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Illinois Pesticide General Standards Exam Guide
The numbers below come from Illinois Department of Agriculture’s official candidate information — the same sources our question bank is built against.
How many questions are on the Illinois Pesticide General Standards exam?
100 scored questions. Some exams also include a small number of unscored pretest questions that look identical to scored ones — answer everything.
What score do I need to pass?
The passing standard is 70, set by the licensing authority. Check the official candidate information from Illinois Department of Agriculture for scoring details.
What does the Illinois Pesticide General Standards exam cover?
The exam covers: Illinois and Federal Pesticide Laws; Pesticide Labels and Labeling; Pesticide Types and Formulations; Pesticide Toxicity, Poisoning, and First Aid; Safe Handling, PPE, and Worker Protection; Pesticides in the Environment; Application Equipment and Calibration; Integrated Pest Management. The official content information is published by Illinois Department of Agriculture.