CA Branch 2 Field Rep Study Guide (Latest
2026/2027 Update) 110+ Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct
**Section 1: Structure Inspection and Pest Location
**1. A registered company changes the address of its principal office. Within how many
days must the registrar be notified?**
- A) 10 days
- B) 30 days
- C) 60 days
- D) 90 days
- **Correct Answer: B) 30 days**
- **Rationale:** California regulations require a registered company to notify the
registrar of any change of address for the principal or any branch office within 30 days
of the change.
**2. A registered company’s qualifying manager leaves the company. Within how many
days must the registrar be notified in writing?**
- A) 10 days
- B) 30 days
- C) 60 days
- D) 90 days
- **Correct Answer: A) 10 days**
- **Rationale:** The registered company must notify the registrar in writing within 10
days after the qualifying manager leaves the employment of the company.
**3. Which of the following best describes a “field representative” under California
Business and Professions Code Section 8507?**
,- A) Any individual who applies pesticides for a registered company
- B) Any individual licensed by the board to secure structural pest control work,
identify infestations, make inspections, submit bids, or contract on behalf of a
registered company
- C) Any individual who mixes and loads pesticides for an operator
- D) Any individual who supervises fumigation crews
- **Correct Answer: B) Any individual licensed by the board to secure structural pest
control work, identify infestations, make inspections, submit bids, or contract on behalf
of a registered company**
- **Rationale:** Section 8507 of the Business and Professions Code explicitly defines a
field representative as an individual licensed by the board to perform these functions
on behalf of a registered company.
**4. A licensee must comply with a Notice of Proposed Action within how many days?**
- A) 30 days
- B) 60 days
- C) 90 days
- D) 180 days
- **Correct Answer: C) 90 days**
- **Rationale:** The licensee must comply with the order within 90 days. The
commissioner may extend this date up to 180 days after issuance of the Notice of
Proposed Action.
**5. What is the primary purpose of the Branch 2 Field Representative Examination?**
- A) To test general knowledge of all pesticides used in California
- B) To assess the candidate's ability to apply knowledge of pesticide equipment,
mixing, application procedures, and label directions to the practice of pest control
- C) To certify individuals to own and operate a pest control company
- D) To test knowledge of wood-destroying organisms
,- **Correct Answer: B) To assess the candidate's ability to apply knowledge of
pesticide equipment, mixing, application procedures, and label directions to the
practice of pest control**
- **Rationale:** The primary purpose of the examination is to assess the candidate's
ability to apply knowledge of pesticide equipment, pesticide mixing and formulation,
pesticide application procedures, and pesticide label directions to the practice of pest
control.
**6. Which branch license classification is specifically authorized to inspect for and
report on wood-destroying pests and organisms including termites?**
- A) Branch 1
- B) Branch 2
- C) Branch 3
- D) Branch 4
- **Correct Answer: C) Branch 3**
- **Rationale:** Branch 3 is the license classification for wood-destroying organisms,
including termites. Branch 2 covers household pests excluding wood-destroying
organisms.
**7. A field representative in Branch 2 is authorized to:**
- A) Sell, estimate, and supervise general pest control work for a registered pest
control business
- B) Own a pest control company without a license
- C) Issue pesticide regulations
- D) Work independently without a company
- **Correct Answer: A) Sell, estimate, and supervise general pest control work for a
registered pest control business**
- **Rationale:** Field representatives are licensed employees of a registered company
who may sell, estimate, and supervise pest control within their branch.
**8. Which agency regulates pesticide use and pest control licensing in California?**
, - A) California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- B) Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)
- C) Cal/OSHA only
- D) County health department only
- **Correct Answer: B) Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)**
- **Rationale:** DPR regulates pesticide use and licensing; County Agricultural
Commissioners enforce locally.
**9. Pesticide labels are:**
- A) Advisory only
- B) Legally enforceable; all directions must be followed
- C) Only important for mixing
- D) Optional if the field rep is experienced
- **Correct Answer: B) Legally enforceable; all directions must be followed**
- **Rationale:** The label is the law. It contains use directions, PPE, environmental
precautions, and disposal requirements.
**10. Which of the following is a non-chemical pest control method?**
- A) Sanitation and exclusion
- B) Broadcast spraying
- C) Fumigation
- D) Space treatment only
- **Correct Answer: A) Sanitation and exclusion**
- **Rationale:** Sanitation, exclusion, trapping, and habitat modification reduce pest
pressure without pesticides.
