VIRGINIA COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE
APPLICATOR CORE EXAM
100 Practice Questions & Correct Answers
(Latest Version 2025–2026)
Well-Structured | Exam-Level | Answer Key
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SECTION 1 — LAWS & REGULATIONS
1. The primary law regulating pesticide use in the United States is:
A. The Clean Water Act
B. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
C. The Endangered Species Act
D. The Worker Protection Act
2. Who enforces Virginia pesticide laws at the state level?
A. USDA
B. EPA
C. Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (VDACS)
D. OSHA
3. A pesticide is considered misused when:
A. Used outdoors
B. Applied according to label directions
C. Used in a manner inconsistent with its labeling
D. Used by a certified applicator
4. Which document legally defines how a pesticide must be used?
,A. Safety Data Sheet
B. Pesticide Label
C. Company Manual
D. EPA Fact Sheet
5. The term “Restricted-Use Pesticide (RUP)” means it:
A. May be bought at any store
B. Is safe for all users
C. Requires certified applicator supervision
D. Is only for indoor use
6. Under Virginia law, records for RUP applications must be kept for:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
7. Pesticides used in public schools require notification under:
A. WPS
B. Virginia School Protection Rule
C. EPA Pre-Notification Act
D. FIFRA Classroom Rule
8. “Minimum-risk pesticides” under FIFRA 25(b):
A. Require certification
B. Are exempt from registration
C. Are more toxic
D. Require restricted licensing
9. Which action violates federal law?
A. Wearing PPE
B. Using pesticide for pests not listed on label
C. Using a pesticide inconsistent with labeling
D. Reading the SDS
10. EPA registration number on a label identifies:
A. The batch number
B. The pest controlled
,C. The producing company and product
D. The expiration date
SECTION 2 — PESTICIDE LABELS & SAFETY
11. The statement “KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN” is known as the:
A. PPE Requirement
B. Danger Statement
C. Child Safety Warning
D. Signal Word
12. The signal word “DANGER” indicates:
A. Slight toxicity
B. Moderate toxicity
C. High acute toxicity
D. No hazard
13. The ingredient statement lists:
A. Only inert ingredients
B. All active ingredients and percentages
C. The manufacturing date
D. EPA inspection ratings
14. “Precautionary statements” on a label explain:
A. Pest biology
B. Safety hazards
C. History of product
D. Pricing information
15. A skull-and-crossbones symbol indicates:
A. Corrosive
B. Flammable
C. Highly toxic or lethal
D. Low hazard
16. “Environmental hazards” on a label warn about:
, A. PPE use
B. Water contamination risks
C. Mixing procedures
D. Storage temperatures
17. The reentry interval (REI) refers to:
A. Time before crop can be sold
B. Time before area can be safely entered
C. The preharvest interval
D. The spray drift window
18. A label section called “Directions for Use” provides:
A. Spray drift laws
B. Legal instructions for application
C. Transportation instructions
D. Licensing requirements
19. The SDS provides detailed information on:
A. State laws
B. Product cost
C. Chemical hazards and first aid
D. Pest identification
20. PPE requirements are required when:
A. Temperatures are high
B. Label specifies them
C. Using water-only sprays
D. Driving the spray truck
SECTION 3 — PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
21. Chemical-resistant gloves should be made of:
A. Cotton
B. Leather
C. Nitrile or neoprene
D. Wool
APPLICATOR CORE EXAM
100 Practice Questions & Correct Answers
(Latest Version 2025–2026)
Well-Structured | Exam-Level | Answer Key
Included
SECTION 1 — LAWS & REGULATIONS
1. The primary law regulating pesticide use in the United States is:
A. The Clean Water Act
B. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
C. The Endangered Species Act
D. The Worker Protection Act
2. Who enforces Virginia pesticide laws at the state level?
A. USDA
B. EPA
C. Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (VDACS)
D. OSHA
3. A pesticide is considered misused when:
A. Used outdoors
B. Applied according to label directions
C. Used in a manner inconsistent with its labeling
D. Used by a certified applicator
4. Which document legally defines how a pesticide must be used?
,A. Safety Data Sheet
B. Pesticide Label
C. Company Manual
D. EPA Fact Sheet
5. The term “Restricted-Use Pesticide (RUP)” means it:
A. May be bought at any store
B. Is safe for all users
C. Requires certified applicator supervision
D. Is only for indoor use
6. Under Virginia law, records for RUP applications must be kept for:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
7. Pesticides used in public schools require notification under:
A. WPS
B. Virginia School Protection Rule
C. EPA Pre-Notification Act
D. FIFRA Classroom Rule
8. “Minimum-risk pesticides” under FIFRA 25(b):
A. Require certification
B. Are exempt from registration
C. Are more toxic
D. Require restricted licensing
9. Which action violates federal law?
A. Wearing PPE
B. Using pesticide for pests not listed on label
C. Using a pesticide inconsistent with labeling
D. Reading the SDS
10. EPA registration number on a label identifies:
A. The batch number
B. The pest controlled
,C. The producing company and product
D. The expiration date
SECTION 2 — PESTICIDE LABELS & SAFETY
11. The statement “KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN” is known as the:
A. PPE Requirement
B. Danger Statement
C. Child Safety Warning
D. Signal Word
12. The signal word “DANGER” indicates:
A. Slight toxicity
B. Moderate toxicity
C. High acute toxicity
D. No hazard
13. The ingredient statement lists:
A. Only inert ingredients
B. All active ingredients and percentages
C. The manufacturing date
D. EPA inspection ratings
14. “Precautionary statements” on a label explain:
A. Pest biology
B. Safety hazards
C. History of product
D. Pricing information
15. A skull-and-crossbones symbol indicates:
A. Corrosive
B. Flammable
C. Highly toxic or lethal
D. Low hazard
16. “Environmental hazards” on a label warn about:
, A. PPE use
B. Water contamination risks
C. Mixing procedures
D. Storage temperatures
17. The reentry interval (REI) refers to:
A. Time before crop can be sold
B. Time before area can be safely entered
C. The preharvest interval
D. The spray drift window
18. A label section called “Directions for Use” provides:
A. Spray drift laws
B. Legal instructions for application
C. Transportation instructions
D. Licensing requirements
19. The SDS provides detailed information on:
A. State laws
B. Product cost
C. Chemical hazards and first aid
D. Pest identification
20. PPE requirements are required when:
A. Temperatures are high
B. Label specifies them
C. Using water-only sprays
D. Driving the spray truck
SECTION 3 — PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
21. Chemical-resistant gloves should be made of:
A. Cotton
B. Leather
C. Nitrile or neoprene
D. Wool
