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Arkansas Certified Applicator Practice Test

Unofficial practice on Arkansas's pesticide rules: every answer names its section of the Code of Arkansas Rules.

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Licenses, categories and fees 23

  • A first-time applicant for a private applicator license must have been certified within what period before applying? 2 CAR 72-104(a), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • A private applicator recertifies through approved training classes. How many points must be accumulated in the thirty-six months before license application? 2 CAR 72-104(b), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • A private applicator uses an aircraft to apply herbicides. Which criteria apply? 2 CAR 72-104(f), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Besides the $100 fee for a license to apply seed, fertilizer and pesticides, what is charged for each aircraft or article of ground equipment? 2 CAR 72-102(d), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
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Licenses, categories and fees, continued

  • Besides the board's examination, how can a first-time private applicator be certified? 2 CAR 72-104(a), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • For how long does a private applicator certification make a person eligible for licensure? 2 CAR 72-104(a), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • For whom may the noncommercial applicator license fee be waived? 2 CAR 72-103(a), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • How old must a commercial applicator be under 2 CAR 72-102(g)? 2 CAR 72-102(g), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • To obtain a CAT license, an applicant must show proof of completing the CAT ground application training course within what period? 2 CAR 72-102(c), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Under whose supervision must all commercial pesticide applications made by ground be done? 2 CAR 72-102(c), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What does 2 CAR 72-101 say about noncommercial applicator categories? 2 CAR 72-101, Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What is the application review fee for an individual commercial applicator license? 2 CAR 72-102(d), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What is the largest deductible allowed on an insurance policy used for financial responsibility? 2 CAR 72-102(e), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What is the minimum financial responsibility for a commercial applicator under 2 CAR 72-102(e)? 2 CAR 72-102(e), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What is the pesticide dealer's license fee for dealers handling restricted use pesticides and Class E or Class F products? 2 CAR 72-106, Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What must be done with the decal issued for an aircraft or article of ground equipment? 2 CAR 72-102(f), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What score must a private applicator achieve on the State Plant Board examination? 2 CAR 72-104(a), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • When does a commercial applicator technician (CAT) license expire? 2 CAR 72-102(c), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Which applicators are exempt from the financial responsibility requirement? 2 CAR 72-102(e), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Which federal rules does the State Plant Board adopt for containers and containment? 2 CAR 72-107, Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Which is one of the four ways to establish financial responsibility under 2 CAR 72-102(e)? 2 CAR 72-102(e), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Which of these is a commercial applicator category in 2 CAR 72-101? 2 CAR 72-101, Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Who may drive or operate the vehicle on a commercial ground application? 2 CAR 72-102(c), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15

Spray set-up for field crops 9

  • As an indicator that an inversion is unlikely, what must an aerial applicator record for each application? 2 CAR 72-102(a), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • For an application made before noon, which temperature change does 2 CAR 72-102 treat as making an inversion much less likely? 2 CAR 72-102(a), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • How high above the crop canopy may a ground spray boom be with a medium droplet size? 2 CAR 72-102(b), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What is the largest ratio of spray boom length to wingspan allowed for a fixed-wing aircraft? 2 CAR 72-102(a), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What is the limit on spray boom height at product release for aerial herbicide applications to field crops? 2 CAR 72-102(a), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What is the top airspeed 2 CAR 72-102(a) sets for an aircraft applying a herbicide to field crops, absent verified documentation for a higher one? 2 CAR 72-102(a), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What is the vehicle speed limit for a ground herbicide application to field crops with a medium droplet size? 2 CAR 72-102(b), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Where the product label is more restrictive than the set-up rules in 2 CAR 72-102, which governs? 2 CAR 72-102(a), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Which spray classification category does 2 CAR 72-102(a)(9) require for aerial herbicide applications to field crops? 2 CAR 72-102(a), Rules under Act 389 of 1975 (pesticide applicators), Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15

