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1
A pesticide used to control fungus disease is called __________________.
a nematocide
a fungicide
a herbicide
a miticide
2
Which task would most likely fall under the responsibilities of a sports turf manager?
maintain irrigation systems
plant of grass seed
paint turf with team logos
prepare cost estimates
3
How does a contact insecticide enter an insect’s body?
It is eaten and enters through the stomach.
It is radiated into and throughout the insect’s body.
It enters the respiratory system of the insect.
It is absorbed through the exterior of an insect.
4
Why would a vegetable grower want to avoid using a systemic pesticide?
Irrigation methods used in vegetable farming wash the pesticides away.
Systemic pesticides are less effective with well-irrigated, organic soils.
Systemic pesticides kill the types of crops the grower is trying to grow.
The pesticide could find its way into the plant organs that are eaten.
5
What is the most popular turfgrass for athletic fields in the southern and transition zones?
Kentucky bluegrass
Bermudagrass
creeping bentgrass
zoysiagrass
6
When are fungicides most effective?
when applied along with other pesticides
when applied before fungal disease is present
when applied with related biological controls
when applied after a fungal disease is present
7
What is defined as an unhealthy condition or disorder caused by a pathogen or physiological condition?
disease
pest
weed
parasite
8
Why would an applicator add surfactants when mixing pesticides?
to increase the area of application covered
to increase the toxicity of the pesticide
to disperse the active ingredients into solution
to allow easier spreading of the pesticide
9
What is the best control for turfgrass diseases?
Utilize mechanical controls.
Rely on biological controls.
Apply appropriate pesticides.
Follow good cultural practices.
10
Why is watering during the afternoon not recommended?
Water loss to evaporation is at its highest.
It produces ideal conditions for disease.
The ability of turfgrass to absorb it is low.
Municipalities charge more during that time.
11
What are the two most important characteristics of turfgrasses selected for athletic fields?
disease resistance and tolerant to low cutting heights
bunch-type growth and rapid seed germination
heat tolerance and adaptable to many soil types
good wear tolerance and recuperative abilities
12
Which nutrient is needed in greatest quantity by turfgrass plants?
phosphorus
nitrogen
calcium
potassium
13
What causes thatch buildup in turf?
inadequate drainage provided by slopes
excessive irrigation and nitrogen fertilizers
soil texture consisting mostly of clay
heavy use of grass area; repeated foot traffic
14
What is a fungal disease that attacks older leaves, the basal leaf sheaths, and stems of many types of turfgrasses?
brownpatch
leaf spot
Pythium
Fusarium
15
What is the most important factor in determining what type of sprinkler head is used?
the pattern in which the sprinklers are arranged
the available water pressure and water flow
the size and shape of the areas to be irrigated
the soil texture and the soil structure
16
_____________ fields are normally restricted to professional or university settings.
Sand-based
Native soil
Amended native soil
Imported loess
17
What is the most commonly used warm-season grass for sports turf fields?
Bermudagrass
zoysiagrass
Kentucky bluegrass
centipedegrass
18
What is the most popular turfgrass for athletic fields in the southern and transition zones?
Kentucky bluegrass
Bermudagrass
creeping bentgrass
zoysiagrass
19
What is the most widely used cool-season grass for football, soccer, and baseball fields?
tall fescue
Bermudagrass
creeping bentgrass
Kentucky bluegrass
20
What is an essential feature of a soccer field?
close-cut grass
skinned areas
a level turf surface
use of cool-season grasses
21
When should cool-season turfgrass lawns be fertilized?
spring and fall
winter and spring
summer and winter
fall and summer
22
What is the supplying of water to land through artificial means?
natural rainfall
sprinkling
evapotranspiration
irrigation
23
What makes up a largest portion of golf course acreage?
roughs
greens
fairways
tees
24
What is the general rule for how much water should be applied when irrigating established turfgrass?
1/4 inch
1 inch
6 inches
3 inches
25
Where would an applicator look to determine the pesticide’s formulation?
on the front panel
on the bottom
on the side panel
on the back panel
26
What is the best explanation why golf fairways are mowed at varying angles?
to get a cleaner, smoother cut of the leaf blades
to increase the difficulty level of the golf course
to reduce soil compaction caused by equipment
to change the way the blades of turfgrass lay
27
Which definition fits a perennial weed?
a weed classified as a monocot that looks like a grass
a weed that completes its life cycle in two years
a weed that completes its life cycle in one year
a weed that completes its life cycle in more than two years
28
Who are in supervisory positions and have the responsibility of maintaining and managing sports turf?
groundskeeper
sports turf managers
golf course superintendents
sports turf technicians
29
What is an advantage of perennial ryegrass on athletic fields?
