The very minimum for proper handling of a wire basket on a soil ball is to:

Bend the loops and top wire down and away from the crown

When backfilling a planting hole in average or slow-draining soils, you should backfill with:

the soil that came out of the hole

It is important that you know your store's policies and procedures on guarantees, replacements, delivery fees because

you are the representative of the company having contact with the customer

Suppose you are confronted by a disgruntled customer. The first things you should think to do are

only answers A, B and D are correct.

What action should you take first if a pesticide is spilled on your skin or clothing?

Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and water

When answering the phone in the garden center, it is important to...

only answers A and C are correct

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1
The very minimum for proper handling of a wire basket on a soil ball is to:
Bend the loops and top wire down and away from the crown
Cut the basket off half-way down from the top
Cut the wires at every weld, but leave the pieces in the planting hole
Complete removal of the entire basket
2
Cooley Spruce Gall Adelgid causes bumps or swellings on stems and twigs.
True
False
3
he first step in weed management plans for a nursery or a landscape is to assess the site.
True
False
4
All perennials should be lifted and divided every three years.
True
False
5
How many pounds of 25-10-10 are needed to apply 1.0 lb N/1000 ft² to a 10,000 ft² lawn?
250
25
10
40
6
Very few plants have limitations, weaknesses or special requirement that need considered as related to landscape usage
False
True
7
Root uptake of a herbicide in container-grown plant may result in foliar scorching of plant. This is a Biotic disorder
True
False
8
Which is NOT a bacterial disease?
Rust
Crown Gall
Bacterial Wilt
Fireblight
9
3 documents in a Specification sets are commonly of importance to a landscape worker. Which is NOT in that group?
Bid Form
Addenda
Technical Specifications
Change Orders
10
Preemergent herbicides kill weeds when applied to emerged plant foliage.
True
False
11
In the nomenclature of Cornus florida, the generic name and specific epithet combine to form the species name?
False
True
12
A perennial weed is easier to kill with Paraquat than an annual weed.
True
False
13
White pine weevil actually causes damage as a borer.
False
True
14
The first step in weed management plans for a nursery or a landscape is to assess the site.
False
True
15
When backfilling a planting hole in average or slow-draining soils, you should backfill with:
sphagnum moss peat
potting soil from a bag
a mix of soil and fresh manure
the soil that came out of the hole
16
Low soluble salts in a growing medium can be harmful to plant health, but high soluble salts is not a problem.
False
True
17
It is important that you know your store's policies and procedures on guarantees, replacements, delivery fees because
this is recommended in your company policy handbook.
all of the above are correct.
some of the other salespeople won't know & you might need to ask a manager
you are the representative of the company having contact with the customer
18
When working with a customer, it is important to...
avoid direct eye contact with them.
allow them to initiate the conversation.
all of the above are correct.
ask "open-ended" questions.
19
Existing lines of topography are usually shown on a grading plan with broken or dashed lines.
True
False
20
Suppose you are confronted by a disgruntled customer. The first things you should think to do are
point the customer toward the manager's office, & don't go there with them
move the conversation away from the check out area & the center of activity
be a good listener and afford the customer your undivided attention.
only answers A, B and D are correct.
only answers A, B and D are correct.
ask the customer "how would you like us to fix this?"
21
What action should you take first if a pesticide is spilled on your skin or clothing?
Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and water
Call a doctor immediately
Read the label for first aid advice
Contact Toxnet for treatment information
22
A white residue on the leaves of plants watered by a sprinkler system with high pH water is beneficial to those plants.
True
False
23
When making a proper thinning cut of a large limb, it is important to completely avoid cutting through the branch collar
True
False
24
Grassy weeds, like crabgrass, are controlled with postemergence herbicides applied in September through late October.
False
True
25
All perennials should be lifted and divided every three years.
False
True
26
Perennial weeds can reproduce both vegetatively and by seed production.
True
False
27
When answering the phone in the garden center, it is important to...
place call on hold so the customer can enjoy the "on hold" music or message
use an enthusiastic greeting.
only answers A and C are correct
identify yourself and your business
be as brief as you possibly can
28
Which of the following is not a component of a soil?
mineral
stomates
