MDARD Michigan Core Pesticide Applicator
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Category 1: Laws, Regulations, and Labeling (1-25)
1. What is the primary legal document governing pesticide use in Michigan?
A) The Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide, and Act (FIFRA)
B) The Michigan Pesticide Control Act (Part 83 of Act 451)
C) The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
D) The Endangered Species Act
2. Who must be licensed as a Private Pesticide Applicator in Michigan?
A) Anyone applying any pesticide
B) Anyone applying a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) for the purpose of producing an agricultural
commodity on land they own, rent, or control
C) Anyone applying pesticides for hire
D) Anyone applying general use pesticides to their home garden
3. What is the single most important step in pesticide use?
A) Wearing the correct PPE
B) Reading and following the pesticide label
C) Calibrating the application equipment
D) Selecting the cheapest product
4. The "Directions for Use" section of a label includes:
A) First aid instructions and storage guidelines
B) The EPA registration and establishment numbers
C) The specific crops, sites, pests, rates, and methods of application
D) The signal word and precautionary statements
5. An applicator violates federal law if they:
A) Apply a pesticide at a rate higher than the label allows
,B) Use a general use pesticide on a label-listed site
C) Apply a pesticide during windy conditions
D) Mix two compatible pesticides in the tank
6. What does the signal word "DANGER" indicate on a label?
A) Moderately toxic (oral LD50 between 50-500 mg/kg)
B) Highly toxic by any route of exposure (oral LD50 ≤ 50 mg/kg)
C) Slightly toxic or relatively non-toxic
D) Causes severe eye or skin irritation
7. The "Precautionary Statements" section of the label includes hazards to:
A) Humans and domestic animals only
B) Humans, domestic animals, and the environment (bees, groundwater, etc.)
C) Only non-target plants and wildlife
D) Only the person mixing and loading the pesticide
8. Which statement about a "Restricted Entry Interval (REI)" is correct?
A) It is always 12 hours for all pesticides.
B) It is the time after application when only PPE-equipped handlers can enter.
C) It is the minimum time that must pass before workers can enter the treated area without
required PPE.
D) It is the same as the pre-harvest interval.
9. What must a Commercial or Registered Applicator have in their direct possession at the
application site?
A) The Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all pesticides being used
B) Their valid MDARD certification card and driver's license
C) A copy of the Michigan Pesticide Control Act
D) Proof of liability insurance
10. A pesticide label states "Do not apply within 100 feet of lakes, streams, or rivers." This is
an example of:
A) A use precaution
B) An environmental hazard statement
C) A restricted use classification
D) A dosage instruction
11. Who is responsible for proper pesticide storage to prevent unauthorized access?
A) The property owner
B) The pesticide dealer who sold it
,C) The certified applicator in charge
D) MDARD
12. The "First Aid" or "Statement of Practical Treatment" on a label:
A) Provides diagnosis for poisonings
B) Provides immediate instructions for responders before medical help arrives
C) Is only required for RUPs
D) Replaces the need to call a doctor
13. What is required for the transportation of pesticides in Michigan?
A) Pesticides must always be transported in the original container.
B) Vehicles must be placarded if carrying over a certain weight.
C) Containers must be secured to prevent spillage.
D) Only licensed applicators can transport pesticides.
14. What is the primary purpose of the "Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)"?
A) To protect pollinators from pesticide exposure.
B) To set the minimum time between application and when the crop can be harvested or fed.
C) To determine when it is safe for workers to re-enter the field.
D) To establish the shelf-life of the pesticide residue.
15. Under Michigan law, who is responsible for pesticide misuse violations by an unlicensed
employee?
A) The employee only
B) The certified applicator who provided supervision and instruction
C) The property owner
D) MDARD
16. Which document provides detailed safety and hazard information beyond the label?
A) The EPA Registration Notice
B) The Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
C) The Pesticide Application Record
D) The MDARD Enforcement Guidance
17. An application that results in damage to a neighboring crop is an example of:
A) Misuse
B) Drift or off-target movement
C) A violation of FIFRA only
D) An unavoidable accident with no liability
, 18. The "Agricultural Use Requirements" box on a label indicates the pesticide is:
A) An RUP
B) Subject to the Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
C) For use on organic farms only
D) Banned for use in Michigan
19. Which is a key requirement of the Worker Protection Standard (WPS)?
A) Providing decontamination supplies for workers
B) Paying workers hazard pay
C) Applying pesticides only at night
D) Using only closed mixing systems
20. Pesticide application records for RUPs in Michigan must be kept for:
A) 30 days
B) 1 year
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
21. The term "labeling" includes:
A) Only the printed material on the container
B) The label plus all supplemental brochures, leaflets, and websites referenced on the label
C) The SDS only
D) Handwritten notes from the applicator
22. Which is a correct action for pesticide container disposal?
A) Triple-rinse and puncture containers before taking to a licensed landfill.
B) Burn empty paper and plastic containers.
C) Reuse empty containers for any other liquid.
D) Bury containers on your own property.
23. What is the purpose of the "Classification" statement on a label?
A) To indicate if the pesticide is a herbicide, insecticide, etc.
