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California Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB) Branch
2 Field Representative Exam | Latest Verified Questions
and Detailed Answers
OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION
This comprehensive set of multiple-choice questions is designed for the California
Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB) Branch 2 Field Representative exam, a
closed-book test administered by PSI Exams that licenses individuals to perform
general pest control (excluding fumigation and wood-destroying pests). The content is
organized into the four core domains assessed on the examination: Rules and
Regulations, covering the Structural Pest Control Act, Board notification requirements,
contracts, and record-keeping; Pest Identification and Biology, focusing on the
recognition, lifecycles, and habits of common household and peridomestic invaders;
Pesticide Use, Safety, and Formulations, emphasizing label comprehension, signal
words, personal protective equipment, spill procedures, and toxicity antidotes; and
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) & Application, which evaluates inspection-driven
strategies, non-chemical controls, proper equipment use, targeted application
techniques, and environmental safeguards.
1. Rules and Regulations (Structural Pest Control Act & CA Code of
Regulations, Board Requirements)
QUESTION 1
Before applying any pesticide inside a rental dwelling unit, a Branch 2 Field
Representative must give written notice to the tenant at least how many hours in
advance?
A. 6 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 24 hours
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D. 48 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C
EXPERT RATIONALE: The Structural Pest Control Act requires a minimum 24-hour
written notice to tenants to allow them to take protective measures.
QUESTION 2
A Branch 2 Field Representative who changes their residence address must notify the
Structural Pest Control Board within how many days?
A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 20 days
D. 30 days
CORRECT ANSWER: B
EXPERT RATIONALE: SPCB regulations require licensees to report an address or
employment change within 10 days to keep licensing records current.
QUESTION 3
How many continuing education (CE) hours must a Branch 2 Field Representative
complete for each 3-year license renewal?
A. 10 hours
B. 16 hours
C. 20 hours
D. 24 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C
EXPERT RATIONALE: California SPCB mandates 20 approved CE hours every three years
to ensure licensees stay updated on laws and safety practices.
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QUESTION 4
A written contract for structural pest control services must be signed by whom?
A. The Branch 2 Field Representative only
B. The customer or the customer’s authorized agent
C. The County Agricultural Commissioner
D. A State inspector
CORRECT ANSWER: B
EXPERT RATIONALE: The law requires that the contract bear the customer’s or their legal
agent’s signature to be enforceable.
QUESTION 5
A pest control company must retain records of all pesticide applications for a minimum
of how many years?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
CORRECT ANSWER: C
EXPERT RATIONALE: The Structural Pest Control Act requires retention of treatment
records for at least three years for compliance and auditing.
QUESTION 6
Which statement correctly describes the scope of work allowed under a Branch 2 Field
Representative license?
A. Fumigation of structures only
B. Control of wood-destroying organisms only
C. General pest control excluding fumigation and wood-destroying pests
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D. All pest control without restriction
CORRECT ANSWER: C
EXPERT RATIONALE: Branch 2 authorizes general household pest management but
specifically excludes fumigation and wood-destroying organisms.
QUESTION 7
Which of the following MUST appear on the label of a service container used by a pest
control technician in the field?
A. EPA registration number
B. Full directions for use
C. Name and address of the pest control firm
D. Pre-harvest interval
CORRECT ANSWER: C
EXPERT RATIONALE: Service container labels must identify the responsible firm, the
pesticide common name, and the signal word, per California regulations.
QUESTION 8
Unlicensed practice of structural pest control is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of
up to:
A. 500B.500B.1,000
C. 2,500D.2,500D.5,000
CORRECT ANSWER: B
EXPERT RATIONALE: Business and Professions Code Section 8550 sets a maximum fine
of $1,000 and/or up to six months in jail for unlicensed activity.
QUESTION 9
A Branch 2 Field Representative employee must carry what document while performing
California Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB) Branch
2 Field Representative Exam | Latest Verified Questions
and Detailed Answers
OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION
This comprehensive set of multiple-choice questions is designed for the California
Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB) Branch 2 Field Representative exam, a
closed-book test administered by PSI Exams that licenses individuals to perform
general pest control (excluding fumigation and wood-destroying pests). The content is
organized into the four core domains assessed on the examination: Rules and
Regulations, covering the Structural Pest Control Act, Board notification requirements,
contracts, and record-keeping; Pest Identification and Biology, focusing on the
recognition, lifecycles, and habits of common household and peridomestic invaders;
Pesticide Use, Safety, and Formulations, emphasizing label comprehension, signal
words, personal protective equipment, spill procedures, and toxicity antidotes; and
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) & Application, which evaluates inspection-driven
strategies, non-chemical controls, proper equipment use, targeted application
techniques, and environmental safeguards.
1. Rules and Regulations (Structural Pest Control Act & CA Code of
Regulations, Board Requirements)
QUESTION 1
Before applying any pesticide inside a rental dwelling unit, a Branch 2 Field
Representative must give written notice to the tenant at least how many hours in
advance?
A. 6 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 24 hours
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D. 48 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C
EXPERT RATIONALE: The Structural Pest Control Act requires a minimum 24-hour
written notice to tenants to allow them to take protective measures.
QUESTION 2
A Branch 2 Field Representative who changes their residence address must notify the
Structural Pest Control Board within how many days?
A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 20 days
D. 30 days
CORRECT ANSWER: B
EXPERT RATIONALE: SPCB regulations require licensees to report an address or
employment change within 10 days to keep licensing records current.
QUESTION 3
How many continuing education (CE) hours must a Branch 2 Field Representative
complete for each 3-year license renewal?
A. 10 hours
B. 16 hours
C. 20 hours
D. 24 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: C
EXPERT RATIONALE: California SPCB mandates 20 approved CE hours every three years
to ensure licensees stay updated on laws and safety practices.
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QUESTION 4
A written contract for structural pest control services must be signed by whom?
A. The Branch 2 Field Representative only
B. The customer or the customer’s authorized agent
C. The County Agricultural Commissioner
D. A State inspector
CORRECT ANSWER: B
EXPERT RATIONALE: The law requires that the contract bear the customer’s or their legal
agent’s signature to be enforceable.
QUESTION 5
A pest control company must retain records of all pesticide applications for a minimum
of how many years?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
CORRECT ANSWER: C
EXPERT RATIONALE: The Structural Pest Control Act requires retention of treatment
records for at least three years for compliance and auditing.
QUESTION 6
Which statement correctly describes the scope of work allowed under a Branch 2 Field
Representative license?
A. Fumigation of structures only
B. Control of wood-destroying organisms only
C. General pest control excluding fumigation and wood-destroying pests
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D. All pest control without restriction
CORRECT ANSWER: C
EXPERT RATIONALE: Branch 2 authorizes general household pest management but
specifically excludes fumigation and wood-destroying organisms.
QUESTION 7
Which of the following MUST appear on the label of a service container used by a pest
control technician in the field?
A. EPA registration number
B. Full directions for use
C. Name and address of the pest control firm
D. Pre-harvest interval
CORRECT ANSWER: C
EXPERT RATIONALE: Service container labels must identify the responsible firm, the
pesticide common name, and the signal word, per California regulations.
QUESTION 8
Unlicensed practice of structural pest control is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of
up to:
A. 500B.500B.1,000
C. 2,500D.2,500D.5,000
CORRECT ANSWER: B
EXPERT RATIONALE: Business and Professions Code Section 8550 sets a maximum fine
of $1,000 and/or up to six months in jail for unlicensed activity.
QUESTION 9
A Branch 2 Field Representative employee must carry what document while performing
