Georgia Pest Control Registration Exam
Comprehensive Practice Examination
This comprehensive practice examination is designed to prepare candidates for the Georgia Pest
Control Employee Registration Exam administered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture
and the Structural Pest Control Commission. The exam covers essential topics including federal
and state pesticide laws, safety protocols, pest identification, application methods, integrated
pest management (IPM), regulatory requirements, and professional pest management
practices. This document contains questions with detailed rationales to help you understand the
reasoning behind each correct answer. All questions are based on the official Employee
Registration Manual and current Georgia regulations.
1. Which federal act regulates the registration and labeling of pesticides in the United States?
A) Occupational Safety and Health Act
B) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
C) Food Quality Protection Act
D) Endangered Species Act
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) of 1947 regulates the
registration and labeling of pesticides. It was amended in 1972 to include classification systems
for pesticides and created requirements for certification of applicators, worker safety,
environmental protection, and established the EPA to administer FIFRA . The OSHA Act of 1970
deals with workplace safety, the FQPA of 1996 addresses pesticide tolerances in food, and the
Endangered Species Act protects threatened species.
2. What is the primary law governing the pest management industry in Georgia?
A) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
B) Georgia Pesticide Use and Application Act
C) Structural Pest Control Act
D) Hazardous Waste Management Act
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: The Structural Pest Control Act (SPCA) is the primary law for the pest management
industry in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture serves as the enforcement agency
for the SPCA . While other laws like FIFRA and the Georgia Pesticide Use and Application Act are
relevant, the SPCA specifically governs structural pest control operations in the state.
3. Which agency is responsible for enforcing the Structural Pest Control Act in Georgia?
A) Environmental Protection Agency
B) Georgia Department of Agriculture
C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
D) Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is the enforcement agency for the
Structural Pest Control Act (SPCA) . The GDA oversees licensing, registration, and compliance for
pest control companies and applicators in Georgia. The EPA enforces federal laws like FIFRA,
while OSHA handles workplace safety and DNR manages natural resources.
4. Before beginning operation, what must all pest management companies in Georgia obtain?
A) A business license from their county
B) A company license from the Georgia Department of Agriculture
C) A federal tax identification number
D) Liability insurance only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: All pest management companies must be licensed by the Georgia Department of
Agriculture before they begin operation . This requirement ensures that companies meet the
state's standards for training, safety, and professional conduct. While other business licenses
and insurance may be required by local jurisdictions, the company license from the GDA is the
specific requirement under the SPCA.
5. Which federal act requires the EPA to ensure that registered pesticides do not harm
endangered species?
A) FIFRA
B) FQPA
C) Endangered Species Act of 1973
D) OSHA
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Endangered Species Act of 1973 requires the EPA to ensure that using registered
pesticides would not harm species placed on the endangered species list . Under this act, if the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determines a pesticide threatens an endangered species, the EPA
can restrict the use of that pesticide to designated areas .
6. What did the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 direct the EPA to regulate?
A) Worker safety standards
B) Pesticide registration fees
C) Tolerance levels for pesticides from dietary, drinking water, and non-occupational exposure
D) The disposal of pesticide containers
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996 amended FIFRA and directed the EPA
to regulate pesticides through the establishment of tolerance levels for pesticides from dietary,
drinking water, and non-occupational (residential) exposure, in conjunction with the Federal,
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act .
7. In order to obtain pesticide registration, what information must manufacturers provide to
the EPA and GDA?
A) Marketing and sales projections
B) Toxicity, hazard to applicator, and effect on the environment
C) Manufacturing costs and profit margins
D) Patent information and proprietary formulas
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pesticide manufacturers must provide information on the toxicity of the pesticide,
hazard to the applicator, and effect on the environment . This ensures that the EPA and GDA can
properly evaluate the safety and environmental impact of the pesticide before granting
registration.
8. Which federal act requires companies with 10 or more employees to keep records of work-
related deaths, injuries, and illnesses?
A) FIFRA
B) FQPA
, C) OSHA Act of 1970
D) Endangered Species Act
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970 requires any company with
10 or more employees to keep certain records and make reports, including all work-related
deaths, injuries, and illnesses . OSHA establishes and enforces workplace safety standards to
protect employees.
9. The Georgia Pesticide Use and Application Act is enforced by which agency?
A) Georgia Department of Agriculture
B) Georgia Department of Natural Resources
C) Georgia Environmental Protection Division
D) Georgia Department of Public Health
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Georgia Department of Agriculture enforces the Georgia Pesticide Use and
Application Act . This law deals with the regulation and licensing of certain areas related to
structural pest control. The GDA is the primary regulatory authority for pesticide-related
matters in the state.
10. How many hours of classroom training are required before an employee can take the
Employee Registration Exam?
A) 5 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 10 hours
D) 70 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must receive 10 hours of classroom training from a Certified Operator or
SPCC Approved Instructor over the topics outlined in the Rules of the Georgia Structural Pest
Control Commission . This classroom training covers essential topics including integrated pest
management, pesticide safety, and regulatory requirements.
11. How many hours of on-the-job training are required before an employee can take the
Employee Registration Exam?
