Pesticide applicator exam practice tests, by state

Free pesticide applicator practice questions written from the official certification manuals. Every answer is explained and points to the chapter and page to reread.

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North CarolinaCore exam100 Q · Pass 70%FloridaCore exam50 Q · 120 min · Pass 70%OhioCommercial Core exam90 Q · Pass 70%TexasGeneral Standards examPass 70%IowaCore examPass 80%Ohio6A Ornamental Pest Control exam50 Q · Pass 70%Ohio10A General Pest Control exam150 Q · Pass 70%

1Restricted use pesticideFor retail sale to and use only by certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision

TURFLINE^® 2EC

Insecticide · Emulsifiable concentrate2

Active ingredient: examplethrin: 25.0%
Other ingredients: 75.0%
Total: 100.0%

Keep out of reach of children

Warning · Aviso4

See back panel for precautionary statements, PPE and reentry interval.5

EPA Reg. No. 00000-000 · EPA Est. 00000-XX-0006

Practice label · not a real product

Restricted-use statement: certified applicators only
Pesticide type and formulation (EC)
Ingredient statement: 25% does the work
Signal word: WARNING means moderately toxic
Where to find PPE and reentry rules
EPA registration and establishment numbers

Read the label, then try one

Label questions show up on every core exam. Pick an answer to see how practice works here: instant feedback, the reason, and the manual page.

Q01Pesticide Labeling

What acute hazard does the signal word WARNING indicate?

A slight acute toxicity or irritation category.A moderate acute toxicity or irritation category.A high acute toxicity or irritation category.A classification based on environmental persistence.

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B. A moderate acute toxicity or irritation category.

WARNING indicates moderate acute toxicity or irritation. It does not identify slight or high acute hazard, or classify environmental persistence.

National Core Manual, 2nd ed., 2014 · Ch. 3 Pesticide Labeling · p. 52

How to use these practice tests

Pick your state’s exam.Each exam page shows the current question count, time limit, passing score and who gives the test, with the date we checked it.
Practice chapter by chapter.225 core questions in sets of 20. Every answer is explained and points to the manual page. Missed questions are saved on your device for review.
Take a timed mock exam.Same length and time limit as the real exam where the state publishes them, then a score by chapter so you know what to reread.

Passing scores by state

Most states set the core exam pass mark at 70%. Iowa asks for 80% on commercial exams. Formats change, so confirm when you book.

State	Exam	Questions	Time	Pass
North Carolina	Core	100	Ask when booking	70%
Florida	Core	50	120 min	70%
Ohio	Commercial Core	90	Ask when booking	70%
Texas	General Standards	Ask when booking	Ask when booking	70%
Iowa	Core	Ask when booking	Ask when booking	80%
Ohio	6A Ornamental Pest Control	50	Ask when booking	70%
Ohio	10A General Pest Control	150	Ask when booking	70%

What the core exam covers

Every state’s core (or general standards) exam tests the same foundation, laid out in the National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual: pest management and IPM, federal law, reading the label, formulations, toxicity and first aid, PPE, protecting the environment, transport and storage, spills, planning an application, and calibration math.

On top of the core, you’ll take one or more category exams for the work you do, such as turf and ornamentals, structural pest control or right-of-way. Ohio 6A and 10A and state law questions are being written next.

Who needs to pass it

Lawn care and landscape technicians who apply pesticides for hire
Pest control and termite technicians working toward their own license
Golf course, grounds and right-of-way crews, and public employees who apply pesticides
Anyone who buys or applies restricted-use pesticides, unless working under a certified applicator’s supervision

Exact license types vary by state. Check yours on the state page.

Questions

Are these the real exam questions?

No. Official exams are confidential. Every question here is written in our own words from the manuals states use, so you learn the material rather than memorize answers.

Is it really free?

Yes. Core exam practice, explanations and mock exams are free with no account. A paid Prep Pass with category exams and extra drills is planned; the free practice stays free.

Which states are covered?

North Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Texas and Iowa for now, with more states and category exams to follow.

Does my progress save?

Yes, in this browser on this device. Clearing your browser data or switching devices starts you fresh.