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The best time of year to plant is:
a. Spring
d. Winter
b. Summer
c. Fall
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3
When u c leaves on a crape myrtle covered with a gray, powdery substance, the possible cause is
a. sooty mold fungus
d. powdery mildew
b. residue from the water system
c. insect secretions
4
A specialized turfgrass stem that forms under ground is called a
a. stolon
d. rhizome
b. leaf bud
c. ligule
5
When a half-circle sprinkler delivers half as much water as a full-circle sprinker,
da sprinkler heads r said 2 have:a. matched precip rate
b. uniform spray match
c. equal flow rate
d. matched precipitation ratio
6
To adjust the idling speed of an engine
c. turn the flywheel
d. reduce the vent hole on the air cleaner
a. always do it when the engine is cold
b. turn the needle valve on the carburetor
7
a Landscape Architect’s Registration is required if
d. you supervise the installation of your own design
a. you do design work for your firm
b. you advertise yourself as a landscape architect
c. you do hardscape installation
8
Which of the following turfgrasses has the lowest fertility requirement?
c. Zoysiagrass
b. Centipedegrass
d. St. Augustinegrass
a. Bermudagrass
9
a Nursery Grower’s License is required if
a. you grow plants for use in your own landscape jobs
d. you sell plants along with the landscapes you install
b. you buy plants from a nursery grower
c. you transport plants across state lines
10
If employees feel you do not trust them and will not handle their input fairly they will
b. become violent
a. deliberately distort the truth
c. report you to the Better Business Bureau
d. talk to your boss
11
The word ‘Nana’ used as part of the botanical name usually means the plant is
a. not of native origin
c. a dwarf form
d. a narrow-leafed form
b. one that has a rounded growth habit
12
Oval, rounded, upright, weeping and spreading are examples of plant
b. size
d. sillouette
c. form
a. line
13
Which of the folowing plants would best be suited for a high water-use zone?
b. begonia
c. guara
a. purple coneflower
d. Autumn Joy sedum
14
The hormone produced in the terminal bud of plants that redirects bud growth after pruning is
c. anthocyanin
d. auxin
b. hormodin
a. giberellin
15
mgt practice used 2 aid n da decomposition of thatch and to reduce surface compaction is called
a. composting
d. horixontal mowing
c. innoculation
b. topdressing
16
Which of the following safety items is recommended when operating a string trimmer?
b. ear protectors
a. safety goggles
d. all of the above
c. steel-toed shoes
17
a plot plan shows
c. size of existing features as they appear on the lot
a. the outdoor use areas of the property
b. the circulation pattern on the property
d. drainage characteristics of the site
18
substance that helps the spray droplet spread over the leaf surface by reducing the
interfacial
d
c
wetting agent
tension between da leaf surface & the spray droplets is
19
Which of the following is NOT a warm-season grass?
d. Bentgrass
a. Tifway Bermudagrass
b. Carpetgrass
c. Zoysiagrass
20
Which of the following is a major function of water within the plant?
b. To cool the plant via transpiration
d. All of the above
c. To give the tissue rigidity
a. To transport food substances
21
When building walkways to accommodate wheelchairs, they should be:
a. at least 4 feet wide
d. at least 8 feet wide
c. at least 6 feet wide
b. at least 5 feet wide
22
When a tree is completely girdled, what happens?
the flow of water from the roots to the leaves is disrupted
a flush of new leaves will ensue
the flow of food substances to the root is disrupted
A and B above
23
Which of the following would NOT be shown on the Existing Conditions document?
