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North Carolina Landscape Contractor Exam
Questions and Answers and Horticultural
Terminology Study Guide
Introduction
This document covers key horticultural and landscape contracting
terminology, including plant science, pruning, irrigation, soil
management, landscape design, and environmental considerations
relevant to the North Carolina Landscape Contractor Exam. It also
includes practice questions and answers addressing licensing
requirements, sustainable landscaping practices, project planning,
and maintenance concepts. The material provides a broad overview
of topics commonly associated with landscape contractor exam
preparation and professional practice.
Exam Questions and Answers
Epicormic --- correct precise answer ---Shoots that develop from
latent buds under the bark; often arise close to pruning or other
wounds and from old branches or the trunk
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Espalier --- correct precise answer ---A plant trained through
pruning to grow in a formal two-dimensional form
Fumigation --- correct precise answer ---The application of
chemicals or grasses to kill insects, nematodes, fungi, bacteria,
seeds, roots ect.
genus --- correct precise answer ---describing the classification of a
related family of plants consisting of one or more species
- first part of the botanical name
germination --- correct precise answer ---the sprouting of a seed
and the commencement of growth
girdle --- correct precise answer ---a band made around the trunk,
limb, or root of a plant by a wire, nylon twine, or the removal of a
strip of bark; circling roots can girdle tree or shrubs and cause
injury or death
grafting --- correct precise answer ---the process of implanting a
scion (detached living portion of a plant) into a growing plant so
that cambium layers make contact with each other, thus allowing
the scion to obtain nourishment from the stock
- results: union of two plant parts
ground cover --- correct precise answer ---Refers to both plants and
inert material, used to cover areas to prevent soil erosion or to
discharge the intrusion of undesirable plants.
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- also used in ornamental landscape design
growing season --- correct precise answer ---the period from the
last plant killing frost in the spring to the first plant killing frost in
the fall
hardiness zone --- correct precise answer ---geographic areas
representing the average low winter temperatures of the region;
used in horticulture in respect to plant adaptability
hardy plant --- correct precise answer ---a plant that can be planted
before the last killing frost in the spring - ability to resist frost
heading cut --- correct precise answer ---pruning cut that removes
only a portion of a stem, often an intermodal area
- cut made between two buds or nodes
herbaceous plant --- correct precise answer ---A plant described as
having a soft, nonwoody stem. that dies down at the end of each
growing season
herbicide --- correct precise answer ---chemical used to kill
undesirable plants and vegetation
horticulture --- correct precise answer ---the art and science of
growing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants
North Carolina Landscape Contractor Exam
Questions and Answers and Horticultural
Terminology Study Guide
Introduction
This document covers key horticultural and landscape contracting
terminology, including plant science, pruning, irrigation, soil
management, landscape design, and environmental considerations
relevant to the North Carolina Landscape Contractor Exam. It also
includes practice questions and answers addressing licensing
requirements, sustainable landscaping practices, project planning,
and maintenance concepts. The material provides a broad overview
of topics commonly associated with landscape contractor exam
preparation and professional practice.
Exam Questions and Answers
Epicormic --- correct precise answer ---Shoots that develop from
latent buds under the bark; often arise close to pruning or other
wounds and from old branches or the trunk
,Page 2 of 25
Espalier --- correct precise answer ---A plant trained through
pruning to grow in a formal two-dimensional form
Fumigation --- correct precise answer ---The application of
chemicals or grasses to kill insects, nematodes, fungi, bacteria,
seeds, roots ect.
genus --- correct precise answer ---describing the classification of a
related family of plants consisting of one or more species
- first part of the botanical name
germination --- correct precise answer ---the sprouting of a seed
and the commencement of growth
girdle --- correct precise answer ---a band made around the trunk,
limb, or root of a plant by a wire, nylon twine, or the removal of a
strip of bark; circling roots can girdle tree or shrubs and cause
injury or death
grafting --- correct precise answer ---the process of implanting a
scion (detached living portion of a plant) into a growing plant so
that cambium layers make contact with each other, thus allowing
the scion to obtain nourishment from the stock
- results: union of two plant parts
ground cover --- correct precise answer ---Refers to both plants and
inert material, used to cover areas to prevent soil erosion or to
discharge the intrusion of undesirable plants.
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- also used in ornamental landscape design
growing season --- correct precise answer ---the period from the
last plant killing frost in the spring to the first plant killing frost in
the fall
hardiness zone --- correct precise answer ---geographic areas
representing the average low winter temperatures of the region;
used in horticulture in respect to plant adaptability
hardy plant --- correct precise answer ---a plant that can be planted
before the last killing frost in the spring - ability to resist frost
heading cut --- correct precise answer ---pruning cut that removes
only a portion of a stem, often an intermodal area
- cut made between two buds or nodes
herbaceous plant --- correct precise answer ---A plant described as
having a soft, nonwoody stem. that dies down at the end of each
growing season
herbicide --- correct precise answer ---chemical used to kill
undesirable plants and vegetation
horticulture --- correct precise answer ---the art and science of
growing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants
