1. Termite Identification and Biology (Subterranean, Drywood, Dampwood)
2. Non-Termite Wood Destroying Organisms (Beetles, Ants, Bees, Fungi)
3. Conditions Conducive to Infestation (Moisture, Earth-to-Wood Contact, Faulty
Grade)
4. Inspection Procedures and Techniques (Equipment, Exterior, Interior, Attic,
Crawlspace)
5. Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Report (WDIIR) Completion
6. Arizona Laws and Rules (A.R.S. Title 3, A.A.C. Title 3)
7. Treatment Proposals and Documentation Requirements
8. Recordkeeping and Reporting Timelines
9. Pesticide Safety and Label Compliance
10. Structural Terminology and Repair Recommendations
Arizona Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Certification Exam
Arizona Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Certification Exam
,1. What is the primary order to which all termites belong according to scientific
classification systems?
A. Hymenoptera
B. Isoptera
C. Coleoptera
D. Diptera
Correct Answer: B. Isoptera
Rationale: Termites are classified in the order Isoptera, which refers to their
equal-sized wings as reproductive adults. This order is distinct from ants
(Hymenoptera) and beetles (Coleoptera), both of which also contain wood-
destroying species but are classified separately. 2
,2. Which termite category accounts for at least eighty percent of all economic
losses to wooden structures in the United States?
A. Drywood termites
B. Dampwood termites
C. Subterranean termites
D. Powderpost beetles
Correct Answer: C. Subterranean termites
Rationale: Subterranean termites are the most widespread and destructive group
of termites in the United States and worldwide, accounting for at least eighty
percent of economic losses to wooden structures. Their soil connection and
massive colony sizes contribute to their destructive capacity. 11
3. What is the primary food source that all termite species require for survival
and colony development?
, A. Proteins from dead insects
B. Cellulose from wood and plant materials
C. Sugars from flower nectar
D. Fungi growing on decaying matter
Correct Answer: B. Cellulose from wood and plant materials
Rationale: Cellulose is the chief component of plant cell walls and serves as the
primary food source for all termite species. Termites possess specialized
digestive systems containing protozoa that break down cellulose into usable
nutrients. 2 9
4. What type of metamorphosis do termites undergo during their development
from egg to adult?
A. Complete metamorphosis
B. Incomplete metamorphosis
2. Non-Termite Wood Destroying Organisms (Beetles, Ants, Bees, Fungi)
3. Conditions Conducive to Infestation (Moisture, Earth-to-Wood Contact, Faulty
Grade)
4. Inspection Procedures and Techniques (Equipment, Exterior, Interior, Attic,
Crawlspace)
5. Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Report (WDIIR) Completion
6. Arizona Laws and Rules (A.R.S. Title 3, A.A.C. Title 3)
7. Treatment Proposals and Documentation Requirements
8. Recordkeeping and Reporting Timelines
9. Pesticide Safety and Label Compliance
10. Structural Terminology and Repair Recommendations
Arizona Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Certification Exam
Arizona Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Certification Exam
,1. What is the primary order to which all termites belong according to scientific
classification systems?
A. Hymenoptera
B. Isoptera
C. Coleoptera
D. Diptera
Correct Answer: B. Isoptera
Rationale: Termites are classified in the order Isoptera, which refers to their
equal-sized wings as reproductive adults. This order is distinct from ants
(Hymenoptera) and beetles (Coleoptera), both of which also contain wood-
destroying species but are classified separately. 2
,2. Which termite category accounts for at least eighty percent of all economic
losses to wooden structures in the United States?
A. Drywood termites
B. Dampwood termites
C. Subterranean termites
D. Powderpost beetles
Correct Answer: C. Subterranean termites
Rationale: Subterranean termites are the most widespread and destructive group
of termites in the United States and worldwide, accounting for at least eighty
percent of economic losses to wooden structures. Their soil connection and
massive colony sizes contribute to their destructive capacity. 11
3. What is the primary food source that all termite species require for survival
and colony development?
, A. Proteins from dead insects
B. Cellulose from wood and plant materials
C. Sugars from flower nectar
D. Fungi growing on decaying matter
Correct Answer: B. Cellulose from wood and plant materials
Rationale: Cellulose is the chief component of plant cell walls and serves as the
primary food source for all termite species. Termites possess specialized
digestive systems containing protozoa that break down cellulose into usable
nutrients. 2 9
4. What type of metamorphosis do termites undergo during their development
from egg to adult?
A. Complete metamorphosis
B. Incomplete metamorphosis
