Pass Washington's Laws and Safety exam the first time.
Timed practice exams for Washington commercial pesticide applicator, operator and public operator license candidates: the pesticide core plus the Washington Pesticide Application Act (RCW 17.21) and WSDA's pesticide rules (WAC 16-228), 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 269 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
Washington's Laws and Safety exam may cover the state and federal laws governing pesticide use, label comprehension, safety, environmental fate, pests, pesticides, equipment, application methods, supervision and professionalism (WAC 16-228-15451). Each practice exam follows the federal core competencies every certifying agency must test (40 CFR 171.103), plus Washington law from the Washington Pesticide Application Act (RCW 17.21) and WSDA's rules (WAC 16-228).
Washington 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
- Washington Pesticide Licensing and Certification5 of 50
- Washington Pesticide Use, Records and Notification5 of 50
Questions
What exam do these practice tests prepare me for?
The Washington pesticide license Laws and Safety exam (Washington State Department of Agriculture). Most license types pass the Laws and Safety exam plus an exam for each pest control classification they work in (WAC 16-228-1545; WSU Okanogan County Extension).
How is the real Washington Laws and Safety exam set up?
The exam is closed book and 70% passes (WAC 16-228-1545); WSDA's computer-based exams are given at Metro Institute testing centers and some WSU Extension offices. WSDA doesn't publish the number of questions or the 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 269. 40 questions cover the pesticide core every certifying agency tests (40 CFR 171.103), and 10 cover the Washington Pesticide Application Act (RCW 17.21) and WSDA's pesticide rules (WAC 16-228). 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 Washington statute or WSDA regulation, 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 WSDA?
No. This is an independent study aid, not affiliated with the Washington State Department of Agriculture, Washington State University 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 Washington State Department of Agriculture, Washington State University or Metro Institute. Questions are original and checked against the current statutes, rules and federal sources they cite.