It tolerates low mowing.
It is a warm-season turfgrass.
It produces strong rhizomes.
It has excellent wear tolerance.
30
______ control specific weeds, such as broadleaf weeds.
Selective herbicides
Pre-emergence herbicides
Non-selective herbicides
Post-emergence herbicides
31
A pesticide used to control mites is called ______________________.
a miticide
a rodenticide
an insecticide
a herbicide
32
What is the most effective herbicide to use on stubborn perennial weeds such as Canadian thistle?
systemic
fumigant
contact
preemergence
33
What is the accumulation of excess live and dead grass stems and roots on the soil surface?
clippings
stolons
cores
thatch
34
Dry flowables, solutions, and dusts are examples of _____.
general-use pesticides
surfactants
stabilizers
formulations
35
What is an advantage of perennial ryegrass on athletic fields?
It is a warm-season turfgrass.
It has excellent wear tolerance.
It produces strong rhizomes.
It tolerates low mowing.
36
What disease is often called summer patch and leaves dead circles of grass with a tuft of live grass in the center?
Pythium
Botrytis
Fusarium
Thielaviopsis
37
When is loss of water through evapotranspiration most rapid?
during clear, cool, dry nights
during dry, sunny, windy days
during rainy, stormy nights
during calm, humid, overcast days
38
A ________________ is anything that causes injury or loss to a plant.
mite
plant pest
mealy bug
aphid
39
What is one problem with using Kentucky bluegrass on athletic fields?
Its growth habit presents a problem.
It lacks hardiness in northern regions.
It doesn’t tolerate frequent mowing.
It is slow to recover from damage.
40
What is one problem with using Kentucky bluegrass on athletic fields?
It doesn’t tolerate frequent mowing.
It lacks hardiness in northern regions.
Its growth habit presents a problem.
It is slow to recover from damage.
41
Which of the following is true regarding the disease triangle?
The three agents consist of disease pathogens, insects, and weeds.
All three requirements must be present for the disease to occur.
Its three components are the pathogen, causal agent, and the turfgrass.
The presence of any one of the three can cause disease of turfgrass.
42
What is the signal word required on the labels of all moderately toxic pesticides?
caution
danger
deadly
warning
43
What type of training is typically required of a sports turf manager?
no training other than on-the-job training
usually a PhD in turfgrass management of related field
an associates degree in personnel management
formal training in turfgrass management
44
What is an insecticide that is absorbed through the skin or exterior of an insect?
edible insecticide
stomach insecticide
contact insecticide
respiratory insecticide
45
Which most accurately describes the job of a sports turf technician?
evening hours, mechanized, paper work
risk-free, regular schedule, indoors
year-round, outdoors, independent
seasonal, outdoors, physical
46
Why are athletic fields the most difficult turfgrass areas to manage?
because of heavy traffic
because of drainage patterns
because of intense sunlight
because of the type of grass
47
What can be said about white grubs, mole crickets, billbugs, sod webworm, armyworms, and cutworms?
They have chewing mouthparts.
They have piercing and sucking mouthparts.
They feed below the surface on turfgrass roots.
They are grubs.
48
Why is it best to mow when the grass is dry?
Moisture causes rusting of mower blades and other parts.
Disease is more likely to spread when the grass is wet.
Dry grass produces less stress on the mower blades.
Dry grass clippings have greater nutrient content.
49
Who are workers that maintain golf courses?
greenskeepers
groundskeepers
lawn care technicians
superintendents
50
What are three key systems to address when managing athletic fields?
proper drainage, proper irrigation, and proper turfgrass maintenance
proper mowing, proper over-seeding, and proper striping or lining
proper drainage, proper fertilization, and proper topdressing
proper pest control, proper cultivation, and proper turfgrass maintenance
51
Which section of a pesticide label includes specific guidelines such as application rates and reentry limitations?
Notice of Limitations
Hazardous Materials Warning Labels
Use Classification
Directions for Use
52
How often are greens mowed?
bi-weekly
every 3 to 4 days
weekly
every day
53
What is the best weed management practice?
Allow the grass to grow tall between mowing to shade out weeds.
Water frequently so the soil never approaches drying.
Provide the turfgrass with the conditions that promote healthy growth.
Spray turfgrass with herbicides on a monthly basis.
54
How does topdressing impact a thatch layer?
Air is allowed to penetrate the thatch layer.
Topdressing introduces microbial activity.
