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100 Original TX Pest Control Practice Questions (With Rationales)
Section 1: Texas Laws, Rules & Licensing (1–25)
1. Which Texas state agency regulates structural pest control?
A. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
B. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
C. Texas Department of State Health Services
D. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Answer: B. The TDA houses the Structural Pest Control Service, which oversees licensing and
enforcement .
2. What is the passing score required on the TDA Technician exam?
A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
Answer: B. The TDA requires a score of 70% or better on both the General Standards exam
and each category exam .
3. Under Texas law, a "Technician" is defined as a person who:
A. Owns a pest control business
B. Performs pest control under direct supervision of a certified applicator
C. Inspects properties independently
D. Trains other technicians
Answer: B. A technician performs pest control services under the direct supervision of a
certified commercial or noncommercial applicator .
4. What is the minimum number of days a technician has to notify the TDA of a change in
home address?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Answer: A. Regulatory standards require timely updates for contact information, specifically
within a 10-day window for address changes .
5. How often must certified technicians renew their licenses in Texas?
A. Every 6 months
B. Every 3 months
C. Annually
D. Every 5 years
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Answer: C. Texas requires annual renewal of technician licenses .
6. Which license category covers the inspection or control of termites and wood-
destroying insects?
A. Pest Control
B. Termite and Wood Destroying Insect Control
C. Lawn and Ornamental
D. Structural Fumigation
Answer: B. This category covers termites, beetles, and other wood-destroying insects .
7. Which license category covers the inspection or control of pests like cockroaches, ants,
and rodents?
A. Termite Control
B. Weed Control
C. Pest Control
D. Lawn and Ornamental
Answer: C. The Pest Control category covers pests in and around structures that are general
nuisances .
8. What is the minimum general liability insurance required for a structural pest control
business license?
A. $50,000
B. $100,000
C. $200,000
D. $500,000
Answer: C. The business license requires insurance in an amount not less than $200,000 for
bodily injury and property damage coverage .
9. A technician must work under what level of supervision?
A. No supervision required
B. Direct supervision of a certified applicator
C. General supervision of a certified applicator
D. Supervision of another technician
Answer: B. A technician performs pest control services under the direct supervision of a
certified commercial or noncommercial applicator .
10. What is the primary purpose of the Texas Structural Pest Control Act?
A. To increase pesticide sales
B. To regulate businesses and individuals performing pest control for hire
C. To set pesticide prices
D. To train pest control technicians
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Answer: B. The Act requires licensing of businesses and individuals that perform structural
pest control for hire .
11. What is the fee for the TDA Technician exam?
A. $25
B. $45
C. $64
D. $100
Answer: C. The exam fee is $64 per exam (General Standards and each category) .
12. Which of the following is NOT a structural pest control license category in Texas?
A. Pest Control
B. Termite Control
C. Agricultural Crop Spraying
D. Lawn and Ornamental
Answer: C. Agricultural crop spraying is regulated separately from structural pest control .
13. What must a business licensee designate for each business location?
A. A certified technician
B. A responsible certified commercial applicator
C. A pesticide salesperson
D. A safety officer
Answer: B. Each business licensee must designate a responsible certified commercial
applicator for each business location .
14. A person performing pest control at an apartment building as an employee of the
apartment complex is classified as:
A. Commercial applicator
B. Noncommercial applicator
C. Technician
D. Apprentice
Answer: B. A noncommercial applicator is a person not affiliated with a business performing
pest control for hire but required to license because they perform pest control services .
15. What is the required notification period for posting a notice of treatment in a Texas
school?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 72 hours
100 Original TX Pest Control Practice Questions (With Rationales)
Section 1: Texas Laws, Rules & Licensing (1–25)
1. Which Texas state agency regulates structural pest control?
A. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
B. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
C. Texas Department of State Health Services
D. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Answer: B. The TDA houses the Structural Pest Control Service, which oversees licensing and
enforcement .
2. What is the passing score required on the TDA Technician exam?
A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
Answer: B. The TDA requires a score of 70% or better on both the General Standards exam
and each category exam .
3. Under Texas law, a "Technician" is defined as a person who:
A. Owns a pest control business
B. Performs pest control under direct supervision of a certified applicator
C. Inspects properties independently
D. Trains other technicians
Answer: B. A technician performs pest control services under the direct supervision of a
certified commercial or noncommercial applicator .
4. What is the minimum number of days a technician has to notify the TDA of a change in
home address?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Answer: A. Regulatory standards require timely updates for contact information, specifically
within a 10-day window for address changes .
5. How often must certified technicians renew their licenses in Texas?
A. Every 6 months
B. Every 3 months
C. Annually
D. Every 5 years
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Answer: C. Texas requires annual renewal of technician licenses .
6. Which license category covers the inspection or control of termites and wood-
destroying insects?
A. Pest Control
B. Termite and Wood Destroying Insect Control
C. Lawn and Ornamental
D. Structural Fumigation
Answer: B. This category covers termites, beetles, and other wood-destroying insects .
7. Which license category covers the inspection or control of pests like cockroaches, ants,
and rodents?
A. Termite Control
B. Weed Control
C. Pest Control
D. Lawn and Ornamental
Answer: C. The Pest Control category covers pests in and around structures that are general
nuisances .
8. What is the minimum general liability insurance required for a structural pest control
business license?
A. $50,000
B. $100,000
C. $200,000
D. $500,000
Answer: C. The business license requires insurance in an amount not less than $200,000 for
bodily injury and property damage coverage .
9. A technician must work under what level of supervision?
A. No supervision required
B. Direct supervision of a certified applicator
C. General supervision of a certified applicator
D. Supervision of another technician
Answer: B. A technician performs pest control services under the direct supervision of a
certified commercial or noncommercial applicator .
10. What is the primary purpose of the Texas Structural Pest Control Act?
A. To increase pesticide sales
B. To regulate businesses and individuals performing pest control for hire
C. To set pesticide prices
D. To train pest control technicians
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Answer: B. The Act requires licensing of businesses and individuals that perform structural
pest control for hire .
11. What is the fee for the TDA Technician exam?
A. $25
B. $45
C. $64
D. $100
Answer: C. The exam fee is $64 per exam (General Standards and each category) .
12. Which of the following is NOT a structural pest control license category in Texas?
A. Pest Control
B. Termite Control
C. Agricultural Crop Spraying
D. Lawn and Ornamental
Answer: C. Agricultural crop spraying is regulated separately from structural pest control .
13. What must a business licensee designate for each business location?
A. A certified technician
B. A responsible certified commercial applicator
C. A pesticide salesperson
D. A safety officer
Answer: B. Each business licensee must designate a responsible certified commercial
applicator for each business location .
14. A person performing pest control at an apartment building as an employee of the
apartment complex is classified as:
A. Commercial applicator
B. Noncommercial applicator
C. Technician
D. Apprentice
Answer: B. A noncommercial applicator is a person not affiliated with a business performing
pest control for hire but required to license because they perform pest control services .
15. What is the required notification period for posting a notice of treatment in a Texas
school?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 72 hours
