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General Knowledge Exam 2009 Flashcards

1
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The purpose of a primer bulb or choke on a 4-cycle engine is to: 
 A. supply extra fuel for starting.
B. free the flywheel during maintenance.
C. lubricate the fuel cell.
D. prepare the engine for winterizing.
A

A. supply extra fuel for starting.

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A landscaper should call 811 before
beginning certain landscape projects to:
A. obtain a permit before digging.
B. request a check of proper zoning.
C. request assistance in locating underground utilities.
D. submit their environmental impact license number and request EPA approval.

A

C. request assistance in locating underground utilities.

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A common method of estimating potting soil moisture is to squeeze it in the palm of the hand. Which of the following best describes the proper moisture condition of soil for potting nursery crops?
A. The soil appears very damp and drips water when squeezed lightly into a ball.
B. The soil forms a ball easily and drips
a few droplets of water when squeezed.
C. The soil forms a ball when squeezed but does not drip water; the ball falls apart easily when prodded.
D. The soil will not form a ball when squeezed, does not drip water, and does not appear to be damp.

A

C. The soil forms a ball when squeezed but does not drip water; the ball falls apart easily when prodded.

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4
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Which of the following is NOT a term used in turf irrigation system installations?
A. rain sensor
B. back-flow prevention valve
C. pop-up sprinkler
D. vertical valve
A

D. vertical valve

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5
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Which type of plant packaging provides the widest range of time that the plant can be transplanted?
A. bare-root plants in plastic wrapped
retail containers filled with peat moss
B. bare-root plants in peat moss with burlap wrapping
C. plants grown in nursery containers
D. balled and bur-lapped plants

A

C. plants grown in nursery containers

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One of the best landscape plants for early spring color is:
A. Hosta
B. Gaillardia
C. Crepe Myrtle.
D. Azalea.
A

D. Azalea.

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7
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Which type of mower is generally used on golf greens for regular mowing?
A. vertical mower
B. rotary mower
C. reel mower 
D. flail mower
A

C. reel mower

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Spark plugs are best removed from a mower engine with:
A. a spark plug socket.
B. a spark plug gap gage.
C. spark plug pliers.
D. a box-end wrench.
A

A. a spark plug socket.

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When planting a balled and bur-lapped tree, care should be given to unwrap or untie any materials tied around
the trunk to prevent:
A. guying.
B. freeze damage.
C. warping.
D. girdling.
A

D. girdling.

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10
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The most important benefit of using mulch around landscape plants is to:
A. add nutrients to the soil.
B. conserve soil moisture.
C. recycle waste material.
D. moderate soil texture.
A

B. conserve soil moisture.

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One way to make a tall house appear lower is to:
A. plant low shrubs close to the house.
B. use very short shrubs in the foundation planting.
C. frame the house with small trees.
D. plant large rounded trees near the house.

A

D. plant large rounded trees near the house.

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When taking soil samples, take:
A. samples from all areas of the plot and mix them together.
B. one sample from each corner of the plot and mix them together.
C. one sample from the center of the plot.
D. samples 1-2 inches deep from the four corners
and the center of the plot and mix them together.

A

A. samples from all areas of the plot and mix them together.

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13
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Soils used for starting seeds and rooting cuttings in the nursery should be:
A. sterilized.
B. pasteurized.
C. stratified.
D. pressurized.
A

B. pasteurized

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Which of the following is the most important factor in selecting foundation shrubs and other plants for the landscape?
A. fall color
B. winter hardiness
C. fruit size
D. price
A

B. winter hardiness

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Deciduous bare root plants obtained in the dormant season that cannot be planted immediately should be \_\_\_\_\_\_ to preserve them till they can be planted.
A. layered
B. hardened-off
C. heeled-in
D. kept at a minimum of 65 degrees F
A

C. heeled-in

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Landscape plants, especially during harvest and shipment, are often sprayed with anti-desiccants to:
A. encourage root development.
B. reduce moisture loss from the leaves.
C. increase nitrogen absorption.
D. reduce water uptake.
A

B. reduce moisture loss from the leaves.

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The signal words \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are used on chemical containers to indicate relative toxicity.
A. Caution, Warning, Poison
B. Poison, Caution, Corrosive
C. Warning, Caution, Toxic
D. Caution, Warning, Danger
A

