Ducks Unlimited Certification Review
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What percent of forests remain in the United States? - CORRECT ANSWER - 33
Which of the following is NOT a reason why cover crops are valuable? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Provides shade to the main crop
A wetland sits in an area with seasonal flooding from snow melt contains a build-up of dead
vegetation in the water and is filled with cypress trees. This area is most likely classified as
which of the following types of wetland? - CORRECT ANSWER - Swamp
Which of the following best describes peat? - CORRECT ANSWER - A spongy substance
formed by partially decomposed vegetation
Which of the following examples corresponds to the category of protection restoration efforts? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Conservation easement or regulatory measure like the Organic Act
which prevents habitats from being converted or fragmented
Which of the following is true about the Forest and Rangeland Planning Act? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Monitors the effects of climate change on renewable resources and managed
lands
After populations of game species began to decline, sportsmen and naturalists pushed which of
the following rules requiring sustainable methods for harvesting game and fish and ensuring
hunters do not have an unfair advantage over the animal? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fair
chase
In order to minimize soil erosion and increase water retention, Randy wants to plant a cover crop
for his cotton field without negatively affecting the fertility of the soil. He knows cotton requires
significant amounts of nitrogen to grow, so he will need to choose a cover crop with low nitrogen
, requirements. Which of the following cover crops should Randy choose? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Legumes
The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, which retires cropland and restores the land
to grassland, is part of what piece of legislation? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Farm Bill
Select the correct phrase from the two options in the underlined section. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Abiotic factors are density dependent factors.
The significant amounts of rain implies rainforest ecosystems store nutrients differently than
other forests. Where are most nutrients found in rainforests? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Vegetation
Select all the true statements. - CORRECT ANSWER - No waterfowl species in North
America are endangered.
Which of the following is NOT an example of regulating services? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Products harvested or extracted from the habitat, which are used and relied on
every single day
Government programs are set in place in order to reach the national "no-net loss" goal, designed
to reduce or stop wetland loss. One of these programs rewards private landowners financially for
preserving wetlands on their land. Which of the following best describes the strategy utilized by
the program? - CORRECT ANSWER - Incentivization
Which of the following is a true statement about wintering habitats? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Waterfowl travel to stopover sites, which are used for short periods to rest and
replenish
Which of the following is used to classify a grassland? - CORRECT ANSWER - Amount
of precipitation
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What percent of forests remain in the United States? - CORRECT ANSWER - 33
Which of the following is NOT a reason why cover crops are valuable? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Provides shade to the main crop
A wetland sits in an area with seasonal flooding from snow melt contains a build-up of dead
vegetation in the water and is filled with cypress trees. This area is most likely classified as
which of the following types of wetland? - CORRECT ANSWER - Swamp
Which of the following best describes peat? - CORRECT ANSWER - A spongy substance
formed by partially decomposed vegetation
Which of the following examples corresponds to the category of protection restoration efforts? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Conservation easement or regulatory measure like the Organic Act
which prevents habitats from being converted or fragmented
Which of the following is true about the Forest and Rangeland Planning Act? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Monitors the effects of climate change on renewable resources and managed
lands
After populations of game species began to decline, sportsmen and naturalists pushed which of
the following rules requiring sustainable methods for harvesting game and fish and ensuring
hunters do not have an unfair advantage over the animal? - CORRECT ANSWER - Fair
chase
In order to minimize soil erosion and increase water retention, Randy wants to plant a cover crop
for his cotton field without negatively affecting the fertility of the soil. He knows cotton requires
significant amounts of nitrogen to grow, so he will need to choose a cover crop with low nitrogen
, requirements. Which of the following cover crops should Randy choose? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Legumes
The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, which retires cropland and restores the land
to grassland, is part of what piece of legislation? - CORRECT ANSWER - The Farm Bill
Select the correct phrase from the two options in the underlined section. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Abiotic factors are density dependent factors.
The significant amounts of rain implies rainforest ecosystems store nutrients differently than
other forests. Where are most nutrients found in rainforests? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Vegetation
Select all the true statements. - CORRECT ANSWER - No waterfowl species in North
America are endangered.
Which of the following is NOT an example of regulating services? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Products harvested or extracted from the habitat, which are used and relied on
every single day
Government programs are set in place in order to reach the national "no-net loss" goal, designed
to reduce or stop wetland loss. One of these programs rewards private landowners financially for
preserving wetlands on their land. Which of the following best describes the strategy utilized by
the program? - CORRECT ANSWER - Incentivization
Which of the following is a true statement about wintering habitats? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Waterfowl travel to stopover sites, which are used for short periods to rest and
replenish
Which of the following is used to classify a grassland? - CORRECT ANSWER - Amount
of precipitation
