NORTH CAROLINA PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
CERTIFICATION WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|| GUARANTEED PASS|| ALREADY
GRADED A+|| LATEST VERSION 2026
First thing to do to help a victim of inhalation exposure?
A- Get victim to fresh air
B- Administer artificial respiration
C- Have the victim lie down & loosen clothing
D- Keep the chin up to ensure air passages are open for breathing - ANSWER-
A- Get victim to fresh air (Ch 7)
Lack of sweat is a symptom of... - ANSWER-Heat stroke (ch 7)
Select the TRUE statement about PPE as required by the label.
A- You should not wear more PPE than required by the label
B- Sometimes a label has different PPE requirements for pesticide handlers vs
early-entry workers
C- You are not required to wear all the PPE listed on the label
D- Wearing the PPE listed on the label ensure that you will not be exposed to
pesticides - ANSWER-B- Sometimes a label has different PPE requirements for
pesticide handlers vs early-entry workers (Ch 8)
What two factors are most important in relation to vapor drift?
A- Droplet size and wind direction & speed
B- Air stability & temperature
,C- Viscosity of liquid pesticides & air turbulence
D- Temperature & pesticide volatility - ANSWER-D-Temperature and pesticide
volatility(Ch 6)
Which statement is true about protecting bees from pesticide injury?
A- wettable powders are the safest formulation for preventing bee injury
B- It's best to spray crops when they are in bloom
C- Aerial applications are less hazardous to bees than ground applications
D- Applying pesticides in the evening or during early morning is recommended
- ANSWER-D- Applying pesticides in the evening or during early morning is
recommended (Ch 6)
What label statement will be on pesticides that might harm endangered species?
A- Advice to consult a county bulletin to determine what special precautions to
take when using the product
B- Advice to consult a local conservation officer for a permit to apply the
pesticide
C- A ban on use of the pesticide in all areas where endangered species might be
harmed
D- A list of the endangered species that might be harmed by the pesticide -
ANSWER-A- Advice to consult a county bulletin to determine what special
precautions to take when using the product (Ch 6)
General-use/Unclassified pesticides are:
A Pesticides that have a greater potential to cause harm to humans or the
environment
B Pesticides that have less potential to cause harm to humans or the
environment.
C Pesticides that have to be bought through a licensed dealer
,D Safe enough for children to apply - ANSWER-B - Pesticides that have less
potential to cause harm to humans or the environment (Chapter 1) ; They can be
purchased and used by the general public without special permits or restrictions
Licensees and Certified Structural Pest Control Applicators have a _____ year
certification period.
A2
B3
C4
D 5 - ANSWER-D - 5 year certification period (Chapter 1)
A product which by law may be sold or applied only by certified applicators or
person(s) under their direct supervision is a ________________ pesticide.
A General-Use
B Restricted-Use
C Special review
D Stop Sale - ANSWER-B - Restricted use (Chapter 1)
Insect (four characteristics) - ANSWER-Arthropod
3 body regions
6 legs
wings; usually two pairs on adults only
Private applicator may be a...
A Farmer
B Nursery operator
C Christmas tree grower
D All/Any of the above - ANSWER-D All/Any of the above (Chapter 1)
, The signal word "DANGER" indicates what about the acute toxicity of the
product?
A - It is highly toxic
B - It is moderately toxic
C - It is slight toxic - ANSWER-A - Highly toxic (Chapter 4)
If the label contained the word POISON and a skull and crossbones symbol plus
the word DANGER, how with the meaning change (from just "DANGER")?
A It is highly toxic by any route of entry into the body
B It can cause moderate eye or skin irritation
C Gloves and mask are suggested - ANSWER-A - It is highly toxic by any
route of entry into the body (Chapter 4)
Reading pesticide label: Which part of the label describes first aid for product
ingestion? - ANSWER-Statements of Practical Treatment (Chapter 4)
Reading pesticide label: Where would you find information about which type
(material) of gloves may be needed for handling a product? - ANSWER-
"Protective Clothing and Equipment" (Chapter 4)
Where can the trade name or brand name of a product be found on the label? -
ANSWER-Plainly at the top of the label. It is the name used in advertisements
or by salespeople. Will be something like "RoundUp", not the active ingredient
or common name. (Chapter 4)
Environmental Hazards and General Environmental Statements is the part of the
label that tells you...? - ANSWER-Common sense procedures to avoid
contaminating the environment during application, possibly hazard statements
(e.g. corrosive, flammable, etc.)
