Pesticide Core Exam Practice Questions by Topic

Federal rules (40 CFR 171.103) list the competency areas every core exam must cover. Practice each one:

• Pesticide Label Practice Questions: signal words, the EPA Reg. No., REIs and PHIs, mandatory vs. advisory wording, and restricted-use labeling
• Pesticide Safety, PPE and First Aid Questions: toxicity, exposure routes, PPE, first aid, storage, spills, and container rinsing
• Pesticide Drift, Runoff and Environment Questions: drift, temperature inversions, leaching, runoff, pollinators, and water protection
• IPM and Pest Identification Questions: pest identification, IPM, thresholds, control methods, and resistance
• Pesticide Types and Formulations Questions: herbicide/insecticide types, EC/WP/WDG/granule formulations, adjuvants, and compatibility
• Sprayer Equipment and Calibration Questions: nozzles, pumps, agitation, calibration, and equipment care
• Pesticide Application Methods Questions: broadcast, band, spot, and directed applications, drift prevention, and FIFRA 2(ee)
• Pesticide Laws and FIFRA Practice Questions: FIFRA, FFDCA tolerances, FQPA, ESA, WPS, and state vs. federal rules
• Supervising Noncertified Applicators Questions: direct supervision duties under 40 CFR 171.201
• Pesticide Stewardship and Security Questions: chemical security, risk communication, and product stewardship
• Pesticide Math and Calibration Practice Problems: acres, gallons per acre, tank mixing, percent active ingredient, and speed