QAC PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TEST
CALIFORNIA 2026 CORE EXAM,
CATEGORY A RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL
AND INSTITUTIONAL PEST CONTROL
CALIFORNIA LAWS AND REGULATIONS
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS
LD50 Dermal (mg/kg) for Hazard Class IV - CORRECT ANSWER -Greater
than 20,000
Classes of insecticides that act as cholinesterase inhibitors - CORRECT
ANSWER -Organophosphates and Carbamates
Cholinesterase - CORRECT ANSWER -Enzyme necessary for proper nerve
impulse transmission and nervous system function
Common symptoms associated with MILD organophosphate and carbmate
insecticide poisoning - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Fatigue.
2. Headache.
3. Dizziness.
4. Blurred vision.
,5. Excessive sweating/salivation.
6. Nausea and vomiting.
7. Stomach cramps and diarrhea Pest - CORRECT ANSWER -An undesirable
organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured
products, or natural substances
Pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER -Disease causing organisms
Four Main Groups of Pest Organisms - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Weeds
2. Invertebrates
3. Pathogens
4. Vertebrates
Weed - CORRECT ANSWER -Undesirable plant
Invertebrate Examples - CORRECT ANSWER -Insects, mites, ticks, spiders,
snails, slugs
Pathogen Examples - CORRECT ANSWER -Bacteria, viruses, fungi,
nematodes, mycoplasmas, and other microorganisms
Vertebrate Examples - CORRECT ANSWER -Birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish,
rodents, and other mammals
,Importance of Pest Identification - CORRECT ANSWER -Applicators can
learn about its life cycle, behavior, characteristic damage, factors that favor
its development, susceptible life stages, and known control methods. Could
cause pest control success or failure.
6 Pest Management Methods - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Biological
2. Chemical
3. Cultural
4. Genetic
5. Mechanical/Physical
6. Regulatory
Biological Control - CORRECT ANSWER -Use of natural enemies to control
pests.
Avicide - CORRECT ANSWER -Control or repel pest birds
Bactericide - CORRECT ANSWER -Control bacteria
Chemosterilants - CORRECT ANSWER -Sterilize insects or pest vertebrates
Defoliants - CORRECT ANSWER -Causes leaves to drop from plants
Desiccants - CORRECT ANSWER -Promote drying or loss of moisture from
plant tissues and insects
, Disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER -Control microorganisms
Fungicide - CORRECT ANSWER -Control fungi
Growth Regulators - CORRECT ANSWER -Alter growth or development of
plant or animal
Herbicide - CORRECT ANSWER -Control weeds
Insecticide - CORRECT ANSWER -Control insects and related arthropods
Miticide - CORRECT ANSWER -(Acaricide) Control mites
Molluscicides - CORRECT ANSWER -Control snails and slugs
Nematicides - CORRECT ANSWER -Control nematodes
Ovicides - CORRECT ANSWER -Destroy eggs
Pheromone - CORRECT ANSWER -Attract insects
Piscicides - CORRECT ANSWER -Control pest fish
CALIFORNIA 2026 CORE EXAM,
CATEGORY A RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL
AND INSTITUTIONAL PEST CONTROL
CALIFORNIA LAWS AND REGULATIONS
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS
LD50 Dermal (mg/kg) for Hazard Class IV - CORRECT ANSWER -Greater
than 20,000
Classes of insecticides that act as cholinesterase inhibitors - CORRECT
ANSWER -Organophosphates and Carbamates
Cholinesterase - CORRECT ANSWER -Enzyme necessary for proper nerve
impulse transmission and nervous system function
Common symptoms associated with MILD organophosphate and carbmate
insecticide poisoning - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Fatigue.
2. Headache.
3. Dizziness.
4. Blurred vision.
,5. Excessive sweating/salivation.
6. Nausea and vomiting.
7. Stomach cramps and diarrhea Pest - CORRECT ANSWER -An undesirable
organism that injures humans, desirable plants and animals, manufactured
products, or natural substances
Pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER -Disease causing organisms
Four Main Groups of Pest Organisms - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Weeds
2. Invertebrates
3. Pathogens
4. Vertebrates
Weed - CORRECT ANSWER -Undesirable plant
Invertebrate Examples - CORRECT ANSWER -Insects, mites, ticks, spiders,
snails, slugs
Pathogen Examples - CORRECT ANSWER -Bacteria, viruses, fungi,
nematodes, mycoplasmas, and other microorganisms
Vertebrate Examples - CORRECT ANSWER -Birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish,
rodents, and other mammals
,Importance of Pest Identification - CORRECT ANSWER -Applicators can
learn about its life cycle, behavior, characteristic damage, factors that favor
its development, susceptible life stages, and known control methods. Could
cause pest control success or failure.
6 Pest Management Methods - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Biological
2. Chemical
3. Cultural
4. Genetic
5. Mechanical/Physical
6. Regulatory
Biological Control - CORRECT ANSWER -Use of natural enemies to control
pests.
Avicide - CORRECT ANSWER -Control or repel pest birds
Bactericide - CORRECT ANSWER -Control bacteria
Chemosterilants - CORRECT ANSWER -Sterilize insects or pest vertebrates
Defoliants - CORRECT ANSWER -Causes leaves to drop from plants
Desiccants - CORRECT ANSWER -Promote drying or loss of moisture from
plant tissues and insects
, Disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER -Control microorganisms
Fungicide - CORRECT ANSWER -Control fungi
Growth Regulators - CORRECT ANSWER -Alter growth or development of
plant or animal
Herbicide - CORRECT ANSWER -Control weeds
Insecticide - CORRECT ANSWER -Control insects and related arthropods
Miticide - CORRECT ANSWER -(Acaricide) Control mites
Molluscicides - CORRECT ANSWER -Control snails and slugs
Nematicides - CORRECT ANSWER -Control nematodes
Ovicides - CORRECT ANSWER -Destroy eggs
Pheromone - CORRECT ANSWER -Attract insects
Piscicides - CORRECT ANSWER -Control pest fish
