CORE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION
EXAMINATION – OFFICIAL STATE AGRICULTURAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY BOARD COMPLETE
Q&As | VERIFIED ANSWERS | 2026/2027 EDITION |
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS
SECTION 1: PESTICIDE LABELING, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS (Questions
1-60)
1. An experienced applicator says a product can be used at a higher rate
because that rate has worked well on a neighboring farm. What is the
correct response?
A. Use the higher rate if the crop appears severely infested
B. Follow the product label exactly; customary practice does not authorize a
higher rate
C. Ask the customer to sign a waiver and then use the higher rate
D. Mix the higher rate with extra water to make it legal
Answer: B
2. The pesticide label is considered a legally binding document under
which federal law?
A. FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act)
B. FFDCA (Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act)
C. ESA (Endangered Species Act)
D. CWA (Clean Water Act)
Answer: A
3. What is the meaning of the signal word "DANGER" on a pesticide label?
A. The product is slightly toxic
B. The product is moderately toxic
C. The product is highly toxic and may cause severe injury
D. The product is not toxic to humans
Answer: C
4. Which signal word indicates the lowest level of toxicity?
A. DANGER
,B. WARNING
C. CAUTION
D. POISON
Answer: C
5. The signal word "POISON" must appear on a label with which symbol?
A. Skull and crossbones
B. Flame symbol
C. Corrosion symbol
D. Health hazard symbol
Answer: A
6. What is a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP)?
A. A pesticide that can only be used by certified applicators or under their
direct supervision
B. A pesticide that cannot be used in any situation
C. A pesticide that is only available over the counter
D. A pesticide that does not require any special training
Answer: A
7. Which of the following is a requirement for applying a Restricted Use
Pesticide?
A. Anyone can apply it without restrictions
B. It must be applied by a certified applicator or someone under their direct
supervision
C. No special certification is required
D. Only homeowners can apply it
Answer: B
8. What is the difference between a pesticide label and labeling?
A. The label is attached to the container; labeling includes all written materials
about the product
B. There is no difference
C. Labeling is only for restricted use products
D. The label is for consumers; labeling is for applicators
Answer: A
9. Which federal agency is responsible for registering pesticides?
A. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
,B. FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
C. USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
D. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Answer: A
10. What does the term "tolerance" refer to in pesticide regulation?
A. The maximum amount of pesticide residue allowed on food
B. The maximum rate of pesticide application
C. The temperature tolerance of the pesticide
D. The shelf life of the pesticide
Answer: A
11. Which of the following is a violation of pesticide law?
A. Applying a pesticide according to the label directions
B. Applying a pesticide at a rate higher than the label allows
C. Using the required personal protective equipment
D. Storing pesticides in a locked cabinet
Answer: B
12. What is the Worker Protection Standard (WPS)?
A. A regulation that protects agricultural workers from pesticide exposure
B. A regulation that protects consumers from pesticide residues
C. A regulation that protects the environment from pesticide runoff
D. A regulation that protects endangered species
Answer: A
13. Under the Worker Protection Standard, which of the following is
required?
A. Employers must provide training to agricultural workers about pesticide
safety
B. Workers do not need any training
C. Workers can enter treated areas immediately after application
D. No personal protective equipment is required
Answer: A
14. What is a Restricted Entry Interval (REI)?
A. The time after application during which workers cannot enter a treated
area
B. The time before application when workers can enter
, C. The time during which pesticides can be applied
D. The time allowed for pesticide storage
Answer: A
15. What is the Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)?
A. The time that must pass between pesticide application and crop harvest
B. The time before planting when pesticides can be applied
C. The time during which workers can enter the field
D. The time allowed for pesticide storage
Answer: A
16. Which of the following is a requirement for pesticide recordkeeping?
A. Records must be kept for a specified period, typically 1-3 years
B. No records need to be kept
C. Records only need to be kept for restricted use pesticides
D. Records are only required for commercial applicators
Answer: A
17. What information must be included in a pesticide application
record?
A. Date, time, location, product used, rate, and target pest
B. Only the product name
C. Only the date of application
D. Only the location
Answer: A
18. Who is responsible for ensuring that a pesticide is applied according
to the label?
A. The certified applicator
B. The pesticide manufacturer
C. The landowner
D. The EPA
Answer: A
19. What is the penalty for applying a pesticide in a manner inconsistent
with the label?
