MN Pesticide Applicators Cat A and Core Latest 2025/2026 Actual Exam
Complete 150 Questions and Correct Verified Answers/ Graded A+
1. Pesticide laws and regulations help to: B. Protect the en-
A. Encourage pesticide use. vironment.
B. Protect the environment.
C. Avoid dependence on alternative pest control
methods.
D. Prevent pests from developing control
resistance.
2. Pesticide laws and regulations help to: D. Prevent pests
A. Encourage pesticide use. from developing
B. Protect the environment. control
C. Avoid dependence on alternative pest control resistance.
methods.
D. Prevent pests from developing control
resistance.
3. The format of pesticide labels is established by: B. Federal regula-
A. Pesticide manufacturer guidelines. tions.
B. Federal regulations.
C. State laws.
D. ASABE professional standards.
4. Knowing how to properly handle, mix, store, A. Environmental
and dispose of pesticides is a requirement Protection Agency
of the: (EPA).
A. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
B. Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA).
C. United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA).
D. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
5. One purpose of federal pesticide regulations is to: D. Prevent agricul-
A. Require public notification about pesticide tural workers from
applications. handling
B. Provide health benefits to agricultural workers. pesticides or
C. Establish safety standards for pesticide working in pes-
application equipment. ticide-treated ar-
eas.
, MN Pesticide Applicators Cat A and Core
D. Prevent agricultural workers from handling
pesticides or working in pesticide-treated areas.
6. State pesticide regulatory agencies generally A. Certifying com-
have the responsibility for: mercial pesticide
A. Certifying commercial pesticide applicators. applicators.
B. Determining the personal protective
equipment required on pesticide labels.
C. Developing material safety data sheets
(MSDS).
D. Identifying endangered species.
7. In addition to the actual pesticide label, C. Worker Protec-
which of the following is part of the pesticide tion Standard pro-
labeling? visions.
A. Any product sales brochures.
B. The job work order.
C. Worker Protection Standard provisions.
D. The Material Safety Data Sheet.
8. Which of the following is one of the requirements A. Knowing how
for pesticide applicator certification? to use appropriate
A. Knowing how to use appropriate application application
methods for various pesticide formulations. methods for vari-
B. Demonstrating safe aircraft operation. ous pesticide for-
C. Following recommended aircraft inspection mulations.
and maintenance schedules.
D. Making applications at altitudes specified
in regulations.
9. From the choices below, what pesticide use B. ASABE droplet
information found on a product label would be size requirements.
specific to an aerial application?
A. PPE requirements.
B. ASABE droplet size requirements.
C. Field posting requirements.
D. Restricted-entry interval requirements.
10. Having a current Class II Medical Certificate D. National Trans-
is a requirement of the for all portation Safety
, MN Pesticide Applicators Cat A and Core
pilots making aerial pesticide applications. Board
A. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (NTSB).
(EPA).
B. State Lead Agency (SLA).
C. Federal Aviation Agency (FAA).
D. National Transportation Safety Board
(NTSB).
11. The type of first aid given to a pesticide A. Type of expo-
exposure victim depends on the: sure.
A. Type of exposure.
B. Age of the victim.
C. Training of the person administering first
aid.
D. Work situation where the person received
the exposure.
12. If a person shows signs of pesticide poisoning, B. Receive imme-
he or she should: diate medical at-
A. Stop working for the day. tention.
B. Receive immediate medical attention.
C. Be assigned to another job not involving
pesticides.
D. Be scheduled for a blood test.
13. If a person spills liquid pesticide onto his or D. Washing the ex-
her arm, the amount of exposure and injury posed area with
can often be reduced by: soap and
A. Wiping arm with antibacterial wipes. water.
B. Wiping the liquid off the person's arm.
C. Covering the exposed area with a damp
cloth.
D. Washing the exposed area with soap and
water.
14. First-aid instructions to use for pesticide C. Supplemental
exposure is found on: labeling.
A. Pesticide labels.
B. OSHA's Emergency Response website.
, MN Pesticide Applicators Cat A and Core
C. Supplemental labeling.
D. Manufacturer literature.
15. During an application operation, pilots must A. Only while mak-
wear the label-required personal protective ing an aerial appli-
equipment for pesticide handlers: cation.
A. Only while making an aerial application.
B. Anytime they are in the aircraft cockpit.
C. While making nozzle adjustments.
D. Only when mixing and loading.
16. An up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures A. The commu-
(SOP) document is useful to ground crew nication channel
members especially when: with the pilot
A. The communication channel with the pilot is lost.
is lost.
B. The pilot begins applying the pesticide in a
manner inconsistent with the work order.
C. Trying to determine the best time for
applying the pesticide.
D. The pilot applies the pesticide to a site not
listed on the label.
17. For protection of the surrounding community, C. Prevent intrud-
a good reason for securing pesticide application er access to the
aircraft and other equipment when not in equipment.
use is to:
A. Prevent weather damage to the equipment.
B. Protect employees from pesticide exposure.
C. Prevent intruder access to the equipment.
D. Comply with regulatory agency mandates.
18. At a minimum, the training that ground crews D. Every five
must receive as pesticide handlers is required years, before per-
to be performed: forming
A. At the beginning of each operation. handling activities.
B. Annually, before performing handling
activities.