c. Rough grade
a. Property lines
d. Orientation of the property
b. Existing vegetation
24
The vascular system that transports plant food substances from one plant part to another is the
veins
phloem
xylem
heartwood
25
a circulation plan should illustrate:
a. the quantity of const mat needed 2 build walks and drives
d. types of construction material needed to build walks
c. driveway and major-use walkways
b. the size of decks and outdoor structures
26
The best time to irrigate with sprinkler irrigation is:
c. between 9pm and 9am
a. between 5 pm and 9 pm
b. between noon and midnight
d. none of the above
27
Communication is circular. It involves a
b. transmitter and a speaker
c. sender and receiver
a. transmitter and receiver
d. message giver, a filter and a receiver
28
Which of the following is an advantage of drip irrigation over sprinkler irrigation?
a. drip uses 30 to 50 percent less water
d. all of the above
drip results n less evap loss of water during day-time water
c. there is less chance for foliar diseases
29
Oil in a 4-cycle engine should be changed after every
a. 15 hours of operation
d. 50 hours of operation
c. 25 hours of operation
b. 40 hours of operation
30
Before communicating with someone else, which of the following should you ask yourself?
b. when should I communicate?
d. all of the above
c. why am I communicating?
a. what is my message?
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c
d
33
The problem with planting full-sun plants in the shade is that they are likely to
a. die due to insufficient light
b. become leggy and more susceptible 2 insect & disease prob
c. never flower again
d. have a difficult time going dormant
34
In order to make a correct diagnosis of a problem it is important to know the
c. cultural conditions
b. recent weather conditions
d. all of the above
a. texture and drainage of the soil
35
If your firm engages is soil disturbing activity you should
d. a and b above
c. place pine straw or wheat straw over the area immediately
a. check local req for preventing soil run-off and erosion
b. contact local utilities for loc & flagging buried cables
36
When planting seasonal color:
c. Add dolomite lime
Elevate da bed 6 to 12 in above grade 2 assure good drainage
Add a coarse-textured mulch 2 the surface, ie pine bark nugs
Incorporate the old plants n2 the bed to increase org matter
37
For assistance in preparing tax returns and employee deductions for Social Security,
b. Certified Public Accountant
Fed Withholding and Workers Compensation, you need 2 hire
c. attorney with experience in business law
d. full-time book-keeper a. Financial planner
38
If chipped woody brush & other organic materials r mounded more than 5 ft hi, what may happen?
d. anaerobic decomposition within the pile may emit an odor
aerobic decomposition will begin2 occur & da pile wil smell
a. the pile will be unable to heat up internally
c. the pile will become more alkaline
39
In the tables, exposure rating is given as tolerance to
c. sun, semi-shade or shade
b. northern, eastern, western, or southern
d. full sun, partial sun or filtered shade
a. sun, shade, semi-sun
40
an algae/fungi combination that is causing gray/blue leaf like growths along the stems of
c. lichens
d. bull moss b. Spanish moss
trees grow n n moist, shady sites or trees under stress r
a. mycoplasmas
41
a gas, liquid or solid substance used to propel, dilute or suspend a herbici during its app is
a. forumulation
c. emulsifiable concentrate
d. carrier
b. wetting agent
42
When water comes out of a microsprinkler as a fine fog-like mist, you may need to install:
b. a larger head
a. a backflow preventer
d. a pressure regulator
c. an expansion joint
43
The two main components of the vascular system of plants are the
vessels and tracheids
xylem and phloem
cambium and veins
xylem and vessel elements
44
On a topographic map, contour lines show:
c. the drainage characteristics of the site
b. the property line
a. the points of equal elevation
d. the changes in soil type from one location to the next
45
Xeriscape emphasizes
zoning of the landscape according 2 da water needs of plants
use of native plants r better adapted than cultivted species
light, frequent h2o dur mid-day 2 help plants srvive drought
use of org mat in all plantings to help hold h2o in the soil
46
When selecting plants for the landscape, which of the following is most important?
