Pass West Virginia's General Standards (Core) exam the first time.
Timed practice exams for West Virginia pesticide applicator candidates taking WVDA's General Standards (Core) exam: the pesticide core plus the West Virginia Pesticide Control Act (W. Va. Code Chapter 19, Article 16A) and WVDA's pesticide rules (61 CSR 12A, 12B, 12E and 12J), 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 299 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
WVDA's certification exam covers general standards for private and commercial applicators, and one of them is knowledge of all applicable State, Tribal and Federal laws and regulations, including the Worker Protection Standard (61 CSR 12A-6.1). WVDA's core study packet includes the Pesticide Control Act (W. Va. Code 19-16A) and the Certified Pesticide Applicator Rules (61 CSR 12A). Each practice exam follows the federal core competencies every certifying agency must test (40 CFR 171.103), plus West Virginia law from the Pesticide Control Act and WVDA's rules (61 CSR 12A, 12B, 12E and 12J).
West Virginia 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
- West Virginia Pesticide Licensing and Certification5 of 50
- West Virginia Pesticide Use and Records5 of 50
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What exam do these practice tests prepare me for?
The West Virginia General Standards (Core) pesticide applicator exam (West Virginia Department of Agriculture). Applicants take and pass WVDA's General Standards (Core) exam plus the category exams for the certification they want (WVDA, Prerequisites for Pesticide Applicator Examination).
How is the real West Virginia core exam set up?
Each exam has 50 multiple-choice questions with a one-hour limit, and all exams except the business (LPAB) exam are closed book (WVDA); 70% or more passes (61 CSR 12A-3.3.d). WVDA holds exams on set dates each month at six locations around the state, and you need your admission ticket and a current photo ID.
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 299. 40 questions cover the pesticide core every certifying agency tests (40 CFR 171.103), and 10 cover the West Virginia Pesticide Control Act (W. Va. Code Chapter 19, Article 16A) and WVDA's pesticide rules (61 CSR 12A, 12B, 12E and 12J). 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 West Virginia statute or WVDA 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 WVDA?
No. This is an independent study aid, not affiliated with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
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 West Virginia Department of Agriculture. Questions are original and checked against the current statutes, rules and federal sources they cite.