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Practice Exam 8 Flashcards

1
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What is not one of the five classifications of organs for plants?

a) leaves
b) stems
c) buds
d) fruit

A

c) buds

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2
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Growth rings are the product of which of the following?

a) seasonal production of xylem
b) annual production of cambium
c) annual production of epidermis
d) seasonal production of cortex

A

a) seasonal production of xylem

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3
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Photosynthates are responsible for the sufficient production of all of the following except:

a) amino acids
b) oxygen
c) fat
d) protein

A

b) oxygen

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4
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What is the main purpose for the use of cavity fillings when addressing the wound on a tree?

a) aesthetics
b) prevent the spread of disease
c) prevent further structural impact
d) protect against infestation

A

a) aesthetics

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5
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What is the distance from the parent branch for the 1st cut of a 3 cut method?

a) 1’-2’
b) 3’-4’
c) 5’-6’
d) 3”-6”

A

a) 1’-2’

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6
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If a thinning pruning cut is to be made on a larger branch, what is the preferred angle of the first cut to be made?

a) 45ﾟ pointing to the branch bark ridge
b) perpendicular to the branch
c) parallel to the trunk
d) 45ﾟ off the branch collar angle

A

a) 45ﾟ pointing to the branch bark ridge

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7
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Growth inhibitors can be applied to all of the following locations except:

a) soil
b) bark
c) foliage
d) none of the above

A

d) none of the above

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8
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What is the preferred optimal angle of a scaffold branch to remain?

a) 10 degrees-45 degrees
b) 45 degrees-60 degrees
c) 45 degrees-90 degrees
d) 60 degrees-90 degrees

A

b) 45 degrees-60 degrees

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9
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What is a common indication of anaerobic soil conditions?

a) deteriorated soil structure
b) sour smell
c) dry soil conditions
d) wet soil conditions

A

b) sour smell

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10
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An Appropriate Response Process (APR) determines the appropriate response by considering factors including all of the following except:

a) client expectations
b) plant health
c) outside stressors
d) all of the above

A

d) all of the above

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11
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The degeneration of a plant’s cells or tissue defines what type of disorder?

a) necrosis
b) chlorosis
c) gummosis
d) stunting

A

a) necrosis

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12
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A “skeletonized” leaf in which the interveinal tissue is removed can be a sign of the presence of what type of insect?

a) webworms
b) Japanese beetle
c) caterpillar
d) moths

A

b) Japanese beetle

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13
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What is a main disadvantage of the use of biological control on pest populations?

a) can’t be used in urban areas
b) slow effective rate
c) must be used away from bodies of water
d) needs repeated application over time

A

b) slow effective rate

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14
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Frost cracks are due to which of the following temperature conditions?

a) sustained temperatures below freezing
b) sustained temperatures just above freezing
c) rapid decrease in temperature
d) rapid increase in temperature from below freezing to above

A

c) rapid decrease in temperature

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15
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Specifications may include all of the following elements except:

a) plans
b) work procedures
c) best management practices
d) submission requirements

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c) best management practices

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16
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What is a true statement regarding a tree’s natural defense system?

a) it can be enhanced with moderate levels of stress
b) it has a stagnating level of responsiveness throughout the tree’s life
c) it can be enhanced with only lower levels of stress
d) it can be enhanced with high levels of stress

A

a) it can be enhanced with moderate levels of stress

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17
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What is approximately the minimum amount of sound wood to make an acceptable anchor connection?

a) 30%
b) 50%
c) 75%
d) 90%

A

a) 30%

18
Q

If a lag threaded rod is to be used as a bracing support between two branches, what is the correct procedure for pre-drilled holes?

a) fully through both branches
b) halfway through both branches
c) fully through the smaller branch, halfway through larger
d) fully through the larger branch, halfway through smaller

A

c) fully through the smaller branch, halfway through larger

19
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What is not a true statement regarding the sequestering and release of carbon dioxide in trees?

a) trees can sequester CO2 through leaves
b) maintenance activities release C02 into the air
c) trees reduce emissions from local power plants
d) decomposition retains the sequestered CO2

A

d) decomposition retains the sequestered CO2

20
Q

What cable installation configuration allows for the least amount of crown movement?

a) triangular
b) box
c) hub and spoke
d) rotary

A

a) triangular

21
Q

Replacement cost as a valuation and appraisal method is best suited for what type of situation?

