Missouri Category 7B — Termite Pest Control Exam Practice Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant Download Pdf

Missouri Category 7B — Termite Pest
Control Exam Practice Questions And
Correct Answers (Verified Answers) Plus
Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant Download Pdf

Section 1: Termite Biology and Identification
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1. Which insect is the primary target of Category 7B termite pest control operations?
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• A. Carpenter ants
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• B. Bed bugs
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• C. Termites
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• D. Fleas
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2. Termites primarily feed on which substance?
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• A. Plastic
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• B. Cellulose
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• C. Concrete
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• D. Metal
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3. Which termite species is most commonly responsible for structural damage in Missour
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i?
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• A. Drywood termite
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• B. Dampwood termite
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• C. Eastern subterranean termite
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• D. Formosan termite
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4. Winged termites that leave the colony to establish new colonies are called:
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• A. Workers
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• B. Alates
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• C. Nymphs
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5. Which termite caste has the primary role of defending the colony against predators?
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• A. Workers
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• B. Reproductives
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• C. Soldiers
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• D. Larvaehg




6. Which termite caste is responsible for causing the most structural damage?
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• A. Soldiers
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• B. Workers
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• C. Reproductives
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• D. Alates only
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7. Termites are classified in which taxonomic group (historically)?
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• A. Arachnids
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• B. Diptera
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• C. Isoptera
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• D. Coleoptera
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8. What is a major characteristic that differentiates termites from wood-
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eating cockroaches?
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• A. They require protozoa to break down and digest wood
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• B. They aggregate as pairs within a brood
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• C. They are eusocial
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• D. There are no major differences aside from genetics
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9. Termite wings are described as:
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• A. Longer than their body and all the same size
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• B. Same length as body with a larger forewing and shorter hind wing
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• C. Longer than their body with a larger forewing and shorter hind wing
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• D. Same length as their body and all the same size
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,10. True or False: Soldier termites are unable to feed themselves because their mandibles
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are too large.
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• A. True
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• B. False
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Section 2: Signs of Infestation and Inspection
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11. Which sign most strongly indicates active subterranean termite activity?
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• A. Sawdust piles
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• B. Mud tubes on foundation walls
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• C. Rust stains
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• D. Water marks
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12. During an inspection, hollow-sounding wood may indicate:
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• A. Water damage only
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• B. Paint failure
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• C. Termite feeding activity
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• D. Mold growth only
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13. Which is a key sign of termite infestation?
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• A. Spider webs
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• B. Frass piles from carpenter ants
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• C. Discarded wings near windows
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• D. Oil stains
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14. A "swarm" of termites usually indicates:
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• A. A dead colony
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• B. Reproductive flight activity
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• C. Immediate wood repair needed
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• D. Fungus infection
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15. Which season is most commonly associated with termite swarming in Missouri?
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, • A. Winter
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• B. Early spring
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• C. Late summer only
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• D. Late fall only
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16. Termite damage is often discovered:
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• A. Immediately upon entry
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• B. After structural failure or inspection
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• C. Only during construction
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• D. Through sound detection only
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17. Which tool is commonly used to detect termite activity in wood?
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• A. Hammer or probing tool
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• B. Paint brush
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• C. Tape measure
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• D. Screwdriver only for decoration
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18. Which wood condition is most attractive to termites?
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• A. Painted and sealed wood
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• B. Dry hardwood
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• C. Rotting or moisture-damaged wood
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• D. Pressure-treated lumber
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Section 3: Termite Biology and Colony Structure
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19. A termite colony is typically organized into:
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• A. A single caste
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• B. Workers, soldiers, and reproductives
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• C. Only males and females
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• D. Independent individuals
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20. The primary queen is responsible for:
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