C. Every two years, before performing
handling activities.
Complete 150 Questions and Correct Verified Answers/ Graded A+
1. Pesticide laws and regulations help to: B. Protect the en-
A. Encourage pesticide use. vironment.
B. Protect the environment.
C. Avoid dependence on alternative pest control
methods.
D. Prevent pests from developing control
resistance.
2. Pesticide laws and regulations help to: D. Prevent pests
A. Encourage pesticide use. from developing
B. Protect the environment. control
C. Avoid dependence on alternative pest control resistance.
methods.
D. Prevent pests from developing control
resistance.
3. The format of pesticide labels is established by: B. Federal regula-
A. Pesticide manufacturer guidelines. tions.
B. Federal regulations.
C. State laws.
D. ASABE professional standards.
4. Knowing how to properly handle, mix, store, A. Environmental
and dispose of pesticides is a requirement Protection Agency
of the: (EPA).
A. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
B. Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA).
C. United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA).
D. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
5. One purpose of federal pesticide regulations is to: D. Prevent agricul-
A. Require public notification about pesticide tural workers from
applications. handling
B. Provide health benefits to agricultural workers. pesticides or
C. Establish safety standards for pesticide working in pes-
application equipment. ticide-treated ar-
eas.
, MN Pesticide Applicators Cat A and Core
D. Prevent agricultural workers from handling
pesticides or working in pesticide-treated areas.
6. State pesticide regulatory agencies generally A. Certifying com-
have the responsibility for: mercial pesticide
A. Certifying commercial pesticide applicators. applicators.
B. Determining the personal protective
equipment required on pesticide labels.
C. Developing material safety data sheets
(MSDS).
D. Identifying endangered species.
7. In addition to the actual pesticide label, C. Worker Protec-
which of the following is part of the pesticide tion Standard pro-
labeling? visions.
A. Any product sales brochures.
B. The job work order.
C. Worker Protection Standard provisions.
D. The Material Safety Data Sheet.
8. Which of the following is one of the requirements A. Knowing how
for pesticide applicator certification? to use appropriate
A. Knowing how to use appropriate application application
methods for various pesticide formulations. methods for vari-
B. Demonstrating safe aircraft operation. ous pesticide for-
C. Following recommended aircraft inspection mulations.
and maintenance schedules.
D. Making applications at altitudes specified
in regulations.
9. From the choices below, what pesticide use B. ASABE droplet
information found on a product label would be size requirements.
specific to an aerial application?
A. PPE requirements.
B. ASABE droplet size requirements.
C. Field posting requirements.
D. Restricted-entry interval requirements.
10. Having a current Class II Medical Certificate D. National Trans-
is a requirement of the for all portation Safety
, MN Pesticide Applicators Cat A and Core
pilots making aerial pesticide applications. Board
A. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (NTSB).
(EPA).
B. State Lead Agency (SLA).
C. Federal Aviation Agency (FAA).
D. National Transportation Safety Board
(NTSB).
11. The type of first aid given to a pesticide A. Type of expo-
exposure victim depends on the: sure.
A. Type of exposure.
B. Age of the victim.
C. Training of the person administering first
aid.
D. Work situation where the person received
the exposure.
12. If a person shows signs of pesticide poisoning, B. Receive imme-
he or she should: diate medical at-
A. Stop working for the day. tention.
B. Receive immediate medical attention.
C. Be assigned to another job not involving
pesticides.
D. Be scheduled for a blood test.
13. If a person spills liquid pesticide onto his or D. Washing the ex-
her arm, the amount of exposure and injury posed area with
can often be reduced by: soap and
A. Wiping arm with antibacterial wipes. water.
B. Wiping the liquid off the person's arm.
C. Covering the exposed area with a damp
cloth.
D. Washing the exposed area with soap and
water.
14. First-aid instructions to use for pesticide C. Supplemental
exposure is found on: labeling.
A. Pesticide labels.
B. OSHA's Emergency Response website.
, MN Pesticide Applicators Cat A and Core
C. Supplemental labeling.
D. Manufacturer literature.
15. During an application operation, pilots must A. Only while mak-
wear the label-required personal protective ing an aerial appli-
equipment for pesticide handlers: cation.
A. Only while making an aerial application.
B. Anytime they are in the aircraft cockpit.
C. While making nozzle adjustments.
D. Only when mixing and loading.
16. An up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures A. The commu-
(SOP) document is useful to ground crew nication channel
members especially when: with the pilot
A. The communication channel with the pilot is lost.
is lost.
B. The pilot begins applying the pesticide in a
manner inconsistent with the work order.
C. Trying to determine the best time for
applying the pesticide.
D. The pilot applies the pesticide to a site not
listed on the label.
17. For protection of the surrounding community, C. Prevent intrud-
a good reason for securing pesticide application er access to the
aircraft and other equipment when not in equipment.
use is to:
A. Prevent weather damage to the equipment.
B. Protect employees from pesticide exposure.
C. Prevent intruder access to the equipment.
D. Comply with regulatory agency mandates.
18. At a minimum, the training that ground crews D. Every five
must receive as pesticide handlers is required years, before per-
to be performed: forming
A. At the beginning of each operation. handling activities.
B. Annually, before performing handling
activities.
C. Every two years, before performing
handling activities.
