TENNESSEE GRC CATEGORY 7 GENERAL PEST &
RODENT CONTROL PREP EXAM Q&AS WITH
RATIONALES | VERIFIED 2025/2026 EDITION
This comprehensive exam preparation bundle features
200 meticulously crafted practice questions with verified
answers and detailed rationales tailored directly to the
2025 Tennessee Category 7 curriculum. It delivers
exhaustive coverage of state pesticide laws, insect/rodent
identification, structural baiting, and Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) protocols. Perfect for quick revision,
this high-yield resource ensures first-time passing success
by targeting the exact technical and regulatory concepts
found on the official exam.
Question 1
Which state agency is solely responsible for regulating
pesticide laws, issuing applicator certifications, and
enforcing handling safety rules in Tennessee?
A) Tennessee Department of Environment and
Conservation (TDEC)
B) Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA)
C) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4
D) Tennessee Pest Control Association (TPCA)
Answer: B
Rationale: The Tennessee Department of Agriculture
(TDA) serves as the primary regulatory and
,enforcement body for all pesticide-related activities,
licensing, and certifications across the state.
Question 2
The Tennessee Pest Control Board consists of how many
members appointed by the Governor to advise the
Commissioner of Agriculture?
A) 3 members
B) 5 members
C) 7 members
D) 9 members
Answer: C
Rationale: Tennessee law establishes a seven-
member board appointed by the Governor to oversee
rules, review complaints, and advise on Category 7
GRC regulation updates.
Question 3
What is the minimum required amount of General Liability
Insurance coverage a pest control company must maintain
to operate under a Tennessee charter?
A) $100,000
B) $250,000
C) $500,000
D) $1,000,000
Answer: B
Rationale: To maintain a valid commercial pest control
charter in Tennessee, businesses must carry a
,minimum of $250,000 in general liability insurance to
protect consumer property and health.
Question 4
In addition to general liability, how much Errors &
Omissions (E&O) insurance must a charter hold if they
perform Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) work?
A) $50,000
B) $100,000
C) $250,000
D) $500,000
Answer: B
Rationale: Structural pest operations handling
WDO/termite inspections and treatments require an
added layer of $100,000 in Errors & Omissions
insurance to cover potential structural oversight
liabilities.
Question 5
An individual who applies restricted-use pesticides to their
own agricultural land, rented property, or greenhouse
production is classified as a:
A) Commercial Applicator
B) Public Applicator
C) Private Applicator
D) Certified Technician
Answer: C
Rationale: Private applicators use or supervise the
use of restricted pesticides strictly for producing
, agricultural commodities on property owned, rented,
or managed by themselves or their employers.
Question 6
How long is the certification cycle for commercial pest
control applicators in the state of Tennessee?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Commercial pesticide certification in
Tennessee runs on a 3-year renewal cycle, during
which applicators must earn continuing education
points.
Question 7
To maintain certification without retesting, Category 7
(GRC) applicators must accumulate how many
recertification points within their 3-year cycle?
A) 15 points
B) 20 points
C) 30 points
D) 40 points
Answer: C
Rationale: State rules require Category 7 General Pest
and Rodent Control professionals to secure 30
recertification credits every 3 years to ensure ongoing
regulatory and technical competency.
RODENT CONTROL PREP EXAM Q&AS WITH
RATIONALES | VERIFIED 2025/2026 EDITION
This comprehensive exam preparation bundle features
200 meticulously crafted practice questions with verified
answers and detailed rationales tailored directly to the
2025 Tennessee Category 7 curriculum. It delivers
exhaustive coverage of state pesticide laws, insect/rodent
identification, structural baiting, and Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) protocols. Perfect for quick revision,
this high-yield resource ensures first-time passing success
by targeting the exact technical and regulatory concepts
found on the official exam.
Question 1
Which state agency is solely responsible for regulating
pesticide laws, issuing applicator certifications, and
enforcing handling safety rules in Tennessee?
A) Tennessee Department of Environment and
Conservation (TDEC)
B) Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA)
C) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4
D) Tennessee Pest Control Association (TPCA)
Answer: B
Rationale: The Tennessee Department of Agriculture
(TDA) serves as the primary regulatory and
,enforcement body for all pesticide-related activities,
licensing, and certifications across the state.
Question 2
The Tennessee Pest Control Board consists of how many
members appointed by the Governor to advise the
Commissioner of Agriculture?
A) 3 members
B) 5 members
C) 7 members
D) 9 members
Answer: C
Rationale: Tennessee law establishes a seven-
member board appointed by the Governor to oversee
rules, review complaints, and advise on Category 7
GRC regulation updates.
Question 3
What is the minimum required amount of General Liability
Insurance coverage a pest control company must maintain
to operate under a Tennessee charter?
A) $100,000
B) $250,000
C) $500,000
D) $1,000,000
Answer: B
Rationale: To maintain a valid commercial pest control
charter in Tennessee, businesses must carry a
,minimum of $250,000 in general liability insurance to
protect consumer property and health.
Question 4
In addition to general liability, how much Errors &
Omissions (E&O) insurance must a charter hold if they
perform Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) work?
A) $50,000
B) $100,000
C) $250,000
D) $500,000
Answer: B
Rationale: Structural pest operations handling
WDO/termite inspections and treatments require an
added layer of $100,000 in Errors & Omissions
insurance to cover potential structural oversight
liabilities.
Question 5
An individual who applies restricted-use pesticides to their
own agricultural land, rented property, or greenhouse
production is classified as a:
A) Commercial Applicator
B) Public Applicator
C) Private Applicator
D) Certified Technician
Answer: C
Rationale: Private applicators use or supervise the
use of restricted pesticides strictly for producing
, agricultural commodities on property owned, rented,
or managed by themselves or their employers.
Question 6
How long is the certification cycle for commercial pest
control applicators in the state of Tennessee?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Commercial pesticide certification in
Tennessee runs on a 3-year renewal cycle, during
which applicators must earn continuing education
points.
Question 7
To maintain certification without retesting, Category 7
(GRC) applicators must accumulate how many
recertification points within their 3-year cycle?
A) 15 points
B) 20 points
C) 30 points
D) 40 points
Answer: C
Rationale: State rules require Category 7 General Pest
and Rodent Control professionals to secure 30
recertification credits every 3 years to ensure ongoing
regulatory and technical competency.
