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Free Maryland Pesticide Applicator Practice Test Online

Official exam: EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (MD)

Take a free Maryland Pesticide Applicator practice test online: a full 30-question paper with every answer explained, no sign-up, scored by topic. The full 30-question bank and the timed simulator are $14.99 for 30 days.

First published: September 2, 2026Bank updated: September 2, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
TL;DR

EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (MD): a 30-question practice bank for the real EPA Environmental standard, 3 full papers of 30 questions each with no repeats, every question written to the regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a source -- primarily COMAR (47%) and 40 CFR (37%) of this exam's citations.

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3
full papers, no repeats
30
questions per paper
30
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
EPA's Worker Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides is codified at which CFR part?
A. 40 CFR Part 156
B. 40 CFR Part 170
C. 40 CFR Part 262
D. 40 CFR Part 761
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. 40 CFR Part 170

Correct. EPA's Worker Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides is codified at 40 CFR Part 170.

  • A: 40 CFR Part 156 covers general pesticide labeling requirements, not the Worker Protection Standard specifically.
  • C: 40 CFR Part 262 covers RCRA hazardous waste generator standards, not the Worker Protection Standard.
  • D: 40 CFR Part 761 covers PCB regulation, not agricultural worker protection.
Source: 40 CFR Part 170
How long is a Maryland Private Applicator Certificate valid before it must be renewed?
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. 3 years

Correct. A Maryland Private Applicator Certificate is valid for 3 years.

  • A: 1 year understates the validity period; Maryland sets it longer.
  • C: 5 years overstates the validity period; Maryland sets it at 3 years.
  • D: 10 years overstates the validity period; Maryland sets it at 3 years.
Source: COMAR 15.05.01.07
What is the passing score required on Maryland pest control applicator category examinations under COMAR 15.05.01?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 80%
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Correct answer: C. 70%

Correct. An applicant must correctly answer at least 70% of each Maryland pest control applicator category examination.

  • A: 60% is below Maryland's required passing score.
  • B: 65% is below Maryland's required passing score.
  • D: 80% overstates the requirement; Maryland's threshold is 70%.
Source: COMAR 15.05.01.09
What is the base annual certification fee for a Maryland Pest Control Applicator, before any additional-category fees?
A. $25
B. $50
C. $75
D. $150
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: C. $75

Correct. Maryland charges a base annual fee of $75 for a Pest Control Applicator certificate.

  • A: $25 understates Maryland's base pest control applicator fee.
  • B: $50 understates Maryland's base pest control applicator fee.
  • D: $150 overstates the base fee; Maryland's base fee is $75, with additional-category fees layered on separately.
Source: COMAR 15.05.01.08
Under Maryland's fee schedule for pest control applicator certification, how much is charged for each additional category beyond the first?
A. $10
B. $25
C. $50
D. $100
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. $25

Correct. Maryland charges $25 for each additional pest control category beyond the first, on top of the $75 base fee.

  • A: $10 understates the additional-category fee.
  • C: $50 overstates the additional-category fee.
  • D: $100 overstates the additional-category fee.
Source: COMAR 15.05.01.08
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Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free Maryland Pesticide Applicator practice test online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free Maryland Pesticide Applicator practice test online is a full 30-question practice paper built to the real exam's domain weights, with every answer explained, with no sign-up and no credit card, and shows your score by topic at the end. The full 30-question bank, with every answer explained and cited to the regulation it comes from, is $14.99 for a 30-day pass that never renews.
How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (MD) practice test?
30 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 30 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (MD) test cover?
13 domains, with the heaviest weight on Categories Of Pest Control (13%), Commercial Applicator Certification (13%), and Fifra Label Law (10%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (MD) questions come from?
Primarily COMAR (47%) and 40 CFR (37%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (MD) practice test?
Yes -- one full 30-question practice paper built to the exam's domain weights, free with no sign-up, with every answer explained and a domain-by-domain score at the end.
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