CPA - Certified Pesticide Applicator Pesticide Label Comprehension Questions and Answers

Question 1

A pesticide label features the signal word 'DANGER' along with a skull and crossbones symbol. What does this combination indicate about the product's toxicity?

Accepted Answer

It is highly toxic by at least one route of exposure and may be fatal if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.

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It is moderately toxic and can cause temporary skin irritation.

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It is slightly toxic but poses a significant environmental hazard.

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It is corrosive and can cause irreversible eye damage, but has low systemic toxicity.

Question 2

An applicator is planning to tank-mix two pesticides. Product A has a Restricted Entry Interval (REI) of 12 hours, and Product B has an REI of 48 hours. What is the legally required REI for the treated area after application?

Accepted Answer

48 hours, the longer of the two REIs.

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12 hours, the shorter of the two REIs.

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An average of the two, which is 30 hours.

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Workers can choose which REI to follow based on their task.

Question 3

Which of the following pieces of information is found in the 'Directions for Use' section of a pesticide label?

Accepted Answer

The target pests and application rates.

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The EPA Registration Number.

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First aid instructions in case of exposure.

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The signal word and child hazard warning.

Question 4

A pesticide applicator needs to identify the facility where the pesticide product was manufactured. Which number on the label provides this specific information?

Accepted Answer

The EPA Establishment Number.

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The EPA Registration Number.

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The Active Ingredient CAS Number.

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The Manufacturer's Lot Number.

Question 5

A farmer applies a pesticide with a 24-hour Restricted Entry Interval (REI) to a field at 10:00 AM on Tuesday. According to the label, when is the earliest that workers can enter the field to perform hand-labor tasks?

Accepted Answer

10:00 AM on Wednesday.

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4:00 PM on Tuesday, if wearing PPE.

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10:00 PM on Tuesday.

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Anytime on Wednesday.

Question 6

The phrase 'It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling' is found on every pesticide label. This statement signifies that the label is a:

Accepted Answer

Legally enforceable document.

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Set of recommendations from the manufacturer.

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Guideline that can be modified by a certified applicator.

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Marketing tool with no legal standing.