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EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (NV)

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

EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (NV): a 20-question practice bank for the real EPA Environmental standard, 3 full papers of 20 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 (62%) and NAC Chapter 555 - Control of Insects (23%) of this exam's citations.

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3
full papers, no repeats
20
questions per paper
20
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
The federal minimum standards for certifying applicators of restricted-use pesticides, which Nevada's certification program must meet or exceed, are codified at which federal regulation?
A. 40 CFR Part 171
B. 40 CFR Part 63
C. 29 CFR 1910.1200
D. 40 CFR Part 761
Source: 40 CFR Part 171
Which Nevada state agency administers the pesticide applicator certification exam and issues certifications?
A. Nevada Department of Agriculture
B. Nevada Division of Insurance
C. Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles
D. Nevada State Board of Nursing
Source: Nevada Department of Agriculture - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Training (agri.nv.gov)
How many questions does Nevada's pesticide applicator core exam contain, and what is the minimum passing score?
A. 25 questions, 60% passing score
B. 50 questions, 70% passing score
C. 100 questions, 80% passing score
D. 10 questions, 90% passing score
Source: Nevada Pesticide Applicator Core Study Guide (agri.nv.gov)
In addition to the core exam, what else must a Nevada applicant pass before being certified to apply restricted-use pesticides in a specific type of pest control work?
A. Nothing further; the core exam alone certifies the applicant in all categories
B. A separate category-specific exam matching the type of pest control work
C. A federal EPA in-person interview
D. A state bar examination
Source: Nevada Department of Agriculture - Pesticide Applicator Certification and Training (agri.nv.gov)
Which of the following is one of Nevada's recognized pesticide applicator certification categories?
A. Structural Pest Control
B. Automotive Repair
C. Real Estate Appraisal
D. Commercial Aviation Piloting
Source: NAC Chapter 555 - Control of Insects, Pests and Noxious Weeds
Same exam, other states
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Real-world data for this exam
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation: real median wage (NV)May 2025$48,030/yr

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (NV) practice test?
20 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 20 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (NV) test cover?
10 domains, with the heaviest weight on Applicator Categories (15%), Pesticide Safety (15%), and Applicator Types (10%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (NV) questions come from?
Primarily 40 CFR (62%) and NAC Chapter 555 - Control of Insects (23%) 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) (NV)?
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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