CPH REVIEW EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS AND ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
NEWEST ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the likely impact of mowing too much leaf blade?
a. An increase in stem formation
b. Increase in photosynthesis
c. Reduction of food manufacturing
d. Development of a stronger root system - answer-(c)
Which of the following landscape features traditionally requires the most frequent
irrigation?
a. Lawns
b. Vegetable gardens
c. Trees
d. Flower seeds - answer-(a)
Which of these insects have the potential to cause lawn damage and should be controlled
immediately?
a. Aphids
b. Lace wings
c. Leaf miners
d. Japanese beetles - answer-(d)
What are the planting methods used to establish a new lawn?
a. Cuttings, separation, division, and grafting
b. Seeding, sodding, separation, and sprigging
c. Plugging, cuttings, division, and grafting - answer-(b)
,Which species of grass is best suited as cool season turf, well adapted to good soil in full
sun, has medium texture foliage, and spreads by underground rhizomes?
a. Fine fescue
b. Bermuda grass
c. Turf type fine fescue
d. Kentucky Bluegrass - answer-(d)
How should one properly water the lawn?
a. Irrigate soil to depth of 4-6 inches
b. Apply light application of water
c. Water only the driest areas
d. Water during the middle of the day - answer-(a) I
Which of the following should you consider when selecting the type of tree to be used for
screening purposes?
a. Fall foliage color
b. Nutrient requirements
c. Growth habit
d. Type of root system - answer-(c)
Soil is made up of organic matter, inorganic matter, air, water, and...
a. Broken down rock
b. Microorganisms
c. Decaying plants
d. Minerals - answer-(b)
Heavy soils are best improved by adding:
a. Organic matter
,b. Fertilizer
c. Sand
d. Mulch - answer-(a)
What is the best method for watering plants?
a. Apply many frequent light waterings
b. Add sufficient water to soak the medium to a depth of the root zone
c. Add two inches of water per week during warm months
d. Apply one-part hygroscopic water to 2 parts capillary water - answer-(b)
The weed control method should be used when all other means of weed control are
impractical
a. Herbicides
b. Hoeing
c. Mulching
d. Mowing - answer-(a)
What is a major factor that makes non-native plants invasive?
a. They bring diversity to the landscape
b. The have few biological controls in their new habitat
c. They are too often planted by horticulturists
d. They grow aggressively in their native habitat - answer-(b)
When purchasing prepackaged grass seed, one should avoid seed that contains which of the following:
a. Mixed varieties of grasses b. Inert materials
c. Mixed species of grasses
d. Noxious weed seed - answer-(d)
, What pre-preparation actions should be completed when transplanting vegetables into
the garden?
a. Pour water into the planting hole
b. Put fertilizer in the hole
c. Remove the plant from the container and break apart the roots
d. Set the plant in the hole leaving the root ball slightly exposed - answer-(a)
In accordance with Maryland seed law, how long may seed be marketed after being
tested?
a. 9 months
b. 18 months
c. 24 months
d. 6 months - answer-(a)
What is the least amount of water required in a vegetable garden for optimal growth? a.
½ inch per week
b. 1 inch per week
c. 2 inches per week
d. 3 inches per week - answer-(b)
Where should the Point of Purchase displays be located?
a. The left front of the store
b. The front of the store near the entrance
c. Next to the checkout counter for the last-minute buyers
d. At the "Hot Spots" in the store - answer-(d)
What is the best way to greet a customer?
a. "Hey, do you need help?"
NEWEST ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the likely impact of mowing too much leaf blade?
a. An increase in stem formation
b. Increase in photosynthesis
c. Reduction of food manufacturing
d. Development of a stronger root system - answer-(c)
Which of the following landscape features traditionally requires the most frequent
irrigation?
a. Lawns
b. Vegetable gardens
c. Trees
d. Flower seeds - answer-(a)
Which of these insects have the potential to cause lawn damage and should be controlled
immediately?
a. Aphids
b. Lace wings
c. Leaf miners
d. Japanese beetles - answer-(d)
What are the planting methods used to establish a new lawn?
a. Cuttings, separation, division, and grafting
b. Seeding, sodding, separation, and sprigging
c. Plugging, cuttings, division, and grafting - answer-(b)
,Which species of grass is best suited as cool season turf, well adapted to good soil in full
sun, has medium texture foliage, and spreads by underground rhizomes?
a. Fine fescue
b. Bermuda grass
c. Turf type fine fescue
d. Kentucky Bluegrass - answer-(d)
How should one properly water the lawn?
a. Irrigate soil to depth of 4-6 inches
b. Apply light application of water
c. Water only the driest areas
d. Water during the middle of the day - answer-(a) I
Which of the following should you consider when selecting the type of tree to be used for
screening purposes?
a. Fall foliage color
b. Nutrient requirements
c. Growth habit
d. Type of root system - answer-(c)
Soil is made up of organic matter, inorganic matter, air, water, and...
a. Broken down rock
b. Microorganisms
c. Decaying plants
d. Minerals - answer-(b)
Heavy soils are best improved by adding:
a. Organic matter
,b. Fertilizer
c. Sand
d. Mulch - answer-(a)
What is the best method for watering plants?
a. Apply many frequent light waterings
b. Add sufficient water to soak the medium to a depth of the root zone
c. Add two inches of water per week during warm months
d. Apply one-part hygroscopic water to 2 parts capillary water - answer-(b)
The weed control method should be used when all other means of weed control are
impractical
a. Herbicides
b. Hoeing
c. Mulching
d. Mowing - answer-(a)
What is a major factor that makes non-native plants invasive?
a. They bring diversity to the landscape
b. The have few biological controls in their new habitat
c. They are too often planted by horticulturists
d. They grow aggressively in their native habitat - answer-(b)
When purchasing prepackaged grass seed, one should avoid seed that contains which of the following:
a. Mixed varieties of grasses b. Inert materials
c. Mixed species of grasses
d. Noxious weed seed - answer-(d)
, What pre-preparation actions should be completed when transplanting vegetables into
the garden?
a. Pour water into the planting hole
b. Put fertilizer in the hole
c. Remove the plant from the container and break apart the roots
d. Set the plant in the hole leaving the root ball slightly exposed - answer-(a)
In accordance with Maryland seed law, how long may seed be marketed after being
tested?
a. 9 months
b. 18 months
c. 24 months
d. 6 months - answer-(a)
What is the least amount of water required in a vegetable garden for optimal growth? a.
½ inch per week
b. 1 inch per week
c. 2 inches per week
d. 3 inches per week - answer-(b)
Where should the Point of Purchase displays be located?
a. The left front of the store
b. The front of the store near the entrance
c. Next to the checkout counter for the last-minute buyers
d. At the "Hot Spots" in the store - answer-(d)
What is the best way to greet a customer?
a. "Hey, do you need help?"
