Free OCPE Category-7A-General-and-Household-Pest-Control Practice Exam with Questions & Answers

Norway rats (Rattus norvegicus) are social rodents that live in colonies with a hierarchical structure, often nesting in burrows or building basements. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 8: Rodents) describes their colonial behavior. Option A (white-footed mouse) and Option B (house mouse) are more solitary or live in smaller family groups, not large colonies.

Yellow jackets are social wasps that typically nest in the ground, often in abandoned rodent burrows or other cavities. They live in colonies with a queen and workers, as described in theGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Wasps). Option B (social bee) is incorrect, as yellow jackets are wasps, not bees, and they do not typically nest in trees. Option C (solitary wasp) is incorrect, as yellow jackets are social. Option D (ant with wings) is incorrect, as yellow jackets are distinct from ants.

NJDEP regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.13) require that multi-family residences receive notice prior to treatment, but the exact timeframe is not specified as 24 or 48 hours in the regulation. Best practice, as noted in theGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 2: Notification Requirements), is to provide notice in advance, typically at least 24 hours, but the regulation itself uses the general term “prior.” Option B (24 hours) and Option C (48 hours) are specific timeframes not mandated by the regulation.

Chronic toxicity refers to the adverse effects of long-term, repeated exposure to a pesticide, which is a significant concern for applicators who handle pesticides regularly. This can lead to health issues like cancer, neurological disorders, or reproductive problems, as noted in theGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 3: Pesticide Safety). Option B (acute toxicity) refers to effects from a single, high-dose exposure, which is less relevant to repeated use. Option C (periodic) is not a recognized term in toxicology.

According to NJDEP regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.10), a pesticide applicator business service vehicle must display the business license/registration number on two sides of the vehicle. This ensures the vehicle can be identified as belonging to a licensed pesticide applicator business. Option A (commercial pesticide applicator license number) is incorrect because the individual applicator’s license number is not required on the vehicle. Option B (owner’s name) is also not a requirement under New Jersey law.

The “recipe” for mixing a pesticide refers to the specific instructions for preparing the pesticide solution, which includes the total amount of pesticide concentrate (active ingredient) and diluent (e.g., water or another carrier) to achieve the correct concentration for application. This is detailed on the pesticide label and in theGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 5: Pesticide Application). Option B (percentage of water) is incorrect because the label specifies amounts, not percentages. Option C (rate per given area) refers to the application rate, not the mixing recipe.

Bait stations are effective for controlling pests like roaches or rodents when placed in areas where pests are active, such as near food sources or nesting sites. TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 5: Pesticide Application) emphasizes that placement is critical for success, as improper placement reduces pest contact with the bait. Option A (harborage) refers to pest hiding spots, not bait station use. Option B (application as a dab) applies to gel baits, not bait stations.

The NJDEP Pesticide Control Program provides a hotline for reporting pesticide spills or emergencies: 1-877-WARNDEP (1-877-927-6337). This number is used to report incidents like soil contamination from a pesticide spill, ensuring proper response and mitigation. Option A (1-800-CALLDEP) is not the correct hotline number. Option C (911) is for immediate life-threatening emergencies, not specific pesticide spill reporting, though it may be used in extreme cases.

In New Jersey, a commercial pesticide applicator is defined as anyone applying pesticides as a service, whether for hire or as part of their job (N.J.A.C. 7:30-1.2). This includes both general use and restricted use pesticides (RUPs). A Category 7A applicator must be licensed to apply any pesticide, as their work may involve both types depending on the pest and situation. Option A is incorrect because it excludes RUPs, which applicators may need to use. Option B is incorrect because it excludes general use pesticides, which are commonly used in household pest control.

Pests like roaches, ants, or bedbugs tend to concentrate in specific areas where conditions are favorable, such as kitchens (food sources), bathrooms (moisture), or bedrooms (for bedbugs). TheGeneral Pest Management: Guide for Commercial Applicators - Category 7A(Chapter 7: Pest Behavior) explains that infestations are focused on specific areas based on pest biology and environmental factors. Option A (uniformly distributed) is incorrect, as pests do not spread evenly. Option B (restrained to entryways) is too limited, as infestations often occur deeper inside structures.