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NYC Commercial Pesticide Applicator Category
7A – Structural and Rodent Control practice
questions with Verified Answers & Detailed
Rationales LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
NYC Commercial Pesticide Applicator Category 7A – Structural and Rodent Control
Practice Exam Questions with Verified Answers and Rationales
EXAM OVERVIEW
Feature Details
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC),
Administering
Division of Solid and Hazardous Materials, Bureau of Pesticides
Body
Management
NYS Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) Article 33, 6 NYCRR Parts 325–
Legal Authority
327
Commercial Pesticide Applicator – Category 7A: Structural and Rodent
Certificate Type
Pest Control
Control of cockroaches, ants, flies, spiders, silverfish, rodents and
Core Functions stinging/biting insects in or associated with structures (excluding food-
processing areas and post-construction wood-destroying organisms)
3-year cycle, minimum 3 credits in Category 7A + remaining credits from
Recertification
core or 7A
Recordkeeping Maintain records of restricted-use pesticide applications for 3 years
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DOMAIN 1: LAWS, REGULATIONS & LICENSING
1. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) administers the
Category 7A certification for which primary purpose?
A) To certify applicators for agricultural pest control
B) To certify commercial applicators performing pest management in and around structures
C) To certify homeowners using general-use pesticides
D) To certify only fumigation specialists
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NYSDEC Category 7A certification is required for commercial pesticide applicators
who manage pests in structures, including industrial, institutional, and residential buildings. The
category covers structural pest control, not agricultural or homeowner use.
2. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), pesticides must be
classified as either:
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A) Organic and synthetic
B) General-use or restricted-use
C) Liquid or granular
D) Domestic and industrial
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: FIFRA requires the EPA to classify each pesticide as either general-use (available to
the public) or restricted-use (available only to certified applicators) based on toxicity and
potential for harm.
3. Which federal law specifies that pesticides be classified as either general-use or restricted-
use?
A) Clean Water Act
B) Toxic Substances Control Act
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C) FIFRA
D) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is the primary federal
law governing pesticide registration, classification, and use. It requires EPA to classify pesticides
as general-use or restricted-use based on toxicity and potential environmental harm.
4. How long must records of restricted-use pesticide applications be maintained in New York
State?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
Correct Answer: D
NYC Commercial Pesticide Applicator Category
7A – Structural and Rodent Control practice
questions with Verified Answers & Detailed
Rationales LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
NYC Commercial Pesticide Applicator Category 7A – Structural and Rodent Control
Practice Exam Questions with Verified Answers and Rationales
EXAM OVERVIEW
Feature Details
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC),
Administering
Division of Solid and Hazardous Materials, Bureau of Pesticides
Body
Management
NYS Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) Article 33, 6 NYCRR Parts 325–
Legal Authority
327
Commercial Pesticide Applicator – Category 7A: Structural and Rodent
Certificate Type
Pest Control
Control of cockroaches, ants, flies, spiders, silverfish, rodents and
Core Functions stinging/biting insects in or associated with structures (excluding food-
processing areas and post-construction wood-destroying organisms)
3-year cycle, minimum 3 credits in Category 7A + remaining credits from
Recertification
core or 7A
Recordkeeping Maintain records of restricted-use pesticide applications for 3 years
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DOMAIN 1: LAWS, REGULATIONS & LICENSING
1. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) administers the
Category 7A certification for which primary purpose?
A) To certify applicators for agricultural pest control
B) To certify commercial applicators performing pest management in and around structures
C) To certify homeowners using general-use pesticides
D) To certify only fumigation specialists
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NYSDEC Category 7A certification is required for commercial pesticide applicators
who manage pests in structures, including industrial, institutional, and residential buildings. The
category covers structural pest control, not agricultural or homeowner use.
2. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), pesticides must be
classified as either:
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A) Organic and synthetic
B) General-use or restricted-use
C) Liquid or granular
D) Domestic and industrial
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: FIFRA requires the EPA to classify each pesticide as either general-use (available to
the public) or restricted-use (available only to certified applicators) based on toxicity and
potential for harm.
3. Which federal law specifies that pesticides be classified as either general-use or restricted-
use?
A) Clean Water Act
B) Toxic Substances Control Act
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C) FIFRA
D) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is the primary federal
law governing pesticide registration, classification, and use. It requires EPA to classify pesticides
as general-use or restricted-use based on toxicity and potential environmental harm.
4. How long must records of restricted-use pesticide applications be maintained in New York
State?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 3 years
Correct Answer: D
