NC Certified Beekeeper Test
Questions And Correct Answers
false
True/ False: The alarm pheromone released during the sting signals other bees to
avoid this area as it has already been stung
false
True/ False: If a bee is honey bound the proventricular valve has been damaged &
honey cannot pass from the crop to the ventriculus
false
True/ False: Balling describes the group of bees that leaves the hive after a swarm
true
True/ False: Swarm/Supersedure cells: if a hole is in the side, the queen was
killed; a hole in the tip, queen emerged successfully
,false
True/ False: Africanized honey bees do tolerate diseases or pests well compared
to other types of honey bees
true
True/ False: The hairs on the eyes of the bee help them to find their way when it
is windy
true
True/ False: Honeybees breathe through their spiracles
true
True/ False: The fluid that carries nutrients throughout the honey bee body is
called hemolym, instead of blood
, false
True/ False: Chalkbrood is an uncommon, very serious disease. It is
recommended to treat with an antibiotic
false
True/ False: Foulbrood diseases are non-specific viruses of bee brood
true
True/ False: SHB and wax moth larvae look very similar. It can be difficult to tell
the difference between them at this stage
false
True/ False: Bears, mice, skunks, opossums, and snakes are harmless to the bees.
You do not need to worry about them., f
Questions And Correct Answers
false
True/ False: The alarm pheromone released during the sting signals other bees to
avoid this area as it has already been stung
false
True/ False: If a bee is honey bound the proventricular valve has been damaged &
honey cannot pass from the crop to the ventriculus
false
True/ False: Balling describes the group of bees that leaves the hive after a swarm
true
True/ False: Swarm/Supersedure cells: if a hole is in the side, the queen was
killed; a hole in the tip, queen emerged successfully
,false
True/ False: Africanized honey bees do tolerate diseases or pests well compared
to other types of honey bees
true
True/ False: The hairs on the eyes of the bee help them to find their way when it
is windy
true
True/ False: Honeybees breathe through their spiracles
true
True/ False: The fluid that carries nutrients throughout the honey bee body is
called hemolym, instead of blood
, false
True/ False: Chalkbrood is an uncommon, very serious disease. It is
recommended to treat with an antibiotic
false
True/ False: Foulbrood diseases are non-specific viruses of bee brood
true
True/ False: SHB and wax moth larvae look very similar. It can be difficult to tell
the difference between them at this stage
false
True/ False: Bears, mice, skunks, opossums, and snakes are harmless to the bees.
You do not need to worry about them., f
