 years
B. 20 credits in 5 years
C. 40 credits in 5 years - ANSWER 40 credits in 5 years
If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by WSDA, they could be
fined up to $15,000 and also have their license revoked. True or False - ANSWER True
EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides. True or
False - ANSWER False
An applicator is able to avoid causing environmental harm, misapplying a pesticide and
violating the law by reading the label directions. (True or False) - ANSWER True
An agency of the United States federal government whose mission is to protect human
and environmental health - ANSWER Environment Protection Agency (EPA)
A United States federal law that established the basic U.S. system of pesticide
regulation to protect applicators, consumers, and the environment. Provides EPA with
authority to regulate movement, sale, use, and disposal of all pesticides distributed in
the US. - ANSWER FIFRA
What does FIFRA stand for? - ANSWER Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act
Lower toxicity, less hazard to humans/environment. Can be purchased by general public
with no special permit/restriction. - ANSWER General Use pesticide
Higher toxicity, quite hazardous to humans and/or the environment. Only sold to
certified applicators or persons working under their direct supervision. - ANSWER
Restricted Use pesticides
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The sole purpose of federal and state pesticide laws is to protect the environment from
harmful pollutants. (True or False) - ANSWER False
The EPA has the authority to stop the sale or use of any pesticide. (True or False) -
ANSWER True
A dealer-manager must be present at a store or outlet whenever a commercial pesticide
is being sold or distributed. (True or False) - ANSWER True
Restricted use pesticides can be used by anyone anytime, provided it is purchased by a
certified applicator. (True or False) - ANSWER False
All pesticide products containing the same active ingredient are classified the same,
either general use or restricted use, regardless of the formulation. (True or False) -
ANSWER False
The WSDA administers the pesticide licensing program in Washington. (True or False) -
ANSWER True
Every pesticide used in Washington must first be registered with the WSDA. (True or
False) - ANSWER True
SLN registration allows WSDA to register additional applications sites to a federal label.
(True or False) - ANSWER True
If a Washington licensed commercial applicator wishes to recertify by course credit,
, how many re-certification credits are they required?
A. 10 credits in 5 years
B. 20 credits in 5 years
C. 40 credits in 5 years - ANSWER 40 credits in 5 years
If an applicator had two major label violations and was cited by WSDA, they could be
fined up to $15,000 and also have their license revoked. True or False - ANSWER True
EPA and WSDA are the only federal and state agencies that regulate pesticides. True or
False - ANSWER False
An applicator is able to avoid causing environmental harm, misapplying a pesticide and
violating the law by reading the label directions. (True or False) - ANSWER True
An agency of the United States federal government whose mission is to protect human
and environmental health - ANSWER Environment Protection Agency (EPA)
A United States federal law that established the basic U.S. system of pesticide
regulation to protect applicators, consumers, and the environment. Provides EPA with
authority to regulate movement, sale, use, and disposal of all pesticides distributed in
the US. - ANSWER FIFRA
What does FIFRA stand for? - ANSWER Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide
Act
Lower toxicity, less hazard to humans/environment. Can be purchased by general public
with no special permit/restriction. - ANSWER General Use pesticide
Higher toxicity, quite hazardous to humans and/or the environment. Only sold to
certified applicators or persons working under their direct supervision. - ANSWER
Restricted Use pesticides
