Lawn And Ornamental
Landscape Maintenance / Ornamental and Turf
- 1.
Failure to correctly identify a pest can lead to:
- A.
Wrongful application of a pesticide
- B.
Environmental damage
- C.
Injury to desirable plants
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 2.
__________ ____________ are factors that cause pest popluations to rise and fall without any influence from human.
- A.
Applied controls
- B.
Chemical controls
- C.
Cultural practices
- D.
Natural factors
Correct Answer
D. Natural factors -
- 3.
Proper irrigation, fertilization, mowing and pruning are all examples of good:
- A.
Chemical controls.
- B.
Cultural practices.
- C.
Pest identification.
- D.
Plant selection.
Correct Answer
B. Cultural practices. -
- 4.
Before establishing a turf or ornamental landscape you should consider:
- A.
Cost.
- B.
Water requirements.
- C.
Shade tolerance.
- D.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above. -
- 5.
There are _________ elements required by plants to grow well.
- A.
Three
- B.
One
- C.
Sixteen
- D.
Fourteen
Correct Answer
C. Sixteen -
- 6.
To keep from contamination ________, you should mix and load pesticides 100 feet from water sources.
- A.
Groundwater
- B.
Plants
- C.
Animals
- D.
Atmosphere
Correct Answer
A. Groundwater -
- 7.
The movement of pesticides through the air after application is referred to as:
- A.
Leaching.
- B.
Drift.
- C.
Pesticide residue.
- D.
Injury.
Correct Answer
B. Drift. -
- 8.
The amount of time required for a pesticide to degrade after application is greatly influenced by:
- A.
Temperature, wind and sunlight.
- B.
Moisture, sunlight and residue.
- C.
Temperature, moisture and sunlight.
- D.
Moisture, temperature and smell.
Correct Answer
C. Temperature, moisture and sunlight. -
- 9.
Compounds that are added to spray solutions to decrease surface tension and cover the target area better are known as:
- A.
Surfactants.
- B.
Stickers.
- C.
Pesticides.
- D.
Fertilizers.
Correct Answer
A. Surfactants. -
- 10.
These compounds are added to spray solutions to coat the plant and protect it from some plants pests.
- A.
Sufactants
- B.
Colorants
- C.
Stickers
- D.
PH modifiers
Correct Answer
C. Stickers -
- 11.
Most insecticides used for aphid control include:
- A.
Fumigants.
- B.
Stomach.
- C.
Contact or systemic.
- D.
Systemic only.
Correct Answer
C. Contact or systemic. -
- 12.
The color of the early nymphal stage of the chinch bug is:
- A.
Orange.
- B.
Bright yellow.
- C.
Pale white.
- D.
Black.
Correct Answer
A. Orange. -
- 13.
Damaging infestations of spider mites are most likely to occur during what kind of weather?
- A.
Cool and wet
- B.
Warm and humid
- C.
Cool and dry
- D.
Hot and dry
Correct Answer
D. Hot and dry -
- 14.
The egg-laying period for the June bug adult is:
- A.
10 days.
- B.
15 days.
- C.
30 days.
- D.
More than 40 days.
Correct Answer
C. 30 days. -
- 15.
Plant galls can be a result of feeding by:
- A.
Aphids.
- B.
Mites.
- C.
Small wasps.
- D.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above. -
- 16.
Webs constructed near terminal ends of branches within which a caterpillar consumes foliage is evidence of:
- A.
Cynipid wasps.
- B.
Fall webworm.
- C.
Forest tent caterpillar.
- D.
Fall armyworm.
Correct Answer
B. Fall webworm. -
- 17.
The number of white grubs per square foot that may cause economic damage is:
- A.
8 to 10.
- B.
4 to 5.
- C.
1 to 3.
- D.
2.
Correct Answer
B. 4 to 5. -
- 18.
The fall armyworm can be distinguished from other larvae by:
- A.
A white inverted Y on head.
- B.
Their green color.
- C.
White dots on the back.
- D.
Number of teeth.
Correct Answer
A. A white inverted Y on head. -
- 19.
Numerous low-flying moths are generally associated with infestations of which of these turfgrass insects?
- A.
Mole crickets
- B.
Fall armyworms
- C.
June beetles
- D.
Sod webworms
Correct Answer
D. Sod webworms -
- 20.
Broadcast applications of insecticide baits, contact insecticides and individual mound treatment are all acceptable control methods for which of these insects pests?
- A.
Grasshoppers
- B.
Red imported fire ant
- C.
Cutworms
- D.
Texas leaf cutting ant
Correct Answer
B. Red imported fire ant -
- 21.
To control black spot of rose, a person should use a/an:
- A.
Fungicide.
- B.
Bactericide.
- C.
Nematicide.
- D.
Insecticide.
Correct Answer
A. Fungicide. -
- 22.
Powdery mildew is primarily a problem when the climate is:
- A.
Warm and humid.
- B.
Cool and dry.
- C.
Warm and dry.
- D.
Cool and humid.
Correct Answer
B. Cool and dry. -
- 23.
Plants affected by root knot nematodes grow poorly because roots:
- A.
Rot quickly.
- B.
Cannot absorb enough water and nutrients.
- C.
