Pass Ohio's commercial core exam the first time.
Timed practice exams for Ohio commercial pesticide applicator license candidates: the pesticide core plus Ohio Revised Code Chapter 921 and ODA's pesticide rules (OAC Chapter 901:5-11), with every answer cited to its source. Find your weak topics before test day.
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- 50 questions in 60 minutes, scored at 70%, the real pass mark
- Drawn at random from a bank of 269 original questions
- Every answer cites the law, rule or EPA source it comes from
- A score for each topic and a recap of what to review
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What each practice exam covers
Ohio law has ODA examine every applicant on Ohio's pesticide law and the rules adopted under it, and on the proper use, handling and application of pesticides (ORC 921.12). Each practice exam follows the federal core competencies every certifying agency must test (40 CFR 171.103), plus Ohio law from Ohio Revised Code Chapter 921 and ODA's rules (OAC Chapter 901:5-11).
Ohio Pesticide Applicator License Exam Requirements
- Labels and Labeling6 of 50
- Pesticide Safety, Toxicity and First Aid6 of 50
- Environmental Protection4 of 50
- Pests and Integrated Pest Management4 of 50
- Pesticides: Types, Formulations and Action5 of 50
- Equipment, Calibration and Application5 of 50
- Federal Pesticide Laws and Regulations4 of 50
- Transport, Storage, Spills and Disposal4 of 50
- Supervision and Professionalism2 of 50
- Ohio Pesticide Licensing5 of 50
- Ohio Pesticide Use and Records5 of 50
Questions
What exam do these practice tests prepare me for?
The Ohio commercial pesticide applicator Core exam (Ohio Department of Agriculture). Commercial applicators pass the Commercial Core exam and at least one pesticide-use category exam (ODA, Pesticide Applicator Exams; ORC 921.06).
How is the real Ohio commercial core exam set up?
The Commercial Core exam is 90 multiple-choice questions and 70% passes; ODA's inspectors proctor written exams at no cost at sites around Ohio, and no books or notes are allowed (ODA, Pesticide Applicator Exams). ODA doesn't publish a time limit.
How do your practice exams compare?
Each practice exam has 50 questions on a 60-minute clock, graded at 70%, drawn from a bank of 269. 40 questions cover the pesticide core every certifying agency tests (40 CFR 171.103), and 10 cover Ohio Revised Code Chapter 921 and ODA's pesticide rules (OAC Chapter 901:5-11). You see your score in every topic and a cited explanation for every miss.
Where do the questions come from?
Every question is original and cites a primary source: the Ohio statute or ODA rule, the federal pesticide law or regulation (FIFRA, 40 CFR Parts 156, 165, 170 and 171), an EPA publication, or a land-grant extension publication. Each citation was checked against its source before the question went on sale.
How much do the practice exams cost?
One practice exam is $9, or $19 for a pack of 3. Each exam in a pack favors questions you haven't seen yet.
Is this affiliated with ODA?
No. This is an independent study aid, not affiliated with the Ohio Department of Agriculture or Ohio State University Extension.
Can I get a refund?
All sales are final. If a technical problem on our side keeps you from opening or finishing an exam, email us and we'll fix it.
An independent study aid, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture or Ohio State University Extension. Questions are original and checked against the current statutes, rules and federal sources they cite.