b. the texture
a. the flowering time
d. the pruning requirement
c. the hardiness
47
Which of the following is not a federal agency
d. IRS
a. EPA
c. GDA
b. OSHA
48
Cold hardiness zones are based on
b. the average number of days below 32 degrees in winter
a. The average minimum temperature for a region
c. the hours below 45 degrees
d. the cold requirement of the plant
49
Based on information in the tables, which of the following shrubs would
b. Thunberg spirea
d. Harbour Dwarf nandina
c. Wheeler's Dwarf pittosporum
not be adapted 2 the N. Georgia Mountains?a. azalea hybrids
50
Which of the following is NOT a principle of design:
a. simplicity
d. rhythm
b. balance
c. contrast
51
The broadcasting of vegetative parts on the soil surface and covering by
d. broadcast planting
b. plugging
c. stolonizing
topdressing or slicing w/ a verticutter is called sprigging
52
The four residential outdoor use areas the designer should consider are:
pub areas, fam gather areas, entertain areas and garden area
pub areas, fam gather areas, service areas and private areas
b. private areas, service areas, high and low mainten areas
entertain areas, rec areas, public areas and private areas
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The two main functions of leaves are:
food storage and transpiration
photosynthesis and respiration
photosynthesis and transpiration
chlorophyll manufacturer and water absorption
54
To determine the ap rate of a sprinkler system:check da output ratio printd on da sprinker head
set 3 to 4 rain gages @ random n da irrigated area, catch da
h2o 4 1 hour,measure the amt of h2o n da gages, & take a avg
for 30 minutes,then measure the amount of water in the can
set a can where the spray overlaps and let the system run
55
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ is
c. a hybrid of Southern Magnolia
d. a species of Southern Magnolia
b. a cultivar of Southern Magnolia
a. a variety of Southern Magnolia
56
Which of the following is the recommended sequence for establishing a wildflower planting?
seed, mulch, fertilize in spring
d
c
d. mow, spray Round-up, cultivate, spray Round-up
57
a possible cause for leaves looking chlorotic or stippled are
c. aphids
a. spider mites
d. leaf-miners
b. scales
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Plants that have male and female flowers on separate plants are called
incompatible
clones
dioecious
bisexual
59
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a monocotyledonous plant?
flower parts in threes
parallel veins
no cambium
two cotyledons
60
When transporting plants in an open bed truck:
Always wrap the trunk of the trees
d. Syringe the foliage to prevent it from dehydrating
c. Place large trees and shrubs on
large trees & shrubs on side w/ top pointn towrd da tailgate
their side with the top pointing toward the cab
61
Mow turfgrass frequently enough so as to remove no more than
d. 1/8 to 1/4 of the leaf blade
c. 1/2 to 3/4 of the leaf blade
a. 1/3 to 1/2 of the leaf blade
b. 1/4 to 1/3 of the leaf blade
62
a compression release on an engine is
a. a valve that prevents back flow of gas into the oil
b. a vent routed through the air filter
d. only available on small engines
button that releases the compres th@ builds up n the engine
63
Which of the following is a secondary plant nutrient?
Nitrogen
Potassium
Sulphur
Phosphorous
64
If the rate of Betasan 4E is given as 3.1 gal per acre, what is the rate per 1,000 square feet?
d. 6.5 ounces
c. 9.1 ounces
b. 12.2 ounces
a. 8.5 ounces
65
Which of the following is an inorganic mulch?
a. Geotextile fabric
b. Rock
c. Shredded rubber
d. All of the above
66
Water reaches the top of a 300 ft. tree by
respiration
pulled up from the root via tranpir water loss from the leaf
being absorbed from the atmosphere by the leaves
being held in reserve by the leaf after rain
67
spray additive th@ enhances da performance or handling characteristics of a herbicide is
b. adjuvant
d. dispersing agent
c. carrier
a. emulsifiable concentrate
68
Georgia has three distinct climate zones
a. North Georgia Mountains, Flatwoods and Coastal Sands
d. North Ga. Mountains, Central Piedmont and Coastal Plain
b. North Ga. Mountains, Central Piedmont & Coastal Hammocks
c. Zone 5a, Zone 6b and Zone 7a
69
When installing sod on a slope, always
d. lay the sod from the bottom of the hill upward
a. place the sod in the direction of the slope
c. install an erosion control fabric under the sod
b. place sod across the slope
70
The two main types of irrigation systems used in the landscape are:
c. sprinkler and drip
b. sprinkler and ooze hose
a. drip and microsprinkler
d. sprinkler and microjet
71
Bitter Blue, Floratam and Raleigh are varieties of
a. St. Augustinegrass
c. Bermudagrass
b. Zoysiagrass
d. Turf-type Tall Fescue
72
Which is NOT a characteristic of light that determines how plants grow and develop?
