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Free Tennessee Pesticide Applicator Practice Test Online

Official exam: EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (TN)

Take a free Tennessee Pesticide Applicator practice test online: a full 34-question paper with every answer explained, no sign-up, scored by topic. The full 34-question bank and the timed simulator are $14.99 for 30 days.

First published: September 2, 2026Bank updated: September 2, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
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EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (TN): a 34-question practice bank for the real EPA Environmental standard, 3 full papers of 34 questions each with no repeats, every question written to the regulation it comes from.

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Every question in this bank cites a source -- primarily 40 CFR (80%) and 40 CFR 156 Subpart D (7%) of this exam's citations.

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3
full papers, no repeats
34
questions per paper
34
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
Which signal word must appear on pesticide labels for products classified as Toxicity Category I by any route of exposure?
A. CAUTION
B. DANGER
C. WARNING
D. HAZARD
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. DANGER

DANGER is required for Toxicity Category I products, with Poison symbol for oral/dermal/inhalation toxicity per 40 CFR 156.64

  • A: CAUTION is the signal word for Toxicity Category III products per 40 CFR 156.64
  • C: WARNING is the signal word for Toxicity Category II products per 40 CFR 156.64
  • D: HAZARD is not a federally mandated signal word under 40 CFR 156
Source: 40 CFR 156.62
Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), which of the following is NOT a requirement for pesticide products distributed in the United States?
A. All pesticides must be registered with the EPA before sale or distribution
B. Labels must include safety information and application instructions
C. Manufacturers must demonstrate that the pesticide will not cause adverse environmental effects
D. All pesticide containers must be labeled with the product price and retail cost
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. All pesticide containers must be labeled with the product price and retail cost

Pricing information is not a required element of pesticide labeling under FIFRA or 40 CFR 156

  • A: This is a core FIFRA requirement under 15 U.S.C. § 136(c) - all pesticides must be registered
  • B: 40 CFR 156 explicitly requires pesticide labels to include safety information and usage instructions
  • C: FIFRA section 3(c) requires manufacturers to demonstrate no unreasonable adverse effects during registration
Source: 15 U.S.C. § 136 (FIFRA)
What is a restricted use pesticide under federal certification requirements?
A. A pesticide classified for restricted use under section 3(d) of FIFRA and 40 CFR part 152, subpart I, that can only be applied by certified applicators
B. A pesticide that is only available in Tennessee and cannot be sold in other states
C. Any pesticide that requires more than one application per growing season
D. A pesticide whose label has been modified by the state department of agriculture within the past year
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. A pesticide classified for restricted use under section 3(d) of FIFRA and 40 CFR part 152, subpart I, that can only be applied by certified applicators

Correct definition per 40 CFR 171.2 - restricted use pesticides are federally classified and require certified applicators

  • B: Restricted use pesticides are federally classified under FIFRA, not state-specific classifications
  • C: Application frequency does not determine restricted use status under federal regulations
  • D: Restricted use classification is based on federal FIFRA section 3(d) criteria, not state label modifications
Source: 40 CFR 171.2
According to 40 CFR 156, what must appear at the top of the front panel of restricted use pesticide labels?
A. The statement 'Restricted Use Pesticide' followed by a summary of restriction terms
B. The product manufacturer's phone number for customer service
C. The EPA registration number and product batch code
D. A warning that the product contains synthetic chemicals
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. The statement 'Restricted Use Pesticide' followed by a summary of restriction terms

40 CFR 156 requires 'Restricted Use Pesticide' statement at top of front panel with restriction summary

  • B: Manufacturer contact information is not specifically required at the top front panel for restricted use designation per 40 CFR 156
  • C: EPA registration number must appear but not specifically at the top front panel as the primary restricted use designation
  • D: Warning about synthetic content is not a required element of restricted use labeling under 40 CFR 156
Source: 40 CFR 156.10
Under the 2015 Worker Protection Standard update, which workers are exempt from certain WPS protections related to pesticide exposure?
A. All workers employed by pesticide manufacturers
B. Only licensed private applicators and certified commercial applicators
C. Workers who complete a single annual training session
D. Certified crop advisers, but only when not in a field during a restricted entry interval
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. Certified crop advisers, but only when not in a field during a restricted entry interval

2015 WPS clarified that certified crop advisers (CCAs) are exempt, but CCA employees in fields during REI must still wear label-required PPE per 40 CFR 170

  • A: Manufacturer employees are not automatically exempt from WPS protections
  • B: Licensed applicators are not exempt from WPS protections, though they have reduced requirements
  • C: A single training is insufficient; WPS requires training every 12 months under the 2015 update
Source: 40 CFR 170 (WPS)
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Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation: real median wageMay 2025$46,340/yr

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free Tennessee Pesticide Applicator practice test online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free Tennessee Pesticide Applicator practice test online is a full 34-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 34-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) (TN) practice test?
34 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 34 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (TN) test cover?
32 domains, with the heaviest weight on Label Comprehension (6%), Tennessee Requirements (6%), and Fifra Basics (3%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (TN) questions come from?
Primarily 40 CFR (80%) and 40 CFR 156 Subpart D (7%) 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) (TN) practice test?
Yes -- one full 34-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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