Virginia Registered Technician Practice Questions and
Answers
Registered technician certificates expire: - Answer Every other year on June 30th
The "signal word" on a pesticide label indicates: - Answer How acutely toxic the pesticide is to
humans
To be eligible to take the Commercial applicator examinations, Registered Technicians must have
________ months of experience - Answer 12 months
Which of the following label warning must be on all pesticide products? - Answer Keep out of reach
of children
Pesticides should be stored: - Answer in a secured, well-ventilated, temperature-controlled, well-
lighted site
If a registered technician lets their certificate expire by more than ____ days, the Technician must RETEST
to maintain certification - Answer 60 days
A general first aid guideline for removing a pesticide from the eye is to: - Answer Rinse the eye with
water for 15 minutes or more
What pesticide formulation needs constant agitation in the sprayer tank? - Answer Wettable powder
Which of the following is an example of environmental contamination from a non-point source? -
Answer Movement of pesticides into streams after a broadcast application
Poisoning which occurs as a result of repeated exposure to pesticides over a long period of time is called:
- Answer Chronic poisoning
the maximum total years of re-certification credit which can be accumulated in Virginia by attending
approved re-certification courses is: - Answer 4 years
The most important step to take when a pesticide poisoning has occurred due to swallowing is to: -
Answer Rinse the victims mouth with water
When storing pesticide containers, the pesticide label should be: - Answer securely attached to the
container and in sight
If a pesticide is spilled or splashes on your skin: - Answer Drench the skin and clothing immediately
with water
Answers
Registered technician certificates expire: - Answer Every other year on June 30th
The "signal word" on a pesticide label indicates: - Answer How acutely toxic the pesticide is to
humans
To be eligible to take the Commercial applicator examinations, Registered Technicians must have
________ months of experience - Answer 12 months
Which of the following label warning must be on all pesticide products? - Answer Keep out of reach
of children
Pesticides should be stored: - Answer in a secured, well-ventilated, temperature-controlled, well-
lighted site
If a registered technician lets their certificate expire by more than ____ days, the Technician must RETEST
to maintain certification - Answer 60 days
A general first aid guideline for removing a pesticide from the eye is to: - Answer Rinse the eye with
water for 15 minutes or more
What pesticide formulation needs constant agitation in the sprayer tank? - Answer Wettable powder
Which of the following is an example of environmental contamination from a non-point source? -
Answer Movement of pesticides into streams after a broadcast application
Poisoning which occurs as a result of repeated exposure to pesticides over a long period of time is called:
- Answer Chronic poisoning
the maximum total years of re-certification credit which can be accumulated in Virginia by attending
approved re-certification courses is: - Answer 4 years
The most important step to take when a pesticide poisoning has occurred due to swallowing is to: -
Answer Rinse the victims mouth with water
When storing pesticide containers, the pesticide label should be: - Answer securely attached to the
container and in sight
If a pesticide is spilled or splashes on your skin: - Answer Drench the skin and clothing immediately
with water
