OTPS EXAM | NEW 2025/2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED 100% CORRECT!!
What are the modes of entry of pesticides into body(4) Answer - 1)
Oral(MouthTissue)
2) Dermal(Skin)
3) Inhalation(LungsFromBreathing)
4) Ocular(Eyes)
What's the difference between Chronic and Acute poisoning/effects Answer -
CHRONIC - long-term exposure over time; usually long-lasting effects/damage
ACUTE - short-term or 1x exposure
When is exposure potential greatest Answer - During MIXING and LOADING
Name the signal words in increasing severity Answer - Lowest - CAUTION
Moderate - WARNING
High - DANGER
Highest - DANGER POISON(can kill, skull/crossbones)
What does LD50 and LC50 mean Answer - LD50 - lethal
dose(lowerLD50=higher toxicity)
It's the amount of the substance required to kill 50% of the test population
, LC50 - lethal concentration
What is the label misuse statement Answer - a reminder that it is a violation of
Federal law to use a product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling
What is the application Application Rate (Label) Answer - do not apply greater
rate than on the label
Who's responsible for Pesticide Registration Answer - EPA because of the
FIFRAct
What does FIFRA stand for (BONUS: Year?) Answer - Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1947
What two things does FIFRA prohibit Answer - 1) prohibits applying at a rate
over the label
2) prohibits applying on a site (or crop) not listed on the label
What are the penalties for violating FIFRA Answer - Criminal Fines - $25,000
maximum and/or up to 1 year in prison
Civil Fines - $5,000 maximum
FIFRA Section 18 & 24c Answer - SECTION 18 - allows specific, limited-time use
outside of label
SECTION 24c - allows state entities to approve pesticide use outside of label for
special local problem
Who regulates Pesticide management in AL and what do they regulate Answer
- ADAI - Alabama Dept of Agriculture and Industries
AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED 100% CORRECT!!
What are the modes of entry of pesticides into body(4) Answer - 1)
Oral(MouthTissue)
2) Dermal(Skin)
3) Inhalation(LungsFromBreathing)
4) Ocular(Eyes)
What's the difference between Chronic and Acute poisoning/effects Answer -
CHRONIC - long-term exposure over time; usually long-lasting effects/damage
ACUTE - short-term or 1x exposure
When is exposure potential greatest Answer - During MIXING and LOADING
Name the signal words in increasing severity Answer - Lowest - CAUTION
Moderate - WARNING
High - DANGER
Highest - DANGER POISON(can kill, skull/crossbones)
What does LD50 and LC50 mean Answer - LD50 - lethal
dose(lowerLD50=higher toxicity)
It's the amount of the substance required to kill 50% of the test population
, LC50 - lethal concentration
What is the label misuse statement Answer - a reminder that it is a violation of
Federal law to use a product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling
What is the application Application Rate (Label) Answer - do not apply greater
rate than on the label
Who's responsible for Pesticide Registration Answer - EPA because of the
FIFRAct
What does FIFRA stand for (BONUS: Year?) Answer - Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of 1947
What two things does FIFRA prohibit Answer - 1) prohibits applying at a rate
over the label
2) prohibits applying on a site (or crop) not listed on the label
What are the penalties for violating FIFRA Answer - Criminal Fines - $25,000
maximum and/or up to 1 year in prison
Civil Fines - $5,000 maximum
FIFRA Section 18 & 24c Answer - SECTION 18 - allows specific, limited-time use
outside of label
SECTION 24c - allows state entities to approve pesticide use outside of label for
special local problem
Who regulates Pesticide management in AL and what do they regulate Answer
- ADAI - Alabama Dept of Agriculture and Industries
