2024 Nursery/ Landscape Test

Why is the proper spacing of plants in a nursery important?

• To reduce soil erosion and conserve fertilizer

• To improve air circulation and encourage desirable growth

• To reduce the temperature of the growing area and to provide shade

• To limit plant growth and reduce soil erosion

What does the presence of mushrooms growing on the base of a tree typically indicate?

• The tree is healthy and thriving

• The tree is producing new roots

• The tree is in poor health

• The tree is entering the propagation phase

Which of the following plant tissues is responsible for the transport of water and minerals from the roots to other parts of the plant?

• Phloem

• Nodes

• Epidermis

• Xylem

Which of the following best describes the function of a spark plug in a small gasoline engine?

• To vent the combustion chamber before ignition

• To regulate the air-fuel mixture ratio in the combustion chamber

• To filter out impurities in the air before it enters the combustion chamber

• To ignite the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber

What does the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map help horticulturists determine?

• The best time to prune plants

• The drought tolerance of each region

• The coldest temperatures a plant can tolerate in a specific area

• The amount of sunlight a plant needs

What is the primary purpose of hardening off seedlings before moving them from a greenhouse or cold frame and transplanting them outdoors?

• To reduce their susceptibility to pests

• To increase root growth

• To acclimate them to outdoor conditions

• To prevent flowering

Which of the following statements about postemergence herbicides is most accurate?

• Postemergence herbicides prevent weed seeds from germinating

• Postemergence herbicides are applied after weeds emerge

• Postemergence herbicides only work on weeds in the germination stage

• Postemergence herbicides are applied to weeds in the late winter before new plant growth

A customer at the nursery was assisted by a salesperson in selecting pruning shears. The customer was initially drawn to an inexpensive pruner designed for small limbs. After learning more about the scope of the job, the salesperson suggested a larger, higher-quality pruner to better suit the customer’s needs. This is best described as:

• Bundling

• Upselling

• Price promotion

• Price inversion

Which of the following plant propagation techniques allows a nurseryman to produce new plants that are genetically the same as the parent plant?

• Hybridization

• Rooting cuttings

• Sexual propagation

• Pollination

Which of the following techniques is most likely to improve communication skills in a team meeting?

• Multitasking and dividing attention

• Avoiding too much eye contact to maintain focus on written content

• Demonstrating active listening, taking notes, and summarizing key points

• Using the highest-level vocabulary during discussions