NORTH CAROLINA PESTICIDE
APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION EXAM |
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) |
LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+
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
Correct Answer: B - Restricted use (Chapter 1)
Insect (four characteristics)
Correct 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
Correct Answer: D All/Any of the above (Chapter 1)
To become re-certified, you can:
A Retake the certification exam
B Complete the required continuing education classes for recertification
C Send an application in the mail to NCDA&CS
D A or B
Correct Answer: D A or B (Chapter 1)
A commercial applicator...
A Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide on someone else's
property for compensation.
B Produces an agricultural commodity
C Is required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS
D A and C
Correct Answer: D - Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of pesticides on
someone else's property for compensation (for purposes other than those covered
under a private applicator certification). They are required to be licensed with the
NCDA&CS. (Chapter 1)
,To perform pest-control services for hire, a certified structural pest control applicator
must work for a pest-control company?
A Licensed
B Non-commercial
C Certified
D Registered
Correct Answer: A - Licensed (Chapter 1)
Which federal agency is responsible for implementing pesticide rules & regulations and
registering pesticides in the USA?
Correct Answer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - (Chapter 2)
Which statement about FIFRA is false?
A State restrictions on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA
B Approved pesticide labels have the force of law
C The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the market
D FIFRA regulates the registration of pesticide products
Correct Answer: A - State Restriction on pesticides can be less strict than those of
FIFRA (Chapter 2)
The North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971 regulates which of the following?
A Registration pesticides
, B Handling of pesticides
C Storage of pesticides
D Disposal of pesticides
E All of the above
Correct Answer: E All of the above (Chapter 2)
When storing pesticides in North Carolina, which of the following is false?
A If the container is leaking, it is acceptable to transfer the pesticide into a new,
unlabeled container.
B Pesticides should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area
C Label recommendations should be followed when storing pesticides
D Pesticides should be stored in an organized manner away from combustible
chemicals like gasoline.
Correct Answer: A - False. In other words, if a container is leaking it is NOT
acceptable to transfer the pesticide into a new, unlabeled container. This is unsafe.
(Chapter 2)
North Carolina, it is illegal to use a pesticide to kill which of these vertebrate animals?
A House Mouse
B Canada Goose
C Pine Vole
D Starling
Correct Answer: B - Canada Goose (migratory bird, I think) - Chapter 2
APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION EXAM |
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) |
LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+
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
Correct Answer: B - Restricted use (Chapter 1)
Insect (four characteristics)
Correct 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
Correct Answer: D All/Any of the above (Chapter 1)
To become re-certified, you can:
A Retake the certification exam
B Complete the required continuing education classes for recertification
C Send an application in the mail to NCDA&CS
D A or B
Correct Answer: D A or B (Chapter 1)
A commercial applicator...
A Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide on someone else's
property for compensation.
B Produces an agricultural commodity
C Is required to be licensed with the NCDA&CS
D A and C
Correct Answer: D - Is anyone who uses or supervises the use of pesticides on
someone else's property for compensation (for purposes other than those covered
under a private applicator certification). They are required to be licensed with the
NCDA&CS. (Chapter 1)
,To perform pest-control services for hire, a certified structural pest control applicator
must work for a pest-control company?
A Licensed
B Non-commercial
C Certified
D Registered
Correct Answer: A - Licensed (Chapter 1)
Which federal agency is responsible for implementing pesticide rules & regulations and
registering pesticides in the USA?
Correct Answer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - (Chapter 2)
Which statement about FIFRA is false?
A State restrictions on pesticides can be less strict than those of FIFRA
B Approved pesticide labels have the force of law
C The EPA has the authority to remove pesticide products from the market
D FIFRA regulates the registration of pesticide products
Correct Answer: A - State Restriction on pesticides can be less strict than those of
FIFRA (Chapter 2)
The North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971 regulates which of the following?
A Registration pesticides
, B Handling of pesticides
C Storage of pesticides
D Disposal of pesticides
E All of the above
Correct Answer: E All of the above (Chapter 2)
When storing pesticides in North Carolina, which of the following is false?
A If the container is leaking, it is acceptable to transfer the pesticide into a new,
unlabeled container.
B Pesticides should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area
C Label recommendations should be followed when storing pesticides
D Pesticides should be stored in an organized manner away from combustible
chemicals like gasoline.
Correct Answer: A - False. In other words, if a container is leaking it is NOT
acceptable to transfer the pesticide into a new, unlabeled container. This is unsafe.
(Chapter 2)
North Carolina, it is illegal to use a pesticide to kill which of these vertebrate animals?
A House Mouse
B Canada Goose
C Pine Vole
D Starling
Correct Answer: B - Canada Goose (migratory bird, I think) - Chapter 2
