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Add to cartTrue or False - If unsupervised, you must have a license to legally work with restricted pesticides, but not to work with state-limited pesticides.
True or False - To legally perform structural pest control, you must have a license regardless of the kinds of pesticides you use.
Which is not an agency that shares responsibility for pesticide applicator training, certification, and licensing?a. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)b. Texas Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS)c. Texas A&M AgriLife Research - Correct Answerd. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServiceQ4: Which license must be obtained by a person who wants to perform pest control as an employee of a privately owned apartment building or hospital?a. A business license from SPCSb. A noncommercial license from SPCSc. A private license from either TDA or the SPCSd. None of the above - Correct AnswerQ5: To work for hire, using restricted or state-limited pesticides on another persons land, you must have:a. A business license from the TDAb. A commercial license from the TDAc. A private license from the TDAd. All of the above - Correct AnswerQ6: True or False - All licensed commercial and noncommercial applicators must be certified in each application category in which they practice.A6: TrueQ7: Which of the following is not among the TDA application categories?a. Right of wayb. Predatory animalc. Wood preservation - Correct Answerd. FumigationQ8: Which of the following is not among the SPCS application categories?a. Termiteb. Seed treatment - Correct Answerc. Wood preservationd. Commodity fumigationQ9: Which of the following state agencies is not involved in pesticide regulations?a. Texas Department of Agricultureb. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Servicec. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Correct Answerd. Texas Parks and Wildlife DepartmentQ10: True or False - Under the Texas Pesticide Law, pesticides used in this state must be registered with the TDA, even if they are already registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.A10: TrueQ11: _______ ________ is your responsibility to inform nearby residents or adjacent landowners before you apply pesticides.A11: Prior notificationQ12: True or False - In addition to the state government, even county commissioners courts may set rules on the use of certain pesticides.A12: TrueQ13: True or False - Even with a commercial applicator license, you must still obtain a spray permit before using regulated herbicides.A13: TrueQ14: True or False - Specialty fertilizer in containers with capacities of 50 pounds or less that are labeled for ornamental and turf use are exempt from classification as state-limited-use pesticides or regulated herbicides.A14: TrueQ15: The Texas Structural Pest Control Act requires you to give public notice at least ______ hours before commencing indoor pesticide treatments.A15: 48 hoursQ16: Which agency enforces the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act?a. TDAb. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Correct Answerc. Texas Commission on Agingd. Texas Hazardous Waste CommissionQ17: What is the full name and acronym of the federal agency that regulates pesticides?a. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)b. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP)c. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Agency (FIFRA)d. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Correct AnswerQ18: What is the full name and acronym of the law used to manage pesticides?a. Federal Insecticide Act (FIA)b. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) - Correct Answerc. Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act (FEPCA)d. Environmental Protection Act (EPA)Q19: Which of the following is NOT something the EPA must do before a pesticide may be marketed in the U.S.?a. Approve each useb. Assign a productc. Consult the Office of Pesticide Programs - Correct Answerd. Determine the appropriate labeling requirementsQ20: Which two answers are penalties defined by FIFRA for applicators who violate the law?a. Civil penalties when the violation is unintentionalb. Criminal penalties when the violation is unintentionalc. Criminal penalties when the law is knowingly violatedd. Civil penalties when the law is knowingly violated - Correct AnswerQ21: Does FIFRA allow prison terms for criminal (intentional) violators?a. Yes, up to 1 year for private and commercial applicatorsb. No, FIFRA sets fines onlyc. Yes, up to 30 days for private applicators and up to 1 year for commercial applicators - Correct Answerd. Not for private applicators but up to 1 year for commercial applicatorsQ22: What are regulations?a. Interpretations of the law that have the force of law - Correct Answerb. Interpretations of the law intended only as a guidec. Exceptions to the lawd. Guidelines for law enforcement agenciesQ23: What is an endangered species?a. A plant or animal that may not be harvested or hunted, except as allowed by lawb. A plant or animal that is in danger of extinction throughout all or much of its range - Correct Answerc. An animal whose habitat has been severely damagedd. A species that is protected from pesticide exposureQ24: Which federal agency determines what species are endangered?a. The U.S. Department of Agricultureb. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) of the EPAc. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) of the Department of the Interior - Correct Answerd. National Park ServiceQ25: Who ultimately bears the responsibility of protecting endangered species from pesticides?a. The federal governmentb. The state governmentc. Conservationistsd. You, the applicator - Correct AnswerQ26: _________ is the capacity of a substance to injure or poison a living system, such as a human being, an animal, a lake, or a forest.A26: ToxicityQ27: What is pesticide exposure?a. Coming in contact with a pesticideb. Being poisoned by a pesticidec. Neither of the aboved. Both of the above - Correct AnswerQ28: _________ _________ refers to how poisonous a pesticide is after short-term exposure.A28: Acute toxicityQ29: _________ _________ is a one-time or short-term contact with a pesticide.A29: Acute exposure
%1Texas Pesticide Applicator General Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2023)%2%3This set of practice questions covers various topics related to the Texas Pesticide Applicator General Exam. These questions and answers are based on the latest update in 2023. Test your knowledge and prepare for the exam by answering these questions.%4Q1: True or False - If unsupervised, you must have a license to legally work with restricted pesticides, but not to work with state-limited pesticides.A1: FalseQ2: True or False - To legally perform structural pest control, you must have a license regardless of the kinds of pesticides you use.A2: TrueQ3: Which is not an agency that shares responsibility for pesticide applicator training, certification, and licensing?a. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)b. Texas Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS)c. Texas A&M AgriLife Research - Correct Answerd. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
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Which license must be obtained by a person who wants to perform pest control as an employee of a privately owned apartment building or hospital?a. A business license from SPCSb. A noncommercial license from SPCSc. A private license from either TDA or the SPCSd. None of the above - Correct AnswerQ5: To work for hire, using restricted or state-limited pesticides on another persons land, you must have:a. A business license from the TDAb. A commercial license from the TDAc. A private license from the TDAd. All of the above - Correct AnswerQ6: True or False - All licensed commercial and noncommercial applicators must be certified in each application category in which they practice.A6: TrueQ7: Which of the following is not among the TDA application categories?a. Right of wayb. Predatory animalc. Wood preservation - Correct Answerd. FumigationQ8: Which of the following is not among the SPCS application categories?a. Termiteb. Seed treatment - Correct Answerc. Wood preservationd. Commodity fumigationQ9: Which of the following state agencies is not involved in pesticide regulations?a. Texas Department of Agricultureb. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Servicec. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Correct Answerd. Texas Parks and Wildlife DepartmentQ10: True or False - Under the Texas Pesticide Law, pesticides used in this state must be registered with the TDA, even if they are already registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.A10: TrueQ11: _______ ________ is your responsibility to inform nearby residents or adjacent landowners before you apply pesticides.A11: Prior notificationQ12: True or False - In addition to the state government, even county commissioners courts may set rules on the use of certain pesticides.A12: TrueQ13: True or False - Even with a commercial applicator license, you must still obtain a spray permit before using regulated herbicides.A13: TrueQ14: True or False - Specialty fertilizer in containers with capacities of 50 pounds or less that are labeled for ornamental and turf use are exempt from classification as state-limited-use pesticides or regulated herbicides.A14: TrueQ15: The Texas Structural Pest Control Act requires you to give public notice at least ______ hours before commencing indoor pesticide treatments.A15: 48 hoursQ16: Which agency enforces the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act?a. TDAb. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Correct Answerc. Texas Commission on Agingd. Texas Hazardous Waste CommissionQ17: What is the full name and acronym of the federal agency that regulates pesticides?a. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)b. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP)c. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Agency (FIFRA)d. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Correct AnswerQ18: What is the full name and acronym of the law used to manage pesticides?a. Federal Insecticide Act (FIA)b. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) - Correct Answerc. Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act (FEPCA)d. Environmental Protection Act (EPA)Q19: Which of the following is NOT something the EPA must do before a pesticide may be marketed in the U.S.?a. Approve each useb. Assign a productc. Consult the Office of Pesticide Programs - Correct Answerd. Determine the appropriate labeling requirementsQ20: Which two answers are penalties defined by FIFRA for applicators who violate the law?a. Civil penalties when the violation is unintentionalb. Criminal penalties when the violation is unintentionalc. Criminal penalties when the law is knowingly violatedd. Civil penalties when the law is knowingly violated - Correct AnswerQ21: Does FIFRA allow prison terms for criminal (intentional) violators?a. Yes, up to 1 year for private and commercial applicatorsb. No, FIFRA sets fines onlyc. Yes, up to 30 days for private applicators and up to 1 year for commercial applicators - Correct Answerd. Not for private applicators but up to 1 year for commercial applicatorsQ22: What are regulations?a. Interpretations of the law that have the force of law - Correct Answerb. Interpretations of the law intended only as a guidec. Exceptions to the lawd. Guidelines for law enforcement agenciesQ23: What is an endangered species?a. A plant or animal that may not be harvested or hunted, except as allowed by lawb. A plant or animal that is in danger of extinction throughout all or much of its range - Correct Answerc. An animal whose habitat has been severely damagedd. A species that is protected from pesticide exposureQ24: Which federal agency determines what species are endangered?a. The U.S. Department of Agricultureb. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) of the EPAc. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) of the Department of the Interior - Correct Answerd. National Park ServiceQ25: Who ultimately bears the responsibility of protecting endangered species from pesticides?a. The federal governmentb. The state governmentc. Conservationistsd. You, the applicator - Correct AnswerQ26: _________ is the capacity of a substance to injure or poison a living system, such as a human being, an animal, a lake, or a forest.A26: ToxicityQ27: What is pesticide exposure?a. Coming in contact with a pesticideb. Being poisoned by a pesticidec. Neither of the aboved. Both of the above - Correct AnswerQ28: _________ _________ refers to how poisonous a pesticide is after short-term exposure.A28: Acute toxicityQ29: _________ _________ is a one-time or short-term contact with a pesticide.A29: Acute exposure
%1Texas Pesticide Applicator General Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2023)%2%3This set of practice questions covers various topics related to the Texas Pesticide Applicator General Exam. These questions and answers are based on the latest update in 2023. Test your knowledge and prepare for the exam by answering these questions.%4Q1: True or False - If unsupervised, you must have a license to legally work with restricted pesticides, but not to work with state-limited pesticides.A1: FalseQ2: True or False - To legally perform structural pest control, you must have a license regardless of the kinds of pesticides you use.A2: TrueQ3: Which is not an agency that shares responsibility for pesticide applicator training, certification, and licensing?a. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)b. Texas Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS)c. Texas A&M AgriLife Research - Correct Answerd. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServiceQ4: Which license must be obtained by a person who wants to perform pest control as an employee of a privately owned apartment building or hospital?a. A business license from SPCSb. A noncommercial license from SPCSc. A private license from either TDA or the SPCSd. None of the above - Correct Answer
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To work for hire, using restricted or state-limited pesticides on another persons land, you must have:a. A business license from the TDAb. A commercial license from the TDAc. A private license from the TDAd. All of the above - Correct AnswerQ6: True or False - All licensed commercial and noncommercial applicators must be certified in each application category in which they practice.A6: TrueQ7: Which of the following is not among the TDA application categories?a. Right of wayb. Predatory animalc. Wood preservation - Correct Answerd. FumigationQ8: Which of the following is not among the SPCS application categories?a. Termiteb. Seed treatment - Correct Answerc. Wood preservationd. Commodity fumigationQ9: Which of the following state agencies is not involved in pesticide regulations?a. Texas Department of Agricultureb. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Servicec. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Correct Answerd. Texas Parks and Wildlife DepartmentQ10: True or False - Under the Texas Pesticide Law, pesticides used in this state must be registered with the TDA, even if they are already registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.A10: TrueQ11: _______ ________ is your responsibility to inform nearby residents or adjacent landowners before you apply pesticides.A11: Prior notificationQ12: True or False - In addition to the state government, even county commissioners courts may set rules on the use of certain pesticides.A12: TrueQ13: True or False - Even with a commercial applicator license, you must still obtain a spray permit before using regulated herbicides.A13: TrueQ14: True or False - Specialty fertilizer in containers with capacities of 50 pounds or less that are labeled for ornamental and turf use are exempt from classification as state-limited-use pesticides or regulated herbicides.A14: TrueQ15: The Texas Structural Pest Control Act requires you to give public notice at least ______ hours before commencing indoor pesticide treatments.A15: 48 hoursQ16: Which agency enforces the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act?a. TDAb. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Correct Answerc. Texas Commission on Agingd. Texas Hazardous Waste CommissionQ17: What is the full name and acronym of the federal agency that regulates pesticides?a. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)b. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP)c. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Agency (FIFRA)d. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Correct AnswerQ18: What is the full name and acronym of the law used to manage pesticides?a. Federal Insecticide Act (FIA)b. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) - Correct Answerc. Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act (FEPCA)d. Environmental Protection Act (EPA)Q19: Which of the following is NOT something the EPA must do before a pesticide may be marketed in the U.S.?a. Approve each useb. Assign a productc. Consult the Office of Pesticide Programs - Correct Answerd. Determine the appropriate labeling requirementsQ20: Which two answers are penalties defined by FIFRA for applicators who violate the law?a. Civil penalties when the violation is unintentionalb. Criminal penalties when the violation is unintentionalc. Criminal penalties when the law is knowingly violatedd. Civil penalties when the law is knowingly violated - Correct AnswerQ21: Does FIFRA allow prison terms for criminal (intentional) violators?a. Yes, up to 1 year for private and commercial applicatorsb. No, FIFRA sets fines onlyc. Yes, up to 30 days for private applicators and up to 1 year for commercial applicators - Correct Answerd. Not for private applicators but up to 1 year for commercial applicatorsQ22: What are regulations?a. Interpretations of the law that have the force of law - Correct Answerb. Interpretations of the law intended only as a guidec. Exceptions to the lawd. Guidelines for law enforcement agenciesQ23: What is an endangered species?a. A plant or animal that may not be harvested or hunted, except as allowed by lawb. A plant or animal that is in danger of extinction throughout all or much of its range - Correct Answerc. An animal whose habitat has been severely damagedd. A species that is protected from pesticide exposureQ24: Which federal agency determines what species are endangered?a. The U.S. Department of Agricultureb. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) of the EPAc. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) of the Department of the Interior - Correct Answerd. National Park ServiceQ25: Who ultimately bears the responsibility of protecting endangered species from pesticides?a. The federal governmentb. The state governmentc. Conservationistsd. You, the applicator - Correct AnswerQ26: _________ is the capacity of a substance to injure or poison a living system, such as a human being, an animal, a lake, or a forest.A26: ToxicityQ27: What is pesticide exposure?a. Coming in contact with a pesticideb. Being poisoned by a pesticidec. Neither of the aboved. Both of the above - Correct AnswerQ28: _________ _________ refers to how poisonous a pesticide is after short-term exposure.A28: Acute toxicityQ29: _________ _________ is a one-time or short-term contact with a pesticide.A29: Acute exposure
%1Texas Pesticide Applicator General Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2023)%2%3This set of practice questions covers various topics related to the Texas Pesticide Applicator General Exam. These questions and answers are based on the latest update in 2023. Test your knowledge and prepare for the exam by answering these questions.%4Q1: True or False - If unsupervised, you must have a license to legally work with restricted pesticides, but not to work with state-limited pesticides.A1: FalseQ2: True or False - To legally perform structural pest control, you must have a license regardless of the kinds of pesticides you use.A2: TrueQ3: Which is not an agency that shares responsibility for pesticide applicator training, certification, and licensing?a. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)b. Texas Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS)c. Texas A&M AgriLife Research - Correct Answerd. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServiceQ4: Which license must be obtained by a person who wants to perform pest control as an employee of a privately owned apartment building or hospital?a. A business license from SPCSb. A noncommercial license from SPCSc. A private license from either TDA or the SPCSd. None of the above - Correct AnswerQ5: To work for hire, using restricted or state-limited pesticides on another persons land, you must have:a. A business license from the TDAb. A commercial license from the TDAc. A private license from the TDAd. All of the above - Correct Answer
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True or False - All licensed commercial and noncommercial applicators must be certified in each application category in which they practice.