CERTIFICATION WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|| GUARANTEED PASS|| ALREADY
GRADED A+|| LATEST VERSION 2026
First thing to do to help a victim of inhalation exposure?
A- Get victim to fresh air
B- Administer artificial respiration
C- Have the victim lie down & loosen clothing
D- Keep the chin up to ensure air passages are open for breathing - ANSWER-
A- Get victim to fresh air (Ch 7)
Lack of sweat is a symptom of... - ANSWER-Heat stroke (ch 7)
Select the TRUE statement about PPE as required by the label.
A- You should not wear more PPE than required by the label
B- Sometimes a label has different PPE requirements for pesticide handlers vs
early-entry workers
C- You are not required to wear all the PPE listed on the label
D- Wearing the PPE listed on the label ensure that you will not be exposed to
pesticides - ANSWER-B- Sometimes a label has different PPE requirements for
pesticide handlers vs early-entry workers (Ch 8)
What two factors are most important in relation to vapor drift?
A- Droplet size and wind direction & speed
B- Air stability & temperature
,C- Viscosity of liquid pesticides & air turbulence
D- Temperature & pesticide volatility - ANSWER-D-Temperature and pesticide
volatility(Ch 6)
Which statement is true about protecting bees from pesticide injury?
A- wettable powders are the safest formulation for preventing bee injury
B- It's best to spray crops when they are in bloom
C- Aerial applications are less hazardous to bees than ground applications
D- Applying pesticides in the evening or during early morning is recommended
- ANSWER-D- Applying pesticides in the evening or during early morning is
recommended (Ch 6)
What label statement will be on pesticides that might harm endangered species?
A- Advice to consult a county bulletin to determine what special precautions to
take when using the product
B- Advice to consult a local conservation officer for a permit to apply the
pesticide
C- A ban on use of the pesticide in all areas where endangered species might be
harmed
D- A list of the endangered species that might be harmed by the pesticide -
ANSWER-A- Advice to consult a county bulletin to determine what special
precautions to take when using the product (Ch 6)
General-use/Unclassified pesticides are:
A Pesticides that have a greater potential to cause harm to humans or the
environment
B Pesticides that have less potential to cause harm to humans or the
environment.
C Pesticides that have to be bought through a licensed dealer
,D Safe enough for children to apply - ANSWER-B - Pesticides that have less
potential to cause harm to humans or the environment (Chapter 1) ; They can be
purchased and used by the general public without special permits or restrictions
Licensees and Certified Structural Pest Control Applicators have a _____ year
certification period.
A2
B3
C4
D 5 - ANSWER-D - 5 year certification period (Chapter 1)
A product which by law may be sold or applied only by certified applicators or
person(s) under their direct supervision is a ________________ pesticide.
A General-Use
B Restricted-Use
C Special review
D Stop Sale - ANSWER-B - Restricted use (Chapter 1)
Insect (four characteristics) - ANSWER-Arthropod
3 body regions
6 legs
wings; usually two pairs on adults only
Private applicator may be a...
A Farmer
B Nursery operator
C Christmas tree grower
D All/Any of the above - ANSWER-D All/Any of the above (Chapter 1)
, The signal word "DANGER" indicates what about the acute toxicity of the
product?
A - It is highly toxic
B - It is moderately toxic
C - It is slight toxic - ANSWER-A - Highly toxic (Chapter 4)
If the label contained the word POISON and a skull and crossbones symbol plus
the word DANGER, how with the meaning change (from just "DANGER")?
A It is highly toxic by any route of entry into the body
B It can cause moderate eye or skin irritation
C Gloves and mask are suggested - ANSWER-A - It is highly toxic by any
route of entry into the body (Chapter 4)
Reading pesticide label: Which part of the label describes first aid for product
ingestion? - ANSWER-Statements of Practical Treatment (Chapter 4)
Reading pesticide label: Where would you find information about which type
(material) of gloves may be needed for handling a product? - ANSWER-
"Protective Clothing and Equipment" (Chapter 4)
Where can the trade name or brand name of a product be found on the label? -
ANSWER-Plainly at the top of the label. It is the name used in advertisements
or by salespeople. Will be something like "RoundUp", not the active ingredient
or common name. (Chapter 4)
Environmental Hazards and General Environmental Statements is the part of the
label that tells you...? - ANSWER-Common sense procedures to avoid
contaminating the environment during application, possibly hazard statements
(e.g. corrosive, flammable, etc.)
