Pesticide Applicator Practice Exam-
All practice 2025
The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels indicates what - CORRECT
ANSWER-a moderately toxic poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a
person
What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide
and rodenticide act (FIFRA) of 1947 - CORRECT ANSWER--All pesticides must be
classified either as unclassified use (general use) or restricted use
- states have authority to certify , register pesticides, and imitate programs designed to
meet their local needs
- the act provides for criminal and civil penalties for individuals who violet provisions of
the act
Which federal agency administers the FIFRA provisions? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Environmental protection Agency
What is the maximum penalty for a commercial applicator who knowingly violates the
FIFRA laws? - CORRECT ANSWER-$25,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment
Whenever possible, pesticides should be transported - CORRECT ANSWER-In a
locked compartment
What is true regarding the regulations concerned with aerial pesticide application? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Application of a pesticide from an airplane is regulated by the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
-The FAA determines the ability of applicator pilots and the safety of their aircraft
- It is it illegal for an aerial applicator to apply any pesticide except according to the
federally registered use
What is true regarding pesticide residues - CORRECT ANSWER-- A residue is the
amount of a pesticide that remains on raw agricultural products
,-The law allowed amount of any pesticide on a raw agricultural product is called the
"tolerance" for that particular product
- The same pesticide may have different tolerances on different crops
Which State agency in Michigan has been granted need authority to regulate pesticide
sales, certify applicators and license dealers, and applicators of restricted use
pesticides? - CORRECT ANSWER-Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
What would require pesticide applicator certification? - CORRECT ANSWER-- A
homegrown using a restricted use pesticide on their own property
- A grower applying restricted use pesticide
- A person wishing to apply a soil fumigation
A person may be denied a pesticide applicator certification if? - CORRECT ANSWER-
They demonstrate an insufficient knowable of any item called for in an applicator
A pesticide label is - CORRECT ANSWER-The information about the pesticide printed
on the package, box, bottles bag, can, etc.
What elements are required for any pesticide label? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Brand
name
-Common Name
- Active ingredients
- Net Contents
Why are the manufacturers name and address required elements of a pesticide label? -
CORRECT ANSWER-In case of an emergency, you will know where to call for
information
The registration number found on a pesticide label does what? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Assures the applicator that the product is registered with the federal government
Why do pesticide labels include in environment warnings? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Pesticides have a bad track record when it comes to the environment and the
government is trying to prevent pesticide induces environment catastrophe
In case of an accidental pesticide poisoning, what item would be very important to bring
along to the doctor? - CORRECT ANSWER-The pesticide label
What are the characteristics considered when classifying a pesticide as a general use of
restricted use pesticide? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Toxicity
- The way in which it will be used
- the effect on the environment
A restricted use pesticide is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER-A pesticide that could
harm the environment or applicator even when the pesticide is used as directed
, The signal word "DANGER" found on a pesticide indicates what? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A highly toxic position with a fatal dose of under a teaspoon
The risk to applicator handling and applying pesticides depends primarily on what? -
CORRECT ANSWER-the toxicity of the pesticide and the amount of the exposure
What is true about pesticides formulated as emulsifiable concentrates - CORRECT
ANSWER-- the active ingredient is dissolved in an oil or solvent, and emulsifying agents
are added to the formulation so that EC can be mixed with water
- High concentrated EC's usually contain a high concentration fo active ingredient, often
8 or more pounds per gallon
-Ultra low volume (ULV) concentrated are designed to be applied as is without further
dilution
Pesticides formulated as flowables (F) - CORRECT ANSWER-can only be
manufactured as a solid or semisolid materials and such they have ti be finely ground
and suspended in a liquid containing special suspending agent which allows the product
to be mixed with water and applied with little agitation
Liquid formulations of pesticides include what? - CORRECT ANSWER-- aerosols
- solutions
- pressure liquefied gasses
Pesticides formulated as granules - CORRECT ANSWER--Are much safer to apply than
most other formulations because there is minimal drift and handling
- Usually contain from 2%- 40% active agent
-Are usually used in soil treatments
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as wettable powered - CORRECT
ANSWER-- The concentrates of the active ingredient ranges from 15-95%
- They are made to mix with water but require good aviation during application to
prevent plugged nozzles and hoses
- are less likely to damage foliage than are emulsifiable concentrates
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as pressure liquified gasses - CORRECT
ANSWER-- they are, without a doubt the most dangerous pesticide on the market
- are very useful because they can penetrate wood, soil, and stored grains to kill insects
- Applicators must be certified in the fumigation category before they may apply
pressure liquefied gases
What best describes modern insecticides? - CORRECT ANSWER-modern insecticides
including organophosphates, carbamates, and synthetic pyrethroids, are less hazardous
to the environment because they are readily broken down by sunlight, heat, and water.
