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ARIZONA COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE
APPLICATORS – CATEGORY 9
DEMONSTRATION AND RESEARCH PEST
CONTROL EXAM 2026 COMPLETE (115)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
PESTICIDE
Prepare for the Arizona Commercial Pesticide Applicator – Category 9
Demonstration and Research Pest Control Exam with focused review
materials covering pesticide trial design, research plot establishment,
experimental application techniques, data collection and analysis,
integrated pest management (IPM) principles, pesticide safety protocols,
calibration methods, label compliance, environmental protection, and
federal and Arizona pesticide regulations (including EPA FIFRA
requirements). Suitable for agricultural researchers, extension agents,
and candidates preparing for Category 9 certification examinations.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Domain 1: Regulatory Framework & Licensing (Questions 1–20)
1. What is the primary purpose of a Demonstration and Research
Pest Control license in Arizona?
A. To sell pesticides to the public
B. To apply pesticides on residential properties
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C. To conduct experimental, trial, or educational pesticide
applications
D. To supervise structural pest control businesses
Correct answer: C. To conduct experimental, trial, or
educational pesticide applications
Rationale: This category authorizes pesticide use for research trials,
demonstrations, and experimental purposes rather than routine
commercial applications.
2. Under Arizona law, which agency is responsible for issuing
pesticide applicator certifications?
A. Arizona Department of Health Services
B. Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA) – Environmental
Services Division
C. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
D. Arizona Game and Fish Commission
Correct answer: B. Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA) –
Environmental Services Division
Rationale: The Arizona Department of Agriculture's Environmental
Services Division licenses and regulates pesticide applicators in
Arizona.
3. What is the minimum passing score for the core examination
and category-specific examination for commercial applicators in
Arizona?
A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
Correct answer: C. 75%
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Rationale: Arizona regulations require a minimum score of 75% on
the core examination and a minimum of 75% on each specific
category examination.
4. Before starting a pesticide research trial, what must an
applicator do first?
A. Notify local hospitals
B. Obtain written permission from the property owner
C. Post newspaper notices
D. Contact pesticide manufacturers
Correct answer: B. Obtain written permission from the property
owner
Rationale: Permission from the landowner is legally required before
conducting pesticide trials on any property.
5. Experimental pesticide use outside label directions is allowed
only when:
A. The applicator has 10 years of experience
B. Approved by the state lead agency
C. The pesticide is inexpensive
D. The crop is not for sale
Correct answer: B. Approved by the state lead agency
Rationale: Regulatory authorization is required for any deviation
from label directions in research applications.
6. Which document authorizes the use of an unregistered
pesticide for research purposes?
A. SDS sheet
B. Section 18 exemption
C. Experimental Use Permit (EUP)
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D. Material Safety Data Sheet
Correct answer: C. Experimental Use Permit (EUP)
Rationale: An Experimental Use Permit (EUP) is required to use an
unregistered pesticide for research purposes.
7. What is the fee for a Certified Applicator license in Arizona?
A. $25
B. $55
C. $75
D. $100
**Correct answer: B. $55**
**Rationale:** The fee for a Certified Applicator license is $55.
8. How many continuing education units (CEUs) must a
commercial applicator complete annually to renew certification
in Arizona?
A. 3 CEUs per year
B. 6 CEUs per year
C. 12 CEUs per year
D. 15 CEUs per year
Correct answer: B. 6 CEUs per year
Rationale: Commercial applicators must complete 6 CEUs
pertinent to their category for each year of the renewal period (12
CEUs for a 2-year renewal).
9. Under Arizona law, a person shall not apply pesticides in any
category unless:
A. The person has a commercial driver's license
B. The person is an applicator certified in that category or applies
under direct supervision of a certified applicator
ARIZONA COMMERCIAL PESTICIDE
APPLICATORS – CATEGORY 9
DEMONSTRATION AND RESEARCH PEST
CONTROL EXAM 2026 COMPLETE (115)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH DETAILED
RATIONALES.
PESTICIDE
Prepare for the Arizona Commercial Pesticide Applicator – Category 9
Demonstration and Research Pest Control Exam with focused review
materials covering pesticide trial design, research plot establishment,
experimental application techniques, data collection and analysis,
integrated pest management (IPM) principles, pesticide safety protocols,
calibration methods, label compliance, environmental protection, and
federal and Arizona pesticide regulations (including EPA FIFRA
requirements). Suitable for agricultural researchers, extension agents,
and candidates preparing for Category 9 certification examinations.
MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Domain 1: Regulatory Framework & Licensing (Questions 1–20)
1. What is the primary purpose of a Demonstration and Research
Pest Control license in Arizona?
A. To sell pesticides to the public
B. To apply pesticides on residential properties
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C. To conduct experimental, trial, or educational pesticide
applications
D. To supervise structural pest control businesses
Correct answer: C. To conduct experimental, trial, or
educational pesticide applications
Rationale: This category authorizes pesticide use for research trials,
demonstrations, and experimental purposes rather than routine
commercial applications.
2. Under Arizona law, which agency is responsible for issuing
pesticide applicator certifications?
A. Arizona Department of Health Services
B. Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA) – Environmental
Services Division
C. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
D. Arizona Game and Fish Commission
Correct answer: B. Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA) –
Environmental Services Division
Rationale: The Arizona Department of Agriculture's Environmental
Services Division licenses and regulates pesticide applicators in
Arizona.
3. What is the minimum passing score for the core examination
and category-specific examination for commercial applicators in
Arizona?
A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
Correct answer: C. 75%
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Rationale: Arizona regulations require a minimum score of 75% on
the core examination and a minimum of 75% on each specific
category examination.
4. Before starting a pesticide research trial, what must an
applicator do first?
A. Notify local hospitals
B. Obtain written permission from the property owner
C. Post newspaper notices
D. Contact pesticide manufacturers
Correct answer: B. Obtain written permission from the property
owner
Rationale: Permission from the landowner is legally required before
conducting pesticide trials on any property.
5. Experimental pesticide use outside label directions is allowed
only when:
A. The applicator has 10 years of experience
B. Approved by the state lead agency
C. The pesticide is inexpensive
D. The crop is not for sale
Correct answer: B. Approved by the state lead agency
Rationale: Regulatory authorization is required for any deviation
from label directions in research applications.
6. Which document authorizes the use of an unregistered
pesticide for research purposes?
A. SDS sheet
B. Section 18 exemption
C. Experimental Use Permit (EUP)
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D. Material Safety Data Sheet
Correct answer: C. Experimental Use Permit (EUP)
Rationale: An Experimental Use Permit (EUP) is required to use an
unregistered pesticide for research purposes.
7. What is the fee for a Certified Applicator license in Arizona?
A. $25
B. $55
C. $75
D. $100
**Correct answer: B. $55**
**Rationale:** The fee for a Certified Applicator license is $55.
8. How many continuing education units (CEUs) must a
commercial applicator complete annually to renew certification
in Arizona?
A. 3 CEUs per year
B. 6 CEUs per year
C. 12 CEUs per year
D. 15 CEUs per year
Correct answer: B. 6 CEUs per year
Rationale: Commercial applicators must complete 6 CEUs
pertinent to their category for each year of the renewal period (12
CEUs for a 2-year renewal).
9. Under Arizona law, a person shall not apply pesticides in any
category unless:
A. The person has a commercial driver's license
B. The person is an applicator certified in that category or applies
under direct supervision of a certified applicator
