Deck 1: Introduction to the Landscape Industry

Question 1

Landscaping is a service industry.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Most states now require a registered landscape architect receive formal training from a university program accredited by The American Society of Landscape Architects.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Landscape designers also are mandated to be certified in all states.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Landscape contracting companies are the most complex branch of the landscape industry.

Question 5

The subcontracting of landscape management services is much more common than the subcontracting of landscape contracting services.

Question 6

Landscape _____ are the professionals who conceptualize the outdoor spaces.

A) crews
B) apprentices
C) interns
D) architects

Question 7

In most states landscape architects are _____.

A) registered professionals
B) trained on the job
C) not certified
D) less trained than designers

Question 8

There are _____ programs across the nation that offer undergraduate degrees and Master's in Landscape Architecture degrees.

A) nearly 20
B) approximately 35
C) more than 90
D) at least 200

Question 9

Usually, the greatest apparent distinction between a landscape architect and a landscape designer is in the _____ of their projects.

A) cost
B) sophistication
C) style
D) scope

Question 10

A _____ is a person or business that completes work that is part of a larger project.

A) contractor
B) subcontractor
C) designer
D) landscaper

Question 11

_____ is the process of learning through experiencing something.

A) Experiential learning
B) Novice study
C) Skills acquisition
D) Aptitude training

Question 12

The National FFA Organization offers _____-based contests for agricultural education students.

A) composition
B) performance
C) speech
D) construction

Question 13

The Greenhand Degree is the lowest degree of membership in the _____.

A) FFA
B) CDE
C) SAE
D) 4-H

Question 14

The American FFA Degree is awarded each year to a _____ of the membership at the National FFA Convention.

A) nearly all
B) most
C) small percentage
D) more than 75 percent

Question 15

CDEs are ______ events that test the knowledge of students in career-based activities.

A) team
B) individual
C) classroom
D) graduation

Question 16

The actual construction of the landscape is accomplished by the landscape _____.

Question 17

The three branches of the industry are still the same as they have been for many years: landscape architecture, landscape contracting, and landscape _____.

Question 18

Landscape ______ involves the extended care of existing landscapes.

Question 19

The National Association of Landscape Professionals also offers _____ in turf and ornamental maintenance for those professionals seeking certification and education related to the field.

Question 20

Many students have formed _____ (SAE) projects as a component of an agricultural education program.

Question 21

The _____ Mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Question 22

SAEs are a required component of a complete agricultural education program, along with _____ instruction and involvement in the National FFA Organization.

Question 23

Proficiency contests occur ______, within districts of a state, on a state level, as well as on the national level.

Question 24

There are three national proficiency categories that relate specifically to landscaping: Landscape Management, Nursery Operations, and _____.

Question 25

Developing an SAE project allows students the ability to earn specific _____ of membership in the FFA.