QAL Laws and Regulations Exam Bank UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam with QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS NEWEST 2025 100% PASS!
Define Integrated Pest Management - answer-the incorporation of various pest
control techniques in a way that minimizes effects on human and
environmental health while maximizing reductions to pest populations
What is a key pest? - answer-pests that cause major damage on a regular basis;
require regular control efforts to prevent damage
What is an occasional pest? - answer-become pests once in a while due to life
cycles, environmental conditions, or result of human activity
What information is required to be contained in an agricultural restricted
material permit? - answer-Name and address; location of each property; ID
and location of all areas that could be impacted by use; ID of each crop or site;
anticipated pest problems or pests to be controlled; list of restricted materials
,needed to control each pest on each crop; dates or crop stages of applications;
method of application including dilution, volume, dosage; name of business
Who may be issued an agricultural restricted material permit? - answer-
operator of the property named in the permit
What is the duration of a restricted material permit? - answer-usually one year
or for a single growing season - perennial agriculture, non-production
agriculture, or non-agriculture may have permits up to three years
When may a restricted material permit be refused, suspended, or revoked? -
answer-if the permit holder violates any condition of the permit, fails to pay
civil penalty, fails to comply with lawful order of CAC - ex.) failure to prepare
pesticide use records and keep on file for two years, or fail to report pesticide
use; false or fraudulent records; refusing to allow CAC or DPR staff entry for
inspection
What are "feasible alternative" and "mitigation measures" and when are they
required? - answer-decisions to cause the least adverse impact when possible;
actions to substantially lessen any significant harmful effects on the
environment
What is a "Notice of Intent", when is it required, and what information must it
contain? - answer-operator of property is responsible for providing the CAC
date and time of application at least 24 hours prior to application, if the permit
does not specify; restricted material permit number, name and address of the
permittee and applicator, location of areas to be treated, name of the farm
operator, crop or commodity, acres to be treated, method of app, materials
used, dilution, volume, dosage, pests, date of intended application, locations if
they have changed
,What is the purpose of pesticide safety information series leaflets? - answer-to
provide general information about pesticide use (first aid, protection, storage,
disposal)
What are exempt materials? - answer-materials DPR has determined to require
no further restrictions beyond those imposed by federal regulations and
pesticide labeling
The EPA may classify a pesticide as a restricted use pesticide if it . . . - answer-
presents significant health (ocular, dermal, etc.) hazard to applicators
Any person in CA who applies or supervises the application of a restricted
material must? - answer-be a certified commercial or private applicator
Which two documents must Pest Control Businesses have available when
making an agricultural use application of a pesticide that requires a permit? -
answer-copies of written pest control recommendation and the current
restricted material permit
Restricted material permits for agricultural use must be . . . - answer-site and
time specific
The PSIS leaflets with the "N" designation are written for . . . - answer-non-
agricultural settings
, Certain pesticides may be exempt from permit requirements in CA if the DPR
determines that the pesticide . . . - answer-requires no further restrictions
beyond those imposed by federal regulations and the label
What information is required to be in a written recommendation made by a
PCA? - answer-Name and dosage of each pesticide or description of method;
common name of pest; operator; acreage and location; commodity/crop being
treated; schedule/time; warning of possible damages from application; total
acres treated; concentration and volume; REI and PHI; any exemptions; criteria
used for determining need; certification that mitigation measures wiali
What are the requirements and activities around QAC? - answer-QAC is for
those that will be applying for a business but are not the designated qualified
person; must pass core exam and one category exam; complete minimum of
20 hours of approved education during 2 year valid period to renew, 4 hours
must pertain to laws and regs; not required to register with CAC; can be
denied/suspended if fail to comply with laws and regs, fail to supervise proper
use of restricted material, make fraudulent records/reports
Requirements and activities around QAL? - answer-For people using or
supervising restricted use products or will be the qualified person responsible
for supervising operations at a licensed business; must pass core exam and
category exam; minimum of 20 hours of education within 2 year period with 4
hours around laws and regs; can revoke or suspend if failing to comply with
laws and regs, making fraudulent reports, or failing to supervise in compliance
with laws and regs
Requirements and activities around Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate
(PCAPC)? - answer-includes drones; if operating aircraft to perform pest
control; must pass exam demonstrating ability to legally and safely conduct
aerial pest control ops and knowledge around aerial pest control; must obtain
ACTUAL Exam with QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS NEWEST 2025 100% PASS!
