Ornamental and Turf Management – Applicator
Certification Study Guide and Practice Questions
1. Which combination will create the greatest drift hazard?
A. Low Pressure - Small Orifice
B. Low Pressure - Large Orifice
C. High Pressure - Small Orifice
D. High Pressure - Large Orifice
Answer: C. High Pressure - Small Orifice
2. You must know the persistence of pesticides you apply to ornamental and
turf areas, especially where:
A. Humans, pets, or other animals are present
B. Powder is applied
,C. A garden is nearby
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
3. The minimum period of time to keep children, adults, pets, and domestic
animals from contact with sprayed turf is:
A. 24 Hours
B. 48 Hours
C. After washing the turf
D. Until the turf is dry
Answer: D. Until the turf is dry
4. Which of the following turfgrass diseases can be sever in July and August in
Nebraska?
A. Summer Patch
B. Dollar Spot
C. Leaf Spot
D. Gray snow mold
Answer: A. Summer Patch
, 5. Which of the following weeds is a perennial, broadleaf weed?
A. Field bindweed
B. Smooth Bromegrass
C. Quackgrass
D. Musk Thistle
Answer: A. Field bindweed