QAC Exam Laws & Regulations: Complete
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Section 1: EPA Pesticide Laws & Federal Regulations (Questions 1–5)
Question 1: Which federal law regulates the registration, distribution, and use of
pesticides in the United States? A) Clean Water Act B) FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide,
and Rodenticide Act) C) OSHA Act D) CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act)
Correct Answer: B Rationale: FIFRA is the primary federal law governing pesticide
registration, labeling, and use. The Clean Water Act (A) regulates water pollution; OSHA (C)
covers workplace safety; CERCLA (D) addresses hazardous waste sites.
Question 2: Under FIFRA, who is responsible for registering pesticides before they can be
sold or distributed in the U.S.? A) State Departments of Agriculture B) U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) C) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) D) Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)
Correct Answer: C Rationale: The EPA registers pesticides under FIFRA to ensure they meet
safety and efficacy standards. States (A) may have additional regulations; USDA (B) oversees
agriculture but not registration; OSHA (D) enforces workplace safety.
Question 3: Which of the following is NOT a requirement for pesticide registration under
FIFRA? A) Efficacy data B) Toxicity studies C) Environmental impact assessments D)
Applicant’s credit score
Correct Answer: D Rationale: FIFRA requires efficacy, toxicity, and environmental data but
not financial information like credit scores. Options A, B, and C are standard registration
requirements.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) under
FIFRA? A) To reduce pesticide exposure for agricultural workers and handlers B) To increase
, pesticide sales for manufacturers C) To streamline the registration process for new pesticides
D) To exempt organic farms from pesticide regulations
Correct Answer: A Rationale: The WPS protects agricultural workers and pesticide
handlers from exposure. It does not address sales (B), registration (C), or organic exemptions
(D).
Question 5: Which agency enforces FIFRA violations? A) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
B) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) C) CDC (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention) D) USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The EPA enforces FIFRA, including investigations and penalties
for violations. The FDA (A) regulates food/pharmaceuticals; CDC (C) focuses on disease
control; USDA (D) oversees agriculture but not enforcement.
Section 2: FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act)
(Questions 6–10)
Question 6: Under FIFRA, what is the maximum civil penalty for a knowing violation of
pesticide regulations? A) $1,000 B) $5,000 C) $10,000 D) $20,000
Correct Answer: D Rationale: FIFRA authorizes civil penalties up to $20,000 per violation
for knowing violations. Lower amounts (A–C) are incorrect for severe infractions.
Question 7: Which of the following must appear on a pesticide label under FIFRA? A) The
applicator’s name and address B) The EPA registration number C) The manufacturer’s
suggested retail price D) The date the pesticide was first used
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The EPA registration number is mandatory on all pesticide
labels. Applicator info (A) is not required; price (C) and usage dates (D) are not label
requirements.
Question 8: A pesticide label states: "For retail sale to and use only by Certified
Applicators." This indicates the pesticide is classified as: A) General Use B) Restricted Use C)
Organic D) Experimental Use
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions
Section 1: EPA Pesticide Laws & Federal Regulations (Questions 1–5)
Question 1: Which federal law regulates the registration, distribution, and use of
pesticides in the United States? A) Clean Water Act B) FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide,
and Rodenticide Act) C) OSHA Act D) CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act)
Correct Answer: B Rationale: FIFRA is the primary federal law governing pesticide
registration, labeling, and use. The Clean Water Act (A) regulates water pollution; OSHA (C)
covers workplace safety; CERCLA (D) addresses hazardous waste sites.
Question 2: Under FIFRA, who is responsible for registering pesticides before they can be
sold or distributed in the U.S.? A) State Departments of Agriculture B) U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) C) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) D) Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA)
Correct Answer: C Rationale: The EPA registers pesticides under FIFRA to ensure they meet
safety and efficacy standards. States (A) may have additional regulations; USDA (B) oversees
agriculture but not registration; OSHA (D) enforces workplace safety.
Question 3: Which of the following is NOT a requirement for pesticide registration under
FIFRA? A) Efficacy data B) Toxicity studies C) Environmental impact assessments D)
Applicant’s credit score
Correct Answer: D Rationale: FIFRA requires efficacy, toxicity, and environmental data but
not financial information like credit scores. Options A, B, and C are standard registration
requirements.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) under
FIFRA? A) To reduce pesticide exposure for agricultural workers and handlers B) To increase
, pesticide sales for manufacturers C) To streamline the registration process for new pesticides
D) To exempt organic farms from pesticide regulations
Correct Answer: A Rationale: The WPS protects agricultural workers and pesticide
handlers from exposure. It does not address sales (B), registration (C), or organic exemptions
(D).
Question 5: Which agency enforces FIFRA violations? A) FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
B) EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) C) CDC (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention) D) USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The EPA enforces FIFRA, including investigations and penalties
for violations. The FDA (A) regulates food/pharmaceuticals; CDC (C) focuses on disease
control; USDA (D) oversees agriculture but not enforcement.
Section 2: FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act)
(Questions 6–10)
Question 6: Under FIFRA, what is the maximum civil penalty for a knowing violation of
pesticide regulations? A) $1,000 B) $5,000 C) $10,000 D) $20,000
Correct Answer: D Rationale: FIFRA authorizes civil penalties up to $20,000 per violation
for knowing violations. Lower amounts (A–C) are incorrect for severe infractions.
Question 7: Which of the following must appear on a pesticide label under FIFRA? A) The
applicator’s name and address B) The EPA registration number C) The manufacturer’s
suggested retail price D) The date the pesticide was first used
Correct Answer: B Rationale: The EPA registration number is mandatory on all pesticide
labels. Applicator info (A) is not required; price (C) and usage dates (D) are not label
requirements.
Question 8: A pesticide label states: "For retail sale to and use only by Certified
Applicators." This indicates the pesticide is classified as: A) General Use B) Restricted Use C)
Organic D) Experimental Use