Light intensity
Light duration
Light quality
Light source
73
The most effective way to control viral and soil-borne disease is to
a. spray with an approved fungicide
b. rotate plants
d. mulch
c. remove infected plants
74
Weed-and-feed fertilizers are sometimes a problem because
turfgras weed-&-feed products can damage nearby ornamentals
da prod may not apply the right amout of herbici or fert nec
time of year doesn't equal time fert should be applied
d. all of the above
75
To prevent deck planks from cupping over time, they should be installed:
a. bark side down
d. bark side up
b. perpendicular to the floor joists
c. parallel to the floor joists
76
When holding large trees at the job site for planting:
Keep them n the shade & protect their trunks from direct sun
a. Place them on a sloping pavement to assure good drainage
b. Spray the foliage with an anti-transpirate
Spray the foliage constantly to prevent it from drying out
77
densiflorus
d
heavily flowered
b
c
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Which one of the following chemicals is a soil fumigant?
c. Methyl Bromide
b. Mocap
d. Gallery
a. Betasan
79
A microclimate is:
an area w/ certain consistent vary in light, temp & moisture
an area where there are constant changes in the climate.
an area where only small changes in the climate occur.
an area where extreme hot and cold temps are likely to occur
80
The Agency in Georgia that certifies turfgrasses is the
c. Georgia Crop Improvement Association
d. Georgia Turfgrass Association
b. Georgia Plant Inspection Division of DNR
a. Georgia Department of Agriculture
81
If a rectang planting bed mea 2 in. long and one in. wide and the scale of the drawing
c. 3200
b. 1600
is 1-in = 40 ft, how many sq ft r n the planting bed?a. 2800
d. 1200
82
The best metal for cutting blades is
a. aluminum
c. zinc
d. copper-coated steel
b. steel with a high percentage of carbon
83
azalea leaf gall is effectively controlled by
d. fumigate the plants
b. picking off the galls and destroying them
c. adding new mulch
a. spraying with an approved insecticide
84
Steel bars (rebar) are typically used in concrete to increase its:
c. air space
d. psi rating
a. compression strength
b. tensile strength
85
a preliminary plan shows:
d. the estimated price of the job
b. turf, shrub, groundcover and hardscape areas in detail
a. planting specifications
c. the use areas of the property
86
Which of the following is a characteristic fine-textured plants lend to the landscape?
d. make objects look closer than they really are
b. engage the eye of the viewer
c. give a warm, informal appearance
a. make objects look further away than they really are
87
process of empowering workers w/ a sense of ownership &responsibility in the decision-
b. employee empowerment
d. authority empowerment
making process is called a. corporate authority
c. total quality management
88
recommended maintenance practice 4 Xeriscape-type landscapes?shearing plants 2 reduce demand
d. verticutting turf each year
c. aerating turf 1 a year 2 red compacting
ferti w/ phos fert during dry periods & avoid using nitro
and improve water percolation in the soil
89
Which of the following is a true statement?
a. plants growing in the shade require
c. fertilizing during the dormant winter season is best
.Trees in turf areas no special fert if turf is fert. reg.
more fertilizer than those growing in the sun.
plants grown sandy soils gen req less fert than those n clay
90
Chainsaws and weed eaters often have 2-cycle engines because
d. they don’t vibrate as much as 4-cycle engines
b. they are cheaper to operate
c. they can be operated in any position without stalling
a. they are easier to service
91
How does an illustrative plan differ from a planting plan?
