Alberta Pesticide Applicator Structural – Alberta
Environment and Protected Areas
SECTION 1: LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & LICENSING (Questions 1–25)
Question 1
The primary provincial legislation that governs the sale, purchase, use,
application, handling, storage, transport, and disposal of pesticides in Alberta is
the:
A. Pest Control Products Act (PCPA)
B. Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA)
C. Weed Control Act
D. Wildlife Act
Question 2
Under the Alberta Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation, commercial pesticides are
categorized into which schedules?
A. Schedule A, B, and C
B. Schedule 1, 2, and 3
C. Schedule I, II, III, and IV
D. Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3
Question 3
A certified applicator certificate is required to purchase and apply which
schedules of pesticides under Alberta's Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation?
A. Schedule 1 only
B. Schedule 3 only
C. Schedule 1 and 2
D. Schedule 1, 2, and 3
,Question 4
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an applicant seeking a pesticide
applicator certificate in Alberta?
A. Be at least 18 years of age
B. Successfully complete the applicable certification examination
C. Hold a valid driver's license
D. Submit the required application and fee
Question 5
The federal legislation that governs pesticide product registration and labelling in
Canada is the:
A. Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA)
B. Pest Control Products Act (PCPA)
C. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (TDGA)
D. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
Question 6
Which of the following situations does NOT require a Structural Pesticide
Applicator Certificate to purchase and use the pesticide?
A. Applying pesticides in common areas of a condominium building
B. Applying pesticides for hire in a commercial office building
C. A homeowner applying a Schedule 2 pesticide in their own single-family
dwelling
D. A property manager applying pesticides in rental units they manage
Question 7
The Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides provides details and
requirements regarding:
,A. Only the sale of pesticides
B. Only the disposal of pesticide containers
C. The safe sales, handling, use, and application of pesticides to ensure
environmental protection
D. Only the transportation of pesticides
Question 8
A certified pesticide applicator may supervise a maximum of how many
individuals (assistants or authorized assistants) at one time?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 10
Question 9
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a pesticide applicator
certificate in Alberta?
A. 16 years of age
B. 18 years of age
C. 19 years of age
D. 21 years of age
Question 10
Which of the following is a key operational difference between a 'non-certified
assistant' and an 'authorized assistant' in Alberta?
A. There is no meaningful difference; the terms are interchangeable
B. An authorized assistant can apply pesticides without requiring daily on-site
supervision by a certified applicator for specified applications
C. Only non-certified assistants may handle Schedule 1 pesticides
D. Authorized assistants must be at least 25 years old
, Question 11
What is the primary purpose of Alberta's pesticide legislation?
A. To increase pesticide sales and industry growth
B. To promote only chemical methods of pest control
C. To protect human health and the environment while regulating pesticide use
D. To eliminate all insect populations in Alberta
Question 12
The written information required under section 13(2) of the Environmental Code
of Practice must be provided how many hours prior to a structural pest control
application?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 72 hours
Question 13
SATA (Select All That Apply): Which of the following are required to be included
on a pesticide application record in Alberta? (Select all that apply.)
A. Date and time of application
B. Name and address of the person for whom the pesticide was applied
C. Brand name and Pest Control Product (PCP) registration number of the
pesticide
D. Rate and method of application
E. Meteorological conditions at the time of application (if applied outside an
enclosed structure)
Question 14
Environment and Protected Areas
SECTION 1: LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & LICENSING (Questions 1–25)
Question 1
The primary provincial legislation that governs the sale, purchase, use,
application, handling, storage, transport, and disposal of pesticides in Alberta is
the:
A. Pest Control Products Act (PCPA)
B. Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA)
C. Weed Control Act
D. Wildlife Act
Question 2
Under the Alberta Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation, commercial pesticides are
categorized into which schedules?
A. Schedule A, B, and C
B. Schedule 1, 2, and 3
C. Schedule I, II, III, and IV
D. Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3
Question 3
A certified applicator certificate is required to purchase and apply which
schedules of pesticides under Alberta's Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation?
A. Schedule 1 only
B. Schedule 3 only
C. Schedule 1 and 2
D. Schedule 1, 2, and 3
,Question 4
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an applicant seeking a pesticide
applicator certificate in Alberta?
A. Be at least 18 years of age
B. Successfully complete the applicable certification examination
C. Hold a valid driver's license
D. Submit the required application and fee
Question 5
The federal legislation that governs pesticide product registration and labelling in
Canada is the:
A. Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA)
B. Pest Control Products Act (PCPA)
C. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (TDGA)
D. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
Question 6
Which of the following situations does NOT require a Structural Pesticide
Applicator Certificate to purchase and use the pesticide?
A. Applying pesticides in common areas of a condominium building
B. Applying pesticides for hire in a commercial office building
C. A homeowner applying a Schedule 2 pesticide in their own single-family
dwelling
D. A property manager applying pesticides in rental units they manage
Question 7
The Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides provides details and
requirements regarding:
,A. Only the sale of pesticides
B. Only the disposal of pesticide containers
C. The safe sales, handling, use, and application of pesticides to ensure
environmental protection
D. Only the transportation of pesticides
Question 8
A certified pesticide applicator may supervise a maximum of how many
individuals (assistants or authorized assistants) at one time?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 10
Question 9
What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a pesticide applicator
certificate in Alberta?
A. 16 years of age
B. 18 years of age
C. 19 years of age
D. 21 years of age
Question 10
Which of the following is a key operational difference between a 'non-certified
assistant' and an 'authorized assistant' in Alberta?
A. There is no meaningful difference; the terms are interchangeable
B. An authorized assistant can apply pesticides without requiring daily on-site
supervision by a certified applicator for specified applications
C. Only non-certified assistants may handle Schedule 1 pesticides
D. Authorized assistants must be at least 25 years old
, Question 11
What is the primary purpose of Alberta's pesticide legislation?
A. To increase pesticide sales and industry growth
B. To promote only chemical methods of pest control
C. To protect human health and the environment while regulating pesticide use
D. To eliminate all insect populations in Alberta
Question 12
The written information required under section 13(2) of the Environmental Code
of Practice must be provided how many hours prior to a structural pest control
application?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 48 hours
D. 72 hours
Question 13
SATA (Select All That Apply): Which of the following are required to be included
on a pesticide application record in Alberta? (Select all that apply.)
A. Date and time of application
B. Name and address of the person for whom the pesticide was applied
C. Brand name and Pest Control Product (PCP) registration number of the
pesticide
D. Rate and method of application
E. Meteorological conditions at the time of application (if applied outside an
enclosed structure)
Question 14
