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EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (MD)

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team
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 citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real 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
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
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%
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
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
Source: COMAR 15.05.01.08
Same exam, other states
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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) (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 diagnostic for EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (MD)?
Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.
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