Which of the following is a common ground application equipment type used for liquid pesticide applications?
A. A boom sprayer
B. A fixed-wing aircraft only
C. A backpack respirator
D. A soil thermometer
Source: EPA National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual - Equipment Types
Under FIFRA, the federal law governing pesticide applicator certification requires that:
A. Only commercial applicators need any certification
B. Anyone who uses a Restricted Use Pesticide must be a certified applicator or work under the direct supervision of one
C. All pesticide purchases require a state license regardless of classification
D. Certification is optional for agricultural producers
Source: FIFRA Section 4; 40 CFR Part 171 - Certification of Pesticide Applicators
Under FIFRA, a "private applicator" is defined as a certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of a restricted use pesticide:
A. For hire on any property
B. To produce an agricultural commodity on land owned or rented by the applicator or their employer
C. Exclusively in structural pest control settings
D. Only within incorporated city limits
Source: FIFRA Section 2(e); 40 CFR 171.3 - Definitions
A "commercial applicator" under FIFRA is a certified applicator who:
A. Uses or supervises the use of any pesticide, whether classified as restricted use or not, for a purpose other than agricultural production covered by the private applicator definition
B. May never apply general use pesticides
C. Is exempt from all recordkeeping requirements
D. Only exists at the state level, not under federal law
Source: FIFRA Section 2(e); 40 CFR 171.3 - Definitions
Federal standards for commercial applicator certification require competency to be demonstrated in which of the following general areas at minimum?
A. Only pest identification
B. Label and labeling comprehension, safety, environmental protection, pesticides in the environment, pest management, pesticide application, laws and regulations
C. Only equipment cleaning
D. Only sales techniques
Source: 40 CFR 171.101 - Standards for Commercial Applicator Certification
