Certification Exam
Arizona Wood-Destroying Organism Treatment
Certification Exam
Arizona Wood-Destroying Organism Treatment
Certification Exam
EXAM COVERAGE AREAS
1. Arizona Pest Management Laws and Regulations (A.R.S. Title 3, Chapter 20;
A.A.C. Title 3, Chapter 8)
2. Certification Categories and Scope (2A Treatment vs. 2B Inspection)
3. Wood-Destroying Organism Biology and Identification
, 4. Inspection Procedures and WDIIR Requirements
5. Treatment Methods and Application Techniques
6. Pesticide Labels, Safety, and Environmental Considerations
7. Termite Action Report Forms (TARF) and Recordkeeping
8. Continuing Education and License Renewal Requirements
9. Consumer Protection and Business Practices
10. Integrated Pest Management Principles for WDO
Arizona Wood-Destroying Organism Treatment
Certification Exam
200 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
AND RATIONALES
,1. Which Arizona state agency is responsible for regulating the business of pest
management and administering the Wood-Destroying Organism Treatment
certification examination?
A. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)
B. Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division (PMD)
C. Arizona Structural Pest Control Commission
D. Arizona Department of Health Services
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division
(PMD), is the regulatory body that oversees the business of pest management in
Arizona, including licensing and certification of applicators. The PMD administers
examinations and enforces the Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative
Code provisions related to structural pest control 13 19 .
, 2. What is the minimum passing score required on both the Core examination
and the category-specific Wood-Destroying Organism Treatment examination
to obtain Arizona certification?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arizona requires applicants to achieve a score of at least 75 percent
on both the Core examination and the applicable category examination to
become certified. This passing standard applies to all structural pest control
certification categories, including Wood-Destroying Organism Treatment 13 17
19 .