VA Pesticide Registered Technician Exam
VA PESTICIDE REGISTERED TECHNICIAN EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
The best way. to determine whether a pesticide is registered for a particular use is to: -
ANSWER-Read the label on the pesticide container
When should protective equipment used during pesticide application be cleaned? - ANSWER-
After every use
One of the factors affecting the toxicity of a pesticide is... - ANSWER-Type and amount of active
ingredient(s)
Which if the following is required to be printed on all pesticide labels - ANSWER-List of all active
ingredients
The Ingredient statement on the pesticide label must contain - ANSWER-The common name or
the chemical name of the active ingredient;
The percent concentration of the active ingredient;
The percent concentration of the inactive ingredient(s)
Which of the following would aid in inducing vomiting - ANSWER-syrup of ipecac
How often should a respirator be inspected - ANSWER-Before each use
If the chemical resistant gloves are required by the pesticide label, which kind should you wear?
- ANSWER-Butyl or Nitrile
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Regular pest monitoring CAN answer... - ANSWER-Is the number of pests great enough to
warrant control
Pests may be killed or suppressed by... - ANSWER-adverse weather
In most pesticide handling situatiins the part of the body most likely to receive exposure is -
ANSWER-skin
The statement of practical treatment on a chemical label states how to: - ANSWER-Respond to
an emergency exposure
Information about the minimum personal protective equipment required while handling a
pesticide is best found - ANSWER-On the Pesticide label
When two pesticides can be safely mixed together, they are said to be: - ANSWER-compatible
To wash pesticides off your skin and hair use: - ANSWER-liquid detergent and water
Which of the following statements is an advantage of ready to use aerosols - ANSWER-They
retain potency over a fairly long time
When pesticide formulation is a dry mixture and usually requires no mixing - ANSWER-Dust
Which pesticide is in the form of a poisonus gas when applied? - ANSWER-Fumigant
Which of the following environmental conditions may affect the rate of pesiticides breakdown -
ANSWER-Presence of microorganisms
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Persons may qualify for Registered Technician status once they have: - ANSWER-Applied
pesticides under the direct, on site supervision of a certified applicator; Received the required
board approved training for at least 40 hours during the 6 months prior
If a pesticide spill occurs, FIRST you should: - ANSWER-Get the source of the leak under control
Pesticide incidents that constitute a threat to any person MUST be reported to the Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Pesticide Services initially, by
TELEPHONE WITHIN: - ANSWER-2 days / 48 hours
Pesticides that can cause harm to human or to the environment unless they are applied by a
certified applicator or under his direct supervision are classified as - ANSWER-Restricted use,
Cause harm, Certified Applicator
Registered Technicians certificates expire - ANSWER-Every other year on June 30
The "Signal word" on a pesticide label indicates - ANSWER-How acutely toxic the pesticide is to
humans
Which of he following label warnings must be on all pesticide products - ANSWER-Keep out of
reach of children
Pesticides should be stored: - ANSWER-In a secured, well-ventilated, temperature-controlled,
well-lighted site
If a Registered Technician lets their certificate expire by more than ___ days, the Technician
must RETEST to maintain certification. - ANSWER-60 days
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A general first aid guideline for removing a pesticide from the eye is to - ANSWER-Rinse the eye
with water for 15 minutes or more
What pesticide formulation needs constant agitation in the sprayer tank - ANSWER-Wettable
powder
Which if the following is an example of environmental contamination from a non-point source -
ANSWER-Movement of pesticide into streams after a broadcast application
Poisoning which occurs as a result of repeated exposure to pesticides over a long period of time
is called: - ANSWER-chronic poisoning
The maximum total years of recertification credit which can be accumulated in Virginia by
attending approved recertification courses is: - ANSWER-4 years
The most important strp to take when a pesticide poisoning has occurred due to swallowing is
to - ANSWER-Rinse the victims mouth with water
When storing pesticide containers, the label should be - ANSWER-Securely attached to the
container and in sight
If a pesticide is spilled or splashes on your skin - ANSWER-Drench skin and clothing immediately
with water
The sites on which a pesticide may be used, and the rates for application, will be found in this
section of the product label... - ANSWER-directions for use
One advantage of applying granules is - ANSWER-No mixing is needed
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VA PESTICIDE REGISTERED TECHNICIAN EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
The best way. to determine whether a pesticide is registered for a particular use is to: -
ANSWER-Read the label on the pesticide container
When should protective equipment used during pesticide application be cleaned? - ANSWER-
After every use
One of the factors affecting the toxicity of a pesticide is... - ANSWER-Type and amount of active
ingredient(s)
Which if the following is required to be printed on all pesticide labels - ANSWER-List of all active
ingredients
The Ingredient statement on the pesticide label must contain - ANSWER-The common name or
the chemical name of the active ingredient;
The percent concentration of the active ingredient;
The percent concentration of the inactive ingredient(s)
Which of the following would aid in inducing vomiting - ANSWER-syrup of ipecac
How often should a respirator be inspected - ANSWER-Before each use
If the chemical resistant gloves are required by the pesticide label, which kind should you wear?
