PESTICIDE CORE PRACTICE EXAM FINAL
PAPER (UPDATED 2026) FULL STUDY
GUIDE
Breeding or selecting plants and animals with characteristics for resistance to pests is
an example of which type of pest management method? -CORRECTANSWER Genetic
Control
Using a plow to destroy weeds is an example of which type of mechanical control
method? -CORRECTANSWER Cultivation
Which term describes the pest population density that causes losses equal to the cost
of control measures? -CORRECTANSWER Economic injury level
What would decrease the likelihood of pesticide resistance? -CORRECTANSWER
Using pesticides with multiple sites of toxicity in an organism.
Which federal law requires employers to provide agricultural works and pesticide
handlers with protections against possible harm from pesticides? -CORRECTANSWER
Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
What are the two main classifications of pesticides under FIFRA? -CORRECTANSWER
Unclassified use and restricted-use
, What is a tolerance as set by the EPA? -CORRECTANSWER The maximum amount of
pesticide residue that may legally remain on or in a commodity at the time of harvest or
slaughter.
Which section under FIFRA could be used to allow the use of an unregistered pesticide
to control an "emergency" pest problem? -CORRECTANSWER Section 18
The name "VIP No Pest 75WP" on a pesticide label indicates what? -
CORRECTANSWER The brand name and 75 percent active ingredients, formulated as
a wettable powder.
Which signal word appears on a label with a skull and crossbones symbol? -
CORRECTANSWER Danger--Poison
"This product is highly toxic to bees" is an example of which type of precautionary
statement? -CORRECTANSWER Environmental Hazard
How much active ingredient is there in a 20-pound bag of Atrazine 90DF? -
CORRECTANSWER 18 pounds
What type of pesticide formulation consists of a liquid dispersed as droplets in another
liquid and may require agitation? -CORRECTANSWER Emulsion
PAPER (UPDATED 2026) FULL STUDY
GUIDE
Breeding or selecting plants and animals with characteristics for resistance to pests is
an example of which type of pest management method? -CORRECTANSWER Genetic
Control
Using a plow to destroy weeds is an example of which type of mechanical control
method? -CORRECTANSWER Cultivation
Which term describes the pest population density that causes losses equal to the cost
of control measures? -CORRECTANSWER Economic injury level
What would decrease the likelihood of pesticide resistance? -CORRECTANSWER
Using pesticides with multiple sites of toxicity in an organism.
Which federal law requires employers to provide agricultural works and pesticide
handlers with protections against possible harm from pesticides? -CORRECTANSWER
Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
What are the two main classifications of pesticides under FIFRA? -CORRECTANSWER
Unclassified use and restricted-use
, What is a tolerance as set by the EPA? -CORRECTANSWER The maximum amount of
pesticide residue that may legally remain on or in a commodity at the time of harvest or
slaughter.
Which section under FIFRA could be used to allow the use of an unregistered pesticide
to control an "emergency" pest problem? -CORRECTANSWER Section 18
The name "VIP No Pest 75WP" on a pesticide label indicates what? -
CORRECTANSWER The brand name and 75 percent active ingredients, formulated as
a wettable powder.
Which signal word appears on a label with a skull and crossbones symbol? -
CORRECTANSWER Danger--Poison
"This product is highly toxic to bees" is an example of which type of precautionary
statement? -CORRECTANSWER Environmental Hazard
How much active ingredient is there in a 20-pound bag of Atrazine 90DF? -
CORRECTANSWER 18 pounds
What type of pesticide formulation consists of a liquid dispersed as droplets in another
liquid and may require agitation? -CORRECTANSWER Emulsion
