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EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (MN)

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team
TL;DR

EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (MN): 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 Minn. Stat. ch. (62%) and MDA pesticide applicator license categories (15%) 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
MDA has identified certain herbicides as 'common detection' pesticides frequently found in Minnesota groundwater monitoring, prompting best management practice development. Which of the following is one of these commonly identified compounds?
A. Ethanol
B. Atrazine
C. Acetaminophen
D. Sodium chloride (table salt)
Source: MDA agricultural chemical groundwater monitoring
Under Minnesota's pesticide applicator licensing framework administered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), what must every applicator generally pass in addition to at least one specific category exam?
A. The Core exam (Category A), covering general pesticide safety and use principles applicable across all categories
B. A real estate licensing exam
C. A separate exam for every possible category regardless of the applicator's actual work
D. No exam of any kind is required in Minnesota
Source: Minn. Stat. ch. 18B; MDA pesticide applicator licensing
Minnesota's pesticide applicator licensing structure generally distinguishes among which general license types based on the applicator's role?
A. License types based only on the applicator's age, with no relation to the work performed
B. Structural, Commercial, and Noncommercial license types (in addition to a separate private applicator certification for certain agricultural production), each requiring the applicable category certification
C. Only one single universal license type covering all pesticide use with no distinctions
D. License types based solely on the applicator's favorite color
Source: Minn. Stat. ch. 18B
Which of the following is a recognized Minnesota pesticide applicator certification category, in addition to Core (Category A)?
A. Category E: Turf and Ornamentals
B. Category Z: Skydiving Instruction
C. Category X: Automobile Repair
D. Category Y: Tax Preparation
Source: MDA pesticide applicator license categories
An applicator wants to apply pesticides by aircraft in Minnesota. In addition to the Core exam, what additional category must they generally pass?
A. No additional category is needed for aerial application
B. Category B: General Aerial
C. Category N: Stored Grain
D. Category H: Seed Treatment
Source: MDA pesticide applicator license categories
Same exam, other states
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Real-world data for this exam
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation: real median wage (MN)May 2025$49,030/yr

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (MN) 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) (MN) test cover?
30 domains, with the heaviest weight on Acute Vs Chronic Toxicity (3%), Commercial Applicator Recordkeeping (3%), and Endangered Species Considerations (3%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (MN) questions come from?
Primarily Minn. Stat. ch. (62%) and MDA pesticide applicator license categories (15%) 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) (MN)?
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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