CT Operator's License Exam Questions
and Answers Graded A+
What is a Junior Operator? - Correct answer-Any person who applies pesticides or
assists in the application of pesticides commercially in Connecticut (in other than a
supervisory capacity)
What is a Certified Supervisor? - Correct answer-An individual who can run a
company that applies pesticides commercially.
What does a Junior Operator need to apply pesticide? - Correct answer-The
Certified Supervisor to be present on site during pesticide application or provide
specific written instructions to the certified operator.
What if a treatment is required/requested that is NOT included in the written
instructions? - Correct answer-The operator must NOT perform that treatment until
he has obtained written instructions pertaining to the new application.
How old does a Junior Operator have to be? - Correct answer-18
How long before you can retest? (If you fail) - Correct answer-A minimum of 30
days before you can take the examination again.
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, When do you have to renew your license? - Correct answer-Prior to the expiration
date.
Who do you notify if your address changes? - Correct answer-Pesticide
Management Program
How long do you have to notify the PMP of any changes to your address? - Correct
answer-Within 30 days.
What are pesticides? - Correct answer-Poisons developed to control pests.
What are insecticides? - Correct answer-Kill insects.
What are herbicides? - Correct answer-Kill plants.
What are fungicides? - Correct answer-Kill fungi.
What are rodenticides? - Correct answer-Kill rodents.
Who registers pesticides for use? - Correct answer-1st - Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA)
2nd - Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP),
Pesticide Management Program
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and Answers Graded A+
What is a Junior Operator? - Correct answer-Any person who applies pesticides or
assists in the application of pesticides commercially in Connecticut (in other than a
supervisory capacity)
What is a Certified Supervisor? - Correct answer-An individual who can run a
company that applies pesticides commercially.
What does a Junior Operator need to apply pesticide? - Correct answer-The
Certified Supervisor to be present on site during pesticide application or provide
specific written instructions to the certified operator.
What if a treatment is required/requested that is NOT included in the written
instructions? - Correct answer-The operator must NOT perform that treatment until
he has obtained written instructions pertaining to the new application.
How old does a Junior Operator have to be? - Correct answer-18
How long before you can retest? (If you fail) - Correct answer-A minimum of 30
days before you can take the examination again.
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, When do you have to renew your license? - Correct answer-Prior to the expiration
date.
Who do you notify if your address changes? - Correct answer-Pesticide
Management Program
How long do you have to notify the PMP of any changes to your address? - Correct
answer-Within 30 days.
What are pesticides? - Correct answer-Poisons developed to control pests.
What are insecticides? - Correct answer-Kill insects.
What are herbicides? - Correct answer-Kill plants.
What are fungicides? - Correct answer-Kill fungi.
What are rodenticides? - Correct answer-Kill rodents.
Who registers pesticides for use? - Correct answer-1st - Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA)
2nd - Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP),
Pesticide Management Program
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