Texas Pesticide Applicators General
Standards Exam Questions and Answers
100% Pass
1. Which federal law governs the registration, sale, and use of pesticides in the United States?
A. Texas Structural Pest Control Act
B. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
C. Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act
D. Occupational Safety and Health Act
2. Who has the ultimate responsibility for the safe and legal application of a pesticide?
A. The property owner
B. The pesticide dealer
C. The certified applicator supervising the application
D. The person who mixed the load
3. In Texas, a "Restricted Use Pesticide" (RUP) may be purchased and used only by:
A. Anyone over 18 years old.
B. A licensed pesticide dealer.
C. A certified applicator or someone under their direct supervision.
D. Only the licensed applicator themself, not trainees.
4. What must a commercial applicator have at each business location?
A. A copy of the Structural Pest Control Act
B. A current copy of the Texas Pesticide Regulations pamphlet from TDA
C. The operator's driver's license
D. The label from every pesticide in storage
5. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) requires pesticide applicators to maintain
records of non-general use pesticide applications for:
A. 30 days
B. 90 days
C. 2 years
D. 5 years
Category 2: Label Comprehension
, 6. The most important source of information for the safe and effective use of a pesticide is
the:
A. Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
B. Pesticide dealer's recommendation
C. Manufacturer's website
D. Pesticide product label
7. What section of the label lists the specific pests the product is registered to control?
A. Precautionary Statements
B. Directions for Use
C. Statement of Practical Treatment
D. Storage and Disposal
8. The "Signal Word" on a label (Danger, Warning, Caution) indicates the product's:
A. Effectiveness against pests
B. Relative acute toxicity hazard to humans
C. Potential for environmental damage
D. Shelf life and stability
9. The "Statement of Practical Treatment" on a label tells you:
A. How to apply the pesticide for best results.
B. First aid measures in case of exposure.
C. How to store the product safely.
D. The chemical class of the active ingredient.
10. It is illegal to use a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling, except when:
A. A more experienced applicator says it's okay.
B. Dealing with a severe pest emergency.
C. Following a specific provision of a TDA-approved Special Local Need (24c) label or a Crisis
Exemption.
D. Applying at a lower rate than the label states.
Category 3: Safety & PPE
11. The primary purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) listed on a pesticide label is
to:
A. Increase the applicator's comfort.
B. Reduce the applicator's exposure to the pesticide.
Standards Exam Questions and Answers
100% Pass
1. Which federal law governs the registration, sale, and use of pesticides in the United States?
A. Texas Structural Pest Control Act
B. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
C. Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act
D. Occupational Safety and Health Act
2. Who has the ultimate responsibility for the safe and legal application of a pesticide?
A. The property owner
B. The pesticide dealer
C. The certified applicator supervising the application
D. The person who mixed the load
3. In Texas, a "Restricted Use Pesticide" (RUP) may be purchased and used only by:
A. Anyone over 18 years old.
B. A licensed pesticide dealer.
C. A certified applicator or someone under their direct supervision.
D. Only the licensed applicator themself, not trainees.
4. What must a commercial applicator have at each business location?
A. A copy of the Structural Pest Control Act
B. A current copy of the Texas Pesticide Regulations pamphlet from TDA
C. The operator's driver's license
D. The label from every pesticide in storage
5. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) requires pesticide applicators to maintain
records of non-general use pesticide applications for:
A. 30 days
B. 90 days
C. 2 years
D. 5 years
Category 2: Label Comprehension
, 6. The most important source of information for the safe and effective use of a pesticide is
the:
A. Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
B. Pesticide dealer's recommendation
C. Manufacturer's website
D. Pesticide product label
7. What section of the label lists the specific pests the product is registered to control?
A. Precautionary Statements
B. Directions for Use
C. Statement of Practical Treatment
D. Storage and Disposal
8. The "Signal Word" on a label (Danger, Warning, Caution) indicates the product's:
A. Effectiveness against pests
B. Relative acute toxicity hazard to humans
C. Potential for environmental damage
D. Shelf life and stability
9. The "Statement of Practical Treatment" on a label tells you:
A. How to apply the pesticide for best results.
B. First aid measures in case of exposure.
C. How to store the product safely.
D. The chemical class of the active ingredient.
10. It is illegal to use a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling, except when:
A. A more experienced applicator says it's okay.
B. Dealing with a severe pest emergency.
C. Following a specific provision of a TDA-approved Special Local Need (24c) label or a Crisis
Exemption.
D. Applying at a lower rate than the label states.
Category 3: Safety & PPE
11. The primary purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) listed on a pesticide label is
to:
A. Increase the applicator's comfort.
B. Reduce the applicator's exposure to the pesticide.
