EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (New Jersey)

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

TL;DR

EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (New Jersey): a 142-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 (72%) and N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.11 (3%) of this exam's citations.

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3

full papers, no repeats

50

questions per paper

142

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Applicator Licensing Private Vs Commercial4%
Certification Standards11%
Continuing Education Recertification4%
Enforcement Penalties3%
Environmental Fate and Drift8%
Equipment and Calibration4%
First Aid and Poisoning Response4%
Label Comprehension11%
Laws and Regulations9%
Njdep Program Structure4%
Notification Posting Lawn Care4%
Recordkeeping3%
Registered Vs Certified Operator3%
Restricted Use Pesticides Nj2%
Storage, Transportation, Disposal4%
Toxicity and Exposure7%
Worker Protection Standard15%

5 real sample questions

Which state agency administers pesticide applicator certification and licensing in New Jersey?

A. NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Pesticide Control Program

B. NJ Department of Agriculture

C. US EPA Region 2

D. NJ Department of Health

Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1F-1 et seq.

Under the NJ Pesticide Control Act, what is the statutory citation establishing NJDEP's pesticide regulatory authority?

A. N.J.S.A. 4:24-1

B. N.J.S.A. 13:1F-1 et seq.

C. N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1

D. N.J.S.A. 26:2C-1

Source: N.J.S.A. 13:1F-1 et seq.

The NJ Pesticide Control Code implementing regulations are codified at which title of the New Jersey Administrative Code?

A. N.J.A.C. Title 4

B. N.J.A.C. Title 13

C. N.J.A.C. Title 7, Chapter 30

D. N.J.A.C. Title 8

Source: N.J.A.C. 7:30-1.1

Approximately how many distinct commercial pesticide applicator categories/subcategories are described under N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.3?

A. 5

B. 13

C. 20

D. 28

Source: N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.3

Which subchapter of N.J.A.C. 7:30 governs Private Pesticide Applicators?

A. Subchapter 8

B. Subchapter 5

C. Subchapter 6

D. Subchapter 7

Source: N.J.A.C. 7:30-8

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Real-world data for this exam

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation: real median wage (NJ)May 2025$44,330/yr

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What topics does the EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (New Jersey) test cover?

17 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 (New Jersey) questions come from?

Primarily 40 CFR (72%) and N.J.A.C. 7:30-6.11 (3%) 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 (New Jersey)?

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