North Carolina Pesticide Applicator Certification
Questions and Guide Answers
100% Verified Graded A+
1. 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)
2. Insect (four characteristics)
Answer: Arthropod 3 body regions
6 legs
wings; usually two pairs on adults only
,3. Private applicator may be a...
A Farmer
B Nursery operator
C Christmas tree grower
D All/Any of the above
Answer: D All/Any of the above (Chapter 1)
4. 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
Answer: D A or B (Chapter 1)
5. 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)
6. 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)
7. Which federal agency is responsible for implementing pesticide rules &
regulations and registering pesticides in the USA?
Answer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- (Chapter 2)
8. 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)
9. 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
Answer: E All of the above (Chapter 2)
10. 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
Questions and Guide Answers
100% Verified Graded A+
1. 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)
2. Insect (four characteristics)
Answer: Arthropod 3 body regions
6 legs
wings; usually two pairs on adults only
,3. Private applicator may be a...
A Farmer
B Nursery operator
C Christmas tree grower
D All/Any of the above
Answer: D All/Any of the above (Chapter 1)
4. 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
Answer: D A or B (Chapter 1)
5. 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)
6. 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)
7. Which federal agency is responsible for implementing pesticide rules &
regulations and registering pesticides in the USA?
Answer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- (Chapter 2)
8. 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)
9. 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
Answer: E All of the above (Chapter 2)
10. 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
