Pass Montana's pesticide core exam the first time.
Timed practice exams for Montana commercial, government, public utility and noncommercial pesticide applicator license candidates: the pesticide core plus the Montana Pesticides Act (MCA Title 80, Chapter 8) and MDA's pesticide rules (ARM Title 4, Chapter 10), 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 80%, the real pass mark
- Drawn at random from a bank of 281 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
Montana's core exam includes questions on pesticide laws, rules and regulations along with labeling, safety, toxicology, environmental effects, safety equipment, first aid and alternatives to chemicals (ARM 4.10.203), and MDA names its Montana laws manual as a study guide beside the national core manual. Each practice exam follows the federal core competencies every certifying agency must test (40 CFR 171.103), plus Montana law from the Montana Pesticides Act (MCA Title 80, Chapter 8) and MDA's rules (ARM Title 4, Chapter 10).
Montana 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
- Montana Pesticide Licensing and Certification5 of 50
- Montana Pesticide Use and Records5 of 50
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What exam do these practice tests prepare me for?
The Montana pesticide applicator core examination (Montana Department of Agriculture). Core certification is required for every pesticide applicator and dealer licensed in Montana, and license applicants also pass an exam for each classification they work in (MDA; ARM 4.10.203).
How is the real Montana core exam set up?
80% passes the core and each classification exam (ARM 4.10.203); MDA's exam rules sheet (updated June 2014) says there are no time limits and all exams are closed book; exams are by appointment at MDA field offices, or by computer through Metro Institute (MDA instructions). MDA doesn't publish the number of questions.
How do your practice exams compare?
Each practice exam has 50 questions on a 60-minute clock, graded at 80%, drawn from a bank of 281. 40 questions cover the pesticide core every certifying agency tests (40 CFR 171.103), and 10 cover the Montana Pesticides Act (MCA Title 80, Chapter 8) and MDA's pesticide rules (ARM Title 4, Chapter 10). 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 Montana statute or MDA 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 MDA?
No. This is an independent study aid, not affiliated with the Montana Department of Agriculture, Montana State University Extension or Metro Institute.
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 Montana Department of Agriculture, Montana State University Extension or Metro Institute. Questions are original and checked against the current statutes, rules and federal sources they cite.