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NEVADA C-10 LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR
EXAMINATION COMPLETE VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR JUST RELEASED
Lawn grasses will not grow in an area that is consistently
waterlogged. Good drainage on a grassy surface requires
a slope of at least - Answer-2%
A length of spaced vertical board fencing measuring 40
feet requires ______ 4" x 4" posts when spaced 8 feet on
center. - Answer-6
What is the result of dampening the base material prior to
pouring concrete on top? - Answer-The base material will
not absorb excessive moisture from the newly poured
concrete and will benefit the curing process
Plastic shrinkage cracks occur on the surface of concrete
during placement in hot summer weather because -
Answer-Water on the surface, evaporates faster than it
appears on the surface from bleeding
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When building a split rail fence, the horizontal rails are
mortised into the posts. Proper installation requires that
_______ - Answer-The crew must placed the corner post
first, and insert the rail ends before the next post is set
Paving bricks _______ - Answer-Have no openings or
cores
To ensure proper drainage and to accommodate swelling
when the boards become wet wood decking should be
spaced_______ - Answer-1/8 to 1/4 inch
Which treatment would be the least effective for preserving
wood? - Answer-Paint
Proper compaction of soil is best achieved by_____ -
Answer-Controlling the amount of water in the soil
Wooden forms, unless oil or otherwise treated, should be
moistened before placing concrete to_______ - Answer-
Prevent forms from absorbing water from concrete and to
prevent swelling
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If you have a planter next to a structure, what is the
minimum percentage of grade allowed? - Answer-0% to
1%
One of the processes involved in preparation of planting
beds is amending the soil. Pete Moss, gypsum, bonemeal,
and lime, Which of the soil amendments increases the
moisture retention capabilities of the soil and provides
organic material enriching the soil? - Answer-Peat moss
A newly planted lawn must be at least ______ before
being allowed to dry out between watering. - Answer-2"
For dry hot Sandy porous desert ground what is the best
way to water? - Answer-Low precipitation, long period
Fed law required that contractors provide information
about lead to residents before renovating pre 1978
housing if more than ____ of surface will be disturbed -
Answer-2 sq ft
Masonry paved, bricks, used for walkways and patios are
thinner than regular bricks by approximately - Answer-1
inch
NEVADA C-10 LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR
EXAMINATION COMPLETE VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR JUST RELEASED
Lawn grasses will not grow in an area that is consistently
waterlogged. Good drainage on a grassy surface requires
a slope of at least - Answer-2%
A length of spaced vertical board fencing measuring 40
feet requires ______ 4" x 4" posts when spaced 8 feet on
center. - Answer-6
What is the result of dampening the base material prior to
pouring concrete on top? - Answer-The base material will
not absorb excessive moisture from the newly poured
concrete and will benefit the curing process
Plastic shrinkage cracks occur on the surface of concrete
during placement in hot summer weather because -
Answer-Water on the surface, evaporates faster than it
appears on the surface from bleeding
,2|Page
When building a split rail fence, the horizontal rails are
mortised into the posts. Proper installation requires that
_______ - Answer-The crew must placed the corner post
first, and insert the rail ends before the next post is set
Paving bricks _______ - Answer-Have no openings or
cores
To ensure proper drainage and to accommodate swelling
when the boards become wet wood decking should be
spaced_______ - Answer-1/8 to 1/4 inch
Which treatment would be the least effective for preserving
wood? - Answer-Paint
Proper compaction of soil is best achieved by_____ -
Answer-Controlling the amount of water in the soil
Wooden forms, unless oil or otherwise treated, should be
moistened before placing concrete to_______ - Answer-
Prevent forms from absorbing water from concrete and to
prevent swelling
, 3|Page
If you have a planter next to a structure, what is the
minimum percentage of grade allowed? - Answer-0% to
1%
One of the processes involved in preparation of planting
beds is amending the soil. Pete Moss, gypsum, bonemeal,
and lime, Which of the soil amendments increases the
moisture retention capabilities of the soil and provides
organic material enriching the soil? - Answer-Peat moss
A newly planted lawn must be at least ______ before
being allowed to dry out between watering. - Answer-2"
For dry hot Sandy porous desert ground what is the best
way to water? - Answer-Low precipitation, long period
Fed law required that contractors provide information
about lead to residents before renovating pre 1978
housing if more than ____ of surface will be disturbed -
Answer-2 sq ft
Masonry paved, bricks, used for walkways and patios are
thinner than regular bricks by approximately - Answer-1
inch
