LANDSCAPING TEST (STATE
EXAM PRACTICE) QUESTIONS
AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
, Which of the following is a good choice for a tree in a constantly damp location? - Answer: Birch.
Guy wires should be attached: - Answer: To trees below 10ft.
The size of wire in a low-voltage lighting system most depends on which of the following? - Answer: The
distance of the run and the amps required.
In cool weather, which of the following fertilizers would be the fastest to act? - Answer: Ammonium
sulfate.
You are installing a wooden header board as a border between a lawn and plantings. One section of the
border has a strong curve. Which of the following is a correct procedure? - Answer: Use at least four
3/8" 4" boards tightly laminated, with joints staggered at least 48" and laminations nailed at no more
than 12" o.c., stake supports for the header should be spaced at no more than 3ft o.c. and at each joint.
Which of the following looks best when lighted at night? - Answer: Japanese maple.
Which of the following trees has a decorative flower? - Answer: Pyrus kawakamii.
All of the following can cause water hammer except: - Answer: The layout of the pipes.
When using a blower, what is the most important safety equipment? - Answer: Ear plugs.
What tool would you use to dig a small narrow ditch? - Answer: Trenching shovel.
If the city's building code doesn't specifically require a backflow preventer, and the owner isn't aware of
the need for one, what should you do? - Answer: Install one anyway.
Which of the following trees is the best suited for a lawn? - Answer: Maytenus.
EXAM PRACTICE) QUESTIONS
AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
, Which of the following is a good choice for a tree in a constantly damp location? - Answer: Birch.
Guy wires should be attached: - Answer: To trees below 10ft.
The size of wire in a low-voltage lighting system most depends on which of the following? - Answer: The
distance of the run and the amps required.
In cool weather, which of the following fertilizers would be the fastest to act? - Answer: Ammonium
sulfate.
You are installing a wooden header board as a border between a lawn and plantings. One section of the
border has a strong curve. Which of the following is a correct procedure? - Answer: Use at least four
3/8" 4" boards tightly laminated, with joints staggered at least 48" and laminations nailed at no more
than 12" o.c., stake supports for the header should be spaced at no more than 3ft o.c. and at each joint.
Which of the following looks best when lighted at night? - Answer: Japanese maple.
Which of the following trees has a decorative flower? - Answer: Pyrus kawakamii.
All of the following can cause water hammer except: - Answer: The layout of the pipes.
When using a blower, what is the most important safety equipment? - Answer: Ear plugs.
What tool would you use to dig a small narrow ditch? - Answer: Trenching shovel.
If the city's building code doesn't specifically require a backflow preventer, and the owner isn't aware of
the need for one, what should you do? - Answer: Install one anyway.
Which of the following trees is the best suited for a lawn? - Answer: Maytenus.
