Indiana Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam
(Core & Category) | 2025/2026 Edition | Real
Exam Questions with Verified Correct Answers
Indiana Certified Pesticide Applicator Exams | Core (General Safety & Regulations) and
Category-Specific Modules (e.g., 7A, 1C, etc.) | Expert-Verified Q&A | Certification-Ready
Format
Introduction
This comprehensive Q&A set reflects the official Indiana Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam
structure (2025/2026). It includes:
Core Exam: 50 scored multiple-choice questions (general safety, pesticide law, label usage, PPE,
environmental protection)
Each Category Exam (e.g., 1C, 7A, etc.): 50 questions focused on pest identification, pesticide
chemistry, equipment use, application techniques, and environmental concerns specific to the
chosen category.
All answers in this set are expert-verified and 100% correct, designed for post-exam review or
final exam preparation.
Answer Format
Correct answers are marked in bold and green. Brief rationales accompany key items to
reinforce understanding and practical application.
Core Exam (50 Questions)
Question 1
Which state agency regulates pesticide application in Indiana?
A) Indiana Department of Health
B) Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC)
C) Indiana Environmental Management
D) Purdue Extension
B) Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC)
Rationale: OISC oversees pesticide licensing and regulation.
Question 2
What is the legal obligation of a pesticide applicator regarding the product label?
A) Use it as a suggestion
B) Follow instructions as directed
,C) Ignore if outdated
D) Modify based on experience
B) Follow instructions as directed
Rationale: Labels are legally binding to ensure safe use.
Question 3
Who must be certified to use pesticides in Indiana?
A) Only private applicators
B) Private and commercial applicators
C) Registered technicians only
D) Homeowners
B) Private and commercial applicators
Rationale: Certification is required for both types of applicators using restricted-use
pesticides.
Question 4
How long is a pesticide applicator certification valid in Indiana?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 10 years
C) 5 years
Rationale: Certification must be renewed every 5 years.
Question 5
What are two options to maintain applicator certification?
A) Retake exams or earn continuing education credits
B) Pay a fine or skip renewal
C) Hire a supervisor or ignore deadlines
D) Use only general-use pesticides
A) Retake exams or earn continuing education credits
Rationale: These are the official renewal methods.
Question 6
What is the purpose of the applicator license?
A) To track applicator status
B) To advertise services
C) To exempt from training
D) To increase fees
A) To track applicator status
Rationale: Licenses help OISC monitor certified applicators.
Question 7
When must a certified supervisor remain on-site with a non-certified employee?
A) During all pesticide applications
B) Only during training
C) Never, if using general-use products
, D) Only for category-specific tasks
A) During all pesticide applications
Rationale: Ensures oversight unless the employee is a registered technician.
Question 8
How can a non-certified employee become a registered technician?
A) Complete on-the-job training
B) Pass the core exam and employer registration with OISC
C) Pay a fee to OISC
D) Work under supervision for one year
B) Pass the core exam and employer registration with OISC
Rationale: Requires exam and employer endorsement.
Question 9
What must a supervisor provide a registered technician working off-site?
A) A new license
B) Phone availability, site assessment, PPE, and labels
C) Extra pesticides
D) Training manuals
B) Phone availability, site assessment, PPE, and labels
Rationale: Ensures safe and informed application.
Question 10
What activities can a registered technician perform?
A) Any pest control task
B) Tasks their supervisor is certified and licensed for
C) Only administrative duties
D) Independent applications
B) Tasks their supervisor is certified and licensed for
Rationale: Limited to supervisor’s qualifications.
Question 11
What is a key advantage of non-chemical pest control?
A) Lower cost
B) Reduced environmental impact
C) Faster results
D) No training required
B) Reduced environmental impact
Rationale: Non-chemical methods are often cleaner.
Question 12
Which pesticide type controls weeds?
