PGM TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT EXAM
TEST GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Warm season grasses grow best at temperatures from - Answer-80 - 95 F
the 3 basic survival needs of grasses - Answer-sunlight, water, nutrients
TRUE OR FALSE: soil pH is the measurement of soil acidity and alkalinity measured on
a scale of 0-14, with 0 being highly alkaline and 14 being highly acidic - Answer-False
*0- highly acidic
*14- highly alkaline
the ideal pH for most turfgrass is between - Answer-6.0-6.5
soil is classified by particle size and generally falls into 3 categories - Answer-sand,
clay, loam
primary method used to reduce soil compaction - Answer-topdressing (in conjunction
with areation)
all of the following are common surface insects except - Answer-centipedes
*chinchbugs
*beetles
*armyworms
primary procedures used to manage golf course traffic include - Answer-tee placement
and rotation
hole location
signage
what 3 essential nutrients must be provided through the application of fertilizer -
Answer-nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
which of the following is not one of the 3 broad categories of pests - Answer-weather
*disease
*insects
*weeds
which of the following is not one of the 3 basic turfgrass adaptation zones - Answer-
hybrid zone
*cool season zone
*warm season zone
, *transition zone
possible causes of excess weeds include all of the following except - Answer-insufficient
water
*excess water
*soil compaction
*low mowing heights
which of the following is not a common subsurface insect - Answer-cutworms
*nematodes
*molecrickets
*white grubs
which of the following positions is not related to the golf course maintenance staff -
Answer-biologist
*equipment manager
*horticulturalist
*chemical technician
Cool season grasses grow best at temperatures from - Answer-60-75 F
TRUE OR FALSE: syringing is the light application of water to cool turfgrass in extreme
heat - Answer-True
TRUE OR FALSE: although the golf professional and superintendent have different
responsibilities, they both have a shared goal of providing a great golfing experience -
Answer-True
soil texture fall into 3 categories - Answer-sand, clay, loam
TRUE OR FALSE: the primary treatment of disease is fungicides - Answer-false
TRUE OR FALSE: to reduce soil acidity (raise the pH) lime should be added - Answer-
True
*sulfur added to lower pH(lower alkaline)
*clay soil- acidic*
*sandy soil- alkaline*
TRUE OR FALSE: greens are usually mowed at heights of 3/8" -1" while tee boxes are
mowed at heights of 1/2" - 1 1/4" - Answer-False
*greens- 1/8" - 1/4"
*tee boxes- 3/8" - 1"
Which of the following statements is false? - Answer-Thatch is a layer of organic
material that is ALWAYS BENEFICIAL to turfgrass
*ideal pH level is 6.0-6.5
TEST GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Warm season grasses grow best at temperatures from - Answer-80 - 95 F
the 3 basic survival needs of grasses - Answer-sunlight, water, nutrients
TRUE OR FALSE: soil pH is the measurement of soil acidity and alkalinity measured on
a scale of 0-14, with 0 being highly alkaline and 14 being highly acidic - Answer-False
*0- highly acidic
*14- highly alkaline
the ideal pH for most turfgrass is between - Answer-6.0-6.5
soil is classified by particle size and generally falls into 3 categories - Answer-sand,
clay, loam
primary method used to reduce soil compaction - Answer-topdressing (in conjunction
with areation)
all of the following are common surface insects except - Answer-centipedes
*chinchbugs
*beetles
*armyworms
primary procedures used to manage golf course traffic include - Answer-tee placement
and rotation
hole location
signage
what 3 essential nutrients must be provided through the application of fertilizer -
Answer-nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
which of the following is not one of the 3 broad categories of pests - Answer-weather
*disease
*insects
*weeds
which of the following is not one of the 3 basic turfgrass adaptation zones - Answer-
hybrid zone
*cool season zone
*warm season zone
, *transition zone
possible causes of excess weeds include all of the following except - Answer-insufficient
water
*excess water
*soil compaction
*low mowing heights
which of the following is not a common subsurface insect - Answer-cutworms
*nematodes
*molecrickets
*white grubs
which of the following positions is not related to the golf course maintenance staff -
Answer-biologist
*equipment manager
*horticulturalist
*chemical technician
Cool season grasses grow best at temperatures from - Answer-60-75 F
TRUE OR FALSE: syringing is the light application of water to cool turfgrass in extreme
heat - Answer-True
TRUE OR FALSE: although the golf professional and superintendent have different
responsibilities, they both have a shared goal of providing a great golfing experience -
Answer-True
soil texture fall into 3 categories - Answer-sand, clay, loam
TRUE OR FALSE: the primary treatment of disease is fungicides - Answer-false
TRUE OR FALSE: to reduce soil acidity (raise the pH) lime should be added - Answer-
True
*sulfur added to lower pH(lower alkaline)
*clay soil- acidic*
*sandy soil- alkaline*
TRUE OR FALSE: greens are usually mowed at heights of 3/8" -1" while tee boxes are
mowed at heights of 1/2" - 1 1/4" - Answer-False
*greens- 1/8" - 1/4"
*tee boxes- 3/8" - 1"
Which of the following statements is false? - Answer-Thatch is a layer of organic
material that is ALWAYS BENEFICIAL to turfgrass
*ideal pH level is 6.0-6.5