A. Only a warning
B. Fines, possible loss of certification, and criminal penalties
C. No penalty
EXAMINATION – OFFICIAL STATE AGRICULTURAL AND
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY BOARD COMPLETE
Q&As | VERIFIED ANSWERS | 2026/2027 EDITION |
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED PASS
SECTION 1: PESTICIDE LABELING, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS (Questions
1-60)
1. An experienced applicator says a product can be used at a higher rate
because that rate has worked well on a neighboring farm. What is the
correct response?
A. Use the higher rate if the crop appears severely infested
B. Follow the product label exactly; customary practice does not authorize a
higher rate
C. Ask the customer to sign a waiver and then use the higher rate
D. Mix the higher rate with extra water to make it legal
Answer: B
2. The pesticide label is considered a legally binding document under
which federal law?
A. FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act)
B. FFDCA (Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act)
C. ESA (Endangered Species Act)
D. CWA (Clean Water Act)
Answer: A
3. What is the meaning of the signal word "DANGER" on a pesticide label?
A. The product is slightly toxic
B. The product is moderately toxic
C. The product is highly toxic and may cause severe injury
D. The product is not toxic to humans
Answer: C
4. Which signal word indicates the lowest level of toxicity?
A. DANGER
,B. WARNING
C. CAUTION
D. POISON
Answer: C
5. The signal word "POISON" must appear on a label with which symbol?
A. Skull and crossbones
B. Flame symbol
C. Corrosion symbol
D. Health hazard symbol
Answer: A
6. What is a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP)?
A. A pesticide that can only be used by certified applicators or under their
direct supervision
B. A pesticide that cannot be used in any situation
C. A pesticide that is only available over the counter
D. A pesticide that does not require any special training
Answer: A
7. Which of the following is a requirement for applying a Restricted Use
Pesticide?
A. Anyone can apply it without restrictions
B. It must be applied by a certified applicator or someone under their direct
supervision
C. No special certification is required
D. Only homeowners can apply it
Answer: B
8. What is the difference between a pesticide label and labeling?
A. The label is attached to the container; labeling includes all written materials
about the product
B. There is no difference
C. Labeling is only for restricted use products
D. The label is for consumers; labeling is for applicators
Answer: A
9. Which federal agency is responsible for registering pesticides?
A. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
,B. FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
C. USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
D. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Answer: A
10. What does the term "tolerance" refer to in pesticide regulation?
A. The maximum amount of pesticide residue allowed on food
B. The maximum rate of pesticide application
C. The temperature tolerance of the pesticide
D. The shelf life of the pesticide
Answer: A
11. Which of the following is a violation of pesticide law?
A. Applying a pesticide according to the label directions
B. Applying a pesticide at a rate higher than the label allows
C. Using the required personal protective equipment
D. Storing pesticides in a locked cabinet
Answer: B
12. What is the Worker Protection Standard (WPS)?
A. A regulation that protects agricultural workers from pesticide exposure
B. A regulation that protects consumers from pesticide residues
C. A regulation that protects the environment from pesticide runoff
D. A regulation that protects endangered species
Answer: A
13. Under the Worker Protection Standard, which of the following is
required?
A. Employers must provide training to agricultural workers about pesticide
safety
B. Workers do not need any training
C. Workers can enter treated areas immediately after application
D. No personal protective equipment is required
Answer: A
14. What is a Restricted Entry Interval (REI)?
A. The time after application during which workers cannot enter a treated
area
B. The time before application when workers can enter
, C. The time during which pesticides can be applied
D. The time allowed for pesticide storage
Answer: A
15. What is the Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)?
A. The time that must pass between pesticide application and crop harvest
B. The time before planting when pesticides can be applied
C. The time during which workers can enter the field
D. The time allowed for pesticide storage
Answer: A
16. Which of the following is a requirement for pesticide recordkeeping?
A. Records must be kept for a specified period, typically 1-3 years
B. No records need to be kept
C. Records only need to be kept for restricted use pesticides
D. Records are only required for commercial applicators
Answer: A
17. What information must be included in a pesticide application
record?
A. Date, time, location, product used, rate, and target pest
B. Only the product name
C. Only the date of application
D. Only the location
Answer: A
18. Who is responsible for ensuring that a pesticide is applied according
to the label?
A. The certified applicator
B. The pesticide manufacturer
C. The landowner
D. The EPA
Answer: A
19. What is the penalty for applying a pesticide in a manner inconsistent
with the label?
A. Only a warning
B. Fines, possible loss of certification, and criminal penalties
C. No penalty
