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Key Facts: OR Pesticide Applicator Exam

100

Practice Questions

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70%

Passing Score

Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)

$58 per exam per attempt

Exam Fee

Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)

Every 5 years (40 credits)

Recertification

Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)

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1Which Oregon state agency regulates pesticide applicator licensing?
A.Oregon Department of Forestry
B.Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
C.Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
D.Oregon Health Authority
Explanation: The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) regulates all pesticide applicator licensing under ORS Chapter 634 (Pesticide Control Act). ODA oversees commercial applicator, operator, and trainee licensing, exam administration, and enforcement of pesticide laws.
2What is the passing score for Oregon pesticide applicator exams?
A.60%
B.65%
C.70%
D.80%
Explanation: Oregon requires a score of 70% or higher to pass any pesticide applicator exam. This applies to both the Laws and Safety exam and all category-specific exams.
3What two exams must an Oregon commercial pesticide applicator pass?
A.Core and Business Law
B.Laws and Safety exam plus at least one category exam
C.Only a single comprehensive exam
D.Written and oral exams
Explanation: Oregon commercial pesticide applicators must pass the Laws and Safety exam (equivalent to the Core exam) and at least one category-specific exam.
4What is the exam fee per attempt for Oregon pesticide applicator exams?
A.Free
B.$25
C.$58
D.$100
Explanation: The Oregon exam fee is $58 per exam per attempt. This applies to each individual exam and must be paid each time an exam is taken, including retakes.
5What is the minimum age requirement for an Oregon commercial pesticide applicator?
A.16 years old
B.17 years old
C.18 years old
D.21 years old
Explanation: Oregon requires commercial pesticide applicators to be at least 18 years of age and employed by a business licensed as a Commercial Pesticide Operator with ODA.
6What study materials are required for the Oregon Laws and Safety exam?
A.Only the federal core manual
B.The Oregon Addendum and the National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual
C.Only online videos
D.No study materials are specified
Explanation: Oregon requires applicants to study both the Oregon Addendum (state-specific laws) and the National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual to prepare for the Laws and Safety exam.
7Under ORS 634, what type of business must hold a Commercial Pesticide Operator license?
A.Any business that sells pesticides
B.Any business that applies pesticides for hire
C.Only aerial application companies
D.Only fumigation companies
Explanation: Under ORS Chapter 634, any business that applies pesticides for hire in Oregon must hold a Commercial Pesticide Operator license. If the business is a corporation, at least one employee must be licensed as a Commercial Pesticide Applicator.
8How are Oregon pesticide applicator exams formatted?
A.Paper and pencil, open book
B.Computer-based, closed book, multiple choice
C.Oral examination only
D.Take-home exam
Explanation: Oregon pesticide applicator exams are computer-based, closed-book exams with multiple-choice questions only, administered in two-hour time blocks by default.
9What must an Oregon sole proprietor of a pest control business hold?
A.Only a business license
B.A Commercial Pesticide Applicator license personally
C.Only liability insurance
D.Only a contractor's bond
Explanation: If an Oregon pest control business is a sole proprietorship or partnership, the owner or at least one partner must personally be licensed as a Commercial Pesticide Applicator.
10What does ORS Chapter 634 regulate in Oregon?
A.Wildlife management
B.The formulation, distribution, storage, transportation, application, and use of pesticides
C.Building construction
D.Food service operations
Explanation: ORS Chapter 634, known as the Pesticide Control Act, regulates the formulation, distribution, storage, transportation, application, and use of pesticides in Oregon.

About the OR Pesticide Applicator Exam

The Oregon Commercial Pesticide Applicator License validates competency in Oregon pesticide laws (ORS Chapter 634), federal FIFRA regulations, pesticide safety, environmental protection, application methods, label compliance, and integrated pest management.

Exam sponsor: Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

2 hours per exam

Passing Score

70%

Exam / Certification Fees

$58 per exam per attempt

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Label comprehension

The label is the law; RUP vs. general use, precautionary statements, first aid, signal words, ingredients, directions for use, storage and disposal

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Protective clothing and equipment

General clothing requirements, respirator types and uses, decontamination and cleanup

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First aid and toxicity

Signs and symptoms, first aid and the label, emergencies, LD50 and LC50, acute vs. chronic effects, routes of exposure, cholinesterase monitoring

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Federal and State laws and regulations

FIFRA, FFDCA, ORS 634 and OAR 603, WPS, OSHA, HCS, ESA; license types, certification periods, prohibited acts and civil penalties

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State recordkeeping requirements

Recordkeeping elements and retention time

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Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Definition and advantages of IPM, control methods, scouting and monitoring, economic threshold, economic injury level

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Environmental considerations

Particle and vapor drift, groundwater contamination, soil types, wildlife, pesticide persistence and degradation

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Pesticide transportation, storage and disposal

Storage facilities, transport, placarding and shipping documents, SDS, spills and OERS, disposal of products and containers

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  • Passing score: 70%
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 2 hours per exam
  • Exam / certification fees: $58 per exam per attempt Official sources

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OR Pesticide Applicator: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study Oregon-specific laws and regulations (ORS Chapter 634) thoroughly
2Master signal words: DANGER (most toxic), WARNING (moderate), CAUTION (least toxic)
3Know the four routes of exposure: dermal (~90%), inhalation, oral, ocular
4Practice calibration calculations: GPA = (GPM x 5,940) / (MPH x W)
5Understand IPM principles: prevention, monitoring, thresholds, biological/cultural/physical/chemical controls
6Review Oregon State University Extension study materials

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Oregon pesticide applicator exam?

The Oregon Commercial Pesticide Applicator License tests knowledge of Oregon pesticide laws, EPA/FIFRA regulations, safety, environmental protection, and application principles. Administered by Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA).

What score do I need to pass?

You need a score of 70% to pass the certification exams.

How often must I recertify?

A commercial or public applicator license runs on a five-year certification period. To renew, you need 40 recertification credit hours by the end of the period (at most 15 count per year); otherwise you must retake and pass the required exams.