What does Part 171 establish Federal standards for?
Based on: 40 CFR 171.1 (Scope)
Pesticide certification · New York · 2026
Pesticide Applicator Core Exam: New York 2026
Get ready for the New York pesticide applicator core certification exam with a large bank of practice questions and flashcards. Every item is built from public United States pesticide law and federal regulations, so what you study is what the exam tests.
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The exam
What the New York pesticide applicator core exam involves
The core exam is the first step toward becoming a certified commercial pesticide applicator in New York. It is administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and is based on the core training material and the pesticide laws and regulations that apply to every applicator, no matter which category they go on to work in.
How many questions are on the core exam and how long do I get?
The core exam has 50 multiple-choice questions and a time limit of 90 minutes. It is a closed-book exam, so you cannot bring the manual or notes.
- Questions: 50 multiple choice
- Time limit: 90 minutes
- Format: closed book
What score do I need to pass?
You need 35 of the 50 questions correct, which is 70 percent. There is also a special label rule: 10 of the 50 questions are about reading the pesticide label, and you must get at least 7 of those 10 correct in addition to the overall score.
- Overall: at least 35 of 50 correct (70 percent)
- Label rule: at least 7 of the 10 label questions correct
What topics does the core exam cover?
The questions cover the knowledge every applicator must have before handling restricted use pesticides.
- Pesticide laws and regulations: FIFRA, restricted use products, certification categories, supervision, and recordkeeping
- Labels and labeling: signal words, directions for use, and why the label is the law
- Safety, protective equipment, and worker protection: toxicity, exposure, protective equipment, first aid, and the Worker Protection Standard
- Environmental protection: drift, runoff, weather, and protecting water, wildlife, and pollinators
- Pests, pesticides, equipment, and application: pest identification, formulations, equipment, calibration, and application methods
Features
A complete study system, on one device
01 / PRACTICE
Practice mode
Work through hundreds of questions by topic, with a clear explanation and a source reference on every answer so you learn why it is right.
02 / MOCK
Mock exam
Sit a timed 50-question mock that mirrors the real format, including the rule that you must pass the label questions as well as the overall score.
03 / FLASHCARDS
Flashcards
Drill the key definitions and rules, from signal words and restricted-entry intervals to the unlawful acts under FIFRA, with a deck of more than 300 cards.
What's inside
What to look for in an exam-prep app
| Based on the official public source | Yes, United States pesticide law: FIFRA (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.) and the EPA regulations in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 152, 156, 165, 170 and 171 |
|---|---|
| Timed mock exam | 50 questions, 90 min |
| Pass rule applied | 70% to pass, all 10 mandatory questions correct |
| Answer explanations mapped to the source | Yes |
| Weak-area review | Yes |
| Flashcards (spaced repetition) | Yes |
| Works fully offline, no account | Yes |
| Ads | None |
| Payment | One-time purchase |
| Last content review | 2026-06-17 |
In the app
Calm, focused study, nothing else
Sample questions
Try 10 real practice questions
Tap an answer to see why it is right, mapped to the official source, exactly as in the app.
A restricted use pesticide is a pesticide that has been classified for restricted use under which authority?
Based on: 40 CFR 171.3 and FIFRA 3(d)
Under FIFRA, what does it mean when applicators say that the pesticide label is the law?
Based on: 40 CFR 156.10(i)(2)(ii); FIFRA 12(a)(2)(G)
Which item is part of the information a pesticide label is required to display?
Based on: 40 CFR 156.10(a)(1)
According to the core safety standards, a pesticide's risk is best described as a function of which two things?
Based on: 40 CFR 171.103(c)(2)(ii)
If a pesticide's toxicity cannot be changed, how can an applicator still reduce the risk it poses?
Based on: 40 CFR 171.103(c)(2)
An applicator wants to reduce spray drift. Which change to the spray would most directly help?
Based on: 40 CFR 171.103(c)(3)(i) and (c)(7)(iv)
What is runoff in the context of pesticide environmental movement?
Based on: 40 CFR 165 (Runoff definition)
When cleaning application equipment, where should the rinse water be directed?
Based on: 40 CFR 171.3 and 156.85
What is the first step in effective pest control before a pesticide is selected?
Based on: 40 CFR 171.103(c)(4) (Pests)
Source & accuracy
Where the questions come from, and when we last checked
Built from United States pesticide law: FIFRA (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.) and the EPA regulations in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 152, 156, 165, 170 and 171 (Current United States federal pesticide law and regulations (FIFRA and 40 CFR)), the official public source, used under Public domain (United States federal law and regulations; 17 U.S.C. 105 and 1 CFR 2.6). View the official source .
Last checked against the source: 2026-06-17.
- Study items
- 1,000+
- Questions
- 756
- Flashcards
- 304
- Mock exam
- 50
- Pass mark
- 70%
All questions are original and written from the public source. No official exam questions are copied.
Content audit trail
- 2026-06-17 Cross-model QA: every question's answer confirmed supported by the cited FIFRA or 40 CFR provision across eight verification rounds, and near-duplicate questions removed.
- 2026-06-17 Initial release, built only from public-domain United States federal pesticide law and regulations (40 CFR Parts 152, 156, 165, 170 and 171, and FIFRA).
FAQ
Common questions
Is this the official New York pesticide exam app?
No. This is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation or the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The questions are original and are based on public United States pesticide law and federal regulations.
How many practice questions and flashcards are included?
The app includes 756 practice questions and 304 flashcards, for more than 1,000 study items covering all five core topic areas.
Does the app work offline?
Yes. Everything is stored on your device, so you can study without an internet connection and there is no login or account to create.
How do I restore my purchase on a new device?
Use the restore purchase option in the app. The one-time purchase is tied to your app store account, so you can restore it on any device that uses the same account.
What score do I need to pass the core exam?
You need at least 35 of 50 questions correct, which is 70 percent, and you must also get at least 7 of the 10 label questions correct.
Is the content up to date with the law the exam is based on?
Yes. The content is built from FIFRA and the current federal regulations in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which are the laws the core exam is based on.
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