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Free Pennsylvania Pesticide Core Practice Test Online

Official exam: EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (Pennsylvania)

Take a free Pennsylvania Pesticide Core practice test online: a full 50-question paper with every answer explained, no sign-up, scored by topic. The full 145-question bank and the timed simulator are $14.99 for 30 days.

First published: September 1, 2026Bank updated: September 2, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
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EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (Pennsylvania): a 145-question practice bank for the real EPA Environmental standard, 2 full papers of 50 questions each with no repeats, every question written to the regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a source -- primarily 40 CFR (71%) and 7 Pa. Code (25%) of this exam's citations.

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2
full papers, no repeats
50
questions per paper
145
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
Under 7 Pa. Code § 128.106, a pesticide may not be applied in a common access area of a Pennsylvania school building or school grounds if students are expected to be present for normal instruction or extracurricular activities within how many hours following the application?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 7 hours
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. 7 hours

  • A: 12 hours overstates the restriction period set by the regulation.
  • B: 24 hours substantially overstates the restriction period set by the regulation.
  • C: 4 hours is shorter than the restriction period set by the regulation.
Source: 7 Pa. Code § 128.106 (Additional responsibilities relating to schools)
Under 7 Pa. Code § 128.3, what is the annual fee for a Pennsylvania pesticide application business license?
A. $35
B. $50
C. $10
D. $25
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. $35

  • B: $50 is the fee for the commercial/public applicator core examination, not the business license.
  • C: $10 is the fee for a pesticide dealer's license per location, not a business license.
  • D: $25 is the fee for a pest management consultant's license.
Source: 7 Pa. Code § 128.3 (Fees)
Under 7 Pa. Code § 128.45, how often must a Pennsylvania commercial or public applicator obtain recertification training credits?
A. Every year
B. At intervals of 3 years
C. At intervals of 5 years
D. Only once, at initial certification
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. At intervals of 3 years

  • A: Annual recertification is not the cycle set by § 128.45; the certificate itself is issued annually but recertification training runs on a longer cycle.
  • C: A 5-year cycle is not what the regulation specifies for Pennsylvania.
  • D: Recertification is a recurring requirement, not a one-time event at initial certification.
Source: 7 Pa. Code § 128.45 (Recertification)
Under 7 Pa. Code § 128.45, how are Pennsylvania recertification training credits calculated for commercial and public applicators?
A. Credits are not awarded; only a certificate of attendance is required
B. 1 credit per hour of instruction, regardless of content
C. 1 credit per 30 minutes of applicable instruction
D. 1 credit per training session attended, regardless of length
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: C. 1 credit per 30 minutes of applicable instruction

  • A: The regulation does establish a specific credit-based system, not a mere attendance certificate.
  • B: The regulation credits training in 30-minute increments, not full-hour increments.
  • D: Credit is tied to the length and applicability of instruction, not simply session attendance.
Source: 7 Pa. Code § 128.45 (Recertification)
Under 7 Pa. Code § 128.45, how far in advance must a training sponsor submit a request for approval of a recertification training event to PDA?
A. 30 working days
B. 5 working days
C. 10 working days
D. 15 working days
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. 15 working days

  • A: 30 working days overstates the required lead time for training approval submissions.
  • B: 5 working days is shorter than the actual lead time required by the regulation.
  • C: 10 working days is the lead time PDA requires for commercial/public applicator exam applications, not training approval requests.
Source: 7 Pa. Code § 128.45 (Recertification)
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Real-world data for this exam
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation: real median wage (PA)May 2025$48,870/yr

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free Pennsylvania Pesticide Core practice test online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free Pennsylvania Pesticide Core practice test online is a full 50-question practice paper built to the real exam's domain weights, with every answer explained, with no sign-up and no credit card, and shows your score by topic at the end. The full 145-question bank, with every answer explained and cited to the regulation it comes from, is $14.99 for a 30-day pass that never renews.
How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (Pennsylvania) practice test?
145 questions total, split into 2 full papers of 50 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (Pennsylvania) test cover?
23 domains, with the heaviest weight on Worker Protection Standard (14%), Certification Standards (11%), and Label Comprehension (11%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (Pennsylvania) questions come from?
Primarily 40 CFR (71%) and 7 Pa. Code (25%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (Pennsylvania) practice test?
Yes -- one full 50-question practice paper built to the exam's domain weights, free with no sign-up, with every answer explained and a domain-by-domain score at the end.
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