QAC LANDSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE
COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ The U.S. EPA may classify a pesticide as a restricted
use pesticide if it
■ a. is ineffective unless used at twice the labelrecommended
rate
■ b. presents a significant dermal hazard to
applicators
■ c. leaves visible residues on treated surfaces
■ d.does not break down within 7 days. Answer: b. presents a
significant dermal hazard to
applicators
◉ Any person in California who applies or supervises
the application of a restricted use pesticide must
■ a. attend 20 hours of special training
■ b. notify the local UC Cooperative Extension
advisor before making or supervising an
application
, ■ c. obtain a medical release from a physician
■ d. be a California-certified commercial or
private applicator. Answer: d. be a California-certified commercial or
private applicator
◉ Which of the following is not a criterion for DPR to
classify a pesticide as a California restricted
material?
■ a. the pesticide is effective and practical
■ b.the pesticide could be dangerous to public
health
■ c. there is a hazard to subsequent crops
through persistent soil residues
■ d.there is a hazard to honey bees from direct
application or drift. Answer: a. the pesticide is effective and practical
◉ Which two documents must individuals who are
engaged in pest control for hire have available
when making an agricultural use application of a
pesticide that requires a permit?
■ a. copies of their business license and the
applicable UC Pest Management Guideline
COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ The U.S. EPA may classify a pesticide as a restricted
use pesticide if it
■ a. is ineffective unless used at twice the labelrecommended
rate
■ b. presents a significant dermal hazard to
applicators
■ c. leaves visible residues on treated surfaces
■ d.does not break down within 7 days. Answer: b. presents a
significant dermal hazard to
applicators
◉ Any person in California who applies or supervises
the application of a restricted use pesticide must
■ a. attend 20 hours of special training
■ b. notify the local UC Cooperative Extension
advisor before making or supervising an
application
, ■ c. obtain a medical release from a physician
■ d. be a California-certified commercial or
private applicator. Answer: d. be a California-certified commercial or
private applicator
◉ Which of the following is not a criterion for DPR to
classify a pesticide as a California restricted
material?
■ a. the pesticide is effective and practical
■ b.the pesticide could be dangerous to public
health
■ c. there is a hazard to subsequent crops
through persistent soil residues
■ d.there is a hazard to honey bees from direct
application or drift. Answer: a. the pesticide is effective and practical
◉ Which two documents must individuals who are
engaged in pest control for hire have available
when making an agricultural use application of a
pesticide that requires a permit?
■ a. copies of their business license and the
applicable UC Pest Management Guideline
