General Knowledge Exam 2009 Flashcards
(50 cards)
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. supply extra fuel for starting.
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.
C. request assistance in locating underground utilities.
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.
C. The soil forms a ball when squeezed but does not drip water; the ball falls apart easily when prodded.
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
D. vertical valve
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
C. plants grown in nursery containers
One of the best landscape plants for early spring color is: A. Hosta B. Gaillardia C. Crepe Myrtle. D. Azalea.
D. Azalea.
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
C. reel mower
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 spark plug socket.
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.
D. girdling.
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.
B. conserve soil moisture.
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.
D. plant large rounded trees near the house.
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. samples from all areas of the plot and mix them together.
Soils used for starting seeds and rooting cuttings in the nursery should be: A. sterilized. B. pasteurized. C. stratified. D. pressurized.
B. pasteurized
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
B. winter hardiness
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
C. heeled-in
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.
B. reduce moisture loss from the leaves.
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
D. Caution, Warning, Danger
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
B. an espaliered Pyracantha
Fertilizers made from animal or plant products or by-products are termed \_\_\_\_\_ fertilizers. A. inorganic B. aggregate-based C. organic D. mineral
C. organic
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.
D. does not do well in areas with minimum temperatures below -10° F.
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
B. wounded
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.
B. when the grass is dry.
A fertilizer with an analysis of 0- 5-10 contains \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ percent potassium. A. 0 B. 5 C. 10 D. 1
C. 10
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. genetic variation in the offspring.
