2026/2027 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
120 Practice Questions, Answers & RationalS
TOPIC 1 — CALIFORNIA BRANCH 2 LICENSING & SCOPE
1. What does Branch 2 primarily cover?
A. Fumigation with lethal gases
B. General household pest control
C. Wood-destroying organisms only
D. Agricultural pest control
**Answer: ...B**
**Rationale:** Branch 2 covers general household pest control, excluding fumigation with
poisonous or lethal gases.
### 2. A Branch 2 Field Representative may perform work:
A. Independently for private clients
B. Only while working on behalf of a registered structural pest control company
C. Only for agricultural businesses
D. Without a license
**Answer: ...B**
**Rationale:** The SPCB states that a Field Representative works on behalf of a registered
structural pest control company and may not independently contract for or perform structural
pest control work.
,### 3. Which is a duty of a Field Representative?
A. Identifying infestations
B. Issuing driver's licenses
C. Performing medical diagnosis
D. Regulating agricultural commodities
**Answer: ...A**
### 4. A Field Representative may:
A. Secure structural pest control work on behalf of a registered company
B. Operate independently without company affiliation
C. Manufacture pesticides
D. Register pesticides with EPA
**Answer: .A**
### 5. Which agency regulates structural pest control licensing in California?
A. Structural Pest Control Board
B. Department of Motor Vehicles
C. California Medical Board
D. Department of Education
,**Answer: .A**
### 6. Which branch specifically excludes fumigation with poisonous or lethal gases?
A. Branch 1
B. Branch 2
C. Branch 3
D. None
**Answer: .B**
### 7. Branch 3 primarily concerns:
A. General household pests
B. Wood-destroying pests and organisms
C. Agricultural weeds
D. Food preparation
**Answer: .B**
### 8. Branch 1 primarily concerns:
A. Fumigation
B. General household pests
C. Rodent trapping only
D. Landscape irrigation
, **Answer: .A**
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# TOPIC 2 — EXAMINATION & PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
### 9. Who administers the California licensing examination scheduling process for applicants
after SPCB approval?
A. PSI
B. OSHA only
C. CDC
D. FDA
**Answer: .A**
**Rationale:** The SPCB directs approved applicants to register with PSI to schedule
examinations.
### 10. A Field Representative applicant is approved for examination. How long does the
applicant generally have to take the exam before the application/fee are forfeited?
A. 30 days
B. 3 months
C. 6 months
D. 2 years
120 Practice Questions, Answers & RationalS
TOPIC 1 — CALIFORNIA BRANCH 2 LICENSING & SCOPE
1. What does Branch 2 primarily cover?
A. Fumigation with lethal gases
B. General household pest control
C. Wood-destroying organisms only
D. Agricultural pest control
**Answer: ...B**
**Rationale:** Branch 2 covers general household pest control, excluding fumigation with
poisonous or lethal gases.
### 2. A Branch 2 Field Representative may perform work:
A. Independently for private clients
B. Only while working on behalf of a registered structural pest control company
C. Only for agricultural businesses
D. Without a license
**Answer: ...B**
**Rationale:** The SPCB states that a Field Representative works on behalf of a registered
structural pest control company and may not independently contract for or perform structural
pest control work.
,### 3. Which is a duty of a Field Representative?
A. Identifying infestations
B. Issuing driver's licenses
C. Performing medical diagnosis
D. Regulating agricultural commodities
**Answer: ...A**
### 4. A Field Representative may:
A. Secure structural pest control work on behalf of a registered company
B. Operate independently without company affiliation
C. Manufacture pesticides
D. Register pesticides with EPA
**Answer: .A**
### 5. Which agency regulates structural pest control licensing in California?
A. Structural Pest Control Board
B. Department of Motor Vehicles
C. California Medical Board
D. Department of Education
,**Answer: .A**
### 6. Which branch specifically excludes fumigation with poisonous or lethal gases?
A. Branch 1
B. Branch 2
C. Branch 3
D. None
**Answer: .B**
### 7. Branch 3 primarily concerns:
A. General household pests
B. Wood-destroying pests and organisms
C. Agricultural weeds
D. Food preparation
**Answer: .B**
### 8. Branch 1 primarily concerns:
A. Fumigation
B. General household pests
C. Rodent trapping only
D. Landscape irrigation
, **Answer: .A**
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# TOPIC 2 — EXAMINATION & PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
### 9. Who administers the California licensing examination scheduling process for applicants
after SPCB approval?
A. PSI
B. OSHA only
C. CDC
D. FDA
**Answer: .A**
**Rationale:** The SPCB directs approved applicants to register with PSI to schedule
examinations.
### 10. A Field Representative applicant is approved for examination. How long does the
applicant generally have to take the exam before the application/fee are forfeited?
A. 30 days
B. 3 months
C. 6 months
D. 2 years
