Module 9.) Reporting

Question 1

Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something

Answer 1

Analysis

Question 2

The person or organization for whom professional services are rendered, Usually, the owner or manager responsible for the trees.

Answer 2

Client

Question 3

The summary and results of a risk assessment

Answer 3

Conclusions

Question 4

Time between inspections

Answer 4

Inspection Interval

Question 5

Restraints or factors that restrict the precision, applicability, or extent of something

Answer 5

Limitations

Question 6

One or many alternatives that are promoted to achieve a desired outcome, based on professional judgement.

Answer 6

Recommendations

Question 7

presenting the client with a summary statement describing in detail the results of the assessment

Answer 7

Reporting

Question 8

Oral report; results of the risk assessment delivered to the client orally

Answer 8

Verbal report

Question 9

A written document detailing the work to be completed and authorizing performance of contracted work.

Answer 9

Work order

Question 10

A document with text, images, and/or references, delivered in print or electronic form, containing the results of the risk assessment.

Answer 10

Written report

Question 11

T or f- A written report can be a good way to communicate with a tree owner/manager because it clearly states the scope of work, assessment limitations, level of risk, and mitigation options

Answer 11

True

Question 12

T or F -written reports should include the monetary value of all potential targets, as determined by the assessor.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

T or F- When giving a verbal report, it is important for the assessor to use arboricultural terms for legal reasons.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

T or F The final report should include a recommended inspection interval. if applicable.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

T or F Despite an assessor’s best efforts in collecting and interpreting data, there will always be factors that cannot be observed and information that is unavailable at the time of the assessment.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Sending the tree owner/manager a _____ _____ following verbal communication is a good tool for assess to reiterate key issues of concern

Answer 16

Written Report

Question 17

One benefit of a ______ _____ is that it allows for immediate action and feedback from the tree owner/manager

Answer 17

Verbal report

Question 18

Some _______ that the tree owners/manager should be made aware of are that tree risk assessments represent the condition of the tree at the time of inspections and the established time frame is not guarantee period of stability.

Answer 18

Limitations

Question 19

Generally, it is a good idea to re-inspect trees with known structural weaknesses and trees near high-value targets
A.) No less than twice a year
B.) After major storms or other extreme weather events
C.) Every five years
D.) At the same time each year

Answer 19

B.

Trees that display signs of structural weaknesses should be reinspected after severe weather events

Question 20

Which of the following is not critical to include in a detailed written report?
A.) A statement of the scope of work
B.) Options and/or recommendations
C.) Temperature, wind speed, and wind direction
D.)limitations of the inspection

Answer 20

C.
A written report should document the systematic process used to analyze the specified trees(s). This should include the scope of work, limitations of the assessment, and mitigations options. Though specific site conditions can be useful to include, temperature and wind speed and direction may only be representative of that specific day. General weather patterns for a site might be valuable, however.

Question 21

A Disadvantage of verbal/oral reports is that they
A.) Can create confusion or misunderstanding
B.) Do not provide record proof of findings
C.) May omit useful or essential information
D.) All of the above

Answer 21

D.
Tree owner’s/manager’s may be confused by the terms used during a verbal report and dispute the information the assessor may or may not have communicated. providing a written report following the verbal report may clarify any points of confusion.

Question 22

A tree risk assessor may recommend a more frequent inspection interval based on
A.)The tree owner’s/managers high risk threshold
B.) The presence of a vigorous neighboring tree
C.) The tree owner’s/manager’s goals and resources
D.) All of the above

Answer 22

C.
The inspection interval typically ranges between one and five years, but may be more or less often, depending on the age of the tree, level of risk/residual risk, specific conditions, client goals and resources, or regulations. generally, it is a good idea to inspect trees with known structural weaknesses and/or high value targets after major storms or other exceptional events on the tree site.