a) very large trees
b) historical trees
c) damaged or lost trees
d) exotic or rare tree species

A

c) damaged or lost trees

22
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What is not a component that is a part of a tree inventory?

a) species
b) applicable ordinances
c) maintenance requirements
d) age

A

b) applicable ordinances

23
Q

What is a false statement related to the proper use of a tree support systems to mitigate risks?

a) systems shall be designed to eliminate risk
b) systems can be used for codominant stems
c) systems may provide an increased risk of decay
d) systems may be used on multi-stemmed trees

A

a) system’s shall be designed to eliminate risk

24
Q

The J-loop on an installed J-hook shall be positioned in what direction?

a) away from the angle of the cable
b) at a 45ﾟ angle to vertical
c) horizontally
d) vertically

A

d) vertically

25
Q

What decay detection device is the least limiting in terms of cost and expertise?

a) resonance testing
b) X-ray
c) tomogram
d) increment bore

A

a) resonance testing

26
Q

What is the minimum depth of the underground portion of a conductor?

a) 2”
b) 8”
c) 12”
d) 24”

A

b) 8”

27
Q

The determination of standard of care may not be established by what means?

a) expert witnesses
b) customary practice
c) level of experience
d) code requirements

A

c) level of experience

28
Q

How is an acoustic measuring device used to determine the extent of decay in a section of the tree?

a) sound passes quicker through decay
b) sound waves are reflected quicker off decay
c) sound waves are reflected slower off of decay
d) sound passes slower through decay

A

d) sound passes slower through decay

29
Q

Once a J-hook is installed, what is the correct distance from the open end of the J-loop to the bark?

a) 1” maximum
b) 1/4” maximum
c) the loop shall be flush with the bark
d) the loop shall protrude into the bark 1/2”

A

c) the loop shall be flush with the bark

30
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The trunk flare is located at what location of the tree?

a) the intersection of the trunk and the roots
b) the point at which the diameter of the trunk begins to decrease
c) the intersection of the trunk and the lowest permanent branch
d) the point at which the trunk begins to lean

A

a) the intersection of the trunk and the roots

31
Q

A visual tree assessment (VTA) for risk evaluation may include all of the following activities except:

a) 360ﾟ visual inspection
b) identification of microclimates
c) removal of dirt for the visual inspection of roots
d) structural assessment

A

c) removal of dirt for the visual inspection of roots

32
Q

What is used to determine if negligence has occurred?

a) due care
b) Act of God
c) liability
d) causation in fact

A

a) due care

33
Q

What major soil horizon category is not included in the zone designated as topsoil?

a) A
b) O
c) E
d) C

A

d) C

34
Q

Eye screws used to install guy wires on larger trees may be left in place in which of the following situations?

a) if not able to be removed with the guy wires
b) only a maximum of two eye screws may be left in place
c) must be left in place
d) must always be removed

A

a) if not able to be removed with the guy wires

35
Q

Which of the following is a false statement regarding the use of snaps for securing the climbing line?

a) snaps are not permitted in all countries
b) may be self closing or assisted closing
c) must be combatable with the D-ring specific to the attachment
d) required to have double closing action

A

b) may be self closing or assisted closing

36
Q

What statement below is true regarding the relationship between the magnitude of loading in a rope’s fatigue life?

a) a higher load decreases the number of cycles to failure
b) a higher load increases the number of cycles to failure
c) the number of cycles to failure is a fixed number regardless of load magnitude
d) the number of cycles to failure may decrease but not increase due to load magnitude

A

a) a higher load decreases the number of cycles to failure

37
Q

When making a snap cut, the second cut is located:

a) opposite and even with the first cut
b) at the base of the limb
c) opposite and below the first cut
d) opposite and above the first cut

A

d) opposite and above the first cut

38
Q

What is the relationship that must exist between production rates of photosynthesis and respiration?

a) respiration > photosynthesis
b) respiration < photosynthesis
c) respiration=photosynthesis
d) the tree can survive at any level of relationship

A

b) respiration < photosynthesis

39
Q

What is not an acceptable alternative to tree topping?

a) see if the removal of small branches can solve the issue
b) remove a large branch so that another may assume a terminal role
c) remove and replace the tree
d) none of the above

A

d) none of the above

40
Q

What tree symptom is not likely to be caused by infect insect infestation?

a) leaf droop
b) yellow specks
c) off-color foliage
d) leaves with a scorched appearance

A

d) leaves with a scorched appearance

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