EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (UT)

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

TL;DR

EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (UT): a 26-question practice bank for the real EPA Environmental standard, 3 full papers of 26 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 (56%) and Utah Admin. Code (32%) of this exam's citations.

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3

full papers, no repeats

26

questions per paper

26

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

applicator-types4%
certification-authority4%
certification-categories4%
certification-cycle4%
core-vs-category-exams4%
drift-management4%
environmental-protection8%
epa-registration4%
equipment-calibration4%
fifra-restricted-use4%
formulations-and-labels4%
integrated-pest-management4%
label-components8%
label-signal-words4%
licensing-procedures4%
non-commercial-and-private-applicators4%
pesticide-storage-disposal4%
ppe-selection4%
recertification-options8%
recordkeeping4%
spill-emergency-response4%
toxicity-routes-of-exposure4%
worker-protection-standard4%

5 real sample questions

Which state agency administers pesticide applicator certification and licensing in Utah under the Utah Pesticide Control Act?

A. Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)

B. Utah Department of Environmental Quality

C. Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)

D. United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) directly, with no state role

Source: Utah Code Title 4, Chapter 14 (Utah Pesticide Control Act)

A commercial pesticide applicator seeking certification in Utah in the Ornamental and Turf category must pass which combination of exams?

A. Only the category-specific exam; no core exam is required

B. Both the general 'core' exam covering pesticide laws and safe use, and the specific exam for the Ornamental and Turf category

C. Only the core exam; no category-specific exam is required

D. A single combined exam covering all categories a licensee might ever want

Source: 40 CFR 171.103

Under Utah Admin. Code R68-7-7, pesticide applicators are certified in specific pest control categories. Which of the following is an example of such a category?

A. General Business Administration

B. Building Code Compliance

C. Agricultural Pest Control (Plant)

D. Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection

Source: Utah Admin. Code R68-7-7

Utah Admin. Code R68-7-6 requires pesticide applicators to be certified in one of three applicator types. Which of the following correctly lists them?

A. Residential, commercial, and industrial

B. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced

C. Federal, state, and county

D. Commercial pesticide applicator, non-commercial pesticide applicator, and private pesticide applicator

Source: Utah Admin. Code R68-7-6

When does a Utah commercial pesticide applicator license expire, absent revocation or suspension?

A. December 31 of the third calendar year from the time of licensure

B. One year after issuance, on the anniversary date

C. Five years after issuance, matching the federal default under 40 CFR 171.107

D. The license never expires once initially issued

Source: Utah Admin. Code R68-7-11

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 TN TX VA WA WI WV

Real-world data for this exam

Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation: real median wage (UT)May 2025$45,430/yr

Frequently asked questions

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

26 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 26 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (UT) test cover?

23 domains, with the heaviest weight on environmental-protection (8%), label-components (8%), and recertification-options (8%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's EPA Pesticide Applicator (Core) (UT) questions come from?

Primarily 40 CFR (56%) and Utah Admin. Code (32%) 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) (UT)?

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