A) Insecticide
B) Herbicide
C) Fungicide
D) Rodenticide
(Core & Category) | 2025/2026 Edition | Real
Exam Questions with Verified Correct Answers
Indiana Certified Pesticide Applicator Exams | Core (General Safety & Regulations) and
Category-Specific Modules (e.g., 7A, 1C, etc.) | Expert-Verified Q&A | Certification-Ready
Format
Introduction
This comprehensive Q&A set reflects the official Indiana Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam
structure (2025/2026). It includes:
Core Exam: 50 scored multiple-choice questions (general safety, pesticide law, label usage, PPE,
environmental protection)
Each Category Exam (e.g., 1C, 7A, etc.): 50 questions focused on pest identification, pesticide
chemistry, equipment use, application techniques, and environmental concerns specific to the
chosen category.
All answers in this set are expert-verified and 100% correct, designed for post-exam review or
final exam preparation.
Answer Format
Correct answers are marked in bold and green. Brief rationales accompany key items to
reinforce understanding and practical application.
Core Exam (50 Questions)
Question 1
Which state agency regulates pesticide application in Indiana?
A) Indiana Department of Health
B) Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC)
C) Indiana Environmental Management
D) Purdue Extension
B) Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC)
Rationale: OISC oversees pesticide licensing and regulation.
Question 2
What is the legal obligation of a pesticide applicator regarding the product label?
A) Use it as a suggestion
B) Follow instructions as directed
,C) Ignore if outdated
D) Modify based on experience
B) Follow instructions as directed
Rationale: Labels are legally binding to ensure safe use.
Question 3
Who must be certified to use pesticides in Indiana?
A) Only private applicators
B) Private and commercial applicators
C) Registered technicians only
D) Homeowners
B) Private and commercial applicators
Rationale: Certification is required for both types of applicators using restricted-use
pesticides.
Question 4
How long is a pesticide applicator certification valid in Indiana?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 10 years
C) 5 years
Rationale: Certification must be renewed every 5 years.
Question 5
What are two options to maintain applicator certification?
A) Retake exams or earn continuing education credits
B) Pay a fine or skip renewal
C) Hire a supervisor or ignore deadlines
D) Use only general-use pesticides
A) Retake exams or earn continuing education credits
Rationale: These are the official renewal methods.
Question 6
What is the purpose of the applicator license?
A) To track applicator status
B) To advertise services
C) To exempt from training
D) To increase fees
A) To track applicator status
Rationale: Licenses help OISC monitor certified applicators.
Question 7
When must a certified supervisor remain on-site with a non-certified employee?
A) During all pesticide applications
B) Only during training
C) Never, if using general-use products
, D) Only for category-specific tasks
A) During all pesticide applications
Rationale: Ensures oversight unless the employee is a registered technician.
Question 8
How can a non-certified employee become a registered technician?
A) Complete on-the-job training
B) Pass the core exam and employer registration with OISC
C) Pay a fee to OISC
D) Work under supervision for one year
B) Pass the core exam and employer registration with OISC
Rationale: Requires exam and employer endorsement.
Question 9
What must a supervisor provide a registered technician working off-site?
A) A new license
B) Phone availability, site assessment, PPE, and labels
C) Extra pesticides
D) Training manuals
B) Phone availability, site assessment, PPE, and labels
Rationale: Ensures safe and informed application.
Question 10
What activities can a registered technician perform?
A) Any pest control task
B) Tasks their supervisor is certified and licensed for
C) Only administrative duties
D) Independent applications
B) Tasks their supervisor is certified and licensed for
Rationale: Limited to supervisor’s qualifications.
Question 11
What is a key advantage of non-chemical pest control?
A) Lower cost
B) Reduced environmental impact
C) Faster results
D) No training required
B) Reduced environmental impact
Rationale: Non-chemical methods are often cleaner.
Question 12
Which pesticide type controls weeds?
A) Insecticide
B) Herbicide
C) Fungicide
D) Rodenticide
