NH G2 Turf Practice Test Questions All Answered Correct.

NH G2 Turf Practice Test Questions All
Answered Correct.

Section 1: General Turf Management & IPM (Questions 1-10)
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1. What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in turf management?
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A) To completely eradicate all pests from the turf area.
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B) To rely solely on chemical pesticides for pest control.
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C) To suppress pest populations to acceptable levels using the most environmentally and economi
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cally sound methods.
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D) To eliminate all synthetic fertilizer use.
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Correct Answer: C kj kj




2. What is the recommended mowing height for a home lawn in New Hampshire?
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A) 0.5 to 1 inch
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B) 1.5 to 2.5 inches
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C) 2.5 to 3.5 inches
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D) 4.0 to 5.0 inches
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Correct Answer: C kj kj




3. The "1/3 Rule" of mowing states that:
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A) You should never remove more than 1/3 of the leaf blade at one time.
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B) You should mow 1/3 more frequently in the summer.
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C) 1/3 of your fertilizer should be applied in the fall.
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D) You should only water 1/3 of the lawn per week.
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Correct Answer: A kj kj




4. Which of the following grass species is considered a "cool-
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season" grass, most commonly grown in NH?
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A) Bermuda Grass
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B) Zoysia Grass
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C) Kentucky Bluegrass
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D) St. Augustine Grass
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Correct Answer: C kj kj




5. The ideal time of day to water a turfgrass lawn to minimize disease pressure is:
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A) Late evening (9 PM)
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B) Midday (12 PM)
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,C) Early morning (5 AM - 8 AM)
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D) Midnight (12 AM)
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(Explanation: Watering early allows the leaf blades to dry out during the day, reducing fungal growth.
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6. A soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0 is optimal for turf. If a soil test shows a pH of 5.0, what sho
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uld be applied to raise the pH?
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A) Sulfur
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B) Ammonium Sulfate
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C) Aluminum Sulfate
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D) Limestone (Lime)
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7. Core aeration is beneficial for turf because it:
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A) Increases thatch accumulation.
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B) Reduces soil compaction and improves oxygen exchange to the roots.
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C) Kills broadleaf weeds.
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D) Lowers the soil pH.
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Correct Answer: B kj kj




8. What is "thatch"?
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A) The green leaf blade of the grass plant.
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B) A layer of dead and living organic matter (stems, roots) located between the soil surface and the
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C) A fungal disease that turns grass brown.
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D) The top 1 inch of mineral soil.
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Correct Answer: B kj kj




9. Under New Hampshire state law (Pesticide Control Act), what is required to apply a restri
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cted-use pesticide for hire on a golf course?
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A) A valid driver's license.
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B) A NH Pesticide Applicator License in the appropriate category (G2).
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C) A business permit only.
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D) A letter of recommendation from a university.
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Correct Answer: B kj kj




10. Which of the following is a cultural practice used to reduce weed pressure?
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A) Applying herbicides every week.
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B) Mowing at the correct height for the grass species.
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, C) Watering only once a month.
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D) Applying a fungicide preventatively.
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Section 2: Weed Identification & Control (Questions 11-20)
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11. Which of the following is a broadleaf weed commonly found in NH lawns?
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A) Crabgrass
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B) Dandelion
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C) Annual Bluegrass (Poa annua)
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D) Quackgrass
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12. Crabgrass is classified as a:
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A) Broadleaf perennial
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B) Broadleaf annual
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C) Grassy annual
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D) Grassy perennial
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13. A "pre-emergent" herbicide is applied to:
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A) Kill existing, actively growing weeds.
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B) Prevent weed seeds from germinating.
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C) Kill only woody plants.
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D) Treat fungal diseases in the roots.
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Correct Answer: B kj kj




14. When should a pre-
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emergent herbicide (e.g., for Crabgrass) ideally be applied in New Hampshire?
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A) When the soil temperature reaches 55°F for several days (typically early spring).
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B) In the middle of winter.
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C) When the grass is turning brown in August.
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D) Only after crabgrass is visible.
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15. A "post-emergent" herbicide is best applied when:
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A) Temperatures are below freezing.
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B) The weed is actively growing and mature.
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