D. Caution, Warning, Danger

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18
Q 
Which of these plants would make
the best accent or specimen plant?
A. Eastern White Pine
B. an espaliered Pyracantha
C. Oakleaf Hydrangea
D. Flowering Dogwood
A

B. an espaliered Pyracantha

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Q 
Fertilizers made from animal or plant products or by-products are termed \_\_\_\_\_ fertilizers.
A. inorganic
B. aggregate-based
C. organic
D. mineral
A

C. organic

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20
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If a plant catalog lists a plant in Plant Hardiness Zone 6, this means that the plant:
A. is cold hardy only in the northern-most sections of the U.S.
B. does not do well in areas with temperatures above 90° F.
C. is invasive and cannot be shipped to postal zones ending in 6.
D. does not do well in areas with minimum temperatures below -10° F.

A

D. does not do well in areas with minimum temperatures below -10° F.

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21
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Cuttings of plants that are difficult to root are often \_\_\_\_ to increase the surface area for rooting and applying
rooting hormone.
A. scarified
B. wounded
C. disbudded
D. girdled
A

B. wounded

22
Q

When possible, the best time to mow turf grasses is:
A. when the grass is wet from dew, rain or irrigation.
B. when the grass is dry.
C. when the grass is 4-8 inches high.
D. between 10am and 3pm.

A

B. when the grass is dry.

23
Q 
A fertilizer with an analysis of 0-
5-10 contains \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ percent potassium.
A. 0
B. 5
C. 10
D. 1
A

C. 10

24
Q

If a plant does not “breed true” from seeds, you would expect:
A. genetic variation in the offspring.
B. most of the offspring to exhibit hybrid vigor.
C. the offspring to be sterile.
D. most of the offspring to be of average quality.

A

A. genetic variation in the offspring.

25
Q

Why do most instructions for constructing a compost pile include applying a thin layer of topsoil?
A. to supply microorganisms
B. to weigh down the layers of organic matter and supply moisture
C. to assure consistency of the finished product
D. to provide a crust layer to maintain heat

A

A. to supply microorganisms

26
Q 
Coloring is often added to liquid
horticultural fertilizers to indicate:
A. inorganic content.
B. relative concentration.
C. nitrogen content.
D. organic content.
A

B. relative concentration.

27
Q 
One of the big advantages of using compost as a fertilizer is that it also \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of the soil.
A. improves the structure
B. decreases the temperature
C. increases the mineral content
D. raises the water table
A

A. improves the structure

28
Q 
28. Insects are categorized into two major feeding types for control purposes. These are:
A. leaf and xylem feeders.
B. chewing and sucking feeders.
C. abrasion and epidermis feeders.
D. shredding and thatching feeders.
A

B. chewing and sucking feeders.

29
Q 
29. Soil pH refers to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of the soil.
A. acidity or alkalinity
B. permeability
C. clay content
D. phosphorus content
A

A. acidity or alkalinity

30
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30. It is generally best to prune deciduous trees during:
A. late summer after leaves are mature.
B. late spring just after bud break.
C. late winter before bud break.
D. early fall before leaf drop.
A

C. late winter before bud break.

31
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31. Golf course turf areas that must be maintained differently to some degree include the greens, and:
A. roughs and fringes.
B. levels and banks.
C. fringes and banks.
D. flies and slopes
A

A. roughs and fringes.

32
Q 
The landscape should be designed to draw the viewer’s eye to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ as the focal point of the public
section of a home landscape.
A. front lawn
B. creative commons area
C. front entry area
D. front walk
A

C. front entry area

33
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  1. Which of the following is a correct statement about a node in plants?
    A. A node is the section of a stem between the leaf attachment area and the terminal bud.
    B. A node is a joint or point on a stem where a leaf is attached or has been attached.
    C. Nodes develop on limbs during the second growing season.
    D. Alan said he node all the plants on the National FFA CDE exam
A

B. A node is a joint or point on a stem where a leaf is attached or has been attached.

34
Q 
The description “produces large numbers of new plants, spreads easily, tolerates many soil types, grows rapidly, displaces native and slower growing plants, and spreads rampantly” best describes\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ plants.
A. oriental
B. invasive
C. native
D. continental
A

