1. What is the primary role of a Certified Designated Representative
(CDR)?
A. To perform pest control applications
B. To supervise licensed applicators and ensure compliance
C. To manufacture pesticides
D. To sell pest control products
ANSWER : B
Explanation: A CDR is responsible for supervision, training, and regulatory
compliance—not direct manufacturing or sales.
2. A CDR is legally responsible for which of the following?
A. Weather conditions
B. Employee licensing and compliance
C. Manufacturer labeling
D. Customer contracts only
ANSWER : B
Explanation: The CDR ensures that all employees are properly licensed and
follow laws and regulations.
3. Which agency regulates pesticide use under the 20-FL-X category?
A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. State pesticide regulatory agency
D. Department of Transportation
, ANSWER : C
Explanation: State pesticide agencies regulate licensing, enforcement, and
compliance.
4. What document legally governs how a pesticide must be used?
A. Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
B. Manufacturer brochure
C. Product label
D. Training manual
ANSWER : C
Explanation: The pesticide label is the law and must be followed exactly.
5. Using a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its label is considered:
A. Acceptable if effective
B. A recommendation
C. A violation of law
D. Optional
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Federal and state laws prohibit off-label pesticide use.
6. Who must ensure applicators are properly trained?
A. Manufacturer
B. CDR
C. Customer
D. Distributor
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Training and oversight are core responsibilities of the CDR.
7. Which record must be maintained by the CDR?
A. Weather logs
B. Pesticide application records
C. Vehicle mileage
D. Sales receipts
,ANSWER : B
Explanation: Accurate application records are legally required.
8. How long must pesticide records typically be retained?
A. 30 days
B. 6 months
C. 2–3 years (varies by state)
D. Permanently
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Most states require records to be kept for 2–3 years.
9. What information must appear on pesticide application records?
A. Applicator’s favorite product
B. Date, location, pesticide used, rate
C. Customer opinion
D. Weather forecast
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Required details ensure traceability and compliance.
10. Which PPE is required?
A. What the applicator prefers
B. What the employer decides
C. What the label specifies
D. None if experienced
ANSWER : C
Explanation: PPE requirements are dictated by the product label.
11. A restricted use pesticide (RUP) may only be applied by:
A. Anyone with training
B. Licensed applicators or those under direct supervision
C. Homeowners
D. Retailers
, ANSWER : B
Explanation: RUPs require licensing and supervision.
12. What does “direct supervision” mean?
A. CDR is in the same building
B. CDR is available and responsible
C. CDR trained the applicator once
D. CDR signed paperwork
ANSWER : B
Explanation: The supervisor must be accessible and accountable.
13. Which statement about pesticide labels is TRUE?
A. Labels are guidelines
B. Labels are suggestions
C. Labels are enforceable laws
D. Labels only apply to RUPs
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Labels are legally binding documents.
14. Drift is best defined as:
A. Overspraying weeds
B. Pesticide movement through air to unintended areas
C. Runoff into soil
D. Absorption into plants
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Drift occurs when pesticides move off-target through air.
15. The best way to prevent drift is to:
A. Spray faster
B. Apply in windy conditions
C. Follow label directions and weather limits
D. Increase pressure
(CDR)?
A. To perform pest control applications
B. To supervise licensed applicators and ensure compliance
C. To manufacture pesticides
D. To sell pest control products
ANSWER : B
Explanation: A CDR is responsible for supervision, training, and regulatory
compliance—not direct manufacturing or sales.
2. A CDR is legally responsible for which of the following?
A. Weather conditions
B. Employee licensing and compliance
C. Manufacturer labeling
D. Customer contracts only
ANSWER : B
Explanation: The CDR ensures that all employees are properly licensed and
follow laws and regulations.
3. Which agency regulates pesticide use under the 20-FL-X category?
A. OSHA
B. EPA
C. State pesticide regulatory agency
D. Department of Transportation
, ANSWER : C
Explanation: State pesticide agencies regulate licensing, enforcement, and
compliance.
4. What document legally governs how a pesticide must be used?
A. Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
B. Manufacturer brochure
C. Product label
D. Training manual
ANSWER : C
Explanation: The pesticide label is the law and must be followed exactly.
5. Using a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its label is considered:
A. Acceptable if effective
B. A recommendation
C. A violation of law
D. Optional
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Federal and state laws prohibit off-label pesticide use.
6. Who must ensure applicators are properly trained?
A. Manufacturer
B. CDR
C. Customer
D. Distributor
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Training and oversight are core responsibilities of the CDR.
7. Which record must be maintained by the CDR?
A. Weather logs
B. Pesticide application records
C. Vehicle mileage
D. Sales receipts
,ANSWER : B
Explanation: Accurate application records are legally required.
8. How long must pesticide records typically be retained?
A. 30 days
B. 6 months
C. 2–3 years (varies by state)
D. Permanently
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Most states require records to be kept for 2–3 years.
9. What information must appear on pesticide application records?
A. Applicator’s favorite product
B. Date, location, pesticide used, rate
C. Customer opinion
D. Weather forecast
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Required details ensure traceability and compliance.
10. Which PPE is required?
A. What the applicator prefers
B. What the employer decides
C. What the label specifies
D. None if experienced
ANSWER : C
Explanation: PPE requirements are dictated by the product label.
11. A restricted use pesticide (RUP) may only be applied by:
A. Anyone with training
B. Licensed applicators or those under direct supervision
C. Homeowners
D. Retailers
, ANSWER : B
Explanation: RUPs require licensing and supervision.
12. What does “direct supervision” mean?
A. CDR is in the same building
B. CDR is available and responsible
C. CDR trained the applicator once
D. CDR signed paperwork
ANSWER : B
Explanation: The supervisor must be accessible and accountable.
13. Which statement about pesticide labels is TRUE?
A. Labels are guidelines
B. Labels are suggestions
C. Labels are enforceable laws
D. Labels only apply to RUPs
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Labels are legally binding documents.
14. Drift is best defined as:
A. Overspraying weeds
B. Pesticide movement through air to unintended areas
C. Runoff into soil
D. Absorption into plants
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Drift occurs when pesticides move off-target through air.
15. The best way to prevent drift is to:
A. Spray faster
B. Apply in windy conditions
C. Follow label directions and weather limits
D. Increase pressure