Product classes A to J 14

  • Enforcement action is taken against an applicator for drift of a Class B product. What will part of that action require? 2 CAR 70-107, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • How are all pesticides registered for sale in Arkansas classified under 2 CAR 70-104? 2 CAR 70-104, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • How do the restrictions of one class relate to the classes before it? 2 CAR 70-104, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • How does 2 CAR 70-103 define a "buffer zone"? 2 CAR 70-103, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • How does 2 CAR 70-103 define a "custom applicator"? 2 CAR 70-103, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • How often does the department inspect application equipment used to apply Class C products, and at what fee? 2 CAR 70-108, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • To whom may quinclorac not be sold? 2 CAR 70-114, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What is in Class J? 2 CAR 70-105, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What is the wind limit for applying a Class G product without a hooded sprayer? 2 CAR 70-112, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • When is use of a Class J product prohibited in counties where no black bear has been harvested since 2023? 2 CAR 70-115, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Where desirable vegetation cannot be kept out of the downwind direction, what minimum buffer zone applies to a Class D product? 2 CAR 70-109, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Which Arkansas class holds all 2,4-D and 2,4-D-containing pesticides and MCPA? 2 CAR 70-105, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Which Arkansas class holds all pesticides containing dicamba? 2 CAR 70-105, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Which pesticides are in Class A? 2 CAR 70-105, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15

2,4-D and dicamba rules 18

  • A custom applicator violates a Class F buffer zone. What is added to the penalty matrix amount, and what is the cap for one violation? 2 CAR 70-111, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • After how many violations in a three-year period may the department refuse, after a hearing, to issue a custom applicator's permit? 2 CAR 70-110(c), Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • An applicant for operator-in-charge may have no more than how many enforcement actions on record in the two years before testing? 2 CAR 70-110(c), Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Before buying a Class H product, what must an applicator give the pesticide dealer? 2 CAR 70-113, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Between which dates are applications of agricultural dicamba products prohibited, apart from the listed exceptions? 2 CAR 70-113, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Between which dates may agricultural 2,4-D products not be applied, without a permit, in the ten counties 2 CAR 70-111(e) names? 2 CAR 70-111, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • From April 16 through June 30, what buffer must in-crop dicamba applications keep from University of Arkansas and USDA research stations? 2 CAR 70-113, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • From April 16 through September 15, outside the ten counties named in 2 CAR 70-111(e), what buffer zone from susceptible crops applies to aerial application of a 2,4-D product? 2 CAR 70-111, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What buffer zone must an in-crop dicamba application keep from certified organic crops and commercially grown specialty crops? 2 CAR 70-113, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What color must the sample valve on custom application equipment be painted? 2 CAR 70-110(c), Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What deposit does a custom application firm make with the department? 2 CAR 70-110(c), Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What does 2 CAR 70-110 say about transferring a custom application decal to other equipment? 2 CAR 70-110(c), Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What examination score makes a person eligible as operator-in-charge? 2 CAR 70-110(c), Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What limits does 2 CAR 70-111(h) set on wind and temperature during a Class F application? 2 CAR 70-111, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What must a commercial application firm obtain before applying Class E or Class F products? 2 CAR 70-110(c), Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Where must an applicator get new technology certification training before ground applications to Enlist crops? 2 CAR 70-111, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Which esters of Class F products may be used? 2 CAR 70-111, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Which tank mix is prohibited for in-crop use from April 16 through June 30? 2 CAR 70-113, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15

Dealers and records 12

  • A custom application record must give the distance and direction to susceptible crops within what radius of the treated crop? 2 CAR 70-110(c), Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • A firm only takes orders for Class E products and passes them to a licensed dealer, making no profit. What does 2 CAR 70-110 require? 2 CAR 70-110(b), Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • A producer applies 2,4-D under an annual permit in one of the ten restricted counties. Within how many days must the application information and a GPS map be filed with the department? 2 CAR 70-111, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • For how long must a dealer keep the record of each sale of a Class E product in containers over one quart? 2 CAR 70-110(b), Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What is the registration fee for each pesticide product registered in Arkansas, and when do registrations expire? 2 CAR 71-101, Rules under the Arkansas Pesticide Control Act, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What must a commercial applicator maintain for Class A products, on forms provided by the department? 2 CAR 70-106, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What must a dealer keep on file before selling a Class E product to a custom applicator? 2 CAR 70-110(b), Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What must a nonresident of Arkansas who sells Class E products designate and maintain? 2 CAR 70-110(b), Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What must a restricted use pesticide dealer retain when selling a Class J product? 2 CAR 70-115, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • When must a dealer make the entries in the record of a Class E sale? 2 CAR 70-110(b), Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Where must a custom application firm retain its application records, and for how long? 2 CAR 70-110(c), Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Which weather entry must a custom application record include? 2 CAR 70-110(c), Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15

