Texas Termite Technician Exam (Latest 2026/2027 Update) Complete Questions and Guide Answers, 100% Verified Graded A+

Texas Termite Technician Exam (Latest
2026/2027 Update) Complete Questions and
Guide Answers, 100% Verified Graded A+

Section 1: Termite Biology and Identification
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1. The one-celled organisms that permit termites to digest cellulose are:
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• A) Bacteria
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• B) Fungi
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• C) Protozoa
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• D) Nematodes
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2. Which termite species pose the least problem as pests, occurring mainly in dead, damp, a
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nd rotting logs?
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• A) Subterranean termites
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• B) Formosan termites
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• C) Drywood termites
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• D) Dampwood termites
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3. The three forms (castes) of termites are:
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• A) Workers, Soldiers, and Reproductives
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• B) Workers, Queens, and Kings
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• C) Soldiers, Reproductives, and Larvae
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• D) Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary
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4. ___ are by far the most numerous members of a colony:
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• A) Soldiers
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• B) Reproductives
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• C) Workers
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• D) Nymphs
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5. Workers are sometimes mistaken for:
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, • A) Ants
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• B) White ants
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• C) Beetles
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• D) Flies
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6. Soldier termites can be distinguished by what characteristic?
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• A) Creamy white bodies
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• B) Greatly enlarged reddish-brown heads with sword-like mandibles
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• C) Winged bodies
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• D) Small, dark bodies
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7. A queen termite may lay up to how many eggs in her lifetime?
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• A) 10,000
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• B) 60,000
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• C) 100,000
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• D) 1,000,000
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8. The "rule of thumb" is that swarming will generally occur within ___ days after a warm sp
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• A) 5 days
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• B) 10 days
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• C) 15 days
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• D) 20 days
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9. The most critical condition for termite infestation is:
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• A) High humidity
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• B) Wood-to-soil contact
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• C) Standing water
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• D) Poor ventilation
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10. Termites can enter a foundation through cracks as small as:
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• A) 1/8 inch
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, • B) 1/16 inch
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• C) 1/32 inch
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• D) 1/4 inch
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Section 2: Formosan Termites
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11. Coptotermes formosanus are also called:
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• A) Drywood termites
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• B) Dampwood termites
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• C) Formosan termites
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• D) Subterranean termites
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12. Formosan termite nests are referred to as:
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• A) Mounds
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• B) Cartons or Galleries
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• C) Tunnels
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• D) Chambers
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13. Formosan termite colonies of more than ___ are not unusual:
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• A) 100,000
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• B) 500,000
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• C) 1 million
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• D) 10 million
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14. Formosan termites have a greater tolerance for:
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• A) Cold temperatures
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• B) Soil insecticides
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• C) Dry conditions
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• D) Salt water
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15. Formosan termites swarm from ___ to ___ on humid, still evenings between dusk and mi
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dnight:

, • A) January to March
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• B) March to May
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• C) May/June to July/August
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• D) September to November
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16. Formosan termites do not need constant contact with the soil so long as:
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• A) Temperatures remain warm
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• B) There is a moisture supply
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• C) There is adequate food
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• D) They have shelter tubes
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Section 3: Inspection and Treatment
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17. Preliminary information gathered prior to the inspection which can be valuable to the i
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nspector includes all of the following EXCEPT:
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• A) Any termites/wood destroying insects observed
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• B) Any moisture problems in or around the structure
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• C) The homeowner's income level
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• D) Has the structure been previously treated for WDI
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18. The easiest time to apply a barrier treatment for termite control is:
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• A) During construction
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• B) After construction
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• C) During swarming season
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• D) In winter months
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19. In treating block foundation voids, it is important to treat:
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• A) Only the voids near the surface
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• B) Every void
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• C) Only the corner voids
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• D) Every other void
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