CALIFORNIA DPR LAWS AND
REGULATIONS EXAM 2025-2026
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
The difference between California's laws and the Department of Pesticide
Regulation's regulations is that laws are - ANSWER -passed by the California
legislature and regulations are adopted by the Department of Pesticide Regulation
to carry out the laws
Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of California's pesticide and pest
control laws and regulations? - ANSWER -encouraging people to use more
pesticides
A cooperating agency that helps the Department of Pesticide Regulation enforce
pesticide use laws and regulations in California is the - ANSWER -County
Agricultural Commissioner
County Agricultural Commissioners may adopt supplemental pesticide regulations
with the approval of the - ANSWER -Department of Pesticide Regulation
Which of the following is considered to be pesticide labeling? - ANSWER -the
federal Worker Protection Standard
When a Pesticide Registrant allows a pesticide product registration to lapse, Pest
Control Dealers - ANSWER -can sell and deliver the pesticide product for two years
When a pesticide product registration is cancelled, the sale and use of this product -
ANSWER -may continue under conditions imposed by the regulatory agency
responsible for the cancellation
A Special Local Need registration (SLN) allows - ANSWER -uses of pesticides for
crops or sites not listed on the Section 3 labeling in the state it was issued
, Which of the following is considered a labeling booklet? - ANSWER -a pamphlet
containing use directions and restrictions that is attached to the container
On pesticide labeling the signal word - ANSWER -signifies the relative acute toxicity
of the pesticide product
The precautionary statements section of pesticide labeling contains information
about the - ANSWER -hazards to people and domestic animals
Plant-back restrictions are found in what section of pesticide labeling? - ANSWER -
directions for use
Making an application of a pesticide product at a lower rate than specifed in labeling
directions is - ANSWER -always allowed
Exceeding the maximum application rate of a pesticide product as per its labeling is
- ANSWER -illegal
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may classify a pesticide as a restricted
use pesticide if it - ANSWER -B. presents a significant dermal hazard to applicators
Any person in California who applies or supervises the application of a restricted
material must? - ANSWER -D. be a certified commercial or private applicator
Which two documents must Pest Control Businesses have available when making
an agricultural use application of a pesticide that requires a permit? - ANSWER -D.
copies of the written pest control recommendation or grower's work order and the
current restricted material permit
An application for a restricted material permit for non-agricultural use must include
the - ANSWER -C. criteria for determining the need for the pesticide application
Restricted material permits for agricultural use must be - ANSWER -A. site and time
specific
Which of the following is not required information on a Notice of Intent? - ANSWER -
D. a signed statement releasing the property owner or operator of the property from
liability.
The Pesticide Safety Information Series leafets with the "N" designation are written
for - ANSWER -B. non-agricultural settings
Certain pesticides may be exempt from permit requirements in California if the
Department of Pesticide Regulation determines that the pesticide - ANSWER -D.
REGULATIONS EXAM 2025-2026
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)
The difference between California's laws and the Department of Pesticide
Regulation's regulations is that laws are - ANSWER -passed by the California
legislature and regulations are adopted by the Department of Pesticide Regulation
to carry out the laws
Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of California's pesticide and pest
control laws and regulations? - ANSWER -encouraging people to use more
pesticides
A cooperating agency that helps the Department of Pesticide Regulation enforce
pesticide use laws and regulations in California is the - ANSWER -County
Agricultural Commissioner
County Agricultural Commissioners may adopt supplemental pesticide regulations
with the approval of the - ANSWER -Department of Pesticide Regulation
Which of the following is considered to be pesticide labeling? - ANSWER -the
federal Worker Protection Standard
When a Pesticide Registrant allows a pesticide product registration to lapse, Pest
Control Dealers - ANSWER -can sell and deliver the pesticide product for two years
When a pesticide product registration is cancelled, the sale and use of this product -
ANSWER -may continue under conditions imposed by the regulatory agency
responsible for the cancellation
A Special Local Need registration (SLN) allows - ANSWER -uses of pesticides for
crops or sites not listed on the Section 3 labeling in the state it was issued
, Which of the following is considered a labeling booklet? - ANSWER -a pamphlet
containing use directions and restrictions that is attached to the container
On pesticide labeling the signal word - ANSWER -signifies the relative acute toxicity
of the pesticide product
The precautionary statements section of pesticide labeling contains information
about the - ANSWER -hazards to people and domestic animals
Plant-back restrictions are found in what section of pesticide labeling? - ANSWER -
directions for use
Making an application of a pesticide product at a lower rate than specifed in labeling
directions is - ANSWER -always allowed
Exceeding the maximum application rate of a pesticide product as per its labeling is
- ANSWER -illegal
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may classify a pesticide as a restricted
use pesticide if it - ANSWER -B. presents a significant dermal hazard to applicators
Any person in California who applies or supervises the application of a restricted
material must? - ANSWER -D. be a certified commercial or private applicator
Which two documents must Pest Control Businesses have available when making
an agricultural use application of a pesticide that requires a permit? - ANSWER -D.
copies of the written pest control recommendation or grower's work order and the
current restricted material permit
An application for a restricted material permit for non-agricultural use must include
the - ANSWER -C. criteria for determining the need for the pesticide application
Restricted material permits for agricultural use must be - ANSWER -A. site and time
specific
Which of the following is not required information on a Notice of Intent? - ANSWER -
D. a signed statement releasing the property owner or operator of the property from
liability.
The Pesticide Safety Information Series leafets with the "N" designation are written
for - ANSWER -B. non-agricultural settings
Certain pesticides may be exempt from permit requirements in California if the
Department of Pesticide Regulation determines that the pesticide - ANSWER -D.