Which of the following is not among the TDA application categories?a. Right of wayb. Predatory animalc. Wood preservation - Correct Answerd. FumigationQ8: Which of the following is not among the SPCS application categories?a. Termiteb. Seed treatment - Correct Answerc. Wood preservationd. Commodity fumigationQ9: Which of the following state agencies is not involved in pesticide regulations?a. Texas Department of Agricultureb. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Servicec. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Correct Answerd. Texas Parks and Wildlife DepartmentQ10: True or False - Under the Texas Pesticide Law, pesticides used in this state must be registered with the TDA, even if they are already registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.A10: TrueQ11: _______ ________ is your responsibility to inform nearby residents or adjacent landowners before you apply pesticides.A11: Prior notificationQ12: True or False - In addition to the state government, even county commissioners courts may set rules on the use of certain pesticides.A12: TrueQ13: True or False - Even with a commercial applicator license, you must still obtain a spray permit before using regulated herbicides.A13: TrueQ14: True or False - Specialty fertilizer in containers with capacities of 50 pounds or less that are labeled for ornamental and turf use are exempt from classification as state-limited-use pesticides or regulated herbicides.A14: TrueQ15: The Texas Structural Pest Control Act requires you to give public notice at least ______ hours before commencing indoor pesticide treatments.A15: 48 hoursQ16: Which agency enforces the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act?a. TDAb. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Correct Answerc. Texas Commission on Agingd. Texas Hazardous Waste CommissionQ17: What is the full name and acronym of the federal agency that regulates pesticides?a. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)b. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP)c. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Agency (FIFRA)d. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Correct AnswerQ18: What is the full name and acronym of the law used to manage pesticides?a. Federal Insecticide Act (FIA)b. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) - Correct Answerc. Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act (FEPCA)d. Environmental Protection Act (EPA)Q19: Which of the following is NOT something the EPA must do before a pesticide may be marketed in the U.S.?a. Approve each useb. Assign a productc. Consult the Office of Pesticide Programs - Correct Answerd. Determine the appropriate labeling requirementsQ20: Which two answers are penalties defined by FIFRA for applicators who violate the law?a. Civil penalties when the violation is unintentionalb. Criminal penalties when the violation is unintentionalc. Criminal penalties when the law is knowingly violatedd. Civil penalties when the law is knowingly violated - Correct AnswerQ21: Does FIFRA allow prison terms for criminal (intentional) violators?a. Yes, up to 1 year for private and commercial applicatorsb. No, FIFRA sets fines onlyc. Yes, up to 30 days for private applicators and up to 1 year for commercial applicators - Correct Answerd. Not for private applicators but up to 1 year for commercial applicatorsQ22: What are regulations?a. Interpretations of the law that have the force of law - Correct Answerb. Interpretations of the law intended only as a guidec. Exceptions to the lawd. Guidelines for law enforcement agenciesQ23: What is an endangered species?a. A plant or animal that may not be harvested or hunted, except as allowed by lawb. A plant or animal that is in danger of extinction throughout all or much of its range - Correct Answerc. An animal whose habitat has been severely damagedd. A species that is protected from pesticide exposureQ24: Which federal agency determines what species are endangered?a. The U.S. Department of Agricultureb. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) of the EPAc. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) of the Department of the Interior - Correct Answerd. National Park ServiceQ25: Who ultimately bears the responsibility of protecting endangered species from pesticides?a. The federal governmentb. The state governmentc. Conservationistsd. You, the applicator - Correct AnswerQ26: _________ is the capacity of a substance to injure or poison a living system, such as a human being, an animal, a lake, or a forest.A26: ToxicityQ27: What is pesticide exposure?a. Coming in contact with a pesticideb. Being poisoned by a pesticidec. Neither of the aboved. Both of the above - Correct AnswerQ28: _________ _________ refers to how poisonous a pesticide is after short-term exposure.A28: Acute toxicityQ29: _________ _________ is a one-time or short-term contact with a pesticide.A29: Acute exposure
