NURSERY LANDSCAPE CDE TEST
BANK EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST AND
COMPLETE VERSION ALREADY
GRADED A+
"USDA plant hardiness zones are based on the ________ for an area - CORRECT ANSWER=>
lowest expected tempatures"
"Which of the statements below is TRUE concerning the turfgrass species specified. - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Annual Ryegrass is sometimes used as a nurse grass to hold soil in place until a
permanent turf grass is established"
"Astilbe, purple coneflower, shasta daisy,and day lily are all classified as _______ - CORRECT
ANSWER=> perennials"
"in pruning shrubs, heading back cuts should be made: - CORRECT ANSWER=> just above the
node and about one fourth of an inch above the bud"
"plants that are usually colorful or have striking growth habits as well as fountains and statuary
are often used in the landscape as which of the following - CORRECT ANSWER=> focalizations
points"
"which is recommended type of turf aeration that allows for maximum penetration f air and
water into the soil? - CORRECT ANSWER=> core"
"In general when pruning trees which of the following should be removed. - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Cross branching, branches that grow toward the center of the plant"
"which should not generally be added to a potting mix for azaleas? - CORRECT ANSWER=> lime"
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,"the single word "caution" on a pesticide label indicates: - CORRECT ANSWER=> the lowest level
of toxicity"
"to help prevent plants from growing to close to a building at maturity , most shrubs in the
foundation planting should be planted - CORRECT ANSWER=> no closer than 3 feet from the
foundation"
"an organism capable of causing a disease is a - CORRECT ANSWER=> pathogen"
"which of these grasses cannot generally be established from seed is most successfully
established by plugs, sod, or sprigs? - CORRECT ANSWER=> hybrid bermudagrass"
"which of the following is one strategy that small retail nurseries often use to successfully
compete with big box stores and chain garden centers? - CORRECT ANSWER=> providing better
service"
"on which are of a golf course is the care of turfgrass most intense and most important -
CORRECT ANSWER=> green"
"which tree does not provide food fall color - CORRECT ANSWER=> norway spruce"
"Changing the color of blooms on certain Hydrangea macrophylla varieties from pink to blue or
from blue to pink is controlled by the availability of_______in soil - CORRECT ANSWER=>
aluminum"
"what is not a common type of night lighting for the landscape - CORRECT ANSWER=> crescent"
"which of these plants have the finest leaf texture - CORRECT ANSWER=> japanese holly"
"extra fuel for easier starting of a small engine is often supplied by pressing the _______ -
CORRECT ANSWER=> primer bulb"
"when is the optimum time to prune azaleas? - CORRECT ANSWER=> shortly before blooming in
the spring"
"A fuel / oil mix ranging from 16:1 and 50:1 , depending on the manufactures'
recommendation , is required in: - CORRECT ANSWER=> two-cycle engine"
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, "which of these ornamental trees in commonly solid in neither white or pink blooming varieties
- CORRECT ANSWER=> dogwood"
"which plant disease organism is the most difficult to control with chemicals once the plant is
infected? - CORRECT ANSWER=> virus"
"IPM is an acronym for which - CORRECT ANSWER=> integrated pest management"
"during a recession, businesses often have to cut cost to stay in business as sales decline. if sales
fall for a production nursery , which cost can be reduced most effectivley in the short run to
help preserve the business? - CORRECT ANSWER=> variable costs"
"Which of the following is false statement ? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Tall growing trees should be
planted on the sides of the home with short trees in the back and medium sized trees in the
front"
"an agriculture teacher was teaching plant parts and trying to giver her students a good way to
remember the definition of each part. one student wrote the definitions down but got one
wrong.what is wrong? - CORRECT ANSWER=> endosperm: the male portion of the flower"
"if the tempature dips below freezing for several days which plant would most likely not survive
in the landscape without protection - CORRECT ANSWER=> wax begonia"
"Hedges, a common feature in many landscapes, are commonly used to do all of the following
EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER=> Define legally binding property boundaries"
"which of these best defines simplicity in landscape beds - CORRECT ANSWER=> use not only few
plant types;use gently curving bed line; mass like plants together"
"An example of items commonly used as a focal point in the non-public are of the home
landscape are - CORRECT ANSWER=> specimen plants, birdbaths, statuary, and fountains"
"the slope of the home landscape should be graded so that the - CORRECT ANSWER=> lot has
gentle slope away from the foundation"
"when heat is used to pasturize potting soil, the soil should be heated to about - CORRECT
ANSWER=> 180 degrees for 30 minutes"