An illustrative plan show detailed symb to convey the design
intent while the planting plan shows individual plants.
illu plan show existing struc while a planting plan does not
An illus plan may not be drawn2 scale while a plant plan is
92
When refueling an engine always
c. use premium unleaded fuel
refuel over grass in case there is a spill that will run off
a. refuel before the engine cools
d. refuel on a concrete or asphalt surface
93
If 100 plants are required to plant 225 square feet at an 18-inch spacing, how many plants
d. 160
would b required to plant 360 square ft a@ the same spacing?
a. 180 b. 225
c. 192
94
The best time to put out preemergence herbicides for winter weed control is
b
d
c
Sep 1 to 15 in North Georgia & Oct 1 to 15 in South Georgia
95
To prevent carry-over of disease and insect problems from one seasonal color bed to the next
b. add all new soil
c. remove old plant debris
d. spray the bed with an insecticide before planting
a. apply a drench to the bed
96
Which of the following is a slow-release fertilizer?
a. IBDU
c. Composted cow-manure
d. all of the above
b. Osmocote
97
Which of the following practices during installation will help assure low-maintenance?
use blk plastic undr mulch 2 help conserv moisture n da soil
a. applying lime to the soils to elevate pH
d. planting season color on elevated beds
mulch larg bed azaleas w/ p gravel 2 reduce long-term mulch$
98
Gently rolling bedlines with a stepped arrangement of plants
a. rhythm and proportion b. focalization and mobilization
c. harmony and contrast
leading the eye of the visitor to a piece of statuary are
d. rhythm and focalization
99
heribicide th@ controls one plant species w/o affecting the growth of a different plant species
a. selective herbicide
c. preemergence herbicide
b. targeted herbicide
d. contact herbicide
100
If customers are waiting for your assistance and the phone rings,
b. excuse yourself and take the call
d. let the answering machine pick up
tell caller u have customers waitin & you'll get back w/ dem
the courteous thing to do is to a. not answer the phone
101
For best results with organic amendments:
b. Incorporate freshly ground bark to improve drainage
Incorp dem uniform n da plantn area insted of da plantn hole
a. Add about 25% by volume to the planting hole
d. Add them to the top 1/3 of the planting hole
102
Which of the following would be considered low-maintenance design?
c. using native plants exclusively throughout the landscape
a. designing the turf area in squares or rectangles
d. none of the above
put all seasonal color in 20+ containers throughout the prop
103
The botanical or scientific name for flowering dogwood is Cornus florida,
a. in the same genus
d. different varieties of the same species
c.different cultivars of the same plant, of the same species
Chinese dogwod has the bot name Cornus kousa. Both plants ar
104
Which of the following turfgrasses is seldom established from seed?
d. St. Augustine
c. Carpetgrass
b. fescue
a. centipede
105
repens
b
d
creeping
c
106
The four main functions of the root are.
anchorage, absorption, conduction and storage
absorption, conduction, exploration and transpiration
anchorage, absorption, photosynthesis and storage
absorption, translocation, respiration and transpiration
107
If you purchase a turf-builder type fertilizer with a 25-8-12 analysis, at what rate would
d. 0.8 lbs./1000 sq. ft.
u apply it 2 provide 2 lbs. of actual nitro per 1000 sq. ft
a. 4 lbs./1000 sq. ft.b. 12 lbs./1000 sq. ft.
c. 8 lbs./1000 sq. ft.
