CISEC CERTIFICATION EXAM 2025
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE
REVIEW || NEW VERSION Pesticide
Applicator Exam Titles (1–13)
Title 1 – Laws & Regulations
1. Which federal law regulates the registration and use of pesticides in the U.S.?
A. Clean Water Act
B. FIFRA
C. FQPA
D. OSHA Act
2. Who enforces federal pesticide laws?
A. USDA
B. EPA
C. FDA
D. OSHA
3. What must appear on a pesticide label to show it is legally approved?
A. EPA Registration Number
B. Brand logo
C. QR code
D. Date of production
4. Using a pesticide inconsistent with its labeling is:
A. An acceptable practice
B. A violation of federal law
C. A state decision
D. Optional for certified applicators
5. Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) can be applied by:
,A. Anyone over 16
B. Certified applicators or supervised trainees
C. Only state regulators
D. Landowners only
Title 2 – Pest Identification
6. Insects with complete metamorphosis have:
A. Egg–nymph–adult
B. Egg–larva–pupa–adult
C. Egg–pupa–adult
D. None of these
7. A sign of pest presence is:
A. Droppings
B. Healthy leaves
C. Clean surfaces
D. No visible damage
8. Which organism is NOT a pest category?
A. Weeds
B. Pathogens
C. Vertebrates
D. Minerals
9. Which insect has piercing-sucking mouthparts?
A. Grasshopper
B. Aphid
C. Beetle
D. Caterpillar
10. A plant disease caused by fungi often shows:
A. Wilting
B. Leaf spots
C. Yellow soil
D. Mold on equipment
,Title 3 – Pesticide Formulations
11. Which formulation is typically easiest to measure and mix?
A. WP
B. EC
C. Ready-to-Use (RTU)
D. Dust
12. A dry formulation that requires agitation in the tank is:
A. EC
B. G
C. WP
D. ULV
13. Which formulation is most prone to drift?
A. Granules
B. Dusts
C. Pellets
D. Tablets
14. Which formulation may damage plastic sprayer parts?
A. EC
B. SC
C. WP
D. G
15. Microencapsulated formulations pose a risk to:
A. Birds
B. Pollinators like bees
C. Soil microbes
D. Aquatic weeds
Title 4 – Labeling
16. The signal word “Danger” indicates:
, A. Slight toxicity
B. Moderate toxicity
C. High toxicity
D. Non-toxic
17. “Keep Out of Reach of Children” is a:
A. Precautionary statement
B. Ingredient statement
C. Use direction
D. Disposal instruction
18. The active ingredient section lists:
A. Trade names
B. Chemical responsible for pest control
C. Fertilizer content
D. Use sites
19. Re-entry interval (REI) is found in:
A. First aid instructions
B. Agricultural use requirements
C. Storage section
D. Ingredient list
20. PPE requirements appear in:
A. Product name
B. Hazard statements
C. EPA registration number
D. Environmental disclaimers
Title 5 – Pesticide Safety & PPE
21. The most common route of pesticide exposure is:
A. Oral
B. Ocular
C. Dermal
D. Inhalation
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE
REVIEW || NEW VERSION Pesticide
Applicator Exam Titles (1–13)
Title 1 – Laws & Regulations
1. Which federal law regulates the registration and use of pesticides in the U.S.?
A. Clean Water Act
B. FIFRA
C. FQPA
D. OSHA Act
2. Who enforces federal pesticide laws?
A. USDA
B. EPA
C. FDA
D. OSHA
3. What must appear on a pesticide label to show it is legally approved?
A. EPA Registration Number
B. Brand logo
C. QR code
D. Date of production
4. Using a pesticide inconsistent with its labeling is:
A. An acceptable practice
B. A violation of federal law
C. A state decision
D. Optional for certified applicators
5. Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) can be applied by:
,A. Anyone over 16
B. Certified applicators or supervised trainees
C. Only state regulators
D. Landowners only
Title 2 – Pest Identification
6. Insects with complete metamorphosis have:
A. Egg–nymph–adult
B. Egg–larva–pupa–adult
C. Egg–pupa–adult
D. None of these
7. A sign of pest presence is:
A. Droppings
B. Healthy leaves
C. Clean surfaces
D. No visible damage
8. Which organism is NOT a pest category?
A. Weeds
B. Pathogens
C. Vertebrates
D. Minerals
9. Which insect has piercing-sucking mouthparts?
A. Grasshopper
B. Aphid
C. Beetle
D. Caterpillar
10. A plant disease caused by fungi often shows:
A. Wilting
B. Leaf spots
C. Yellow soil
D. Mold on equipment
,Title 3 – Pesticide Formulations
11. Which formulation is typically easiest to measure and mix?
A. WP
B. EC
C. Ready-to-Use (RTU)
D. Dust
12. A dry formulation that requires agitation in the tank is:
A. EC
B. G
C. WP
D. ULV
13. Which formulation is most prone to drift?
A. Granules
B. Dusts
C. Pellets
D. Tablets
14. Which formulation may damage plastic sprayer parts?
A. EC
B. SC
C. WP
D. G
15. Microencapsulated formulations pose a risk to:
A. Birds
B. Pollinators like bees
C. Soil microbes
D. Aquatic weeds
Title 4 – Labeling
16. The signal word “Danger” indicates:
, A. Slight toxicity
B. Moderate toxicity
C. High toxicity
D. Non-toxic
17. “Keep Out of Reach of Children” is a:
A. Precautionary statement
B. Ingredient statement
C. Use direction
D. Disposal instruction
18. The active ingredient section lists:
A. Trade names
B. Chemical responsible for pest control
C. Fertilizer content
D. Use sites
19. Re-entry interval (REI) is found in:
A. First aid instructions
B. Agricultural use requirements
C. Storage section
D. Ingredient list
20. PPE requirements appear in:
A. Product name
B. Hazard statements
C. EPA registration number
D. Environmental disclaimers
Title 5 – Pesticide Safety & PPE
21. The most common route of pesticide exposure is:
A. Oral
B. Ocular
C. Dermal
D. Inhalation
