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Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
What year was the HASAWA created
1973
1974
1969
1976
If a plant has 2 emerging leaves at germination it is known as?
Dicotyledon
Monocotyledon
Evergreen
Herbaceous
When a plant/tree drops its leaves once per year it is a?
Evergreen
Deciduous
Annual
Biennial
Which of these ISNT part of a Risk Assessment
Hazard
Likelihood
Preventative Measures
Get somebody else to do the task
What is the number for PH neutral
6.5
7.0
7.5
6.0
Why do we scarify the grass on a bowling green
To remove long grass
To remove thatch
To keep grass short
To save the need to mow
If a plant has Nana as part of its name it will mean?
Grows upright
Grows small/dwarf
Grows horizontally
Grows for a long time
What does the nutrient Nitrogen assist with in plant growth?
Roots
Fruit/Vegetables
Leaves
Stems
How much on average does obesity cost the NHS in the UK per annum?
£1m
£1b
£1/2m
£2.5b
What act is used when using petrol?
PUWER
LOLAR
COSHH
RIDDOR
The term PUWER is an abbreviation for
Power Used With Electric Ride-on's
Part of Under Water Eel Returns
Provision & Use of Working Electric Roles
Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations
In propagation which of these isn't a media used?
Compost
Perlite
Rockwool
Mud
If I lose 7 days from work following an accident who must I report it too?
RIDDOR
RIDOOR
RDIDID
RIDDOURS
What plant family does Prunus belong too?
Roseaceaes
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Salicaceae
If you cut black spot out of a rose what must you do with the arising's
Put them in the green waste for recycling
Put them in the skip for landfill
Burn them
Shred them straight back onto the bed
When completing a pre-start check on a pedestrian mower what WOULDN'T you check?
2 stroke mix
Operator presence control
Blade
Oil
If a circle has an radius of 5m what would the total area be in metres
75m
76.34m
79.44m
78.54m
How long does it take an annual plant to complete its lifecycle?
1/2yr
2yrs
1yr
1.5yrs
When using handheld pesticide equipment what is the buffer zone distance in metres for waterways?
1
5
3
2
At what temperature does grass become dormant?
Below 0
Above 10
Below 5
Above 5
In fine turf what does PQS stand for
Poor quality surface
Pre qualifying stage
Personal quality satisfaction
Performance quality standards
When a grass meadow has been cut why do we allow time before clearing the arising's?
So we can rest from the cutting
To allow the bugs time to move
To let it dry
So we can ask for more help
What colour stems does Cornus stolonifera Flaviramea have
Burgundy
Orange
Yellow and red
Green
Why is it best to only use a mower on one bowling green?
To eliminate cross contamination of disease
To avoid undue damage
To save the time to transfer
To keep the bowling club happy
When using machinery what is the highest Db level allowed before ear defenders must be worn?
90Db
75Db
80Db
85Db
Which term refers to Buddleia davidii
A native invasive species
Isn't deemed as a native invasive species
Isn't deemed as a non native invasive species
A non native invasive species
The term Evergreen means
Drops its leaves once per year
Drops its leaves throughout the year
Doesn't drop its leaves
if you need 15 plants per m2 how many do you need to fill a bed of 12m2?
150
180
200
175
Why do we use Bio-security measures when pruning shrubs?
To please the client
To stop any possible spread of disease
To waste time at the end of the day
To provide a habitat for bugs
what is the common name for Corylus aveliana 'Contorta'
Corkscrew Hazel
Weeping Willow
Dogwood
Corkscrew Beech
Which statement includes an item NOT in Idverde values
Collaboration, Integrity, Respect
Innovation, Responsibility, Financial gain
Focus, Respect, Innovation
Integrity, Responsibility, Focus
What did Apprentices assist to win at RHS Chelsea in 2019?
Silver medal
Gold certificate
Gold award
Silver certificate
Which of these DOESNT benefit the environment having green spaces?
Bio diversity
Climate
Pollution
Wildlife
Why is it important to have clear communication?
To ensure that instructions are understood
If you get it wrong you can blame others
To make the task easier
To avoid accidents
If a plant had poor root growth what nutrient would it be lacking in?
Potassium
PH
Phosphorus
Nitrogen
What colour label does a water fire extinguisher have?
Blue
Black
Red
Cream
What angle and direction would I prune a rose?