**11. The first step in an IPM program is:**
- A) Apply pesticide immediately
2026/2027 Update) 110+ Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct
**Section 1: Structure Inspection and Pest Location
**1. A registered company changes the address of its principal office. Within how many
days must the registrar be notified?**
- A) 10 days
- B) 30 days
- C) 60 days
- D) 90 days
- **Correct Answer: B) 30 days**
- **Rationale:** California regulations require a registered company to notify the
registrar of any change of address for the principal or any branch office within 30 days
of the change.
**2. A registered company’s qualifying manager leaves the company. Within how many
days must the registrar be notified in writing?**
- A) 10 days
- B) 30 days
- C) 60 days
- D) 90 days
- **Correct Answer: A) 10 days**
- **Rationale:** The registered company must notify the registrar in writing within 10
days after the qualifying manager leaves the employment of the company.
**3. Which of the following best describes a “field representative” under California
Business and Professions Code Section 8507?**
,- A) Any individual who applies pesticides for a registered company
- B) Any individual licensed by the board to secure structural pest control work,
identify infestations, make inspections, submit bids, or contract on behalf of a
registered company
- C) Any individual who mixes and loads pesticides for an operator
- D) Any individual who supervises fumigation crews
- **Correct Answer: B) Any individual licensed by the board to secure structural pest
control work, identify infestations, make inspections, submit bids, or contract on behalf
of a registered company**
- **Rationale:** Section 8507 of the Business and Professions Code explicitly defines a
field representative as an individual licensed by the board to perform these functions
on behalf of a registered company.
**4. A licensee must comply with a Notice of Proposed Action within how many days?**
- A) 30 days
- B) 60 days
- C) 90 days
- D) 180 days
- **Correct Answer: C) 90 days**
- **Rationale:** The licensee must comply with the order within 90 days. The
commissioner may extend this date up to 180 days after issuance of the Notice of
Proposed Action.
**5. What is the primary purpose of the Branch 2 Field Representative Examination?**
- A) To test general knowledge of all pesticides used in California
- B) To assess the candidate's ability to apply knowledge of pesticide equipment,
mixing, application procedures, and label directions to the practice of pest control
- C) To certify individuals to own and operate a pest control company
- D) To test knowledge of wood-destroying organisms
,- **Correct Answer: B) To assess the candidate's ability to apply knowledge of
pesticide equipment, mixing, application procedures, and label directions to the
practice of pest control**
- **Rationale:** The primary purpose of the examination is to assess the candidate's
ability to apply knowledge of pesticide equipment, pesticide mixing and formulation,
pesticide application procedures, and pesticide label directions to the practice of pest
control.
**6. Which branch license classification is specifically authorized to inspect for and
report on wood-destroying pests and organisms including termites?**
- A) Branch 1
- B) Branch 2
- C) Branch 3
- D) Branch 4
- **Correct Answer: C) Branch 3**
- **Rationale:** Branch 3 is the license classification for wood-destroying organisms,
including termites. Branch 2 covers household pests excluding wood-destroying
organisms.
**7. A field representative in Branch 2 is authorized to:**
- A) Sell, estimate, and supervise general pest control work for a registered pest
control business
- B) Own a pest control company without a license
- C) Issue pesticide regulations
- D) Work independently without a company
- **Correct Answer: A) Sell, estimate, and supervise general pest control work for a
registered pest control business**
- **Rationale:** Field representatives are licensed employees of a registered company
who may sell, estimate, and supervise pest control within their branch.
**8. Which agency regulates pesticide use and pest control licensing in California?**
, - A) California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- B) Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)
- C) Cal/OSHA only
- D) County health department only
- **Correct Answer: B) Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)**
- **Rationale:** DPR regulates pesticide use and licensing; County Agricultural
Commissioners enforce locally.
**9. Pesticide labels are:**
- A) Advisory only
- B) Legally enforceable; all directions must be followed
- C) Only important for mixing
- D) Optional if the field rep is experienced
- **Correct Answer: B) Legally enforceable; all directions must be followed**
- **Rationale:** The label is the law. It contains use directions, PPE, environmental
precautions, and disposal requirements.
**10. Which of the following is a non-chemical pest control method?**
- A) Sanitation and exclusion
- B) Broadcast spraying
- C) Fumigation
- D) Space treatment only
- **Correct Answer: A) Sanitation and exclusion**
- **Rationale:** Sanitation, exclusion, trapping, and habitat modification reduce pest
pressure without pesticides.
**11. The first step in an IPM program is:**
- A) Apply pesticide immediately
