Nc Pesticide Applicator Core Manual – Practice
Exam Questions And Revised Correct Answers
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1. What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A. Eradicate all pests
B. Manage pest populations at acceptable levels
C. Maximize pesticide use
D. Eliminate pesticide resistance
IPM aims to keep pest populations below levels that cause damage while
minimizing risks to people and the environment.
2. Which signal word indicates the highest toxicity?
A. Caution
B. Warning
C. Danger-Poison
D. Notice
“Danger-Poison” means highly toxic and is always accompanied by a skull
and crossbones symbol.
3. What does PPE stand for in pesticide application?
A. Personal Pesticide Equipment
B. Personal Protective Equipment
C. Pesticide Protection Essentials
, D. Public Protection Enforcement
PPE is worn to reduce exposure to pesticides.
4. What number on the pesticide label tells you how dangerous the product is
to humans?
A. EPA Registration Number
B. Signal Word
C. Re-entry Interval
D. Active Ingredient
The signal word reflects the product’s toxicity.
5. What part of a pesticide label provides legal instructions for application?
A. Brand Name
B. Net Contents
C. Directions for Use
D. Ingredient Statement
Following the “Directions for Use” is legally required.
6. Who is responsible for reading and following the pesticide label?
A. Manufacturer
B. Applicator
C. Supervisor
D. Local government
The applicator has the legal obligation to follow label directions.
7. What does LD50 measure?
A. Length of delay before effectiveness
B. Lethal duration
Exam Questions And Revised Correct Answers
With Rationales |Guaranteed Pass
1. What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
A. Eradicate all pests
B. Manage pest populations at acceptable levels
C. Maximize pesticide use
D. Eliminate pesticide resistance
IPM aims to keep pest populations below levels that cause damage while
minimizing risks to people and the environment.
2. Which signal word indicates the highest toxicity?
A. Caution
B. Warning
C. Danger-Poison
D. Notice
“Danger-Poison” means highly toxic and is always accompanied by a skull
and crossbones symbol.
3. What does PPE stand for in pesticide application?
A. Personal Pesticide Equipment
B. Personal Protective Equipment
C. Pesticide Protection Essentials
, D. Public Protection Enforcement
PPE is worn to reduce exposure to pesticides.
4. What number on the pesticide label tells you how dangerous the product is
to humans?
A. EPA Registration Number
B. Signal Word
C. Re-entry Interval
D. Active Ingredient
The signal word reflects the product’s toxicity.
5. What part of a pesticide label provides legal instructions for application?
A. Brand Name
B. Net Contents
C. Directions for Use
D. Ingredient Statement
Following the “Directions for Use” is legally required.
6. Who is responsible for reading and following the pesticide label?
A. Manufacturer
B. Applicator
C. Supervisor
D. Local government
The applicator has the legal obligation to follow label directions.
7. What does LD50 measure?
A. Length of delay before effectiveness
B. Lethal duration
