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Nursery Landscape Test Bank Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Which of these is a safety feature on a chainsaw? Ans: chain brake
An orange triangle displayed on the back of equipment that is moved
short distances along public roads is referred to as a(n) _____ sign.
Ans: slow-moving vehicle
Which of these statements is true? Ans: Landscapers generally
purchase their plants from wholesalers.
What is the ANLA? Ans: American Nursery and Landscape Association
Which of these can be a plant disease vector? Ans: all of these
The fixed costs for a nursery business would include: Ans: rent
Most landscape irrigation systems are installed using _____ pipe. Ans:
PVC
The majority of a plant's stomata are located on the: Ans: leaves
A plant in the window, growing toward the sunlight, is an example of:
Ans: phototropism
The major function of the root hairs is to: Ans: absorb water and
minerals
Which are signal words used on pesticide labels? Ans: Caution,
Warning, Danger
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Which tree normally has good fall color? Ans: all of these
Most deciduous shade trees and non Ans: flowering shrubs are best
pruned during: - late winter and early spring
A common cause of tall, spindly growth of container Ans: grown
nursery stock is: - over crowding
A low LD50 rating of a pesticide means that the pesticide is: Ans: highly
hazardous to humans
Two of the most problematic invasive landscape plants are: Ans: Privet
and English Ivy
Which of these are relatively new landscape features designed to prevent
rapid water runoff from landscapes? Ans: Retention and detention
ponds and rain gardens
When sodding a lawn: Ans: the sod strips should be placed tight
against the adjoining sod.
Which is the recommended method of aerating turf? Ans: core aerators
What is one thing that should NOT be added to the soil when planting
azaleas, rhododendrons, hollies, etc? Ans: Lime
The _____ on hydrangeas can be changed by adjusting the pH of the soil.
Ans: flower color
Soil pH refers to the _____ of a soil. Ans: acidity or alkalinity
Silvery trails on and around plants are a sign of: Ans: slugs
Which of these insects is the smallest? Ans: aphids
Landscape night lighting provides: Ans: all of these
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Many insects, such as whiteflies, are attracted to _____, which is the
color often used in sticky traps. Ans: yellow
Which is a true statement about watering container plants? Ans: roots
may die if over watered
Landscape plantings near the base of a residence are known as _____
plantings. Ans: foundation
Which of these animals is most damaging to landscape plants? Ans:
deer
What is callus in horticulture? Ans: Callus is a plant tissue that forms
around the base of a cutting during the rooting process.
Small, corky pores along the stem that allow for gas exchange between
the atmosphere and plant cells are: Ans: lenticels
Which of the following is NOT an example of a hardscape item? Ans:
foundation plantings
If a fertilizer contains 17% potash, 15% nitrogen, and 16% phosphorus,
what analysis should be written on the bag? Ans: 15-16-17
Evergreen trees planted in the path of the prevailing wind can reduce
_____ in the winter. Ans: wind chill
A new hydrangea has a note on the tag that read, "Reproduction of this
plant is prohibited without license." That means it is probably: Ans:
patented
Insects are divided into two major categories to help in selecting an
effective chemical control. They are: Ans: chewing and sucking
Which of these is a landscape drawing tool used to draw long, strait,
vertical, and horizontal lines? Ans: T-Square
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Which term is NOT a horticultural term meaning a place where plants are
grown? Ans: Colloquium
In plant nomenclature, the word "rubra" appearing in a scientific name
means: Ans: red
Why is it recommended to place crushed stone behind retaining walls
before back filling? Ans: to assist in water drainage
Before digging, homeowners and landscapers should call a designated
number, usually an 800 number, and get advice to: Ans: all of these
Asexual propagation is the only reliable propagation method for most
plants that are: Ans: hybrids
A pH range that includes the desired pH for most landscape plants is:
Ans: 5.5 to 7.0
Which of the following is a function of mulch? Ans: conserves moisture
Which of the following is NOT considered landscape drawing equipment?
Ans: Caliper
Which grass is most often used on golf greens? Ans: Bentgrass
Which of the following is NOT a cool Ans: season turf grass? - Bermuda
grass
An herbicide used to control existing weeds is called: Ans: post-
emergence
A topsoil with a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay is known as a(n):
Ans: loam
Walk Ans: behind tillers and mowers usually have four-cycle engines
that rate ___ horsepower. - 3 to 6
Nursery Landscape Test Bank Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Which of these is a safety feature on a chainsaw? Ans: chain brake
An orange triangle displayed on the back of equipment that is moved
short distances along public roads is referred to as a(n) _____ sign.