air
water
29
If landscape plant fertilization is done exclusively for providing plant nutrients ,then _____ fertilizers are preferred
slow-release
cow manure
inorganic
bi-ionic
coated
organic
30
The 3 numbers of fertilizer analysis indicate the fertilizer's % by weight of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
True
False
31
The correct planting depth for all perennials is 4 - 6".
True
False
32
Perennial grasses are controlled with non-selective herbicides like glyphosate applied when the weed is actively growin
False
True
33
The pruning of shrubs that flower before July is best done
whenever: it really doesn't matter
never
in August
just after flowering
in January
just prior to flowering
34
Ornamental grasses do not require extensive soil preparation for healthy growth.
False
True
35
Water vapor moves out of a leaf through holes that can be opened & closed by the plant. What are these openings called?
Tubers
Nodes
Petioles
Axils
Stomata
36
The texture of a soil is a description of its:
soil particle size
mineral elements
gas composition
moisture content
37
Galls on ornamental plants can be caused by:
Diseases
Environment
Only A, B & C are correct
Insects
Nematodes
none
38
Which cultural practice would not be effective at reducing turfgrass weed problems?
Irrigating daily
Regular aerification to reduce compaction
Fertilizing primarily in the fall
Mowing at 3 inches of higher
39
Postemergent herbicides are generally applied to emerged plant foliage.
True
False
40
The pruning of shrubs that flower before July is best done _________ .
just after flowering
whenever: it really doesn't matter
in January
in August
just prior to flowering
41
Which of the following is not a component of a soil?
organic matter
nothing
stomates
minerals
air
water
42
The basic principles of disease management include Prevention, ________, Eradication and _________.
Resistance and Fungicides
Exclusion and Protection
Frequent spraying and Sanitation
Proper watering and Repeated fungicide applications
43
Galls on ornamental plants can be caused by:
Only A & B are correct
Environment
Diseases
Insects
Only A,B &C are correct
Nematodes
44
True fungi reproduce by spores that are usually contained in _________ .
Fruiting bodies
Mitochondria
Venturi vesicles
Sporobolus
45
What is the most basic building block of all plants?
dicots
tissues
organs
cells
meristems
46
What does the signal word on a pesticide label indicate?
Compatibility
Formulation
Toxicity
Effectiveness
47
Bacteria cause many abiotic diseases.
False
True
48
Gypsy Moth is a defoliating insect widely present in West Coast states.
False
True
49
Which of the following insects can defoliate a flowering crabapple?
Bronze Birch Borer
Flat-headed Apple Tree Borer
Japanese Beetle
Apple Aphid
50
Why should the amount of perennial ryegrass be limited in the seed mix for a new lawn?
it out-competes the desirable Kentucky bluegrass as a seedling
it is very susceptible to many diseases in Indiana
it is a bunch grass
all of the above
51
Some plants develop phytotoxic reaction to fungicides & the reactions are almost always noted on the fungicide label
False
True
52
Fourteen essential plant nutrients come as minerals from the soil. Which three come from the air or water?
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Carbon, Manganese, Oxygen
Nitrogen, Calcium, Sulfur
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Oxygen, Sulfur, Nitrogen
Sulfur, Carbon, Oxygen
53
The purpose of a ____________ is to familiarize the designer with the opportunities and constraints existing on a site.
conceptual design
site inventory
master plan
site analysis
54
Spruce Spider Mites produce honeydew and spittle on many conifers
True
False
55
If landscape plant fertilization is done exclusively for providing plant nutrients then ______ fertilizers are preferred
coated
bi-ionic
organic
slow-release
inorganic
56
Plant tags with pictures are an important marketing tool for perennials in early spring since...
the plants lack foliage.
he plants have not yet produced flowers.
all of the above are correct.
customers often lack knowledge of the plants at its peak beauty.
only answers A and C are correct.
57
Large pore spaces in a soil usually contain ________ while small ones often contain ________ .
air / water
air / macro-organisms
micro-organisms / water
water / air
58
The point of attachment of a leaf to a stem is called a __________ .
node
margin
rosette
stolon
59
Foliar application & trunk injection of plant nutrients is reserved for treating deficiencies of specific micronutrients
True
False
60
An important key to successful culture of hardy bulbs is to be sure soil conditions provide adequate:
drainage
micro-organisms
sulfur for low pH
absence of weeds
61
A perennial weed is easier to kill with Paraquat than an annual weed.
False
True
62
White grub insecticides will control moles.
True
False
63
The number of useful cultivars (or varieties) for each species could be categorized as none, limited or many.
False
True
64
Which of the following is NOT one of the three sections in the standard format for Technical Specifications?
