EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (TN)

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

TL;DR

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 citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real 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

Application Rates3%
Certification Requirements3%
Core Competency3%
Direct Supervision3%
Endangered Species Act3%
Environmental Hazards3%
Environmental Stewardship3%
Equipment Calibration3%
Equipment Maintenance3%
Fifra Basics3%
Groundwater Protection3%
Integrated Pest Management3%
Ipm Monitoring3%
Label Comprehension6%
Label Instructions3%
Label Reading3%
Neonicotinoid Restrictions3%
Noxious Weeds3%
Personal Protective Equipment3%
Pesticide Disposal3%
Pesticide Drift3%
Pesticide Families3%
Pesticide Storage3%
Pollinator Protection3%
Precautionary Statements3%
Restricted Entry Interval3%
Restricted Use Pesticides3%
Tennessee Categories3%
Tennessee Continuing Education3%
Tennessee Requirements6%
Toxicity Categories3%
Worker Protection Standard3%

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

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

Source: 15 U.S.C. Â§ 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

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

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

Source: 40 CFR 170 (WPS)

Same exam, other states

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

Real-world data for this exam

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation: real median wageMay 2025$46,340/yr

Frequently asked questions

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 Application Rates (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 diagnostic for EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (TN)?

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