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10 free, exam-style Pesticide Applicator Certification (Core Exam) (PAC) practice questions with answers and explanations. No signup required. Work through them below, then take the full free PAC practice test to study every exam domain.

Question 1

What is the difference between a pesticide 'label' and 'labeling'?

  1. They are the same thing and can be used interchangeably
  2. The label is the document on the container; labeling includes all written material accompanying the product
  3. Labeling is only the front panel; the label is the entire container document
  4. The label is for consumers; labeling is for commercial applicators only
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Correct answer: B - The label is the document on the container; labeling includes all written material accompanying the product

Question 2

The term 'labeling' for a pesticide product includes:

  1. Only the document physically attached to the container
  2. Only the front and back panels of the container
  3. All written, printed, or graphic material accompanying the pesticide at any time
  4. Only documents approved by the state regulatory agency
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Correct answer: C - All written, printed, or graphic material accompanying the pesticide at any time

Question 3

Which of the following is considered part of pesticide 'labeling' but NOT part of the 'label'?

  1. The signal word on the front panel
  2. The EPA Registration Number
  3. A supplemental technical bulletin shipped with the product
  4. The ingredient statement
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Correct answer: C - A supplemental technical bulletin shipped with the product

Question 4

Which statement BEST describes the legal status of a pesticide label?

  1. It is a marketing document with suggested guidelines
  2. It is a legal document - using a pesticide inconsistent with its labeling is a federal violation
  3. It is an advisory document that provides best practice recommendations
  4. It only becomes legally binding when the product is classified as restricted use
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Correct answer: B - It is a legal document - using a pesticide inconsistent with its labeling is a federal violation

Question 5

Which of the following statements is required on ALL registered pesticide labels, regardless of toxicity category?

  1. Skull and crossbones symbol
  2. The signal word DANGER
  3. Keep Out of Reach of Children
  4. Antidote information
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Correct answer: C - Keep Out of Reach of Children

Question 6

The EPA Registration Number on a pesticide label identifies:

  1. The manufacturing facility where the product was made
  2. The specific product and proves it is legally registered with EPA
  3. The state in which the product may be legally sold
  4. The toxicity category of the active ingredient
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Correct answer: B - The specific product and proves it is legally registered with EPA

Question 7

The EPA Establishment Number on a pesticide label identifies:

  1. The product's toxicity classification
  2. The specific manufacturing facility where the product was produced
  3. The date the product was registered by EPA
  4. The approved application sites for the product
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Correct answer: B - The specific manufacturing facility where the product was produced

Question 8

An applicator needs to trace a pesticide back to the facility where it was manufactured. Which label element provides this information?

  1. EPA Registration Number
  2. EPA Establishment Number
  3. Brand name
  4. Net contents statement
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Correct answer: B - EPA Establishment Number

Question 9

Two pesticide products have different brand names but contain the same active ingredient. This is possible because:

  1. Only one of them can be legally registered
  2. Different companies can register products with the same active ingredient under different brand names
  3. One of the products must be counterfeit
  4. Brand names always correspond to a unique active ingredient
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Correct answer: B - Different companies can register products with the same active ingredient under different brand names

Question 10

The ingredient statement on a pesticide label lists:

  1. Only the active ingredients by common and chemical name
  2. Active ingredient(s) by chemical name with percentage by weight, and the percentage of inert ingredients
  3. All ingredients including each inert ingredient by name
  4. Only the percentage of active ingredient without chemical names
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Correct answer: B - Active ingredient(s) by chemical name with percentage by weight, and the percentage of inert ingredients

What's on the PAC exam

The Pesticide Applicator Certification (Core Exam) (PAC) exam is organized into 10 knowledge domains. These free practice questions are drawn from across them so you can see where you're strong and where to study:

  1. Pesticide Labeling
  2. Pesticide Hazards, Toxicology, and First Aid
  3. Pesticides in the Environment
  4. Pest Management
  5. Pesticide Formulations and Mixing
  6. Application Equipment and Calibration
  7. Application Procedures and Drift Management
  8. Pesticide Laws and Regulations
  9. Recordkeeping and Worker Protection
  10. Transportation, Storage, Security, and Emergency Response

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