Enforcement 11

  • A hearing weighs the respondent's cooperation and other mitigating circumstances. How far may the civil penalty move? 2 CAR 73-107, Pesticide Enforcement Response Rules, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • An aerial application firm is charged with a violative application. Whose record of past violations sets the level of enforcement? 2 CAR 73-102, Pesticide Enforcement Response Rules, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • For a violation to count as a second or later offense, when must the previous violation have occurred? 2 CAR 73-102, Pesticide Enforcement Response Rules, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • For how long may the board suspend a license, pending inquiry, under the Pesticide Use and Application Act? 2 CAR 73-103, Pesticide Enforcement Response Rules, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • How does 2 CAR 73-102 define the "base fine"? 2 CAR 73-102, Pesticide Enforcement Response Rules, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Several neighbors complain about one drift incident. How does 2 CAR 73-102 count it? 2 CAR 73-102, Pesticide Enforcement Response Rules, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What does the board or its staff issue for a minor violation at the first level of enforcement? 2 CAR 73-103, Pesticide Enforcement Response Rules, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • What must the Case Development Review Panel's concurrence be before further action can be taken on a case? 2 CAR 73-106, Pesticide Enforcement Response Rules, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • When may the written complaint form be waived and an investigation begin immediately? 2 CAR 73-104, Pesticide Enforcement Response Rules, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Where, and within what time, may a person aggrieved by an action of the State Plant Board seek review? 2 CAR 73-108, Pesticide Enforcement Response Rules, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15
  • Which of these does 2 CAR 73-102 call a "major violation"? 2 CAR 73-102, Pesticide Enforcement Response Rules, Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes it at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov, read 2026-10-15

How this list was compiled: Our own questions on four parts of the Code of Arkansas Rules, Title 2, as the State publishes them at codeofarrules.arkansas.gov: Part 70, Arkansas Rules on Pesticide Use (https://codeofarrules.arkansas.gov/Rules/Rule?levelType=section&titleID=2&chapterID=2&subChapterID=8&partID=1316&subPartID=8720&sectionID=57420); Part 71, Rules under the Arkansas Pesticide Control Act; Part 72, Rules under Act 389 of 1975 as Amended (Pesticide Applicators) (https://codeofarrules.arkansas.gov/Rules/Rule?levelType=section&titleID=2&chapterID=2&subChapterID=8&partID=204&subPartID=5852&sectionID=38227); and Part 73, Pesticide Enforcement Response Rules, all read 2026-10-15. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture's rules page links to these four parts (https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/resources/public-information/rules/). Each question names the section its answer was read from and links to it. Licence: Questions, choices and explanations are original work of this site. The rules they describe are public law of the State of Arkansas.

How it works

This unofficial Arkansas certified applicator practice test asks 87 questions of our own on the State Plant Board's pesticide rules, 2 CAR Parts 70 to 73. It is not affiliated with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture.

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Which exams Arkansas gives

The Department's licensing page has commercial and non-commercial applicators pass a Basic Core Exam plus one or more category exams, and a Custom Applicator Exam to apply Class E or F products such as 2,4-D. Exams are given at its Little Rock office, with preregistration.

What this bank covers

Arkansas's own rules: applicator categories and fees, spray set-up for field crops, the ten product classes, the 2,4-D and dicamba dates and buffers, dealer and application records, and enforcement. Federal label and worker protection rules are on the pesticide applicator practice test.

Length of a mock exam

The Department's pages print no question count for the commercial exams. A mock exam here is 40 questions, our number, and ends in a score with no verdict.

  • Keep two windows apart: 2,4-D in ten named counties, April 16 through September 15; agricultural dicamba, July 1 through October 31.
  • Two years is the record period throughout: dealer sales, custom applications, dicamba applications and feral hog bait use.

Questions and answers

Is this the real Arkansas pesticide applicator test?

No. It is unofficial practice written for this site from the Code of Arkansas Rules. The real exams are given by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, and none of their questions are here.

Is there an Arkansas pesticide applicator license study guide?

The Department's licensing page says training is optional but recommended and points to the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service for study kits and online courses. Use this page beside them to check what you remember of the state rules.

What score passes the Arkansas certified applicator exam?

The Department's licensing pages give no pass mark for the commercial and non-commercial exams, so this page does not guess one. Rule 2 CAR 72-104 sets a minimum of 70 percent for the private applicator examination.

How long is Arkansas applicator certification good for?

The Department's licensing page says commercial and non-commercial certification is good for three years, and private applicator certification for five. Rule 2 CAR 72-104 limits a private certification to one five-year license or five one-year licenses.

What does an Arkansas commercial applicator license cost?

Rule 2 CAR 72-102 sets the application review fee at $35 per category for an individual commercial applicator, and $100 for a license to apply seed, fertilizer and pesticides plus $20 for each aircraft or article of ground equipment.

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