QAL – CATEGORY A EXAM: RESIDENTIAL,
INDUSTRIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL PEST CONTROL
EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS -
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1. Which of the following best describes the integrated pest management (IPM)
approach?
A. Using chemical pesticides exclusively to control pests
B. Eliminating all pests without considering the environment
C. Combining biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods to
manage pest populations sustainably
D. Applying pesticides on a fixed schedule regardless of infestation levels
Rationale: IPM focuses on combining multiple control strategies while
minimizing environmental impact.
2. When performing a pre-treatment inspection in a residential home, which
factor is most critical to assess?
A. The color of paint in rooms
B. Signs of pest activity, entry points, and conducive conditions
C. The age of the appliances
D. The presence of electrical wiring
Rationale: Identifying pest signs, points of entry, and conditions that favor
infestation is the foundation of effective control.
3. A customer reports seeing small, brown beetles in their pantry. Which is the
most likely species?
A. German cockroach
B. Flour beetle
, C. House cricket
D. Carpenter ant
Rationale: Flour beetles are common stored product pests in pantries and
kitchens.
4. Which of the following is the primary reason rodent bait stations are
preferred over loose bait in commercial settings?
A. They are cheaper to install
B. They eliminate the need for monitoring
C. They reduce the risk of non-target poisoning and bait tampering
D. They attract more rodents than loose bait
Rationale: Bait stations provide safety for humans, pets, and non-target
wildlife while allowing monitoring of consumption.
5. During a routine inspection, you notice wood shavings near a structural
beam. What pest is most likely responsible?
A. Termites
B. Cockroaches
C. Carpenter ants
D. Powderpost beetles
Rationale: Carpenter ants excavate wood to build nests, producing visible
shavings called frass.
6. Which federal legislation governs the registration and use of pesticides in the
United States?
A. Clean Air Act
B. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
C. Occupational Safety and Health Act
D. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
, Rationale: FIFRA regulates the sale, distribution, and use of pesticides in
the U.S.
7. A commercial kitchen reports a sudden surge of German cockroaches.
Which factor most likely contributed?
A. Regular cleaning and sanitation
B. Recent painting of walls
C. Presence of food residues and moisture in hidden areas
D. Use of sticky traps in corners
Rationale: Cockroaches thrive in food residue, moisture, and cluttered
areas.
8. When applying a liquid pesticide indoors, the label indicates a dilution rate
of 1 oz per gallon of water. How many ounces are needed to make 5
gallons?
A. 3 oz
B. 4 oz
C. 5 oz
D. 6 oz
Rationale: 1 oz per gallon × 5 gallons = 5 oz.
9. Which of the following is considered a biological control method?
A. Using synthetic insecticides
B. Placing glue traps
C. Introducing predatory beetles to control insect populations
D. Sealing entry points with caulking
Rationale: Biological control uses living organisms to reduce pest
populations.
10.A pest technician finds signs of termite mud tubes along the foundation. The
recommended immediate action is:
, A. Ignore, as termites are not active in winter
B. Apply glue traps near tubes
C. Conduct a thorough inspection and treat affected areas with
approved termiticide
D. Remove furniture near the foundation
Rationale: Mud tubes indicate active termite infestation that requires
inspection and chemical treatment.
11.Which type of pesticide exposure poses the greatest risk to pest control
operators?
A. Oral ingestion
B. Skin contact
C. Inhalation of aerosols or dust
D. Visual observation
Rationale: Inhalation allows rapid entry into the bloodstream and is a
common route of occupational exposure.
12.A food processing facility requires a rodent control program. Which is the
most critical first step?
A. Spray all corners with insecticide
B. Place rodent poison randomly
C. Conduct a thorough inspection to identify infestation sites and
potential entry points
D. Schedule weekly fogging
Rationale: Inspection and identification of infestation sources are
fundamental to effective rodent management.
13.Which of the following insects undergo complete metamorphosis?
