IDAHO PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED
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Question 1
Which federal law regulates the registration, distribution, sale, and use of
pesticides in the United States?
A) Clean Water Act (CWA)
B) Endangered Species Act (ESA)
C) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
D) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
E) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Correct Answer: C) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA)
Rationale: FIFRA is the primary federal statute that governs the
regulation of pesticides.
Question 2
What is the most important piece of information an applicator should consult
before using any pesticide?
A) The weather forecast
B) The pesticide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
C) The pesticide label
D) The applicator's personal experience
E) State pesticide regulations
Correct Answer: C) The pesticide label
Rationale: The pesticide label is a legal document containing all
necessary information for safe and effective use, and it is a violation
of federal law to use a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling.
Question 3
Which of the following is considered a "restricted-use pesticide" (RUP)?
,A) A pesticide that is highly toxic to humans
B) A pesticide that requires special equipment for application
C) A pesticide that may cause unreasonable adverse effects on the
environment or human health without additional regulatory restrictions
D) A pesticide used only by commercial applicators
E) All of the above
Correct Answer: C) A pesticide that may cause unreasonable adverse
effects on the environment or human health without additional
regulatory restrictions
Rationale: Restricted-use pesticides are those that pose a greater
risk and thus require certification for purchase and application to
ensure they are handled by trained individuals.
Question 4
In Idaho, how often must a private pesticide applicator renew their license?
A) Annually
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
E) Licenses do not expire
Correct Answer: C) Every three years
Rationale: Idaho private applicator licenses must be renewed every
three years.
Question 5
What does "PPE" stand for in the context of pesticide application?
A) Personal Product Effectiveness
B) Pesticide Protection Equipment
C) Personal Protective Equipment
D) Professional Practice Evaluation
E) Post-Application Protection
Correct Answer: C) Personal Protective Equipment
,Rationale: PPE refers to clothing and devices worn to protect the
body from pesticide exposure.
Question 6
Which of the following describes the process by which a pesticide moves
through the soil with water?
A) Volatilization
B) Drift
C) Runoff
D) Leaching
E) Adsorption
Correct Answer: D) Leaching
Rationale: Leaching is the downward movement of pesticides through
the soil profile dissolved in water.
Question 7
The signal word "CAUTION" on a pesticide label indicates:
A) High toxicity
B) Moderate toxicity
C) Low toxicity
D) No toxicity
E) Extreme toxicity
Correct Answer: C) Low toxicity
Rationale: The signal words indicate the acute toxicity of the
pesticide product: "Danger" (highly toxic), "Warning" (moderately
toxic), and "Caution" (low toxicity).
Question 8
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is best described as:
A) Using the most potent pesticide available to eradicate pests
B) Relying solely on biological controls for pest management
C) A sustainable approach to managing pests by combining various methods
D) The application of pesticides on a rigid schedule regardless of pest
, presence
E) Eliminating all pests from an area completely
Correct Answer: C) A sustainable approach to managing pests by
combining various methods
Rationale: IPM aims to manage pest damage by the most economical
means and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and
the environment, using a combination of cultural, biological, and
chemical methods.
Question 9
What is the primary route of pesticide entry into the applicator's body if they
get the chemical on their skin?
A) Oral exposure
B) Dermal exposure
C) Inhalation exposure
D) Ocular exposure
E) Injection exposure
Correct Answer: B) Dermal exposure
Rationale: Dermal (skin) exposure is the most common route of
pesticide entry for applicators.
Question 10
Which type of nozzle produces a wide flat sheet of liquid and is often used for
broadcast applications?
A) Cone nozzle
B) Flood nozzle
C) Flat fan nozzle
D) Solid stream nozzle
E) Air induction nozzle
Correct Answer: C) Flat fan nozzle
Rationale: Flat fan nozzles are widely used for broadcast spraying of
herbicides and some insecticides, producing a uniform pattern.
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED
A+
Question 1
Which federal law regulates the registration, distribution, sale, and use of
pesticides in the United States?
A) Clean Water Act (CWA)
B) Endangered Species Act (ESA)
C) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
D) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
E) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Correct Answer: C) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA)
Rationale: FIFRA is the primary federal statute that governs the
regulation of pesticides.
Question 2
What is the most important piece of information an applicator should consult
before using any pesticide?
A) The weather forecast
B) The pesticide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
C) The pesticide label
D) The applicator's personal experience
E) State pesticide regulations
Correct Answer: C) The pesticide label
Rationale: The pesticide label is a legal document containing all
necessary information for safe and effective use, and it is a violation
of federal law to use a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling.
Question 3
Which of the following is considered a "restricted-use pesticide" (RUP)?
,A) A pesticide that is highly toxic to humans
B) A pesticide that requires special equipment for application
C) A pesticide that may cause unreasonable adverse effects on the
environment or human health without additional regulatory restrictions
D) A pesticide used only by commercial applicators
E) All of the above
Correct Answer: C) A pesticide that may cause unreasonable adverse
effects on the environment or human health without additional
regulatory restrictions
Rationale: Restricted-use pesticides are those that pose a greater
risk and thus require certification for purchase and application to
ensure they are handled by trained individuals.
Question 4
In Idaho, how often must a private pesticide applicator renew their license?
A) Annually
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
E) Licenses do not expire
Correct Answer: C) Every three years
Rationale: Idaho private applicator licenses must be renewed every
three years.
Question 5
What does "PPE" stand for in the context of pesticide application?
A) Personal Product Effectiveness
B) Pesticide Protection Equipment
C) Personal Protective Equipment
D) Professional Practice Evaluation
E) Post-Application Protection
Correct Answer: C) Personal Protective Equipment
,Rationale: PPE refers to clothing and devices worn to protect the
body from pesticide exposure.
Question 6
Which of the following describes the process by which a pesticide moves
through the soil with water?
A) Volatilization
B) Drift
C) Runoff
D) Leaching
E) Adsorption
Correct Answer: D) Leaching
Rationale: Leaching is the downward movement of pesticides through
the soil profile dissolved in water.
Question 7
The signal word "CAUTION" on a pesticide label indicates:
A) High toxicity
B) Moderate toxicity
C) Low toxicity
D) No toxicity
E) Extreme toxicity
Correct Answer: C) Low toxicity
Rationale: The signal words indicate the acute toxicity of the
pesticide product: "Danger" (highly toxic), "Warning" (moderately
toxic), and "Caution" (low toxicity).
Question 8
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is best described as:
A) Using the most potent pesticide available to eradicate pests
B) Relying solely on biological controls for pest management
C) A sustainable approach to managing pests by combining various methods
D) The application of pesticides on a rigid schedule regardless of pest
, presence
E) Eliminating all pests from an area completely
Correct Answer: C) A sustainable approach to managing pests by
combining various methods
Rationale: IPM aims to manage pest damage by the most economical
means and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and
the environment, using a combination of cultural, biological, and
chemical methods.
Question 9
What is the primary route of pesticide entry into the applicator's body if they
get the chemical on their skin?
A) Oral exposure
B) Dermal exposure
C) Inhalation exposure
D) Ocular exposure
E) Injection exposure
Correct Answer: B) Dermal exposure
Rationale: Dermal (skin) exposure is the most common route of
pesticide entry for applicators.
Question 10
Which type of nozzle produces a wide flat sheet of liquid and is often used for
broadcast applications?
A) Cone nozzle
B) Flood nozzle
C) Flat fan nozzle
D) Solid stream nozzle
E) Air induction nozzle
Correct Answer: C) Flat fan nozzle
Rationale: Flat fan nozzles are widely used for broadcast spraying of
herbicides and some insecticides, producing a uniform pattern.