- ANSWER-Butyl or Nitrile
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, VA Pesticide Registered Technician Exam
Regular pest monitoring CAN answer... - ANSWER-Is the number of pests great enough to
warrant control
Pests may be killed or suppressed by... - ANSWER-adverse weather
In most pesticide handling situatiins the part of the body most likely to receive exposure is -
ANSWER-skin
The statement of practical treatment on a chemical label states how to: - ANSWER-Respond to
an emergency exposure
Information about the minimum personal protective equipment required while handling a
pesticide is best found - ANSWER-On the Pesticide label
When two pesticides can be safely mixed together, they are said to be: - ANSWER-compatible
To wash pesticides off your skin and hair use: - ANSWER-liquid detergent and water
Which of the following statements is an advantage of ready to use aerosols - ANSWER-They
retain potency over a fairly long time
When pesticide formulation is a dry mixture and usually requires no mixing - ANSWER-Dust
Which pesticide is in the form of a poisonus gas when applied? - ANSWER-Fumigant
Which of the following environmental conditions may affect the rate of pesiticides breakdown -
ANSWER-Presence of microorganisms
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, VA Pesticide Registered Technician Exam
Persons may qualify for Registered Technician status once they have: - ANSWER-Applied
pesticides under the direct, on site supervision of a certified applicator; Received the required
board approved training for at least 40 hours during the 6 months prior
If a pesticide spill occurs, FIRST you should: - ANSWER-Get the source of the leak under control
Pesticide incidents that constitute a threat to any person MUST be reported to the Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Pesticide Services initially, by
TELEPHONE WITHIN: - ANSWER-2 days / 48 hours
Pesticides that can cause harm to human or to the environment unless they are applied by a
certified applicator or under his direct supervision are classified as - ANSWER-Restricted use,
Cause harm, Certified Applicator
Registered Technicians certificates expire - ANSWER-Every other year on June 30
The "Signal word" on a pesticide label indicates - ANSWER-How acutely toxic the pesticide is to
humans
Which of he following label warnings must be on all pesticide products - ANSWER-Keep out of
reach of children
Pesticides should be stored: - ANSWER-In a secured, well-ventilated, temperature-controlled,
well-lighted site
If a Registered Technician lets their certificate expire by more than ___ days, the Technician
must RETEST to maintain certification. - ANSWER-60 days
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, VA Pesticide Registered Technician Exam
A general first aid guideline for removing a pesticide from the eye is to - ANSWER-Rinse the eye
with water for 15 minutes or more
What pesticide formulation needs constant agitation in the sprayer tank - ANSWER-Wettable
powder
Which if the following is an example of environmental contamination from a non-point source -
ANSWER-Movement of pesticide into streams after a broadcast application
Poisoning which occurs as a result of repeated exposure to pesticides over a long period of time
is called: - ANSWER-chronic poisoning
The maximum total years of recertification credit which can be accumulated in Virginia by
attending approved recertification courses is: - ANSWER-4 years
The most important strp to take when a pesticide poisoning has occurred due to swallowing is
to - ANSWER-Rinse the victims mouth with water
When storing pesticide containers, the label should be - ANSWER-Securely attached to the
container and in sight
If a pesticide is spilled or splashes on your skin - ANSWER-Drench skin and clothing immediately
with water
The sites on which a pesticide may be used, and the rates for application, will be found in this
section of the product label... - ANSWER-directions for use
One advantage of applying granules is - ANSWER-No mixing is needed
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