Become susceptible to fungal organisms.
- D.
Absorb toxic soil elements.
Correct Answer
B. Cannot absorb enough water and nutrients. -
- 24.
Oak wilt causes what kind of symptoms on leaves of live oak?
- A.
Chlorosis and gall formation
- B.
Tip burn and black spots
- C.
Veinal chlorosis and tip burn
- D.
Mold and tip burn
Correct Answer
C. Veinal chlorosis and tip burn -
- 25.
A disease that commonly infects photinia and Indian hawthorn is:
- A.
Phytopthora aerial blight.
- B.
Botrytis gray mold.
- C.
Downy mildew.
- D.
Entomosporium leaf spot
Correct Answer
D. Entomosporium leaf spot -
- 26.
A turfgrass disease caused by a virus and commonly confused with iron chlorosis is:
- A.
Brown patch.
- B.
Bermudagrass smut.
- C.
St Augustine decline.
- D.
Rust.
Correct Answer
C. St Augustine decline. -
- 27.
_________ __________ symptoms include rotted leaves easily pulled away from the plant.
- A.
Fairy ring
- B.
Brown patch
- C.
Take-all patch
- D.
Dollar spot
Correct Answer
B. Brown patch -
- 28.
Bermudagrass smut can be controlled by fungicide applications.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 29.
A common turfgrass disease resulting in leaf blades with light tan lesions and red borders near the edges of the infected area is:
- A.
Brown patch.
- B.
Gray leaf spot.
- C.
Take-all patch.
- D.
Dollar spot.
Correct Answer
D. Dollar spot. -
- 30.
This disease of bermudagrass is not a problem in newly established lawns but can infect lawns 3 to 4 years old.
- A.
Spring dead spot
- B.
Bermudagrass smut
- C.
Rust
- D.
Fairy ring
Correct Answer
A. Spring dead spot -
- 31.
Windmillgrass, bermudagrass and dallisgrass are all examples of what type of weeds?
- A.
Annual grasses
- B.
Annual braodleaves
- C.
Sedges
- D.
Perennial grasses
Correct Answer
D. Perennial grasses -
- 32.
__________ __________ is a cool season grass found in athletic fields, golf courses, home lawns and flower beds across the state.
- A.
Crabgrass
- B.
Field sandbur
- C.
Annual bluegrass
- D.
Crowfootgrass
Correct Answer
C. Annual bluegrass -
- 33.
An annual grass that is commonly a problem in newly seeded turf and heavy traffic areas is:
- A.
Goosegrass.
- B.
Field sandbur.
- C.
Foxtail.
- D.
Annual ryegrass.
Correct Answer
A. Goosegrass. -
- 34.
This plant has dark green leaves covered with soft hair and cannot be controlled by mowing.
- A.
Mouseear chickweed
- B.
Henbit
- C.
Carolina geranium
- D.
Sowthistle
Correct Answer
A. Mouseear chickweed -
- 35.
____________ is a low-growing, creeping perennial weed that prefers moist soils.
- A.
Dandelions
- B.
Yellow woodsorrel
- C.
Dichondra
- D.
Henbit
Correct Answer
C. Dichondra -
- 36.
___________ is an annual broadleaf weed that emerges in mid-winter with spiny leaves and yellow flowers.
- A.
Chickweed
- B.
Sowthistle
- C.
Henbit
- D.
Prostrate spurge
Correct Answer
B. Sowthistle -
- 37.
These plants have triangular stems and produce tubers.
- A.
Weeds
- B.
Grasses
- C.
Broadleaves
- D.
Nutsedge
Correct Answer
D. Nutsedge -
- 38.
Herbicides that are applied to control weeds before they emerge and begin to grow are _________.
- A.
Postemergent
- B.
Preemergent
- C.
Non-selective
- D.
Surfactants
Correct Answer
B. Preemergent -
- 39.
Plants that have a waxy cuticle on the leaf surface will absorb herbicide solutions better than plants without this layer.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 40.
An example of a grassy weed that is controlled better with a postemergent herbicide is:
- A.
Crabgrass.
- B.
Annual bluegrass.
- C.
Dallisgrass.
- D.
Bermudagrass.
Correct Answer
C. Dallisgrass. -
- 41.
A lawn that needs to be sprayed measures 34 feet by 48 feet in the front and 52 feet by 60 feet in the back. The herbicide you have selected recommends 3.5 ounces per 1000 square feet. How much herbicide will you need to spray the entire (front and back) yard?
- A.
5.7 ounces
- B.
11.4 ounces
- C.
16.6 ounces
- D.
22.3 ounces
Correct Answer
C. 16.6 ounces -
- 42.
Your sprayer traveled 200 feet in an average time of 36 seconds. On your sprayer the nozzles are spaced 20 inches apart, and the output from one nozzle was 42 ounces in 30 seconds. Calculate the gallons per 1000 square feet that your sprayer will apply.
- A.
2.72
- B.
1.18
- C.
1.94
- D.
0.88
Correct Answer
B. 1.18 -
- 43.
The sprayer you are using applies 20 gallons per acre. The area that needs to be treated measures 216 feet by 112 feet. The tank on your sprayer holds 8 gallons. Will you be able to treat the entire area with one full tank?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
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