California DPR QAL (Qualified Applicator License)
– Category A (Pest Control Equipment) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2026-2027 NEW VERSION
An indication of pesticide resistance when using baits would be that target pests
a. are not taking the bait
b. are taking the bait but the population is not declining
c. have declined and less bait is being taken
d. have increased but no bait is being taken - answer>>>b. are taking the bait but the
population is not declining
Which of the following statements about pesticide toxicity is true
a. all pesticides have the same degree of toxicity
b. the toxicity of a pesticide is not a factor in its ability to control a pest
c. toxicity is not a concern to pesticide handlers since toxicity is a measure of
effectiveness for controlling pests
d. the nature and extent of injury to a person from a pesticide exposure depends on
the toxicity of the chemical as well as the dose - answer>>>d. the nature and extent
of injury to a person from a pesticide exposure depends on the toxicity of the
chemical as well as the dose
An acute pesticide illness or injury is one that
a. appears within a short time after exposure
b. appears weeks, months, or years after exposure
c. always results in chronic health problems
, -
d. is caused by a specific category of pesticides - answer>>>a. appears within a short
time after exposure
You should provide building occupants with information about pesticides used in the
building. Which of the following is NOT part of the information you need to provide
a. areas of the building that have been treated
b. how the pesticide reacts with the target pest
c. name of the pesticide being used
d. poisoning symptoms and what to do if occupants experience such problems -
answer>>>b. how the pesticide reacts with the target pest
Why should you observe special precautions when treating areas occupied by
children or elderly people
a. children and the elderly are more sensitive to pesticide odors
b. children and the elderly spend more time in these areas than other individuals
c. children are more active and the elderly are more sedate than other individuals
d. the bodies of children and the elderly may not be able to properly eliminate
foreign or toxic materials such as pesticides - answer>>>d. the bodies of children and
the elderly may not be able to properly eliminate foreign or toxic materials such as
pesticides
An example of a confined area is a
a. closet
b. large ventilated room
c. fenced yard
d. private conference room - answer>>>a. closet
, an oxygen deficiency condition exists when the oxygen content of the air falls below
a. 22.5%
b. 21.5%
c. 20.5%
d. 19.5% - answer>>>d. 19.5%
What is one of the ways that pesticides can contaminate surface water?
a. by applying dusts into wall voids
b. through improper rinsing of application equipment
c. by making applications in a confined space such as an attic
d. through indoor crack and crevice treatments - answer>>>b. through improper
rinsing of application equipment
Before making a pesticide application, an important reason to evaluate the
characteristics of treated surfaces is to
a. prevent wasting pesticide
b. make sure the pesticide will not stain or etch the surfaces
c. determine if the application rate must be increased above the label recommended
rate
d. comply with state regulations - answer>>>b. make sure the pesticide will not stain
or etch the surfaces
When transporting pesticide in a service container, which of the following is required
on the service container label?
a. location of the original container
b. amount of active ingredient in the service container
– Category A (Pest Control Equipment) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2026-2027 NEW VERSION
An indication of pesticide resistance when using baits would be that target pests
a. are not taking the bait
b. are taking the bait but the population is not declining
c. have declined and less bait is being taken
d. have increased but no bait is being taken - answer>>>b. are taking the bait but the
population is not declining
Which of the following statements about pesticide toxicity is true
a. all pesticides have the same degree of toxicity
b. the toxicity of a pesticide is not a factor in its ability to control a pest
c. toxicity is not a concern to pesticide handlers since toxicity is a measure of
effectiveness for controlling pests
d. the nature and extent of injury to a person from a pesticide exposure depends on
the toxicity of the chemical as well as the dose - answer>>>d. the nature and extent
of injury to a person from a pesticide exposure depends on the toxicity of the
chemical as well as the dose
An acute pesticide illness or injury is one that
a. appears within a short time after exposure
b. appears weeks, months, or years after exposure
c. always results in chronic health problems
, -
d. is caused by a specific category of pesticides - answer>>>a. appears within a short
time after exposure
You should provide building occupants with information about pesticides used in the
building. Which of the following is NOT part of the information you need to provide
a. areas of the building that have been treated
b. how the pesticide reacts with the target pest
c. name of the pesticide being used
d. poisoning symptoms and what to do if occupants experience such problems -
answer>>>b. how the pesticide reacts with the target pest
Why should you observe special precautions when treating areas occupied by
children or elderly people
a. children and the elderly are more sensitive to pesticide odors
b. children and the elderly spend more time in these areas than other individuals
c. children are more active and the elderly are more sedate than other individuals
d. the bodies of children and the elderly may not be able to properly eliminate
foreign or toxic materials such as pesticides - answer>>>d. the bodies of children and
the elderly may not be able to properly eliminate foreign or toxic materials such as
pesticides
An example of a confined area is a
a. closet
b. large ventilated room
c. fenced yard
d. private conference room - answer>>>a. closet
, an oxygen deficiency condition exists when the oxygen content of the air falls below
a. 22.5%
b. 21.5%
c. 20.5%
d. 19.5% - answer>>>d. 19.5%
What is one of the ways that pesticides can contaminate surface water?
a. by applying dusts into wall voids
b. through improper rinsing of application equipment
c. by making applications in a confined space such as an attic
d. through indoor crack and crevice treatments - answer>>>b. through improper
rinsing of application equipment
Before making a pesticide application, an important reason to evaluate the
characteristics of treated surfaces is to
a. prevent wasting pesticide
b. make sure the pesticide will not stain or etch the surfaces
c. determine if the application rate must be increased above the label recommended
rate
d. comply with state regulations - answer>>>b. make sure the pesticide will not stain
or etch the surfaces
When transporting pesticide in a service container, which of the following is required
on the service container label?
a. location of the original container
b. amount of active ingredient in the service container
