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Alberta Pesticide Applicator (Structural) Exam Actual
EXAM Questions and Correct Answers with
EXPLANATIONS LATEST THIS YEAR
Alberta Pesticide Applicator (Structural) Exam
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE
The Alberta Pesticide Applicator Structural Certification is managed by Lakeland College on behalf of
Alberta Environment . The "Structural" category covers pests in and around buildings, including
termites, cockroaches, rodents, bed bugs, ants, and other structural pests .
Key requirements:
• Certification is required for anyone applying Schedule 1, 2, or 3 pesticides in rental dwellings,
condominium common areas, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, or daycare facilities
• Candidates must pass the Core exam plus the Structural category exam
• Passing grade is 70% or higher
• Certificates are valid for up to 5 years
• Exams are closed book and can be taken at proctored centres across Alberta
• The structural exam is administered by Lakeland College at 1-866-853-8646
Domains covered:
• Pest identification (termites, cockroaches, bed bugs, rodents, ants)
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Pesticide safety and PPE
• Application methods (crack and crevice, baiting, fumigation)
• Label comprehension and WHMIS 2015
• Alberta legislation (EPEA, Pesticide Ministerial Regulation)
• Environmental protection and drift management
1. What is the primary purpose of structural pest control?
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A) Improve soil fertility
B) Eliminate agricultural pests
C) Control pests in and around buildings
D) Enhance plant growth
Answer: C
Rationale: Structural pest control focuses on managing pests that affect buildings and human
environments, including termites, cockroaches, and rodents .
2. Which pest is commonly associated with structural damage to wood?
A) Cockroach
B) Termite
C) Mosquito
D) Fly
Answer: B
Rationale: Termites feed on wood and can cause significant structural damage to buildings over time .
3. What does IPM stand for?
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A) Integrated Pest Management
B) Internal Pest Method
C) Insect Prevention Model
D) Industrial Pest Monitoring
Answer: A
Rationale: IPM is a holistic approach combining multiple strategies to control pests effectively and
safely .
4. Which of the following is a chemical control method?
A) Sealing cracks
B) Applying insecticide
C) Removing food sources
D) Installing screens
Answer: B
Rationale: Chemical control involves the use of pesticides like insecticides; other options are physical or
cultural controls .
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5. What is the main route of pesticide exposure for applicators?
A) Hearing
B) Skin contact
C) Vision
D) Smell
Answer: B
Rationale: Dermal (skin) absorption is the most common route of occupational pesticide exposure .
6. Which legislation in Alberta controls the sale, use, and application of pesticides?
A) Safety Codes Act
B) Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA)
C) Occupational Health and Safety Code
D) Workers' Compensation Act
Answer: B
Rationale: EPEA, along with the Pesticide Ministerial Regulation, governs pesticide use in Alberta .
7. Which federal agency registers pesticides (assigns a PCP number) for use in Canada?
Alberta Pesticide Applicator (Structural) Exam Actual
EXAM Questions and Correct Answers with
EXPLANATIONS LATEST THIS YEAR
Alberta Pesticide Applicator (Structural) Exam
SUMMARIZED EXAM COVERAGE
The Alberta Pesticide Applicator Structural Certification is managed by Lakeland College on behalf of
Alberta Environment . The "Structural" category covers pests in and around buildings, including
termites, cockroaches, rodents, bed bugs, ants, and other structural pests .
Key requirements:
• Certification is required for anyone applying Schedule 1, 2, or 3 pesticides in rental dwellings,
condominium common areas, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, or daycare facilities
• Candidates must pass the Core exam plus the Structural category exam
• Passing grade is 70% or higher
• Certificates are valid for up to 5 years
• Exams are closed book and can be taken at proctored centres across Alberta
• The structural exam is administered by Lakeland College at 1-866-853-8646
Domains covered:
• Pest identification (termites, cockroaches, bed bugs, rodents, ants)
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Pesticide safety and PPE
• Application methods (crack and crevice, baiting, fumigation)
• Label comprehension and WHMIS 2015
• Alberta legislation (EPEA, Pesticide Ministerial Regulation)
• Environmental protection and drift management
1. What is the primary purpose of structural pest control?
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A) Improve soil fertility
B) Eliminate agricultural pests
C) Control pests in and around buildings
D) Enhance plant growth
Answer: C
Rationale: Structural pest control focuses on managing pests that affect buildings and human
environments, including termites, cockroaches, and rodents .
2. Which pest is commonly associated with structural damage to wood?
A) Cockroach
B) Termite
C) Mosquito
D) Fly
Answer: B
Rationale: Termites feed on wood and can cause significant structural damage to buildings over time .
3. What does IPM stand for?
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A) Integrated Pest Management
B) Internal Pest Method
C) Insect Prevention Model
D) Industrial Pest Monitoring
Answer: A
Rationale: IPM is a holistic approach combining multiple strategies to control pests effectively and
safely .
4. Which of the following is a chemical control method?
A) Sealing cracks
B) Applying insecticide
C) Removing food sources
D) Installing screens
Answer: B
Rationale: Chemical control involves the use of pesticides like insecticides; other options are physical or
cultural controls .
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5. What is the main route of pesticide exposure for applicators?
A) Hearing
B) Skin contact
C) Vision
D) Smell
Answer: B
Rationale: Dermal (skin) absorption is the most common route of occupational pesticide exposure .
6. Which legislation in Alberta controls the sale, use, and application of pesticides?
A) Safety Codes Act
B) Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA)
C) Occupational Health and Safety Code
D) Workers' Compensation Act
Answer: B
Rationale: EPEA, along with the Pesticide Ministerial Regulation, governs pesticide use in Alberta .
7. Which federal agency registers pesticides (assigns a PCP number) for use in Canada?