A. Cockroach
B. Grasshopper
INDUSTRIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL PEST CONTROL
EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS -
LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS – ASSURED PASS WITH ISTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF.
1. Which of the following best describes the integrated pest management (IPM)
approach?
A. Using chemical pesticides exclusively to control pests
B. Eliminating all pests without considering the environment
C. Combining biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods to
manage pest populations sustainably
D. Applying pesticides on a fixed schedule regardless of infestation levels
Rationale: IPM focuses on combining multiple control strategies while
minimizing environmental impact.
2. When performing a pre-treatment inspection in a residential home, which
factor is most critical to assess?
A. The color of paint in rooms
B. Signs of pest activity, entry points, and conducive conditions
C. The age of the appliances
D. The presence of electrical wiring
Rationale: Identifying pest signs, points of entry, and conditions that favor
infestation is the foundation of effective control.
3. A customer reports seeing small, brown beetles in their pantry. Which is the
most likely species?
A. German cockroach
B. Flour beetle
, C. House cricket
D. Carpenter ant
Rationale: Flour beetles are common stored product pests in pantries and
kitchens.
4. Which of the following is the primary reason rodent bait stations are
preferred over loose bait in commercial settings?
A. They are cheaper to install
B. They eliminate the need for monitoring
C. They reduce the risk of non-target poisoning and bait tampering
D. They attract more rodents than loose bait
Rationale: Bait stations provide safety for humans, pets, and non-target
wildlife while allowing monitoring of consumption.
5. During a routine inspection, you notice wood shavings near a structural
beam. What pest is most likely responsible?
A. Termites
B. Cockroaches
C. Carpenter ants
D. Powderpost beetles
Rationale: Carpenter ants excavate wood to build nests, producing visible
shavings called frass.
6. Which federal legislation governs the registration and use of pesticides in the
United States?
A. Clean Air Act
B. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
C. Occupational Safety and Health Act
D. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
, Rationale: FIFRA regulates the sale, distribution, and use of pesticides in
the U.S.
7. A commercial kitchen reports a sudden surge of German cockroaches.
Which factor most likely contributed?
A. Regular cleaning and sanitation
B. Recent painting of walls
C. Presence of food residues and moisture in hidden areas
D. Use of sticky traps in corners
Rationale: Cockroaches thrive in food residue, moisture, and cluttered
areas.
8. When applying a liquid pesticide indoors, the label indicates a dilution rate
of 1 oz per gallon of water. How many ounces are needed to make 5
gallons?
A. 3 oz
B. 4 oz
C. 5 oz
D. 6 oz
Rationale: 1 oz per gallon × 5 gallons = 5 oz.
9. Which of the following is considered a biological control method?
A. Using synthetic insecticides
B. Placing glue traps
C. Introducing predatory beetles to control insect populations
D. Sealing entry points with caulking
Rationale: Biological control uses living organisms to reduce pest
populations.
10.A pest technician finds signs of termite mud tubes along the foundation. The
recommended immediate action is:
, A. Ignore, as termites are not active in winter
B. Apply glue traps near tubes
C. Conduct a thorough inspection and treat affected areas with
approved termiticide
D. Remove furniture near the foundation
Rationale: Mud tubes indicate active termite infestation that requires
inspection and chemical treatment.
11.Which type of pesticide exposure poses the greatest risk to pest control
operators?
A. Oral ingestion
B. Skin contact
C. Inhalation of aerosols or dust
D. Visual observation
Rationale: Inhalation allows rapid entry into the bloodstream and is a
common route of occupational exposure.
12.A food processing facility requires a rodent control program. Which is the
most critical first step?
A. Spray all corners with insecticide
B. Place rodent poison randomly
C. Conduct a thorough inspection to identify infestation sites and
potential entry points
D. Schedule weekly fogging
Rationale: Inspection and identification of infestation sources are
fundamental to effective rodent management.
13.Which of the following insects undergo complete metamorphosis?
A. Cockroach
B. Grasshopper