The need for fertilization is slightly reduced.
Excessive thatch is removed from the site.
55
Which is a cultural practice that can reduce the incident of disease?
mowing properly
increasing thatch
vacuuming spores
applying fungicide
56
Which types of plants have the greatest water requirements?
deciduous trees
lawns and annual flowers
narrowleaf and broadleaf evergreens
ornamental trees and shrubs
57
Why is the name and address of manufacturer printed on a pesticide label?
so that the company can be contacted to pick up excess pesticide
so that the company can be contacted in case of formulation changes
so that the company can be reached in case of an emergency
so that the company can promote the product to a wider audience
58
What are the base paths and warning tracks of baseball and softball fields that lack turfgrass called?
natural areas
maintained pathways
skinned areas
border zones
59
Why is the middle of a football field 12 to 18 inches higher than the perimeter?
for improved footing
for natural drainage
for better viewing
for traffic resistance
60
What refers to how herbicides kill weeds, such as, seedling growth inhibitors and photosynthesis inhibitors?
mode of action
selectivity
surfactant
systemic
61
Roundup® made by Monsanto is also known as glyphosatWhat type of name is glyphosate?
trade name
scientific name
brand name
common name
62
Which part of a golf course has the highest mowing height and receives the least fertilization?
tee box
rough
fairway
fringe
63
Which water irrigation system is typically used where water conservation is an issue?
trickle irrigation
rotating sprinklers
ebb and flood irrigation
overhead sprinklers
64
Those products that have been designated as the least hazardous pesticide materials are called __________________.
restricted-use pesticides
general-use pesticides
labeled pesticides
trade-name pesticides
65
What is printed on the label of all pesticide containers?
warning
keep out of reach of children
caution
danger
66
What are used to control annual weeds and are applied before the weed seeds germinate?
Post-emergence herbicides
Selective herbicides
Pre-emergence herbicides
Non-selective herbicides
67
What part of a pesticide kills the pest?
active ingredient
the icide
inert ingredients
the fluid
68
How are insect pests typically classified?
by the way they chirp or make sounds
by the way they feed and where they feed
by their length of winter hibernation
by their locomotion; whether they walk or fly
69
What is a result of close-cut lawns?
The thatch layer builds up in the grass.
Turfgrass enters a reproductive state.
The root systems tend to be smaller.
Weeds problems are greatly eliminated.
70
What is the best course of action to manage insect pests?
an integrated pest management program
an introduction of natural enemies of the insects
a weekly application of preventative pesticides
adherence to mowing and fertilizing schedules
71
What is the term used for the amount of water delivered to the landscape?
flooding
precipitation rate
water pattern
irrigation
72
What is the best reason why excessive fertilization of turfgrass should be avoided?
Nutrient-leaching and runoff losses lead to environment damage.
Fertilizers are very expensive and costs add up quickly.
Growth of the turfgrass shifts from the leaves to the root system.
More than 1 pound of fertilizer per 1,000 square feet slows growth.
73
What is the causal agent of most common turfgrass diseases?
viruses
mycorrhizae
fungi
bacteria
74
Many fungal disease problems surface during periods of ____________.
cool temperatures and low humidity
warm temperatures and low humidity
warm temperatures and high humidity
cool temperatures and high humidity
75
How does soil compaction caused by people and equipment traffic impact turfgrass?
Soil compaction increases in microbial activity.
Loss of soil pore spaces put stress on turfgrass.
Turfgrass roots are literally crushed from the weight.
Grass roots begin to grow in the buildup of thatch.
76
What is the most effective means of aerification for reducing soil compaction?
topdress tine
core
solid tine
deep tine
77
What should be done before buying, mixing, applying, storing, and disposing of excess pesticide or the container?
keep out of reach of children
read the label
wash your hands
wear protective clothing
78
What are effective in watering smaller areas or for targeting specific plantings?
spray heads
impact-drive rotary heads
total coverage heads
rotary pop-ups heads
79
Which type of lawn fertilizer releases nutrients slowly?
inorganic
organic
liquid
synthetic
80
What type of pesticide is used to kill unwanted plants?
herbicides
miticides
insecticides
rodenticides
81
What is the primary purpose of the pesticide label?
to provide information about the active ingredient
to attract the customer to purchase the product
to provide information about the inert ingredient
to tell the applicator if special training is needed
82
What kills all plants regardless of species?
contact herbicide
growth regulator
selective herbicide
non-selective herbicide
83
Which of the following is a good turfgrass watering practice?
water in the evening
water frequently
water early in the day
apply about ¼ inch of water daily
