CA Branch 3 Practice Test (Wood Destroying
Organisms) (Latest 2026/2027 Update) 170
Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100%
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Practice Questions
Section 1: Regulations and Reporting
1. What is the monetary disciplinary action for failure to report and file with The
Board the address of any property inspected or where work completed pursuant
to section 8518?
• A) A fine of not more than $1,000
• B) A fine of not more than $2,500
• C) A fine of not more than $5,000
• D) License revocation only
Rationale: Section 8518 requires reporting of inspection addresses. Failure to
comply results in a fine of up to $2,500 .
2. What is a reinspection?
• A) An inspection of a new property
• B) An inspection of those items previously listed on an original report to
determine if the recommendation(s) has (have) been completed
• C) An annual maintenance inspection
• D) A pre-sale inspection
, Rationale: A reinspection specifically checks previously identified items from an
original report to verify completion of recommended corrective measures .
3. What is a "separated report"?
• A) A report that is divided by property section
• B) A report in which the registered company separately identifies each
recommendation for corrective measures for each Section 1 item and for
each Section 2 item that is present
• C) A report submitted separately from the contract
• D) A report that separates treatment from inspection findings
*Rationale: Separated reports clearly distinguish between Section 1 items (evident
infestation/infection) and Section 2 items (conditions likely to lead to infestation
or infection) .*
4. What are considered "conditions deemed likely to lead to infestation or
infection"?
• A) Only active termite mud tubes
• B) Only fungal rot
• C) Earth-wood contacts, excessive moisture (including plumbing leaks),
cellulose debris, faulty grade levels, evidence of roof leaks, and
insufficient ventilation
• D) Only dry rot conditions
*Rationale: These conditions create environments conducive to wood-destroying
organism infestation and must be reported as Section 2 findings .*
5. If structural pest control work is to be done on a property, what must be
provided in written notice to the owner, owner's agent, and tenant per section
8538(a)?
• A) Only the date of treatment
Organisms) (Latest 2026/2027 Update) 170
Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100%
Correct
Practice Questions
Section 1: Regulations and Reporting
1. What is the monetary disciplinary action for failure to report and file with The
Board the address of any property inspected or where work completed pursuant
to section 8518?
• A) A fine of not more than $1,000
• B) A fine of not more than $2,500
• C) A fine of not more than $5,000
• D) License revocation only
Rationale: Section 8518 requires reporting of inspection addresses. Failure to
comply results in a fine of up to $2,500 .
2. What is a reinspection?
• A) An inspection of a new property
• B) An inspection of those items previously listed on an original report to
determine if the recommendation(s) has (have) been completed
• C) An annual maintenance inspection
• D) A pre-sale inspection
, Rationale: A reinspection specifically checks previously identified items from an
original report to verify completion of recommended corrective measures .
3. What is a "separated report"?
• A) A report that is divided by property section
• B) A report in which the registered company separately identifies each
recommendation for corrective measures for each Section 1 item and for
each Section 2 item that is present
• C) A report submitted separately from the contract
• D) A report that separates treatment from inspection findings
*Rationale: Separated reports clearly distinguish between Section 1 items (evident
infestation/infection) and Section 2 items (conditions likely to lead to infestation
or infection) .*
4. What are considered "conditions deemed likely to lead to infestation or
infection"?
• A) Only active termite mud tubes
• B) Only fungal rot
• C) Earth-wood contacts, excessive moisture (including plumbing leaks),
cellulose debris, faulty grade levels, evidence of roof leaks, and
insufficient ventilation
• D) Only dry rot conditions
*Rationale: These conditions create environments conducive to wood-destroying
organism infestation and must be reported as Section 2 findings .*
5. If structural pest control work is to be done on a property, what must be
provided in written notice to the owner, owner's agent, and tenant per section
8538(a)?
• A) Only the date of treatment