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BANK EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST AND
COMPLETE VERSION ALREADY
GRADED A+
"USDA plant hardiness zones are based on the ________ for an area - CORRECT ANSWER=>
lowest expected tempatures"
"Which of the statements below is TRUE concerning the turfgrass species specified. - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Annual Ryegrass is sometimes used as a nurse grass to hold soil in place until a
permanent turf grass is established"
"Astilbe, purple coneflower, shasta daisy,and day lily are all classified as _______ - CORRECT
ANSWER=> perennials"
"in pruning shrubs, heading back cuts should be made: - CORRECT ANSWER=> just above the
node and about one fourth of an inch above the bud"
"plants that are usually colorful or have striking growth habits as well as fountains and statuary
are often used in the landscape as which of the following - CORRECT ANSWER=> focalizations
points"
"which is recommended type of turf aeration that allows for maximum penetration f air and
water into the soil? - CORRECT ANSWER=> core"
"In general when pruning trees which of the following should be removed. - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Cross branching, branches that grow toward the center of the plant"
"which should not generally be added to a potting mix for azaleas? - CORRECT ANSWER=> lime"
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,"the single word "caution" on a pesticide label indicates: - CORRECT ANSWER=> the lowest level
of toxicity"
"to help prevent plants from growing to close to a building at maturity , most shrubs in the
foundation planting should be planted - CORRECT ANSWER=> no closer than 3 feet from the
foundation"
"an organism capable of causing a disease is a - CORRECT ANSWER=> pathogen"
"which of these grasses cannot generally be established from seed is most successfully
established by plugs, sod, or sprigs? - CORRECT ANSWER=> hybrid bermudagrass"
"which of the following is one strategy that small retail nurseries often use to successfully
compete with big box stores and chain garden centers? - CORRECT ANSWER=> providing better
service"
"on which are of a golf course is the care of turfgrass most intense and most important -
CORRECT ANSWER=> green"
"which tree does not provide food fall color - CORRECT ANSWER=> norway spruce"
"Changing the color of blooms on certain Hydrangea macrophylla varieties from pink to blue or
from blue to pink is controlled by the availability of_______in soil - CORRECT ANSWER=>
aluminum"
"what is not a common type of night lighting for the landscape - CORRECT ANSWER=> crescent"
"which of these plants have the finest leaf texture - CORRECT ANSWER=> japanese holly"
"extra fuel for easier starting of a small engine is often supplied by pressing the _______ -
CORRECT ANSWER=> primer bulb"
"when is the optimum time to prune azaleas? - CORRECT ANSWER=> shortly before blooming in
the spring"
"A fuel / oil mix ranging from 16:1 and 50:1 , depending on the manufactures'
recommendation , is required in: - CORRECT ANSWER=> two-cycle engine"
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, "which of these ornamental trees in commonly solid in neither white or pink blooming varieties
- CORRECT ANSWER=> dogwood"
"which plant disease organism is the most difficult to control with chemicals once the plant is
infected? - CORRECT ANSWER=> virus"
"IPM is an acronym for which - CORRECT ANSWER=> integrated pest management"
"during a recession, businesses often have to cut cost to stay in business as sales decline. if sales
fall for a production nursery , which cost can be reduced most effectivley in the short run to
help preserve the business? - CORRECT ANSWER=> variable costs"
"Which of the following is false statement ? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Tall growing trees should be
planted on the sides of the home with short trees in the back and medium sized trees in the
front"
"an agriculture teacher was teaching plant parts and trying to giver her students a good way to
remember the definition of each part. one student wrote the definitions down but got one
wrong.what is wrong? - CORRECT ANSWER=> endosperm: the male portion of the flower"
"if the tempature dips below freezing for several days which plant would most likely not survive
in the landscape without protection - CORRECT ANSWER=> wax begonia"
"Hedges, a common feature in many landscapes, are commonly used to do all of the following
EXCEPT - CORRECT ANSWER=> Define legally binding property boundaries"
"which of these best defines simplicity in landscape beds - CORRECT ANSWER=> use not only few
plant types;use gently curving bed line; mass like plants together"
"An example of items commonly used as a focal point in the non-public are of the home
landscape are - CORRECT ANSWER=> specimen plants, birdbaths, statuary, and fountains"
"the slope of the home landscape should be graded so that the - CORRECT ANSWER=> lot has
gentle slope away from the foundation"
"when heat is used to pasturize potting soil, the soil should be heated to about - CORRECT
ANSWER=> 180 degrees for 30 minutes"
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