Deck 15: Landscaping and Groundskeeping

Question 1

If an irrigation system is properly winterized, spring startup procedures are not necessary.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Dirty facilities can be a health violation that could result in a fine and even the closing of the facility.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

_____ is a branch of science that is concerned with the study of plant life and its development.

A) Botany
B) Biology
C) Biochemistry
D) Landscape architecture

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The _____ method of winterizing irrigation systems is used when the manual valves are located at the end and low points of the irrigation piping.

A) blow-out
B) manual drain
C) automatic
D) global

Question 5

When parking lots are plowed, snow should be piled so that it does not interfere or block any thoroughfares and sidewalk areas.

Question 6

Cinder block retaining walls are much simpler to install and maintain than landscaping timber retaining walls.

Question 7

Plants use _____ to generate protein (in the form of enzymes) and nucleic acids.

A) nitrogen
B) phosphorus
C) potassium
D) oxygen

Question 8

What type of aeration uses hollow or spoon-shaped tines to extract a small soil plug from the lawn?

A) Plug
B) Tube
C) Spike
D) Core

Question 9

Lawn aeration involves the removal of small soil plugs or cores out of the lawn.

Question 10

A _____ is an individual who modifies the features of an area (land) such as stone walls, wooden fences, brick pathways, statuary, fountains, benches, trees, flowers, shrubs, and grasses.

A) turf manager
B) groundskeeper
C) territory technician
D) landscaper

Question 11

Which of the following basic rules should be following when mowing grass?

A) Mow the same direction every time.
B) Never remove less than one-half the grass's height in one session.
C) Never mow the grass when it is wet.
D) Keep the grass very short and mow at least twice per week.

Question 12

Grass growing season is usually May to October.

Question 13

A _____ is a technician who maintains the functionality and appearance of landscaped grounds and gardens.

A) turf manager
B) groundskeeper
C) territory technician
D) landscaper

Question 14

The most common riding mower for residential use is one with a "belly" deck.

Question 15

The terms "dirt" and "soil" can be used interchangeably in landscaping.

Question 16

A _____ is a mower that is built like a car and has a blade deck underneath the driver and engine.

A) self-propeller
B) belly deck
C) standing ride-on
D) traditional deck

Question 17

Paving stones can offer an attractive, quick, and easy alternative to concrete in constructing a patio or walkway, but they are much more expensive.

Question 18

Asphalt is a durable building material and does not require maintenance.

Question 19

Mulch is defined as any loose material placed over soil to control weeds and conserve soil moisture by providing _____ percent reduction in soil moisture loss from evaporation.

A) up to 10
B) 10 to 15
C) 10 to 25
D) at least 25

Question 20

What parts of plants are the reproductive elements that contain tiny eggs, called ovules?

A) Flowers
B) Fruits
C) Seeds
D) Roots