All practice 2025
The signal works "warning" found on pesticides labels indicates what - CORRECT
ANSWER-a moderately toxic poison where a teaspoon to a tablespoon would kill a
person
What are major provisions of 1972 Amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide
and rodenticide act (FIFRA) of 1947 - CORRECT ANSWER--All pesticides must be
classified either as unclassified use (general use) or restricted use
- states have authority to certify , register pesticides, and imitate programs designed to
meet their local needs
- the act provides for criminal and civil penalties for individuals who violet provisions of
the act
Which federal agency administers the FIFRA provisions? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Environmental protection Agency
What is the maximum penalty for a commercial applicator who knowingly violates the
FIFRA laws? - CORRECT ANSWER-$25,000 and/or 1 year imprisonment
Whenever possible, pesticides should be transported - CORRECT ANSWER-In a
locked compartment
What is true regarding the regulations concerned with aerial pesticide application? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Application of a pesticide from an airplane is regulated by the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
-The FAA determines the ability of applicator pilots and the safety of their aircraft
- It is it illegal for an aerial applicator to apply any pesticide except according to the
federally registered use
What is true regarding pesticide residues - CORRECT ANSWER-- A residue is the
amount of a pesticide that remains on raw agricultural products
,-The law allowed amount of any pesticide on a raw agricultural product is called the
"tolerance" for that particular product
- The same pesticide may have different tolerances on different crops
Which State agency in Michigan has been granted need authority to regulate pesticide
sales, certify applicators and license dealers, and applicators of restricted use
pesticides? - CORRECT ANSWER-Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
What would require pesticide applicator certification? - CORRECT ANSWER-- A
homegrown using a restricted use pesticide on their own property
- A grower applying restricted use pesticide
- A person wishing to apply a soil fumigation
A person may be denied a pesticide applicator certification if? - CORRECT ANSWER-
They demonstrate an insufficient knowable of any item called for in an applicator
A pesticide label is - CORRECT ANSWER-The information about the pesticide printed
on the package, box, bottles bag, can, etc.
What elements are required for any pesticide label? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Brand
name
-Common Name
- Active ingredients
- Net Contents
Why are the manufacturers name and address required elements of a pesticide label? -
CORRECT ANSWER-In case of an emergency, you will know where to call for
information
The registration number found on a pesticide label does what? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Assures the applicator that the product is registered with the federal government
Why do pesticide labels include in environment warnings? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Pesticides have a bad track record when it comes to the environment and the
government is trying to prevent pesticide induces environment catastrophe
In case of an accidental pesticide poisoning, what item would be very important to bring
along to the doctor? - CORRECT ANSWER-The pesticide label
What are the characteristics considered when classifying a pesticide as a general use of
restricted use pesticide? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Toxicity
- The way in which it will be used
- the effect on the environment
A restricted use pesticide is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER-A pesticide that could
harm the environment or applicator even when the pesticide is used as directed
, The signal word "DANGER" found on a pesticide indicates what? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A highly toxic position with a fatal dose of under a teaspoon
The risk to applicator handling and applying pesticides depends primarily on what? -
CORRECT ANSWER-the toxicity of the pesticide and the amount of the exposure
What is true about pesticides formulated as emulsifiable concentrates - CORRECT
ANSWER-- the active ingredient is dissolved in an oil or solvent, and emulsifying agents
are added to the formulation so that EC can be mixed with water
- High concentrated EC's usually contain a high concentration fo active ingredient, often
8 or more pounds per gallon
-Ultra low volume (ULV) concentrated are designed to be applied as is without further
dilution
Pesticides formulated as flowables (F) - CORRECT ANSWER-can only be
manufactured as a solid or semisolid materials and such they have ti be finely ground
and suspended in a liquid containing special suspending agent which allows the product
to be mixed with water and applied with little agitation
Liquid formulations of pesticides include what? - CORRECT ANSWER-- aerosols
- solutions
- pressure liquefied gasses
Pesticides formulated as granules - CORRECT ANSWER--Are much safer to apply than
most other formulations because there is minimal drift and handling
- Usually contain from 2%- 40% active agent
-Are usually used in soil treatments
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as wettable powered - CORRECT
ANSWER-- The concentrates of the active ingredient ranges from 15-95%
- They are made to mix with water but require good aviation during application to
prevent plugged nozzles and hoses
- are less likely to damage foliage than are emulsifiable concentrates
What is true regarding pesticides formulated as pressure liquified gasses - CORRECT
ANSWER-- they are, without a doubt the most dangerous pesticide on the market
- are very useful because they can penetrate wood, soil, and stored grains to kill insects
- Applicators must be certified in the fumigation category before they may apply
pressure liquefied gases
What best describes modern insecticides? - CORRECT ANSWER-modern insecticides
including organophosphates, carbamates, and synthetic pyrethroids, are less hazardous
to the environment because they are readily broken down by sunlight, heat, and water.