108
To water a small area, 10 feet in radius, the best choice would be:
d. gear-driven pop-up
c. rotary sprinkler
a. spaghetti tubing
b. spray head
109
Reel mowers are best for
c. Bermudagrass
d. Bahiagrass
b. Centipedegrass
a. St. Augustinegrass
110
The General Conditions contract document should include
b. rights and regulations of all parties
d. general condition of the soil on the site
a. project location
c. wage scales
111
What would you get if you crossed an apple with a pear?
b. a hybrid species
a. a papple
c. a new cultivar
d. cannot cross within different genuses
112
The 2 areas of the visible light spectrum absorbed by chlorophyll 2 drive photosynthesis are:
Red and yellow
Green and yellow
Red and blue
Blue and green
113
Which of the following is a true statement?plantn an ind plant
, dig the planting hole
h2o rings or berms shouldnt exceed 4 in n height & should b
Mix 16-4-8 fert and lime uniformly into the planting hole
leveled towrd da outsde of da hole 8 to 10 weks after plantn
wide as the root ball& 6 in deeper
114
The four structural components used in wood decks are:
d. decking, joists, posts and footing
b. decking, railings, posts and footing
a. decking, beams, joists and posts
c. platforms, joists, beams and footings
115
When placing guy wires in a tree:
c. Place the wires just above the lowest scaffold branches
a. Space them equally throughout the canopy
b. Place turnbuckles in the back wire to keep it taut
d. Use the heaviest wire you can find
116
What portion of the plant is most susceptible to freeze injury?
b. Shoots
d. Leaves
a. Roots
c. Buds
117
The best way to control cankers and galls on ornamental plants is to
b. spray for insects
a. treat the soil with a soil fumigant
c. cut out the infected plant part
d. remove old plant debris
118
Georgia’s Pesticide Posting Legislation of 1993 requires
c. call your client asap and tell what material was used
d. that warning signs be placed on a property after fert app
a. post sign on site treated w/ pesticide asap after treatm
b. post a sign at work telling your employees what pest used
119
When all the gravitational water is removed from the soil, the soil is said to be:
at field capacity
saturated
at the permanent wilting point
waterlogged
120
To find the best equipment:
b. check with rental companies
a. check with your peers
d. all of the above
c. check with equipment repair companies
121
Imp selections of fescue that generally have a slightly finer leaf blade, lower growth habit,
d. improved Kentucky types
greater density & shade tolerance than Kentuc-31 are called
b. turf-type tall fescues
c. red fescues
122
Site analysis involves cataloging the
b. existing plants on the site
d. all of the above
c. sun and shade factors
a. topography of the site
123
The best time to apply fertilizers is
b. during the active growing period
a. before a rain
d. during flowering
c. mid-summer
124
Georgia cold hardiness zones range from zones
c. 7a to 8b
a. 6b to 8a
d. 6b to 7c
b. 6b to 8b
125
Which of the following fertilizers are best at planting time?
a. 16-4-8
b. 6-12-12
c. Super phosphate
d. None of the above
126
NOT an environmental factor that determine a plants’ opti growing condition?
Fertilizer
Light
Temperature
Rainfall
127
The two main kinds of roots are:
primary and secondary
fibrous and tap
lateral and tap
tuberous and fibrous
128
The three main methods to control weeds are
a. vertical mowing, cultivation and chemical
c. cultural, mechanical and chemical
d. cultivation, mulching and fertility management
b. mulching, vertical mowing and landscape fabric
129
a type of joint used in concrete where paving temporarily ends & started again later is called
a. expansion joint
d. splice joint
c. construction joint
b. control joint
130
To remove rust from a piece of equipment you can use
a. linseed oil
c. mineral spirits
b. steel wool
d. hydrochloric acid
131
In the plant tables, a drought tolerance rating of 3 means the plant is
c. very drought tolerant
b. moderately drought tolerant
a. not drought tolerant
d. tolerant of three weeks of drought
132
Which of the following may help overcome a poorly drained planting site:
d. All of the above
b. Installing sub-surface drainage pipe
a. Planting on an elevated bed
Deep cultivati 2 break up a hardpan layer beneth da surface
133
A spec group of plants that retains its distinguish features when prod vegetatively is called a
b. variety
c. cultivar
d. genus
a. species
134
process of using a trowel to embed aggregate n2 concrete & 2 eliminate hi & low spots is called
c. leveling
b. curing
a. finishing
d. floating
135
If a mower vibrates excessively, it may indicate
b. a loose bolt
c. an unbalanced blade
d. all of the above
a. incorrect timing
136
lanceolate
d
c
lance-shaped
b
137
The term "soil texture" refers to:Choose one answer.
