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VIRGINIA COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CORE
EXAM NEWEST / VIRGINIA COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE
APPLICATOR CORE EXAM PREPARATION/VIRGINIA
COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CORE PRACTICE
EXAM 2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED
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what is the difference between the chemical name, common
name, and trade name? which is the most accurate identify the
active ingredient? - ANSWER-chemical name is a complex term
that identifies the chemical components and structure of a
pesticide.
common name is a shorter name that EPA recognizes as a
substitute for the chemical name. best identifier.--ex. glyphosate
a tradename is used by a chemical company to identify the
product--- ex. round up
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name and explain the signal words you see on a pesticide label -
ANSWER-DANGER-POISON: skull and cross bones- appears on
highly toxic pesticides. acute illness
DANGER: highly toxic ex. skin irritant
WARNING: moderately toxic
CAUTION: slightly toxic
explain the meaning of the statement: " it is a violation of federal
law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling."
- ANSWER-it is illegal to use the pesticide in any way not
permitted by the labeling. you must follow ALL directions for use,
including safety, mixing, diluting, storage, and disposal. you may
not use higher doses or more frequently than the label allows.
also, you must wear the required PPE.
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if you transfer a pesticide (concentrate or diluted) into another
container, do you have to label the secondary container? -
ANSWER-YES!
what is FIFRA - ANSWER-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act of 1947. FIFRA regulates the registration,
manufacture, sale, transportation, and use of pesticides. it
specifies how they must be registered and used, the required
training and certification of applicators, and the classification of
RUPs
when and why might you use a MSDS for a pesticide product? -
ANSWER-to get technical information about the environmental
and human health effects of a pesticide product. you could also
consult an msds to find out how to respond to an accident or
incident
what is a pesticide formulation? - ANSWER-the mixture of active
ingredient and inert ingredients that forms an end-use pesticide
product. a formulated pesticide will contain both an active
ingredient to control the target pest and a carrier or diluent. many
VIRGINIA COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CORE
EXAM NEWEST / VIRGINIA COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE
APPLICATOR CORE EXAM PREPARATION/VIRGINIA
COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CORE PRACTICE
EXAM 2025/2026 NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED
A+|
what is the difference between the chemical name, common
name, and trade name? which is the most accurate identify the
active ingredient? - ANSWER-chemical name is a complex term
that identifies the chemical components and structure of a
pesticide.
common name is a shorter name that EPA recognizes as a
substitute for the chemical name. best identifier.--ex. glyphosate
a tradename is used by a chemical company to identify the
product--- ex. round up
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name and explain the signal words you see on a pesticide label -
ANSWER-DANGER-POISON: skull and cross bones- appears on
highly toxic pesticides. acute illness
DANGER: highly toxic ex. skin irritant
WARNING: moderately toxic
CAUTION: slightly toxic
explain the meaning of the statement: " it is a violation of federal
law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling."
- ANSWER-it is illegal to use the pesticide in any way not
permitted by the labeling. you must follow ALL directions for use,
including safety, mixing, diluting, storage, and disposal. you may
not use higher doses or more frequently than the label allows.
also, you must wear the required PPE.
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if you transfer a pesticide (concentrate or diluted) into another
container, do you have to label the secondary container? -
ANSWER-YES!
what is FIFRA - ANSWER-Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act of 1947. FIFRA regulates the registration,
manufacture, sale, transportation, and use of pesticides. it
specifies how they must be registered and used, the required
training and certification of applicators, and the classification of
RUPs
when and why might you use a MSDS for a pesticide product? -
ANSWER-to get technical information about the environmental
and human health effects of a pesticide product. you could also
consult an msds to find out how to respond to an accident or
incident
what is a pesticide formulation? - ANSWER-the mixture of active
ingredient and inert ingredients that forms an end-use pesticide
product. a formulated pesticide will contain both an active
ingredient to control the target pest and a carrier or diluent. many