Comprehensive Practice Examination
This comprehensive practice examination is designed to prepare candidates for the Georgia Pest
Control Employee Registration Exam administered by the Georgia Department of Agriculture
and the Structural Pest Control Commission. The exam covers essential topics including federal
and state pesticide laws, safety protocols, pest identification, application methods, integrated
pest management (IPM), regulatory requirements, and professional pest management
practices. This document contains questions with detailed rationales to help you understand the
reasoning behind each correct answer. All questions are based on the official Employee
Registration Manual and current Georgia regulations.
1. Which federal act regulates the registration and labeling of pesticides in the United States?
A) Occupational Safety and Health Act
B) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
C) Food Quality Protection Act
D) Endangered Species Act
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) of 1947 regulates the
registration and labeling of pesticides. It was amended in 1972 to include classification systems
for pesticides and created requirements for certification of applicators, worker safety,
environmental protection, and established the EPA to administer FIFRA . The OSHA Act of 1970
deals with workplace safety, the FQPA of 1996 addresses pesticide tolerances in food, and the
Endangered Species Act protects threatened species.
2. What is the primary law governing the pest management industry in Georgia?
A) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
B) Georgia Pesticide Use and Application Act
C) Structural Pest Control Act
D) Hazardous Waste Management Act
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: The Structural Pest Control Act (SPCA) is the primary law for the pest management
industry in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Agriculture serves as the enforcement agency
for the SPCA . While other laws like FIFRA and the Georgia Pesticide Use and Application Act are
relevant, the SPCA specifically governs structural pest control operations in the state.
3. Which agency is responsible for enforcing the Structural Pest Control Act in Georgia?
A) Environmental Protection Agency
B) Georgia Department of Agriculture
C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration
D) Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is the enforcement agency for the
Structural Pest Control Act (SPCA) . The GDA oversees licensing, registration, and compliance for
pest control companies and applicators in Georgia. The EPA enforces federal laws like FIFRA,
while OSHA handles workplace safety and DNR manages natural resources.
4. Before beginning operation, what must all pest management companies in Georgia obtain?
A) A business license from their county
B) A company license from the Georgia Department of Agriculture
C) A federal tax identification number
D) Liability insurance only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: All pest management companies must be licensed by the Georgia Department of
Agriculture before they begin operation . This requirement ensures that companies meet the
state's standards for training, safety, and professional conduct. While other business licenses
and insurance may be required by local jurisdictions, the company license from the GDA is the
specific requirement under the SPCA.
5. Which federal act requires the EPA to ensure that registered pesticides do not harm
endangered species?
A) FIFRA
B) FQPA
C) Endangered Species Act of 1973
D) OSHA
,Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Endangered Species Act of 1973 requires the EPA to ensure that using registered
pesticides would not harm species placed on the endangered species list . Under this act, if the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determines a pesticide threatens an endangered species, the EPA
can restrict the use of that pesticide to designated areas .
6. What did the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 direct the EPA to regulate?
A) Worker safety standards
B) Pesticide registration fees
C) Tolerance levels for pesticides from dietary, drinking water, and non-occupational exposure
D) The disposal of pesticide containers
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996 amended FIFRA and directed the EPA
to regulate pesticides through the establishment of tolerance levels for pesticides from dietary,
drinking water, and non-occupational (residential) exposure, in conjunction with the Federal,
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act .
7. In order to obtain pesticide registration, what information must manufacturers provide to
the EPA and GDA?
A) Marketing and sales projections
B) Toxicity, hazard to applicator, and effect on the environment
C) Manufacturing costs and profit margins
D) Patent information and proprietary formulas
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pesticide manufacturers must provide information on the toxicity of the pesticide,
hazard to the applicator, and effect on the environment . This ensures that the EPA and GDA can
properly evaluate the safety and environmental impact of the pesticide before granting
registration.
8. Which federal act requires companies with 10 or more employees to keep records of work-
related deaths, injuries, and illnesses?
A) FIFRA
B) FQPA
, C) OSHA Act of 1970
D) Endangered Species Act
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970 requires any company with
10 or more employees to keep certain records and make reports, including all work-related
deaths, injuries, and illnesses . OSHA establishes and enforces workplace safety standards to
protect employees.
9. The Georgia Pesticide Use and Application Act is enforced by which agency?
A) Georgia Department of Agriculture
B) Georgia Department of Natural Resources
C) Georgia Environmental Protection Division
D) Georgia Department of Public Health
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Georgia Department of Agriculture enforces the Georgia Pesticide Use and
Application Act . This law deals with the regulation and licensing of certain areas related to
structural pest control. The GDA is the primary regulatory authority for pesticide-related
matters in the state.
10. How many hours of classroom training are required before an employee can take the
Employee Registration Exam?
A) 5 hours
B) 8 hours
C) 10 hours
D) 70 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants must receive 10 hours of classroom training from a Certified Operator or
SPCC Approved Instructor over the topics outlined in the Rules of the Georgia Structural Pest
Control Commission . This classroom training covers essential topics including integrated pest
management, pesticide safety, and regulatory requirements.
11. How many hours of on-the-job training are required before an employee can take the
Employee Registration Exam?
