Alberta Pesticide Applicator
Structural Certification Exam
Questions & Answers with Rationales
It covers key concepts from the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA), the
Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation, and the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides, as well
as general structural pest management principles.
,Contents
Section 1: Alberta Regulatory Framework & Certification System
Section 2: Structural Applicator Class Scope & Definitions
Section 3: Labels, Classification & Pesticide Types
Section 4: Safety, PPE, Toxicity & First Aid
Section 5: Structural Pest Biology & IPM
Section 6: Equipment, Application Techniques & Calibration
Section 7: Storage, Transport, Disposal & Spills
Section 8: Recordkeeping, Supervision & Exam Logistics
,Section 1: Alberta Regulatory Framework & Certification
System
Q1. Which Alberta statute is the primary legislation controlling the sale,
use, application, handling, storage, transport, and disposal of
pesticides?
A. The Public Health Act
B. The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA)
C. The Weed Control Act
D. The Occupational Health and Safety Act
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) is
the overarching Alberta statute governing pesticide sale, use, application,
handling, storage, transport, and disposal; the Pesticide (Ministerial)
Regulation and the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides are made
under its authority.
Q2. Which post-secondary institution administers Alberta's commercial
pesticide applicator and dispenser certification program?
A. University of Alberta
B. Lakeland College
C. SAIT Polytechnic
D. Olds College
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lakeland College manages Alberta's pesticide applicator and
dispenser certification programs, including administering home study
materials, scheduling exams, and issuing certificates on behalf of the
province.
Q3. Anyone who wants to purchase, use, or apply a pesticide listed in
Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 of the Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation must:
A. Simply be over the age of 16 with no other requirement
B. Be a certified applicator, or be supervised by a certified applicator
C. Have a university degree in agriculture
, D. Register annually with the local fire department
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under the Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation, Schedule 1 and
Schedule 2 pesticides can only be purchased, used, or applied by a certified
applicator, or by someone working under a certified applicator's supervision,
such as an authorized or non-certified assistant.
Q4. How long is an Alberta pesticide applicator certificate typically valid
before it must be renewed?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. Up to 5 years
D. 10 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alberta pesticide applicator certificates are issued for up to five
years and must be renewed prior to expiry through recertification, which
may involve either a recertification exam or approved continuing education
credits.
Q5. What is the minimum passing grade required on Alberta pesticide
certification exams?
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 70%
D. 80%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A candidate must achieve 70% or higher on the certification
exam to pass and earn the corresponding applicator certificate.
Q6. Once an exam is paid for, approximately how long does a candidate
have to actually write it?
A. 2 weeks
B. 8 weeks
C. 6 months
Structural Certification Exam
Questions & Answers with Rationales
It covers key concepts from the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA), the
Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation, and the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides, as well
as general structural pest management principles.
,Contents
Section 1: Alberta Regulatory Framework & Certification System
Section 2: Structural Applicator Class Scope & Definitions
Section 3: Labels, Classification & Pesticide Types
Section 4: Safety, PPE, Toxicity & First Aid
Section 5: Structural Pest Biology & IPM
Section 6: Equipment, Application Techniques & Calibration
Section 7: Storage, Transport, Disposal & Spills
Section 8: Recordkeeping, Supervision & Exam Logistics
,Section 1: Alberta Regulatory Framework & Certification
System
Q1. Which Alberta statute is the primary legislation controlling the sale,
use, application, handling, storage, transport, and disposal of
pesticides?
A. The Public Health Act
B. The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA)
C. The Weed Control Act
D. The Occupational Health and Safety Act
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) is
the overarching Alberta statute governing pesticide sale, use, application,
handling, storage, transport, and disposal; the Pesticide (Ministerial)
Regulation and the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides are made
under its authority.
Q2. Which post-secondary institution administers Alberta's commercial
pesticide applicator and dispenser certification program?
A. University of Alberta
B. Lakeland College
C. SAIT Polytechnic
D. Olds College
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lakeland College manages Alberta's pesticide applicator and
dispenser certification programs, including administering home study
materials, scheduling exams, and issuing certificates on behalf of the
province.
Q3. Anyone who wants to purchase, use, or apply a pesticide listed in
Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 of the Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation must:
A. Simply be over the age of 16 with no other requirement
B. Be a certified applicator, or be supervised by a certified applicator
C. Have a university degree in agriculture
, D. Register annually with the local fire department
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under the Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation, Schedule 1 and
Schedule 2 pesticides can only be purchased, used, or applied by a certified
applicator, or by someone working under a certified applicator's supervision,
such as an authorized or non-certified assistant.
Q4. How long is an Alberta pesticide applicator certificate typically valid
before it must be renewed?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. Up to 5 years
D. 10 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alberta pesticide applicator certificates are issued for up to five
years and must be renewed prior to expiry through recertification, which
may involve either a recertification exam or approved continuing education
credits.
Q5. What is the minimum passing grade required on Alberta pesticide
certification exams?
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 70%
D. 80%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A candidate must achieve 70% or higher on the certification
exam to pass and earn the corresponding applicator certificate.
Q6. Once an exam is paid for, approximately how long does a candidate
have to actually write it?
A. 2 weeks
B. 8 weeks
C. 6 months