The general feel of the soil
The way the soil particles are arranged
The amount of organic matter in the soil
The relative proportions of sand, silt and clay
138
asphalt concrete is popular for pavements because it:
b. requires less hand labor than concrete
c. cures in 2 to 5 hours
a. is less expenseive than concrete
d. all of the above
139
Which of the following groups are all modified or specialized stems?
tubers, petioles, sepals and buds
corms, tubers and stolons
branches, leaves, flowers and roots
nodes, buds, roots and stolons
140
Which of the following is not typically a component of a drip irrigation system?
d. screen filter
c. emitters
a. pressure gauge
b. pressure regulator
141
Plant nutrients enter the roots primarily through the following structures
Root hairs
Leaves
Stomata
Stipules
142
Incorporating undecomposed organic material into the soil
excellent 4 seasonal color plantin bec help aerate the soil
b. may introduce weed seeds
a. will require additional lime because it is very acidic
c. will rob plants of nitrogen
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An underground horizontal stem is called a
corm
stolon
tuber
rhizome
144
a planimeter is:
c. A device used to measure tree height
a. A device used to determine the area of a drawn shape.
b. A device used to site the grade of a property
used to calculate plant quan needed at various spacings
145
To avoid confusion, the plant list that accompanies the planting plan should always show
a. The bid price
d. The flowering/fruiting characteristics of the plant
c. The botanical and common name of the plant
b. The mature size and shape of each plant
146
a Commercial Pesticide License is required
d. of anyone who engages in a pesticide application business
person or directs the application of pesticides by others
c. bany person who applies pesticides to the land of another
a. only by the owner of the company
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cordate
b
heart-shaped
c
d
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What agency would you contact for information on the Community Right-to-Know Rules?
a. the Georgia Department of Agriculture
d. the Georgia Department of Health and Human Services
c. the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
b. the Georgia Department of Community Affairs
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Which of the following is NOT a design quality provided by plants?
c. habit
a. line
b. form
d. texture
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When broadcasting fertilizer over the top of ornamentals, it is advisable to:
b. cover the plants with a plastic tarp
d. a and c above
a. fertilize when the foliage is dry
c. rake or brush any residual fertilizer off the foliage
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macrophylla
large-leaved
b
c
d
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a topographic map shows:
c. Details of walks, steps etc.
a. The various soil types on the property
d. Electric and gas lines
b. Existing contours
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one side of an outdoor space has as much interest as the op side but not duplicate it exactly,
b. proper rhythm
d. asymmetric balance
c. complimentary balance
a. symmetric balance
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On a flower, the outer set of green floral leaves are called the
stamen
corolla
sepals
filament
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What kind of herbicide is glyphosate (Round-Up)?
b. non-selective, preemergence herbicide
c. systemic, non-selective herbicide
d. postemergence, selective herbicide
a. selective, contact herbicide
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The best way to prevent sooty mold fungus from growing on ornamental plants is to
c. control the insect species that is producing honey dew
a. spray with a fungicide when the plants are leafing out
b. prune out the infected parts
d. transplant the plant to a full-sun site
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The plant nutrients carbon and oxygen are obtained
from water added to the soil
from the atmosphere
from fertilizers
from decomposing organic matter
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a rainfall sensor: d. monitors moisture level n da soil & tells da irrigation system when 2 run
running during rainfall
c. is used to measure rainfall amounts
b. prevents an automated irrigation system from
used to monitor the output of a sprinkler irrigation system
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only 10% of what is communicated comes from words and another 40 percent comes from voices.
