EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (North Carolina)

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

TL;DR

EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (North Carolina): a 140-question practice bank for the real EPA Environmental standard, 3 full papers of 50 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 (89%) and 02 NCAC 09L (4%) of this exam's citations.

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3

full papers, no repeats

50

questions per paper

140

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Certification Standards11%
Environmental Fate and Drift8%
Equipment and Calibration4%
First Aid and Poisoning Response4%
Label Comprehension11%
Laws and Regulations9%
Nc Commercial Applicator3%
Nc Enforcement Penalties1%
Nc Environmental Programs1%
Nc Ncda Authority2%
Nc Private Applicator4%
Nc Recertification Ce3%
Nc Recordkeeping3%
Nc Statutory Framework2%
Nc Structural Pest Control6%
Storage, Transportation, Disposal4%
Toxicity and Exposure7%
Worker Protection Standard15%

5 real sample questions

Which North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) division is responsible for pesticide applicator licensing and certification in the state?

A. Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division

B. Standards Division

C. Plant Industry Division

D. Food and Drug Protection Division

Within the Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division, which section administers the North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971, including product registration and applicator licensing?

A. Sleep Products Section

B. Structural Pest Control Section

C. Pesticide Section

D. Environmental Protection Unit

What is the name of the regulatory body that adopts pesticide rules under the North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971?

A. NC Structural Pest Control Committee

B. NC Environmental Management Commission

C. NC Agricultural Advisory Board

D. NC Pesticide Board

North Carolina's core pesticide statute, commonly cited as the 'North Carolina Pesticide Law of 1971,' is codified at which location in the North Carolina General Statutes?

A. Chapter 106, Article 4C

B. Chapter 90A, Article 3

C. Chapter 143, Article 52

D. Chapter 130A, Article 11

Source: N.C.G.S. Chapter 143, Article 52

The North Carolina Administrative Code rules implementing pesticide applicator licensing (categories, exams, recordkeeping) are found under which NCAC title/chapter?

A. Title 02, Chapter 34

B. Title 15A, Chapter 18A

C. Title 02, Chapter 09, Subchapter L

D. Title 21, Chapter 34

Source: 02 NCAC 09L

Same exam, other states

AL AR AZ CA CO CT FL GA IA IL IN KS KY LA MA MD MI MN MO MS NJ NV NY OH OK OR PA SC TN TX UT VA WA WI WV

Real-world data for this exam

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation: real median wage (NC)May 2025$48,240/yr

Frequently asked questions

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

140 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 50 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (North Carolina) test cover?

18 domains, with the heaviest weight on Worker Protection Standard (15%), Certification Standards (11%), and Label Comprehension (11%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (North Carolina) questions come from?

Primarily 40 CFR (89%) and 02 NCAC 09L (4%) 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 (North Carolina)?

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