B. invasive

35
Q 
The puff balls of dandelions, easily blown away by the wind, are actually:
A. spores.
B. seeds.
C. sepals.
D. anthers.
A

B. seeds.

36
Q 
6. The \_\_\_\_\_ lays its eggs between the surface layers of leaves. The eggs hatch and the larvae feed on the leaf tissues as they tunnel their way between the leaf surfaces.
A. fire fly
B. bagworm
C. aphid
D. leaf miner
A

D. leaf miner

37
Q

Which of these is true about glyphosate (Roundup)?
A. Concentrations of Roundup to be used vary
based on the type of plant to be controlled.
B. Roundup kills only broadleaf weeds.
C. Roundup kills only grasses.
D. Roundup should be used only on Roundup-Ready plants.

A

A. Concentrations of Roundup to be used vary

based on the type of plant to be controlled.

38
Q 
Turf-grasses generally need \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ sunlight to perform satisfactorily.
A. at least 2 hours of
B. at least 3 hours of
C. at least 6 hours of
D. only indirect
A

C. at least 6 hours of

39
Q 
39. Which of the following elements are generally NOT needed by plants?
A. C, H, O
B. Ni, He, Ti
C. P, K, Mg
D. Fe, Ca, N
A

B. Ni, He, Ti

40
Q

Common arrangements of leaves and stems on plants are described as:
A. intermediate, regimented, and irregular.
B. parallel, alternate, and regular.
C. opposite, alternative, and regimented.
D. whorled, opposite, and alternate.

A

D. whorled, opposite, and alternate.

41
Q 
While the exact ratio mix of gasoline and oil mix for two-cycle engine fuel varies by manufacturer, the ratio generally falls in the range of:
A. 20:1 and 50:1, gasoline to oil.
B. 20:1 and 50:1, oil to gasoline.
C. 10:1 and 15:1 gasoline to oil.
D. 10:1 and 15:1 oil to gasoline.
A

A. 20:1 and 50:1, gasoline to oil.

42
Q 
Which of these is not a common payroll deduction for employees?
A. social security
B. state income tax
C. federal income tax
D. property tax
A

D. property tax

43
Q

Nut-sedge is difficult to control by hand-pulling, hoeing, or tilling because nut-sedge:
A. constantly produces underground seeds that are difficult to kill.
B. propagates from underground tubers and rhizomes.
C. propagates by spores that are easily spread
in the air when the plant is disturbed.
D. can grow easily from leaf-piece cuttings left after hoeing or tilling.

A

B. propagates from underground tubers and rhizomes.

44
Q 
Which of the following is the least desirable material to use as a soil amendment?
A. composted leaves
B. composted manure
C. fresh saw dust
D. peat moss
A

C. fresh saw dust

45
Q 
A common fungal disease infecting newly germinated seeds and seedlings is:
A. black spot.
B. mosaic virus.
C. damping-off.
D. fire blight.
A

C. damping-off.

46
Q 
Covering newly seeded areas with straw helps:
A. hold in moisture.
B. control erosion from soil splash.
C. slow water runoff.
D. all the above.
A

D. all the above.

47
Q

A desirable soil should contain about:
A. 25% air, 25% water, 50% solid material.
B. 10% air, 10% water, 80% solid material.
C. 50% air, 25% water, 25% solid material.
D. 5% air, 5% water, 90% solid material.

A

A. 25% air, 25% water, 50% solid material.

48
Q

The soil pH range in which landscape plants grow best
varies by plant type, but most plants grow well in the
range of:
A. 5.5 to 6.5 pH.
B. 3.5 to 4.5 pH.
C. 6.5 to 8.5 pH.
D. 7.5 to 9 pH.

A

A. 5.5 to 6.5 pH.

49
Q 
Most of the feeding roots of a tree can be found between \_\_\_\_\_\_ inches deep.
A. 1 and 12
B. 10 and 30
C. 10 and 50
D. 10 and 60
A

A. 1 and 12

50
Q 
Many insect traps use \_\_\_\_\_ to trap insects.
A. water
B. cool air
C. nectar
D. sex attractants
A

D. sex attractants

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