NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
CATEGORY A3 — FIELD CROPS COMPLETE EXAM: 200
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
1. Which New Hampshire administrative rule establishes the specific
standards of competency required for Commercial Pesticide Applicator
Category A3 — Field Crops?
A. Pes 302.01
B. Pes 304.10
C. Pes 305.06
D. Pes 1102.01
Answer: B
Rationale: N.H. Admin. Code § Pes 304.10 establishes the specific
standards of competency for each category of commercial applicators,
including the nine knowledge areas required for Field Crops (A3)
certification.
2. Under New Hampshire regulations, which of the following crops is
explicitly listed as being covered under the Field Crops (A3) category?
A. Apples and pears
B. Corn, potatoes, and beans
C. Christmas trees
D. Greenhouse ornamentals
,Answer: B
Rationale: N.H. Admin. Code § Pes 302.01 states that the Field Crops
(A3) category includes applicators of pesticides used for the control of
pests associated with field crops such as corn, potatoes, beans, and
other vegetative crops.
3. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in field crop production?
A. To eliminate all pesticide use
B. To maximize crop yield through calendar-based spraying
C. To manage pests using a combination of biological, cultural,
mechanical, and chemical methods with minimal environmental impact
D. To rely exclusively on genetically modified crops for pest resistance
Answer: C
Rationale: IPM integrates multiple control strategies including
biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods to manage pest
populations below economically damaging thresholds while minimizing
environmental impact and human health risks.
4. A commercial applicator in New Hampshire plans to apply a
restricted-use pesticide (RUP) to a field of silage corn. Which of the
following is required before making this application?
A. A private applicator permit only
B. A commercial applicator license with Category A3 certification
,C. A letter of authorization from the NH Department of Agriculture
D. A soil fumigation permit
Answer: B
Rationale: Any person applying restricted-use pesticides in conjunction
with producing an agricultural commodity in New Hampshire must hold
the appropriate commercial applicator certification for the category of
use, which for field crops is Category A3.
5. Which federal law governs the registration, labeling, and use of
pesticides in the United States?
A. Clean Water Act
B. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
C. Endangered Species Act
D. Food Quality Protection Act
Answer: B
Rationale: FIFRA is the primary federal statute regulating the
registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticides in the United
States, and it requires that all pesticides be labeled according to EPA-
approved directions.
6. Which of the following is the most important factor to consider
when selecting a pesticide for use on a field crop?
A. The cost per gallon of the product
, B. The color of the product packaging
C. The pesticide's labeled use sites, application rates, and restrictions
D. The popularity of the product among neighboring farms
Answer: C
Rationale: The pesticide label is the legal document that specifies
approved use sites, application rates, timing, PPE requirements, and
restrictions. Using a product inconsistent with its label is a violation of
federal and state law.
7. What is the primary purpose of a pre-harvest interval (PHI) on a
pesticide label?
A. To ensure the pesticide has fully degraded before workers re-enter
the field
B. To ensure that pesticide residues on the harvested crop do not
exceed established tolerances
C. To allow beneficial insects to repopulate the field
D. To prevent groundwater contamination
Answer: B
Rationale: The pre-harvest interval is the minimum number of days that
must elapse between the last pesticide application and the harvesting
of the treated crop to ensure that residues do not exceed EPA-
established tolerances.
CATEGORY A3 — FIELD CROPS COMPLETE EXAM: 200
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
1. Which New Hampshire administrative rule establishes the specific
standards of competency required for Commercial Pesticide Applicator
Category A3 — Field Crops?
A. Pes 302.01
B. Pes 304.10
C. Pes 305.06
D. Pes 1102.01
Answer: B
Rationale: N.H. Admin. Code § Pes 304.10 establishes the specific
standards of competency for each category of commercial applicators,
including the nine knowledge areas required for Field Crops (A3)
certification.
2. Under New Hampshire regulations, which of the following crops is
explicitly listed as being covered under the Field Crops (A3) category?
A. Apples and pears
B. Corn, potatoes, and beans
C. Christmas trees
D. Greenhouse ornamentals
,Answer: B
Rationale: N.H. Admin. Code § Pes 302.01 states that the Field Crops
(A3) category includes applicators of pesticides used for the control of
pests associated with field crops such as corn, potatoes, beans, and
other vegetative crops.
3. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in field crop production?
A. To eliminate all pesticide use
B. To maximize crop yield through calendar-based spraying
C. To manage pests using a combination of biological, cultural,
mechanical, and chemical methods with minimal environmental impact
D. To rely exclusively on genetically modified crops for pest resistance
Answer: C
Rationale: IPM integrates multiple control strategies including
biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods to manage pest
populations below economically damaging thresholds while minimizing
environmental impact and human health risks.
4. A commercial applicator in New Hampshire plans to apply a
restricted-use pesticide (RUP) to a field of silage corn. Which of the
following is required before making this application?
A. A private applicator permit only
B. A commercial applicator license with Category A3 certification
,C. A letter of authorization from the NH Department of Agriculture
D. A soil fumigation permit
Answer: B
Rationale: Any person applying restricted-use pesticides in conjunction
with producing an agricultural commodity in New Hampshire must hold
the appropriate commercial applicator certification for the category of
use, which for field crops is Category A3.
5. Which federal law governs the registration, labeling, and use of
pesticides in the United States?
A. Clean Water Act
B. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
C. Endangered Species Act
D. Food Quality Protection Act
Answer: B
Rationale: FIFRA is the primary federal statute regulating the
registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticides in the United
States, and it requires that all pesticides be labeled according to EPA-
approved directions.
6. Which of the following is the most important factor to consider
when selecting a pesticide for use on a field crop?
A. The cost per gallon of the product
, B. The color of the product packaging
C. The pesticide's labeled use sites, application rates, and restrictions
D. The popularity of the product among neighboring farms
Answer: C
Rationale: The pesticide label is the legal document that specifies
approved use sites, application rates, timing, PPE requirements, and
restrictions. Using a product inconsistent with its label is a violation of
federal and state law.
7. What is the primary purpose of a pre-harvest interval (PHI) on a
pesticide label?
A. To ensure the pesticide has fully degraded before workers re-enter
the field
B. To ensure that pesticide residues on the harvested crop do not
exceed established tolerances
C. To allow beneficial insects to repopulate the field
D. To prevent groundwater contamination
Answer: B
Rationale: The pre-harvest interval is the minimum number of days that
must elapse between the last pesticide application and the harvesting
of the treated crop to ensure that residues do not exceed EPA-
established tolerances.
