California Branch 3 Operator Exam - Structural
Pest Control - Questions with Correct Answers
and Explanations
1. How many years of actual work experience are required for a Branch 3 Operator
license in California?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: C
2. What is the minimum number of training hours required for Branch 3 licensure, and
how many must be actual field work?
A) 40 hours total, 20 hours field work
B) 100 hours total, 80 hours field work
C) 100 hours total, 50 hours field work
D) 200 hours total, 100 hours field work
Correct Answer: B
3. Which board-required courses must be completed before taking the Branch 3
Operator examination?
A) Pesticides and Pest Identification only
B) Pesticides, Pest Identification, Contract Law, Rules & Regulations, Business Practices,
and Construction Repair & Preservation Techniques
,C) Business Practices and Contract Law only
D) Fumigation Safety and Pesticides only
Correct Answer: B
4. What is the examination fee for each branch of the Operator license?
A) 35B)35B)50
C) 65D)65D)85
Correct Answer: C
5. What is the initial license fee for an Operator license in California?
A) 85B)85B)100
C) 120D)120D)150
Correct Answer: C
6. How often must an Operator license be renewed?
A) Annually
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Correct Answer: C
7. How many hours of continuing education are required to renew an Operator license?
A) 8 hours
B) 12 hours
,C) 16 hours
D) 24 hours
Correct Answer: C
8. What is the Live Scan fee required for fingerprinting?
A) 29B)29B)39
C) 49D)49D)59
Correct Answer: C
*Explanation: The Live Scan fee is $49, plus a fingerprint-rolling fee established by each
individual location.*
9. How long does it typically take to process an examination application?
A) 5 business days
B) 10 business days
C) 15 business days
D) 20 business days
Correct Answer: B
10. A Structural Pest Control Operator may:
A) Contract for and perform pest control work on their own behalf
B) Only work as an employee of a registered company
C) Own and operate their own company or act as a qualifying manager for another
owner
D) Perform work without a registered company
Correct Answer: C
11. Which branches can an Operator be licensed in?
, A) Branch 1 only
B) Branch 2 only
C) Branch 3 only
D) Branch 1, Branch 2, and/or Branch 3
Correct Answer: D
*Explanation: An Operator can be licensed in Branch 1, Branch 2, and/or Branch 3.*
12. What is the primary difference between an Operator and a Field Representative?
A) An Operator can own a company
B) An Operator earns more money
C) There is no difference
D) Field Representatives need more training
Correct Answer: A
13. Who must provide written certification of an employee's experience and time?
A) The employee only
B) The qualifying manager or designated licensed operator of the registered company
C) The Structural Pest Control Board
D) Any licensed pest control professional
Correct Answer: B
14. The experience requirement for Branch 3 must include training in:
A) Fumigation only
B) Fumigation and ventilation
C) Integrated Pest Management and the impact of structural pest control services on
water quality
D) Pesticide application only
Pest Control - Questions with Correct Answers
and Explanations
1. How many years of actual work experience are required for a Branch 3 Operator
license in California?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: C
2. What is the minimum number of training hours required for Branch 3 licensure, and
how many must be actual field work?
A) 40 hours total, 20 hours field work
B) 100 hours total, 80 hours field work
C) 100 hours total, 50 hours field work
D) 200 hours total, 100 hours field work
Correct Answer: B
3. Which board-required courses must be completed before taking the Branch 3
Operator examination?
A) Pesticides and Pest Identification only
B) Pesticides, Pest Identification, Contract Law, Rules & Regulations, Business Practices,
and Construction Repair & Preservation Techniques
,C) Business Practices and Contract Law only
D) Fumigation Safety and Pesticides only
Correct Answer: B
4. What is the examination fee for each branch of the Operator license?
A) 35B)35B)50
C) 65D)65D)85
Correct Answer: C
5. What is the initial license fee for an Operator license in California?
A) 85B)85B)100
C) 120D)120D)150
Correct Answer: C
6. How often must an Operator license be renewed?
A) Annually
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Correct Answer: C
7. How many hours of continuing education are required to renew an Operator license?
A) 8 hours
B) 12 hours
,C) 16 hours
D) 24 hours
Correct Answer: C
8. What is the Live Scan fee required for fingerprinting?
A) 29B)29B)39
C) 49D)49D)59
Correct Answer: C
*Explanation: The Live Scan fee is $49, plus a fingerprint-rolling fee established by each
individual location.*
9. How long does it typically take to process an examination application?
A) 5 business days
B) 10 business days
C) 15 business days
D) 20 business days
Correct Answer: B
10. A Structural Pest Control Operator may:
A) Contract for and perform pest control work on their own behalf
B) Only work as an employee of a registered company
C) Own and operate their own company or act as a qualifying manager for another
owner
D) Perform work without a registered company
Correct Answer: C
11. Which branches can an Operator be licensed in?
, A) Branch 1 only
B) Branch 2 only
C) Branch 3 only
D) Branch 1, Branch 2, and/or Branch 3
Correct Answer: D
*Explanation: An Operator can be licensed in Branch 1, Branch 2, and/or Branch 3.*
12. What is the primary difference between an Operator and a Field Representative?
A) An Operator can own a company
B) An Operator earns more money
C) There is no difference
D) Field Representatives need more training
Correct Answer: A
13. Who must provide written certification of an employee's experience and time?
A) The employee only
B) The qualifying manager or designated licensed operator of the registered company
C) The Structural Pest Control Board
D) Any licensed pest control professional
Correct Answer: B
14. The experience requirement for Branch 3 must include training in:
A) Fumigation only
B) Fumigation and ventilation
C) Integrated Pest Management and the impact of structural pest control services on
water quality
D) Pesticide application only
