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North Carolina Pesticide Dealer Exam COMPLETE
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE.pdf
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 - 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 - Answer-A - Licensed (Chapter 1)
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Which federal agency is responsible for implementing
pesticide rules & regulations and registering pesticides in
the USA? - 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 -
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
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D Disposal of pesticides
E All of the above - 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. - 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
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D Starling - Answer-B - Canada Goose (migratory bird, I
think) - Chapter 2
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is
an example of which type of pest management method?
A - Biological Control
B - Mechanical Control
C - Genetic Control
D - Chemical Control - Answer-B - Mechanical control
(Chapter 3)
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
North Carolina Pesticide Dealer Exam COMPLETE
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE.pdf
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 - 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 - Answer-A - Licensed (Chapter 1)
,2|Page
Which federal agency is responsible for implementing
pesticide rules & regulations and registering pesticides in
the USA? - 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 -
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
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D Disposal of pesticides
E All of the above - 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. - 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
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D Starling - Answer-B - Canada Goose (migratory bird, I
think) - Chapter 2
Using barriers to prevent pests from getting into an area is
an example of which type of pest management method?
A - Biological Control
B - Mechanical Control
C - Genetic Control
D - Chemical Control - Answer-B - Mechanical control
(Chapter 3)
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