b. inflections in our voice
The other 50 percent is communicated bya. body language
c. listening
d. watching a video
160
The purpose of line in design is to
a. give direction and movement to the eye
b. to express emotion
d. a of the above
c. to suggest distance
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Latin names are often descriptive of plant form. A plant that has the word
procumbens in it’s botanical name would probably have a
b. prostrate or trailing growth habit
a. wrinkled leaf
c. branches erect and close together
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Which of the following plants would likely be best suited for a moderate water-use zone?
c. azaleas
b. ornamental grasses
d. burford holly
a. chaste tree
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Control joins in concrete are used to:
a. control where cracks occur
c. prevent freezing
b. prevent concrete from moving outside the form
d. control water movement off the surface
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a Nursery Dealer’s License is required if:
a. you grow plants for use on your jobs
d. only if you sell plants along with your landscape
c. if you handle and distribute plant material
b. you do Hardscape and irrigation installation
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One of the greatest mistakes a manager can make when communicating with employees is
c. changing management styles
a. showing up late
d. becoming too friendly with employees
b. pointing out mistakes
166
Which of the following is NOT a true statement?
certain postemerg herbici
can delay green-up of warm-season turfgras
turfgras, postemerg herbici r mo efctive dur n da sprng/fall
best to apply postemerg herbici b4 rainfall or irrigation
delay mowing 3 or 4 days prior 2 applying postemerg herbici
167
Which of the following is an example of general-purpose inorganic fertilizer?
c. 16-4-8
a. Osmocote
b. Rose Special
d. Milorganite
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A soil pH of 4.3 indicates the soil needs:
Magnesium sulfate
Dolomitic lime
Ammonium sulfate
Bonemeal
169
The landscape industry in Georgia is regulated to
c. assure companies insured against pesticide misuse
d. all of the above& damage to people, animals or plants.
a. ensure that only prop cert plant material used n landscps
b. ensure that pest ap is done by quali pers & accrd 2 label
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a Pesticide Contractor’s License is required
b. if my firm offers pest app serv 2 others on contrct base
c. if you also maint the prop u install & ar req to use pest
d. if you contract with another firm for pesticide app.
a. if you apply pesticides to a property under your contract
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Which of the following landscape scenerios is most water efficient in the long run?
d. changing an irrigated turf area to a bed of pinestraw
c. installing drip irrigation on tree and shrub beds
b. watering seasonal color plantings by hand
a. watering between 9pm and 9am
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The pH of a soil can be reduced by adding the following:
b. Ammonium sulfate
c. Hydrated lime
d. a and c above
a. Dolomite lime
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If you were starting a landscaping business and offered design and installation services only,
a. a Business License
b. a Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License
which of following licenses would you be required to have?
c. a Nursery Dealer’s License
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The wood most commonly used in Georgia for outdoor construction projects is:
b. southern yellow pine
d. cedar
a. oak
c. white pine
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a weed that germinates from seed one year and grows vegetatively, then produces seed and dies
c. herbaceous perennial
d. biennial
in the second year is called a
a. perennial
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Which of the following is NOT a construction document?
a. Grading plan
d. Work order
c. Planting plan
b. Irrigation plan
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Leaf drop on magnolia between November and May is usually
a. caused by poor nutrition
b. an indication that lime is needed
d. caused by magnolia scale
c. a normal occurrence
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a component of an irrigation system that allows for height adjustment of a pop-up
b. riser
c.swing joint
d. compression joint
a. automatic height bar
sprinkler while preventing damage from vehicular traffic is
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When contacting clients at their home or office, the best time is
d. during the lunch hour
a. after 9pm
c. right before lunch and before quitting time
b. between 8am and 10am