General Information or References & Standards
Prices or Costs
Execution or Methods
Products or Materials
65
Postemergent herbicides are generally applied to emerged plant foliage.
False
True
66
The most effective chemical method to control perennial broadleaf weeds like dandelion is:
Preemergence herbicides applied in early April
Postemergence herbicides applied in April when dandelions are flowering
Postemergence herbicides applied in June
Postemergence herbicides applied in early October
67
When should the majority of fertilizer be applied to cool-season turf grasses in Indiana?
July 1 - August 15
September 1 - November 1
April 1 - May 15
May 15 - June 15
68
Perspective drawings are a common form of drawing used in Contract Documents.
False
True
69
A Performance Specification describes in detail WHAT is to be done and HOW to do it.
True
False
70
The Legend on a drawing defines the meanings of symbols used on that drawing.
False
True
71
A plant categorized as requiring full sun indicates that the plant requires at least six hours of direct sun per day.
True
False
72
According to IAH Chapter 15, over 70% of all plant health problems are Abiotic.
False
True
73
Emulsifiable concentrates consist of an oil-soluble active ingredient dissolved in an appropriate oil-based solvent
Anchoring the plant to the ground
which is added to an emulsifying agent,
and this is mixed with water and applied as a spray.
The very minimum for proper handling of a wire basket
74
Which of the following is NOT a usual function of roots?
Storage of food reserves
Providing an entry point for water and minerals
Capturing energy from the environment
Anchoring the plant to the ground
75
Which type of nursery stock is dug from a production field with an undisturbed ball of soil around the roots?
balled and burlapped
machine balled
bare root
container grown
76
According to IAH Chapter 15, over 70% of all plant health problems are Abiotic.
True
False
77
The best timing for cutting back ornamental grasses is ____________ .
early spring
late spring
mid-summer
early fall
78
When exclusive rights are granted for 20 years to commercially grow or sell a plant cultivar, the person holds a
patent
authority
royalty
trademark
79
To distinguish between Abiotic & Biotic agents, it's important to consider damage pattern & time for damage development
False
True
80
Possible themes to consider when developing concepts for your landscape are rectilinear, curvilinear & arc, & tangent
True
False
81
Phosphorus applications should not be made to a lawn unless a soil test indicates that it is needed.
False
True
82
All mineral plant nutrients are taken up from the soil by plant roots as _____.
ions
solids
phasons
elements
xyneons
83
True or false
False
True
84
Two factors that impact fungicide application frequency are:
Plant growth and rainfall
Time of bloom and presence of fruit
Type of sprayer and operating pressure
Air temperature and wind velocity
85
The IAH manual lists 5 critical issues that should be considered when selecting a plant for landscape. Which is correct?
leaf color, flower color, fragrance, disease resistance, fruit diameter
esthetics, adaptation, function, maintenance, phase of the moon
1) esthetics, 2) adaptation, 3) function, 4) maintenance, 5) cost
1) esthetics, 2) current weather, 3) function, 4) maintenance, 5) cost
86
Buds may contain:
A or B or C
immature flower(s)
A or B
B or C
immature leaves
a meristem
87
Geotextile weed matting is commonly used for controlling established perennial weeds in landscape beds.
False
True
88
How long should the leaves of hardy bulb plant remain after flowering to build up stored food for next year's flowering?
8 weeks
6 weeks
2 weeks
4 weeks
89
What is the most basic building block of all plants?
organs
monocots
cells
meristems
dicots
tissues
90
When diagnosing a plant disorder, the symptoms define the changes in the affected plant's ______ in response to the prob
growth or development
appearance
A, B and C are correct
Only A & C are correct
evidence of insect damage
91
Tall fescue will out-perform perennial ryegrass in a non-irrigated lawn.
False
True
92
A single central leader is best for most shade trees.
False
True
93
A herbicide label provides info on the rate of herbicide to use but contains no info about what crops it can be used on.
True
False
94
The correct planting depth for all perennials is 4 - 6".
True
False
95
Which of the following dissolves in water to form a true solution?
Water dispersible granules
Wettable powders
Flowables
Soluble powders
96
When displaying fertilizers in bags, it is important to...
place the bags in a manner that the label is easily read.
all of the above are correct.
place the bags on a pallet or shelf.
place the bags in an area out of direct sun.
97
Fall Webworms and Eastern Tent Caterpillars are plant defoliators.
True
False
98
The Disease Triangle involves these 3 factors:
Susceptible host, Pathogen and Favorable environment
Hardiness, Appropriate pathogen and Proper watering
Susceptible host, Vernalization and Pathogen
Favorable environment, Resistant variety and Pathogen

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