B) To state if the pesticide is "General Use" or "Restricted Use"
C) To classify its chemical family (e.g., pyrethroid)
D) To state its relative solubility
24. A "Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Order" is issued by:
A) The pesticide manufacturer
B) An MDARD pesticide inspector
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MDARD Michigan Core Pesticide Applicator Exam | Study Guide
Category 1: Laws, Regulations, and Labeling (1-25)
1. What is the primary legal document governing pesticide use in Michigan?
A) The Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide, and Act (FIFRA)
B) The Michigan Pesticide Control Act (Part 83 of Act 451)
C) The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
D) The Endangered Species Act
2. Who must be licensed as a Private Pesticide Applicator in Michigan?
A) Anyone applying any pesticide
B) Anyone applying a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) for the purpose of producing an agricultural
commodity on land they own, rent, or control
C) Anyone applying pesticides for hire
D) Anyone applying general use pesticides to their home garden
3. What is the single most important step in pesticide use?
A) Wearing the correct PPE
B) Reading and following the pesticide label
C) Calibrating the application equipment
D) Selecting the cheapest product
4. The "Directions for Use" section of a label includes:
A) First aid instructions and storage guidelines
B) The EPA registration and establishment numbers
C) The specific crops, sites, pests, rates, and methods of application
D) The signal word and precautionary statements
5. An applicator violates federal law if they:
A) Apply a pesticide at a rate higher than the label allows
,B) Use a general use pesticide on a label-listed site
C) Apply a pesticide during windy conditions
D) Mix two compatible pesticides in the tank
6. What does the signal word "DANGER" indicate on a label?
A) Moderately toxic (oral LD50 between 50-500 mg/kg)
B) Highly toxic by any route of exposure (oral LD50 ≤ 50 mg/kg)
C) Slightly toxic or relatively non-toxic
D) Causes severe eye or skin irritation
7. The "Precautionary Statements" section of the label includes hazards to:
A) Humans and domestic animals only
B) Humans, domestic animals, and the environment (bees, groundwater, etc.)
C) Only non-target plants and wildlife
D) Only the person mixing and loading the pesticide
8. Which statement about a "Restricted Entry Interval (REI)" is correct?
A) It is always 12 hours for all pesticides.
B) It is the time after application when only PPE-equipped handlers can enter.
C) It is the minimum time that must pass before workers can enter the treated area without
required PPE.
D) It is the same as the pre-harvest interval.
9. What must a Commercial or Registered Applicator have in their direct possession at the
application site?
A) The Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all pesticides being used
B) Their valid MDARD certification card and driver's license
C) A copy of the Michigan Pesticide Control Act
D) Proof of liability insurance
10. A pesticide label states "Do not apply within 100 feet of lakes, streams, or rivers." This is
an example of:
A) A use precaution
B) An environmental hazard statement
C) A restricted use classification
D) A dosage instruction
11. Who is responsible for proper pesticide storage to prevent unauthorized access?
A) The property owner
B) The pesticide dealer who sold it
,C) The certified applicator in charge
D) MDARD
12. The "First Aid" or "Statement of Practical Treatment" on a label:
A) Provides diagnosis for poisonings
B) Provides immediate instructions for responders before medical help arrives
C) Is only required for RUPs
D) Replaces the need to call a doctor
13. What is required for the transportation of pesticides in Michigan?
A) Pesticides must always be transported in the original container.
B) Vehicles must be placarded if carrying over a certain weight.
C) Containers must be secured to prevent spillage.
D) Only licensed applicators can transport pesticides.
14. What is the primary purpose of the "Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)"?
A) To protect pollinators from pesticide exposure.
B) To set the minimum time between application and when the crop can be harvested or fed.
C) To determine when it is safe for workers to re-enter the field.
D) To establish the shelf-life of the pesticide residue.
15. Under Michigan law, who is responsible for pesticide misuse violations by an unlicensed
employee?
A) The employee only
B) The certified applicator who provided supervision and instruction
C) The property owner
D) MDARD
16. Which document provides detailed safety and hazard information beyond the label?
A) The EPA Registration Notice
B) The Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
C) The Pesticide Application Record
D) The MDARD Enforcement Guidance
17. An application that results in damage to a neighboring crop is an example of:
A) Misuse
B) Drift or off-target movement
C) A violation of FIFRA only
D) An unavoidable accident with no liability
, 18. The "Agricultural Use Requirements" box on a label indicates the pesticide is:
A) An RUP
B) Subject to the Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
C) For use on organic farms only
D) Banned for use in Michigan
19. Which is a key requirement of the Worker Protection Standard (WPS)?
A) Providing decontamination supplies for workers
B) Paying workers hazard pay
C) Applying pesticides only at night
D) Using only closed mixing systems
20. Pesticide application records for RUPs in Michigan must be kept for:
A) 30 days
B) 1 year
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
21. The term "labeling" includes:
A) Only the printed material on the container
B) The label plus all supplemental brochures, leaflets, and websites referenced on the label
C) The SDS only
D) Handwritten notes from the applicator
22. Which is a correct action for pesticide container disposal?
A) Triple-rinse and puncture containers before taking to a licensed landfill.
B) Burn empty paper and plastic containers.
C) Reuse empty containers for any other liquid.
D) Bury containers on your own property.
23. What is the purpose of the "Classification" statement on a label?
A) To indicate if the pesticide is a herbicide, insecticide, etc.
B) To state if the pesticide is "General Use" or "Restricted Use"
C) To classify its chemical family (e.g., pyrethroid)
D) To state its relative solubility
24. A "Stop Sale, Use, or Removal Order" is issued by:
A) The pesticide manufacturer
B) An MDARD pesticide inspector
