ILLINOIS FIELD CROP APPLICATORS TEST
ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the
amount of damage to a plant at which point control measures should
begin? Answer: Economic Threshold
⩥ What can be said about insects? Answer: They have three pairs of
jointed legs.
⩥ Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? Answer: Egg
nymph and adult.
⩥ The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing
conditions such as temperature or moisture extremes soil compaction
pesticide or fertilizer excess etc..? Answer: Noninfectious Disease
⩥ The first step in planning a successful weed control program is?
Answer: Identify the weed (scouting)
⩥ Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? Answer: They have netted
veins that are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
,⩥ This weed germinates in the spring develops a root system and a low-
growing cluster of leaves called a rosette? Answer: Biennial
⩥ The part of the pesticide that kills is the? Answer: Active ingredient
⩥ Wettable powders when mixed with water.... Answer: Require
agitation
⩥ What do Surfactants do? Answer: Decrease the surface tension of
water allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface.
⩥ Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they
can be mixed? Answer: Yes your responsibility to make sure they retain
their properties.
⩥ How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? Answer: The
mixture may curdle gel or become sludge like.
⩥ How long is certification valid in Illinois before an applicator/operator
must retest? Answer: Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as
long as annual renewal forms are submitted.
⩥ The pre-harvest interval is the? Answer: Amount of time that a crop
can be harvested after it has been sprayed.
, ⩥ Which of the following is on every label? Answer: Keep out of Reach
of Children.
⩥ Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? Answer: Certified
Applicators or persons under their direct supervision.
⩥ What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum
PPE you should wear? Answer: Precautionary Statement.
⩥ How often should you read the pesticide label? Answer: Every time
you purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date
⩥ The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's
workers through
dissemination of information.... Answer: "Worker Right-to-Know"
⩥ Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious?
Answer: When a pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and
into the bloodstream the results can be fatal.
⩥ If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should
you clean them? Answer: Don't, dispose of them properly.
ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Which of the following words is that number of pests per plant or the
amount of damage to a plant at which point control measures should
begin? Answer: Economic Threshold
⩥ What can be said about insects? Answer: They have three pairs of
jointed legs.
⩥ Which of the following is an incomplete life cycle? Answer: Egg
nymph and adult.
⩥ The disease that is generally the result of unfavorable growing
conditions such as temperature or moisture extremes soil compaction
pesticide or fertilizer excess etc..? Answer: Noninfectious Disease
⩥ The first step in planning a successful weed control program is?
Answer: Identify the weed (scouting)
⩥ Broadleaf weeds differ from grasses how? Answer: They have netted
veins that are usually less elongated than that of grass leaves.
,⩥ This weed germinates in the spring develops a root system and a low-
growing cluster of leaves called a rosette? Answer: Biennial
⩥ The part of the pesticide that kills is the? Answer: Active ingredient
⩥ Wettable powders when mixed with water.... Answer: Require
agitation
⩥ What do Surfactants do? Answer: Decrease the surface tension of
water allowing the water carrier to spread over the surface.
⩥ Can you mix two pesticides together if the label doesn't specify they
can be mixed? Answer: Yes your responsibility to make sure they retain
their properties.
⩥ How can you tell two pesticides are not compatible? Answer: The
mixture may curdle gel or become sludge like.
⩥ How long is certification valid in Illinois before an applicator/operator
must retest? Answer: Each exam is valid for a period of up to 3 years as
long as annual renewal forms are submitted.
⩥ The pre-harvest interval is the? Answer: Amount of time that a crop
can be harvested after it has been sprayed.
, ⩥ Which of the following is on every label? Answer: Keep out of Reach
of Children.
⩥ Who can purchase Restricted Use Pesticides? Answer: Certified
Applicators or persons under their direct supervision.
⩥ What part of the label should you look under to find the minimum
PPE you should wear? Answer: Precautionary Statement.
⩥ How often should you read the pesticide label? Answer: Every time
you purchase the product- can be used up to the phase out date
⩥ The Office of Safety and Health Administration protects the nation's
workers through
dissemination of information.... Answer: "Worker Right-to-Know"
⩥ Which of the following dermal exposures is the most serious?
Answer: When a pesticide mixed with oil crosses the skin barrier and
into the bloodstream the results can be fatal.
⩥ If you spill highly concentrated chemicals on your cloths how should
you clean them? Answer: Don't, dispose of them properly.
