Iowa DOA Pesticide Applicator's License CORE Practice Test
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1. Which of the following describes a systemic effect to a pesticide?
• A skin rash where the pesticide was in contact
with your skin
• Nausea from spilling pesticides on your legs
• Developing a reaction to a pesticide that others
do not
• Eye irritation from rubbing your eye with
contaminated gloves - Correct Answer: • Nausea from spilling pesticides on
your legs
2. What is the term for the minimum number of days allowed between the
pesticide application and harvest?
• Agricultural use requirement
• Preharvest interval
• Prenotification interval
• Restricted entry interval - Correct Answer: • Preharvest interval
,3. What is the term that describes the harmful effects that occur from small,
repeated exposures to pesticides over a period of time?
• Acute toxicity
• Chronic toxicity
• Allergic effect
• Medical antidote - Correct Answer: • Chronic toxicity
4. According to the Iowa Bee Rule, how far away must commercial applicators
be from registered apiaries when applying pesticides labeled as toxic to bees
between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.?
• 0.5 mile
• 1 mile
• 2 miles
• 3 miles - Correct Answer: • 1 mile
5. Which of the following describes a 24(c) registration?
• A temporary request that does not require
supplemental labeling
• Allows a state to register additional uses for a
federally registered pesticide
• The use of non-registered pesticides for pest
control in emergency situations
• Non-registered pesticides only that are more
,hazardous than currently registered products - Correct Answer: • Allows a
state to register additional uses for a
federally registered pesticide
6. Which statement about sensitive areas is true?
• Never spray a sensitive area to control a pest for any
reason
• Do not spray a larger target site if it contains a
sensitive area
• Labels may list special precautions around sensitive
areas
• Endangered or threatened species habitats are not
considered sensitive areas - Correct Answer: • Labels may list special
precautions around sensitive
areas
7. Which of the following is a way to minimize damage from pesticide fires?
• Provide emergency response personnel with MSDS
• Use water jets to fight the fire
• Do not contain water or spilled chemicals
• Evacuate people and animals downwind of the
fire - Correct Answer: • Evacuate people and animals downwind of the
fire
, 8. A sprayer has a 320-gallon- capacity tank. If it is calibrated to apply 16 gallons
of solution per acre, how many acres will be sprayed with each fill?
• 16
• 20
• 30
• 36 - Correct Answer: • 20
9. You are treating a turf area for bluegrass billbug. You are using a granular
insecticide with a labeled rate of 6 pounds per 1000 square feet. The turf area is
150 feet by 600 feet. Approximately how much insecticide do you need to treat
the total area?
• 300 pounds
• 360 pounds
• 540 pounds
• 1080 pounds - Correct Answer: • 540 pounds
10. How long must pesticide records be kept after the date of application?
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years - Correct Answer: • 3 years
11. Which statement about transporting pesticides is true?
• Carry labels and MSDS for each pesticide being transported
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!!
Current Update!!
1. Which of the following describes a systemic effect to a pesticide?
• A skin rash where the pesticide was in contact
with your skin
• Nausea from spilling pesticides on your legs
• Developing a reaction to a pesticide that others
do not
• Eye irritation from rubbing your eye with
contaminated gloves - Correct Answer: • Nausea from spilling pesticides on
your legs
2. What is the term for the minimum number of days allowed between the
pesticide application and harvest?
• Agricultural use requirement
• Preharvest interval
• Prenotification interval
• Restricted entry interval - Correct Answer: • Preharvest interval
,3. What is the term that describes the harmful effects that occur from small,
repeated exposures to pesticides over a period of time?
• Acute toxicity
• Chronic toxicity
• Allergic effect
• Medical antidote - Correct Answer: • Chronic toxicity
4. According to the Iowa Bee Rule, how far away must commercial applicators
be from registered apiaries when applying pesticides labeled as toxic to bees
between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.?
• 0.5 mile
• 1 mile
• 2 miles
• 3 miles - Correct Answer: • 1 mile
5. Which of the following describes a 24(c) registration?
• A temporary request that does not require
supplemental labeling
• Allows a state to register additional uses for a
federally registered pesticide
• The use of non-registered pesticides for pest
control in emergency situations
• Non-registered pesticides only that are more
,hazardous than currently registered products - Correct Answer: • Allows a
state to register additional uses for a
federally registered pesticide
6. Which statement about sensitive areas is true?
• Never spray a sensitive area to control a pest for any
reason
• Do not spray a larger target site if it contains a
sensitive area
• Labels may list special precautions around sensitive
areas
• Endangered or threatened species habitats are not
considered sensitive areas - Correct Answer: • Labels may list special
precautions around sensitive
areas
7. Which of the following is a way to minimize damage from pesticide fires?
• Provide emergency response personnel with MSDS
• Use water jets to fight the fire
• Do not contain water or spilled chemicals
• Evacuate people and animals downwind of the
fire - Correct Answer: • Evacuate people and animals downwind of the
fire
, 8. A sprayer has a 320-gallon- capacity tank. If it is calibrated to apply 16 gallons
of solution per acre, how many acres will be sprayed with each fill?
• 16
• 20
• 30
• 36 - Correct Answer: • 20
9. You are treating a turf area for bluegrass billbug. You are using a granular
insecticide with a labeled rate of 6 pounds per 1000 square feet. The turf area is
150 feet by 600 feet. Approximately how much insecticide do you need to treat
the total area?
• 300 pounds
• 360 pounds
• 540 pounds
• 1080 pounds - Correct Answer: • 540 pounds
10. How long must pesticide records be kept after the date of application?
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years - Correct Answer: • 3 years
11. Which statement about transporting pesticides is true?
• Carry labels and MSDS for each pesticide being transported