60deg away from bud
45deg towards bud
90deg away from bud
45deg away from bud
Which of these statements ISN'T an employer responsibility under HASAWA 1974
Provide training
Ensure PPE is given
Provide food at break times
Provide washing facilities
Why do we wait for the leaves to dye back on daffodils?
Allow the nutrients to return to bulb
Create a bug hotel
Form a place of natural grassland
Assist with meadow areas
What can walking on frozen grass do to the sward?
Nothing its fine to do this
Make it harder to walk on
Promote disorders
Crack it and lead to disease
What is the correct Latin spelling for Beech?
Fagos
Fagus
Fargus
None of the above
What does the abbreviation LOLER stand for?
Light Operating Lorry Equipment Rules
Non of these
Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations
Light Operations & Lifting Environment Regulations
What year was the PPE @ work regulations created?
1995
2010
2001
1992
If my mower can cut a strip of grass at 0.75cm, how many strips would I need to cut if my lawn is 22m wide
30
26
28
32
What does Sulphate of Iron assist to kill?
Weeds
Moss
Grass
Worms
In plant terminology what does ‘Fastigiata’ mean?
Column
Pyramid
Dwarf
Grows fast
At what % of sand to soil is Bowling Green topdressing
60/40
50/50
70/30
90/10
What is a natural predator to kill Aphids?
Lady birds
Slugs
Nematodes
Washing up liquid
If you cut yourself whilst pruning what would you do?
Clean the wound and report it to the accident book
Lick it and get on with work
Do nothing
Inform RIDDOR
Why ISN'T it important to complete quality work
It could lead to fines
Client would be happy
Loss of reputation
Poor feedback
According to Natural England what months is Bird Nesting Season?
July-August
June- December
February-August
November-March
Which statement DOESNT form part of the PUWER regulations?
Must provide training
Must complete annual service
Allow all to use machinery
Must complete a pre-start check
If a plant has aurum within its name it means
It has bright green leaves
Has gold colour within its leaves
Provides scented fragrance
Loses it leaves in Autumn
What type of soil does an Azalea require?
Acidic
Potting
Alkaline
Neutral PH
How much 2 stroke oil do I need if I have 5ltrs of fuel at a rate of 50/1
100ml
250ml
350ml
50ml
What year was the RIDDOR regulations created
2001
1997
1995
1993
What is the Latin name for Oak?
Quercus
Fagus
Betula
Prunus
What year was the Environmental Protection Act created
1990
1988
1991
1989
How do you make a pedestrian mower safe?
Turn off fuel supply
Remove HT lead
Turn Off fuel supply and remove HT lead
None of the above
When spraying chemicals what PPE do you need to wear
Wellington boots, Face Shield, Spray suit
Wellington boots, Face Shield, Spray Suit, Neoprene Gloves
Wellington boots
Spray Suit
When propagating I need 200 Bellis for my client but 12% will die, how many seeds do I need propagate to ensure I have 200 plants
200
212
220
224
Idverde has limits on the angle you can use a strimmer, what is this?
30%
40%
35%
45%
What types of fire SHOULDN'T you use a CO2 (black) fire extinguisher on?
Flammable liquids
Live electrical fires
Cooking oil
Wood, paper, textiles and flammable metal
If a colleague cut their arm what would you do?
Bandage the wound
Sit them down and bandage the wound
Sit them down, bandage the wound and raise the arm
What for Ambulance
In germination Hypogeal means
Seed germinates below ground
Seed germinates whilst on plant
Seed germinates above ground
Seed failed to germinate
What is the spelling in Latin for Common Yew
Taxis baccata
Taxus baccota
Taxus baccata
Taxes Baccata
The Organisation BALI stands for
British Association of Land Identification
British Association of Landscape Industries
British Association of Learning Industries
None of the above
In germination what does a seed need to break dormancy
Moisture
Temperature
They do not need any of these
Moisture and temperature
How should a site be left when work is completed
The way it ways found
Locked, safe and tidy
Clean
Secure
What part of a plant is used as an anchor
Leaves
Stems
Roots
Buds
Which of these ISN'T a stage of propagation
Seed
Pricking out
Liner
Potting on
Who is responsible to ensure PPE is worn
Employer
Employee
Team Leader
Supervisor
Where does Photosynthesis happen within a plant
Through the roots
With Glucose
Through the leaves
With starch
A mower can cut the grass at 30m2 within 1 minute, how many seconds will it take to cut 360m2
720
710
730
740
How many units are there in the Horticulture Standard L2 qualification
18
17
16
20
