Landscaping Test (State Exam Practice)
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.
What should you do with an existing native California oak tree? - answer-Leave the soul in a natural state.
What is a "line tracer" used for? - answer-Locating underground service lines.
How should you stake a new tree? - answer-Loosely.
What is the best time of year to trim dead or diseased limbs and branches? - answer-As soon as you
notice.
Which of the following soils will expand the most with water? - answer-Clay.
With what is a boundary corner legally marker? - answer-Monument.
What do you call the pipes used to protect lines passing under a sidewalk? - answer-Sleeve.
What is the best way to drill a hole under a sidewalk? - answer-Hammer and pipe.
What should you do first if a sprinkler won't shut off? - answer-Shut off the mainline.
, What is the maximum spacing for expansion joints in a concrete patio? - answer-10 ft.
What is the minimum slope for a drain line? - answer-1%.
Which PVC has the highest pressure rating? - answer-Class 315
What is the warmest part of the building in winter? - answer-South.
What is the coolest part of the building in summer? - answer-East.
What does Camellia represent in the plant name Camellia japonica? - answer-Genus.
What color is used for the piping in nonpotable irrigation system? - answer-Purple.
Which of the following is safest when you are finished with a power tool? - answer-Wait until all motion
has stopped before leaving the machine.
What do you do with materials if you are done with them? - answer-Move them out of the way to keep
the area clean, uncluttered and safe.
Where should you keep the brooms and shovels on a jobsite? - answer-In a place safe to get to.
You are finished a job and must transport cement mixer 20 miles. Which of the following should you do
after hitching the trailer to your truck? - answer-Attach the safety chains.
What does "ADA Complaint" refer to? - answer-Contractor followed Americans with Disabilities Act
codes for requirements.
A 1/4" scale refers to: - answer-4' = 1"
A triangle with sides measuring 3", 4" and 5" is drawn on a 1/4" scale. how many bags pf grout will you
need for the area if one 50-lb bag covers 100 sq ft? - answer-1 Bag.
What type of backfill material should be used if a plant requires good drainage? - answer-Loam.
If a maximum flow for a 3/4-inch valve is 10 gpm on a level area, what is the maximum flow if there is a
25-foot elevation drop in the same system? - answer-10 gpm.
Why are gates around a pool area required to open outward? - answer-To prevent children from opening
the gate.
What is the length for stakes used when installing formwork for a 4-inch thick concrete slab? - answer-1
ft
What is the minimum height of a fence around a commercial swimming pool? - answer-5'
At what minimum height should the latch be on a gate for a fence around a commercial swimming pool? -
answer-45"
Gates leading into a pool area must: - answer-Open outward
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.
What should you do with an existing native California oak tree? - answer-Leave the soul in a natural state.
What is a "line tracer" used for? - answer-Locating underground service lines.
How should you stake a new tree? - answer-Loosely.
What is the best time of year to trim dead or diseased limbs and branches? - answer-As soon as you
notice.
Which of the following soils will expand the most with water? - answer-Clay.
With what is a boundary corner legally marker? - answer-Monument.
What do you call the pipes used to protect lines passing under a sidewalk? - answer-Sleeve.
What is the best way to drill a hole under a sidewalk? - answer-Hammer and pipe.
What should you do first if a sprinkler won't shut off? - answer-Shut off the mainline.
, What is the maximum spacing for expansion joints in a concrete patio? - answer-10 ft.
What is the minimum slope for a drain line? - answer-1%.
Which PVC has the highest pressure rating? - answer-Class 315
What is the warmest part of the building in winter? - answer-South.
What is the coolest part of the building in summer? - answer-East.
What does Camellia represent in the plant name Camellia japonica? - answer-Genus.
What color is used for the piping in nonpotable irrigation system? - answer-Purple.
Which of the following is safest when you are finished with a power tool? - answer-Wait until all motion
has stopped before leaving the machine.
What do you do with materials if you are done with them? - answer-Move them out of the way to keep
the area clean, uncluttered and safe.
Where should you keep the brooms and shovels on a jobsite? - answer-In a place safe to get to.
You are finished a job and must transport cement mixer 20 miles. Which of the following should you do
after hitching the trailer to your truck? - answer-Attach the safety chains.
What does "ADA Complaint" refer to? - answer-Contractor followed Americans with Disabilities Act
codes for requirements.
A 1/4" scale refers to: - answer-4' = 1"
A triangle with sides measuring 3", 4" and 5" is drawn on a 1/4" scale. how many bags pf grout will you
need for the area if one 50-lb bag covers 100 sq ft? - answer-1 Bag.
What type of backfill material should be used if a plant requires good drainage? - answer-Loam.
If a maximum flow for a 3/4-inch valve is 10 gpm on a level area, what is the maximum flow if there is a
25-foot elevation drop in the same system? - answer-10 gpm.
Why are gates around a pool area required to open outward? - answer-To prevent children from opening
the gate.
What is the length for stakes used when installing formwork for a 4-inch thick concrete slab? - answer-1
ft
What is the minimum height of a fence around a commercial swimming pool? - answer-5'
At what minimum height should the latch be on a gate for a fence around a commercial swimming pool? -
answer-45"
Gates leading into a pool area must: - answer-Open outward