Define Integrated Pest Management - answer-the incorporation of various pest
control techniques in a way that minimizes effects on human and
environmental health while maximizing reductions to pest populations
What is a key pest? - answer-pests that cause major damage on a regular basis;
require regular control efforts to prevent damage
What is an occasional pest? - answer-become pests once in a while due to life
cycles, environmental conditions, or result of human activity
What information is required to be contained in an agricultural restricted
material permit? - answer-Name and address; location of each property; ID
and location of all areas that could be impacted by use; ID of each crop or site;
anticipated pest problems or pests to be controlled; list of restricted materials
,needed to control each pest on each crop; dates or crop stages of applications;
method of application including dilution, volume, dosage; name of business
Who may be issued an agricultural restricted material permit? - answer-
operator of the property named in the permit
What is the duration of a restricted material permit? - answer-usually one year
or for a single growing season - perennial agriculture, non-production
agriculture, or non-agriculture may have permits up to three years
When may a restricted material permit be refused, suspended, or revoked? -
answer-if the permit holder violates any condition of the permit, fails to pay
civil penalty, fails to comply with lawful order of CAC - ex.) failure to prepare
pesticide use records and keep on file for two years, or fail to report pesticide
use; false or fraudulent records; refusing to allow CAC or DPR staff entry for
inspection
What are "feasible alternative" and "mitigation measures" and when are they
required? - answer-decisions to cause the least adverse impact when possible;
actions to substantially lessen any significant harmful effects on the
environment
What is a "Notice of Intent", when is it required, and what information must it
contain? - answer-operator of property is responsible for providing the CAC
date and time of application at least 24 hours prior to application, if the permit
does not specify; restricted material permit number, name and address of the
permittee and applicator, location of areas to be treated, name of the farm
operator, crop or commodity, acres to be treated, method of app, materials
used, dilution, volume, dosage, pests, date of intended application, locations if
they have changed
,What is the purpose of pesticide safety information series leaflets? - answer-to
provide general information about pesticide use (first aid, protection, storage,
disposal)
What are exempt materials? - answer-materials DPR has determined to require
no further restrictions beyond those imposed by federal regulations and
pesticide labeling
The EPA may classify a pesticide as a restricted use pesticide if it . . . - answer-
presents significant health (ocular, dermal, etc.) hazard to applicators
Any person in CA who applies or supervises the application of a restricted
material must? - answer-be a certified commercial or private applicator
Which two documents must Pest Control Businesses have available when
making an agricultural use application of a pesticide that requires a permit? -
answer-copies of written pest control recommendation and the current
restricted material permit
Restricted material permits for agricultural use must be . . . - answer-site and
time specific
The PSIS leaflets with the "N" designation are written for . . . - answer-non-
agricultural settings
, Certain pesticides may be exempt from permit requirements in CA if the DPR
determines that the pesticide . . . - answer-requires no further restrictions
beyond those imposed by federal regulations and the label
What information is required to be in a written recommendation made by a
PCA? - answer-Name and dosage of each pesticide or description of method;
common name of pest; operator; acreage and location; commodity/crop being
treated; schedule/time; warning of possible damages from application; total
acres treated; concentration and volume; REI and PHI; any exemptions; criteria
used for determining need; certification that mitigation measures wiali
What are the requirements and activities around QAC? - answer-QAC is for
those that will be applying for a business but are not the designated qualified
person; must pass core exam and one category exam; complete minimum of
20 hours of approved education during 2 year valid period to renew, 4 hours
must pertain to laws and regs; not required to register with CAC; can be
denied/suspended if fail to comply with laws and regs, fail to supervise proper
use of restricted material, make fraudulent records/reports
Requirements and activities around QAL? - answer-For people using or
supervising restricted use products or will be the qualified person responsible
for supervising operations at a licensed business; must pass core exam and
category exam; minimum of 20 hours of education within 2 year period with 4
hours around laws and regs; can revoke or suspend if failing to comply with
laws and regs, making fraudulent reports, or failing to supervise in compliance
with laws and regs
Requirements and activities around Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate
(PCAPC)? - answer-includes drones; if operating aircraft to perform pest
control; must pass exam demonstrating ability to legally and safely conduct
aerial pest control ops and knowledge around aerial pest control; must obtain