Ans: slow-moving vehicle
Which of these statements is true? Ans: Landscapers generally
purchase their plants from wholesalers.
What is the ANLA? Ans: American Nursery and Landscape Association
Which of these can be a plant disease vector? Ans: all of these
The fixed costs for a nursery business would include: Ans: rent
Most landscape irrigation systems are installed using _____ pipe. Ans:
PVC
The majority of a plant's stomata are located on the: Ans: leaves
A plant in the window, growing toward the sunlight, is an example of:
Ans: phototropism
The major function of the root hairs is to: Ans: absorb water and
minerals
Which are signal words used on pesticide labels? Ans: Caution,
Warning, Danger
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Which tree normally has good fall color? Ans: all of these
Most deciduous shade trees and non Ans: flowering shrubs are best
pruned during: - late winter and early spring
A common cause of tall, spindly growth of container Ans: grown
nursery stock is: - over crowding
A low LD50 rating of a pesticide means that the pesticide is: Ans: highly
hazardous to humans
Two of the most problematic invasive landscape plants are: Ans: Privet
and English Ivy
Which of these are relatively new landscape features designed to prevent
rapid water runoff from landscapes? Ans: Retention and detention
ponds and rain gardens
When sodding a lawn: Ans: the sod strips should be placed tight
against the adjoining sod.
Which is the recommended method of aerating turf? Ans: core aerators
What is one thing that should NOT be added to the soil when planting
azaleas, rhododendrons, hollies, etc? Ans: Lime
The _____ on hydrangeas can be changed by adjusting the pH of the soil.
Ans: flower color
Soil pH refers to the _____ of a soil. Ans: acidity or alkalinity
Silvery trails on and around plants are a sign of: Ans: slugs
Which of these insects is the smallest? Ans: aphids
Landscape night lighting provides: Ans: all of these
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Many insects, such as whiteflies, are attracted to _____, which is the
color often used in sticky traps. Ans: yellow
Which is a true statement about watering container plants? Ans: roots
may die if over watered
Landscape plantings near the base of a residence are known as _____
plantings. Ans: foundation
Which of these animals is most damaging to landscape plants? Ans:
deer
What is callus in horticulture? Ans: Callus is a plant tissue that forms
around the base of a cutting during the rooting process.
Small, corky pores along the stem that allow for gas exchange between
the atmosphere and plant cells are: Ans: lenticels
Which of the following is NOT an example of a hardscape item? Ans:
foundation plantings
If a fertilizer contains 17% potash, 15% nitrogen, and 16% phosphorus,
what analysis should be written on the bag? Ans: 15-16-17
Evergreen trees planted in the path of the prevailing wind can reduce
_____ in the winter. Ans: wind chill
A new hydrangea has a note on the tag that read, "Reproduction of this
plant is prohibited without license." That means it is probably: Ans:
patented
Insects are divided into two major categories to help in selecting an
effective chemical control. They are: Ans: chewing and sucking
Which of these is a landscape drawing tool used to draw long, strait,
vertical, and horizontal lines? Ans: T-Square
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Which term is NOT a horticultural term meaning a place where plants are
grown? Ans: Colloquium
In plant nomenclature, the word "rubra" appearing in a scientific name
means: Ans: red
Why is it recommended to place crushed stone behind retaining walls
before back filling? Ans: to assist in water drainage
Before digging, homeowners and landscapers should call a designated
number, usually an 800 number, and get advice to: Ans: all of these
Asexual propagation is the only reliable propagation method for most
plants that are: Ans: hybrids
A pH range that includes the desired pH for most landscape plants is:
Ans: 5.5 to 7.0
Which of the following is a function of mulch? Ans: conserves moisture
Which of the following is NOT considered landscape drawing equipment?
Ans: Caliper
Which grass is most often used on golf greens? Ans: Bentgrass
Which of the following is NOT a cool Ans: season turf grass? - Bermuda
grass
An herbicide used to control existing weeds is called: Ans: post-
emergence
A topsoil with a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay is known as a(n):
Ans: loam
Walk Ans: behind tillers and mowers usually have four-cycle engines
that rate ___ horsepower. - 3 to 6
