QAC (QUALIFIED APPLICATOR CERTIFICATE) EXAM - LAWS
AND REGULATIONS PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025 Q&A
1. Which California agency regulates the use of pesticides in
the state?
a) Department of Environmental Protection
b) California Department of Agriculture
c) Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)
d) Department of Public Health
The DPR is responsible for licensing and regulating
pesticide use and safety in California.
2. How often must a QAC renew their certification?
a) Every year
b) Every 2 years
c) Every 2 years with continuing education requirements
d) Every 5 years
QACs must renew every 2 years and complete continuing
education units to maintain their license.
, 3. What is the minimum number of continuing education
hours required for QAC renewal?
a) 4 hours
b) 20 hours
c) 12 hours
d) 8 hours
QAC holders must complete at least 20 hours of DPR-
approved continuing education within each two-year
renewal cycle.
4. Which of the following must be kept in pesticide use
records?
a) Weather at time of application
b) Name of the applicator
c) Site and crop treated
d) All of the above
All these details are required in pesticide application
records for compliance and traceability.
5. How long must pesticide use records be maintained?
a) 6 months
b) 1 year
c) 2 years
d) 3 years
California law requires that pesticide use records be kept
for a minimum of 3 years.
6. What is the reentry interval (REI)?
a) Time until pesticide breaks down
b) Time until rain occurs
,c) Time after application before workers can re-enter the
area
d) Time until weeds die
The REI is the period during which entry to the treated
area is restricted to prevent exposure.
7. What is the maximum fine for a serious violation of
pesticide laws?
a) $500
b) $5,000
c) $1,000
d) $10,000
Serious violations can result in a fine of up to $5,000 per
violation.
8. Who enforces pesticide use regulations at the county level?
a) Police department
b) County Agricultural Commissioner
c) Department of Health
d) Local Fire Department
The County Agricultural Commissioner enforces pesticide
laws within their jurisdiction.
9. What is required before applying a restricted-use
pesticide?
a) Weather report
b) Verbal approval
c) Valid applicator license and permit
d) Application to DPR
Restricted-use pesticides require both a qualified
applicator license and a permit issued by the CAC.
, 10. Who must receive a copy of the pesticide use report?
b b b b b b b b b
AND REGULATIONS PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025 Q&A
1. Which California agency regulates the use of pesticides in
the state?
a) Department of Environmental Protection
b) California Department of Agriculture
c) Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)
d) Department of Public Health
The DPR is responsible for licensing and regulating
pesticide use and safety in California.
2. How often must a QAC renew their certification?
a) Every year
b) Every 2 years
c) Every 2 years with continuing education requirements
d) Every 5 years
QACs must renew every 2 years and complete continuing
education units to maintain their license.
, 3. What is the minimum number of continuing education
hours required for QAC renewal?
a) 4 hours
b) 20 hours
c) 12 hours
d) 8 hours
QAC holders must complete at least 20 hours of DPR-
approved continuing education within each two-year
renewal cycle.
4. Which of the following must be kept in pesticide use
records?
a) Weather at time of application
b) Name of the applicator
c) Site and crop treated
d) All of the above
All these details are required in pesticide application
records for compliance and traceability.
5. How long must pesticide use records be maintained?
a) 6 months
b) 1 year
c) 2 years
d) 3 years
California law requires that pesticide use records be kept
for a minimum of 3 years.
6. What is the reentry interval (REI)?
a) Time until pesticide breaks down
b) Time until rain occurs
,c) Time after application before workers can re-enter the
area
d) Time until weeds die
The REI is the period during which entry to the treated
area is restricted to prevent exposure.
7. What is the maximum fine for a serious violation of
pesticide laws?
a) $500
b) $5,000
c) $1,000
d) $10,000
Serious violations can result in a fine of up to $5,000 per
violation.
8. Who enforces pesticide use regulations at the county level?
a) Police department
b) County Agricultural Commissioner
c) Department of Health
d) Local Fire Department
The County Agricultural Commissioner enforces pesticide
laws within their jurisdiction.
9. What is required before applying a restricted-use
pesticide?
a) Weather report
b) Verbal approval
c) Valid applicator license and permit
d) Application to DPR
Restricted-use pesticides require both a qualified
applicator license and a permit issued by the CAC.
, 10. Who must receive a copy of the pesticide use report?
b b b b b b b b b
