Pesticide Applicator Core Exam — Practice Exam
Laws and regulations: practice questions
Our Pesticide Applicator Core bank has 31 questions on this topic. Here are 3 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
Under 40 CFR 171, how recently must a noncertified applicator using RUPs under supervision have been trained?
- Within the last 12 months
- Only once, at the time of hire
- Within the last 30 days
- Within the last 5 years
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A. Within the last 12 months — Equipment instruction must also be within 12 months (171.201).
Question 2
Which law protects threatened and endangered species from pesticide harm?
- The Clean Air Act
- The Food Quality Protection Act
- The Occupational Safety and Health Act
- The Endangered Species Act
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D. The Endangered Species Act — Labels may direct applicators to Endangered Species Protection Bulletins.
Question 3
Under FIFRA Section 2(ee), which use is allowed unless the label prohibits it?
- Applying at a lower rate or frequency than the label specifies
- Using a product on a crop that is not listed anywhere on the label
- Applying at a higher rate than the label allows
- Ignoring the label's PPE requirements
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A. Applying at a lower rate or frequency than the label specifies — Other 2(ee) exclusions include treating an unlisted pest on a listed site and different equipment; termiticide preconstruction rates are an exception.