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NATIONAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
CERTIFICATION CORE MANUAL EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
What type of PPE should you wear during an application if large amounts of a
pesticide could be deposited on your clothing over an extended period of time?
A. A coverall made of a cottonsynthetic blend.
B. A chemical-resistant suite made of rubber or plastic.
C. A chemical-resistant rubber apron.
D. Long-sleeved shirt and long pants made of a woven cotton fabric. - correct-
answer - B
Which is the appropriate way to wear gloves and footwear for a job in which you
will be working with your arms raised some of the time and lowered some of the
time?
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A. Wear gloves with your sleeves over them and put your pant legs outside your
boots.
B. Wear gloves outsie of your sleeves and war your pant legs inside your boots.
C. Wear gloves with a cuff closed tightly outside the sleeve and wear your pant
legs inside your boots.
D. Wear gloves with a cuff closed tightly outside the sleeve and wear your pant
legs outside your boots. - correct-answer - D
Which statement is true about respiratory protection?
A. Air-purifying respirators supply additional oxygen.
B. All respirators are approved by the EPA.
C. Filters are classified on the basis of oil degradation resistance and filter
efficiency.
D. Non-powered particulate respirators use a fan to help draw air through a
cartridge. - correct-answer - C
Which statement is true about replacing reusable PPE?
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A. Reusable items need to be replaced only at the end of the work season.
B. Gloves generally last longer than footwear, aprons, headgear, and protective
suits.
C. Glove replacement is a high priority.
D. If PPE is starting to thin out, it can be reused as long as there are no holes. -
correct-answer - C
What should you do with clothing made of cotton or polyester that has been
heavily contaminated with pesticides labeled with the signal word DANGER-
POISON, DANGER, OR WARNING?
A. Discard such items in a hazardous waste collection site.
B. Discard items with regular trash.
C. Launder the itms separately from other clothing using two entire wash cycles.
D. Launder the items separately using one wash cycle, and line dry. - correct-
answer - A
Which practice would help prevent groundwater or surface water contamination?
NATIONAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
CERTIFICATION CORE MANUAL EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
What type of PPE should you wear during an application if large amounts of a
pesticide could be deposited on your clothing over an extended period of time?
A. A coverall made of a cottonsynthetic blend.
B. A chemical-resistant suite made of rubber or plastic.
C. A chemical-resistant rubber apron.
D. Long-sleeved shirt and long pants made of a woven cotton fabric. - correct-
answer - B
Which is the appropriate way to wear gloves and footwear for a job in which you
will be working with your arms raised some of the time and lowered some of the
time?
, 2
A. Wear gloves with your sleeves over them and put your pant legs outside your
boots.
B. Wear gloves outsie of your sleeves and war your pant legs inside your boots.
C. Wear gloves with a cuff closed tightly outside the sleeve and wear your pant
legs inside your boots.
D. Wear gloves with a cuff closed tightly outside the sleeve and wear your pant
legs outside your boots. - correct-answer - D
Which statement is true about respiratory protection?
A. Air-purifying respirators supply additional oxygen.
B. All respirators are approved by the EPA.
C. Filters are classified on the basis of oil degradation resistance and filter
efficiency.
D. Non-powered particulate respirators use a fan to help draw air through a
cartridge. - correct-answer - C
Which statement is true about replacing reusable PPE?
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A. Reusable items need to be replaced only at the end of the work season.
B. Gloves generally last longer than footwear, aprons, headgear, and protective
suits.
C. Glove replacement is a high priority.
D. If PPE is starting to thin out, it can be reused as long as there are no holes. -
correct-answer - C
What should you do with clothing made of cotton or polyester that has been
heavily contaminated with pesticides labeled with the signal word DANGER-
POISON, DANGER, OR WARNING?
A. Discard such items in a hazardous waste collection site.
B. Discard items with regular trash.
C. Launder the itms separately from other clothing using two entire wash cycles.
D. Launder the items separately using one wash cycle, and line dry. - correct-
answer - A
Which practice would help prevent groundwater or surface water contamination?
