Pass IDPH's structural General Standards exam the first time.
Timed practice exams for Illinois structural pest control technician certification candidates: the pesticide core plus the Illinois Structural Pest Control Act (225 ILCS 235) and IDPH's Structural Pest Control Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 830), 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 287 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
Sources checked
What each practice exam covers
IDPH's General Standards exam tests label comprehension, safe handling, storage and disposal, environmental awareness, equipment, application techniques, pests and formulations, protective clothing and equipment, poisoning symptoms, and Illinois structural pest control law (77 Ill. Adm. Code 830.410). Each practice exam follows the federal core competencies every certifying agency must test (40 CFR 171.103), plus structural pests and IPM from IDPH's fact sheets and Illinois law from the Structural Pest Control Act and Code.
Illinois 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
- Illinois Structural Pests and IPM5 of 50
- Illinois Structural Pest Control Law5 of 50
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What exam do these practice tests prepare me for?
The Illinois structural pest control General Standards exam (Illinois Department of Public Health). Everyone seeking IDPH structural pest control certification takes the General Standards exam, a closed-book written exam at Department exam sites, and 70% passes (77 Ill. Adm. Code 830.400, 830.410; IDPH Structural Pest Control).
How is the real IDPH General Standards exam set up?
Candidates must be at least 18 with a high school diploma; restricted use pesticides also need a sub-category exam, and the same exam may be taken at most 4 times a year (225 ILCS 235/5; 77 Ill. Adm. Code 830.400, 830.410). IDPH doesn't publish the number of questions or 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 287. 40 questions cover the pesticide core every certifying agency tests (40 CFR 171.103), and 10 cover the Illinois Structural Pest Control Act (225 ILCS 235) and IDPH's Structural Pest Control Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 830). 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 Illinois statute, IDPH rule or IDPH fact sheet, 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 IDPH?
No. This is an independent study aid, not affiliated with the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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 Illinois Department of Public Health. Questions are original and checked against the current statutes, rules and federal sources they cite.