EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (HI)

First published: September 5, 2026Last verified: September 5, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (HI): a 101-question practice bank for the real EPA Environmental standard, 3 full papers of 101 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily 40 CFR (57%) and FIFRA (34%) of this exam's citations.

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3

full papers, no repeats

101

questions per paper

101

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Certification Law5%
Core Exam Purpose5%
Drift Management5%
Endangered Species Protections5%
Environmental Protection - Water5%
Equipment Calibration5%
Exam Structure5%
Formulations5%
Label Comprehension5%
Licensing/Business Requirements5%
Pests & Modes of Entry5%
Poisoning Emergency Response5%
PPE5%
Recertification5%
Recordkeeping5%
Restricted Use Pesticides5%
Signal Words5%
Signal Words/Toxicity5%
Storage & Disposal5%
Worker Protection Standard5%

5 real sample questions

Which factor most directly increases the risk of spray drift during pesticide application?

A. Using larger droplet sizes and low wind speeds

B. Using very fine droplet sizes combined with high wind speeds

C. Applying early in the morning with no wind

D. Using label-specified nozzle pressure

Source: Product labeling; 40 CFR § 156.10

What is a common minimum passing score benchmark used by many state pesticide applicator certification exam programs?

A. Around 70%, though the exact passing score is set by the specific state program

B. 0%, since any attempt passes

C. 100%, with no margin for error allowed

D. There is no passing score; everyone who takes the exam is certified

Source: 40 CFR Part 171

Under FIFRA, who has primary authority to certify pesticide applicators within a state, provided the state's plan is EPA-approved?

A. Only the EPA Administrator directly, with no state role

B. The state's lead pesticide regulatory agency, operating under an EPA-approved certification plan

C. The applicator's employer

D. The pesticide manufacturer

Source: FIFRA § 4; 40 CFR Part 171

Under FIFRA, a 'certified applicator' is defined as:

A. Anyone who has purchased a pesticide

B. Any individual who is certified as authorized to use or supervise the use of any restricted-use pesticide

C. Only a licensed pest control business owner

D. Only someone with a college degree in agriculture

Source: FIFRA § 2(e)

Under FIFRA, it is generally unlawful for any person to use a registered pesticide in a manner that is:

A. Consistent with its labeling

B. Inconsistent with its labeling

C. Consistent with integrated pest management principles

D. Reviewed annually by the user

Source: FIFRA § 12(a)(2)(F)

Real-world data for this exam

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation: real median wageMay 2025$46,340/yr

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (HI) practice test?

101 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 101 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (HI) test cover?

20 domains, with the heaviest weight on Certification Law (5%), Core Exam Purpose (5%), and Drift Management (5%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (HI) questions come from?

Primarily 40 CFR (57%) and FIFRA (34%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.

Is there a free diagnostic for EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (HI)?

Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.