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EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (Virginia)

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

EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (Virginia): a 138-question practice bank for the real EPA Environmental standard, 3 full papers of 50 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 (74%) and VA Code (7%) of this exam's citations.

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3
full papers, no repeats
50
questions per paper
138
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
In Virginia, what is the designation given to all registered technicians regardless of the specific pesticide category in which they are trained?
A. General Technician Designation
B. Category 1 Technician
C. Technician Class A
D. Category 60
Source: 2VAC5-685-65
Which of the following BEST describes the role of a Registered Technician in Virginia?
A. A person who applies pesticides under the direct on-site supervision of a certified commercial applicator
B. An individual who has passed a written examination but does not require any training
C. A private farmer applying pesticides only on agricultural land they own
D. A person who may independently apply restricted-use pesticides on any property without supervision
Source: 2VAC5-685-10, VA Code § 3.2-3930
What is the minimum total training requirement for a person seeking Registered Technician certification in Virginia?
A. 20 hours of board-approved training only
B. 40 hours total: 20 hours board-approved training plus 20 hours on-the-job training
C. 60 hours of training with no on-the-job requirement
D. 25 hours of classroom training with optional on-the-job hours
Source: 2VAC5-685-50
Which Virginia state agency administers pesticide applicator certification and licensing?
A. Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
B. Virginia Board of Occupational Licensing
C. Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
D. Virginia Department of Forestry
Source: VA Code § 3.2-3900, 2VAC5-685-10
Which of the following is a requirement to become a Certified Commercial Applicator in Virginia?
A. Complete a minimum of 100 hours of training before taking any exam
B. Pass an exam without any prior experience or training
C. Demonstrate at least one year as a Virginia Registered Technician OR provide proof of sufficient education, training, or experience in pesticide use
D. Obtain a Registered Technician certification and automatically receive Commercial Applicator status
Source: VA Code § 3.2-3930, 2VAC5-685-20
Same exam, other states
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Real-world data for this exam
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation: real median wage (VA)May 2025$48,610/yr

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (Virginia) practice test?
138 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 50 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (Virginia) test cover?
34 domains, with the heaviest weight on Worker Protection Standard (15%), Certification Standards (12%), and Label Comprehension (12%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's EPA Pesticide Applicator — Core (Virginia) questions come from?
Primarily 40 CFR (74%) and VA Code (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 (Virginia)?
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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