Indiana Pesticide Core Exam
Questions and Guide Answers
100% Verified Graded A+
1. A. Indicate which state agency is responsible for pesticide regulation (includ- ing
licensing).
Answer: Oflce of Indiana State Chemist (OISC)
2. A. Explain the legal obligations of the pesticide applicator with respect to the product
label.
Answer: a. They are under legal obligation to use as directed on the label
3. A. Describe who has to legally be certified to use pesticides in Indiana.
Answer: a.
Anyone applying RUP- Restricted Use Products
4. Private Applicator
Answer: usually farmers who apply pesticides to land they own, rent or control for ag purposes
5. A. State the number of years pesticide applicator certification is good for.
, Answer: a.
5 years
6. Commercial Applicator
Answer: Apply general or RUP applications to another persons' property. Ex. Golf course/ schools
7. Registered Tech
Answer: pass core exam and apply RUP under the supervision of a Certified Licensed Applicator
8. A. Discuss TWO options to maintain applicator certification
Answer: a. Retest the Core Exam
b. Complete 3 related Continuing ed. Credits within the 5 year period
9. Describe where to find reliable information regarding pesticide applicator continuing
certification categories
Answer: a. Indiana State Chemist Website: www.isco.purdue.edu
10. A. Discuss the purpose of the applicator license
Answer: It serves as a tracking mechanism that
permits OISC-Oflce of Indiana State Chemist to confirm status of Certified Applicators
11. A. State when a certified, licensed supervisor must remain on-site with a non-
certified employee.
Answer: a. At all times during pesticide applications unless the employee is an RT
12. A. State how a non-certified employee can become a registered technician.-
Questions and Guide Answers
100% Verified Graded A+
1. A. Indicate which state agency is responsible for pesticide regulation (includ- ing
licensing).
Answer: Oflce of Indiana State Chemist (OISC)
2. A. Explain the legal obligations of the pesticide applicator with respect to the product
label.
Answer: a. They are under legal obligation to use as directed on the label
3. A. Describe who has to legally be certified to use pesticides in Indiana.
Answer: a.
Anyone applying RUP- Restricted Use Products
4. Private Applicator
Answer: usually farmers who apply pesticides to land they own, rent or control for ag purposes
5. A. State the number of years pesticide applicator certification is good for.
, Answer: a.
5 years
6. Commercial Applicator
Answer: Apply general or RUP applications to another persons' property. Ex. Golf course/ schools
7. Registered Tech
Answer: pass core exam and apply RUP under the supervision of a Certified Licensed Applicator
8. A. Discuss TWO options to maintain applicator certification
Answer: a. Retest the Core Exam
b. Complete 3 related Continuing ed. Credits within the 5 year period
9. Describe where to find reliable information regarding pesticide applicator continuing
certification categories
Answer: a. Indiana State Chemist Website: www.isco.purdue.edu
10. A. Discuss the purpose of the applicator license
Answer: It serves as a tracking mechanism that
permits OISC-Oflce of Indiana State Chemist to confirm status of Certified Applicators
11. A. State when a certified, licensed supervisor must remain on-site with a non-
certified employee.
Answer: a. At all times during pesticide applications unless the employee is an RT
12. A. State how a non-certified employee can become a registered technician.-