%1Texas Pesticide Applicator General Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2023)%2%3This set of practice questions covers various topics related to the Texas Pesticide Applicator General Exam. These questions and answers are based on the latest update in 2023. Test your knowledge and prepare for the exam by answering these questions.%4Q1: True or False - If unsupervised, you must have a license to legally work with restricted pesticides, but not to work with state-limited pesticides.A1: FalseQ2: True or False - To legally perform structural pest control, you must have a license regardless of the kinds of pesticides you use.A2: TrueQ3: Which is not an agency that shares responsibility for pesticide applicator training, certification, and licensing?a. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)b. Texas Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS)c. Texas A&M AgriLife Research - Correct Answerd. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServiceQ4: Which license must be obtained by a person who wants to perform pest control as an employee of a privately owned apartment building or hospital?a. A business license from SPCSb. A noncommercial license from SPCSc. A private license from either TDA or the SPCSd. None of the above - Correct AnswerQ5: To work for hire, using restricted or state-limited pesticides on another persons land, you must have:a. A business license from the TDAb. A commercial license from the TDAc. A private license from the TDAd. All of the above - Correct AnswerQ6: True or False - All licensed commercial and noncommercial applicators must be certified in each application category in which they practice.A6: TrueQ7: Which of the following is not among the TDA application categories?a. Right of wayb. Predatory animalc. Wood preservation - Correct Answerd. Fumigation
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Which of the following is not among the SPCS application categories?a. Termiteb. Seed treatment - Correct Answerc. Wood preservationd. Commodity fumigationQ9: Which of the following state agencies is not involved in pesticide regulations?a. Texas Department of Agricultureb. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Servicec. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Correct Answerd. Texas Parks and Wildlife DepartmentQ10: True or False - Under the Texas Pesticide Law, pesticides used in this state must be registered with the TDA, even if they are already registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.A10: TrueQ11: _______ ________ is your responsibility to inform nearby residents or adjacent landowners before you apply pesticides.A11: Prior notificationQ12: True or False - In addition to the state government, even county commissioners courts may set rules on the use of certain pesticides.A12: TrueQ13: True or False - Even with a commercial applicator license, you must still obtain a spray permit before using regulated herbicides.A13: TrueQ14: True or False - Specialty fertilizer in containers with capacities of 50 pounds or less that are labeled for ornamental and turf use are exempt from classification as state-limited-use pesticides or regulated herbicides.A14: TrueQ15: The Texas Structural Pest Control Act requires you to give public notice at least ______ hours before commencing indoor pesticide treatments.A15: 48 hoursQ16: Which agency enforces the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act?a. TDAb. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Correct Answerc. Texas Commission on Agingd. Texas Hazardous Waste CommissionQ17: What is the full name and acronym of the federal agency that regulates pesticides?a. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)b. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP)c. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Agency (FIFRA)d. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Correct AnswerQ18: What is the full name and acronym of the law used to manage pesticides?a. Federal Insecticide Act (FIA)b. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) - Correct Answerc. Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act (FEPCA)d. Environmental Protection Act (EPA)Q19: Which of the following is NOT something the EPA must do before a pesticide may be marketed in the U.S.?a. Approve each useb. Assign a productc. Consult the Office of Pesticide Programs - Correct Answerd. Determine the appropriate labeling requirementsQ20: Which two answers are penalties defined by FIFRA for applicators who violate the law?a. Civil penalties when the violation is unintentionalb. Criminal penalties when the violation is unintentionalc. Criminal penalties when the law is knowingly violatedd. Civil penalties when the law is knowingly violated - Correct AnswerQ21: Does FIFRA allow prison terms for criminal (intentional) violators?a. Yes, up to 1 year for private and commercial applicatorsb. No, FIFRA sets fines onlyc. Yes, up to 30 days for private applicators and up to 1 year for commercial applicators - Correct Answerd. Not for private applicators but up to 1 year for commercial applicatorsQ22: What are regulations?a. Interpretations of the law that have the force of law - Correct Answerb. Interpretations of the law intended only as a guidec. Exceptions to the lawd. Guidelines for law enforcement agenciesQ23: What is an endangered species?a. A plant or animal that may not be harvested or hunted, except as allowed by lawb. A plant or animal that is in danger of extinction throughout all or much of its range - Correct Answerc. An animal whose habitat has been severely damagedd. A species that is protected from pesticide exposureQ24: Which federal agency determines what species are endangered?a. The U.S. Department of Agricultureb. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) of the EPAc. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) of the Department of the Interior - Correct Answerd. National Park ServiceQ25: Who ultimately bears the responsibility of protecting endangered species from pesticides?a. The federal governmentb. The state governmentc. Conservationistsd. You, the applicator - Correct AnswerQ26: _________ is the capacity of a substance to injure or poison a living system, such as a human being, an animal, a lake, or a forest.A26: ToxicityQ27: What is pesticide exposure?a. Coming in contact with a pesticideb. Being poisoned by a pesticidec. Neither of the aboved. Both of the above - Correct AnswerQ28: _________ _________ refers to how poisonous a pesticide is after short-term exposure.A28: Acute toxicityQ29: _________ _________ is a one-time or short-term contact with a pesticide.A29: Acute exposure
%1Texas Pesticide Applicator General Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2023)%2%3This set of practice questions covers various topics related to the Texas Pesticide Applicator General Exam. These questions and answers are based on the latest update in 2023. Test your knowledge and prepare for the exam by answering these questions.%4Q1: True or False - If unsupervised, you must have a license to legally work with restricted pesticides, but not to work with state-limited pesticides.A1: FalseQ2: True or False - To legally perform structural pest control, you must have a license regardless of the kinds of pesticides you use.A2: TrueQ3: Which is not an agency that shares responsibility for pesticide applicator training, certification, and licensing?a. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)b. Texas Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS)c. Texas A&M AgriLife Research - Correct Answerd. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServiceQ4: Which license must be obtained by a person who wants to perform pest control as an employee of a privately owned apartment building or hospital?a. A business license from SPCSb. A noncommercial license from SPCSc. A private license from either TDA or the SPCSd. None of the above - Correct AnswerQ5: To work for hire, using restricted or state-limited pesticides on another persons land, you must have:a. A business license from the TDAb. A commercial license from the TDAc. A private license from the TDAd. All of the above - Correct AnswerQ6: True or False - All licensed commercial and noncommercial applicators must be certified in each application category in which they practice.A6: TrueQ7: Which of the following is not among the TDA application categories?a. Right of wayb. Predatory animalc. Wood preservation - Correct Answerd. FumigationQ8: Which of the following is not among the SPCS application categories?a. Termiteb. Seed treatment - Correct Answerc. Wood preservationd. Commodity fumigation
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