WorksheetsHort II - Module 5
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
A tool used to compact soil is a:
broom.
level.
mallet.
tamp.
When used as mulch, chipped bricks are classified as:
inorganic.
natural products.
organic.
renewable resources.
Containerized plants are lifted differently than bare-rooted plants because containerized plants are lifted by their:
branches.
pot.
root ball.
trunk.
After the soil has been raked and rolled to help the seeds make good contact with the soil, what is the next step used to plant grass seed?
Apply wheat straw/mulch.
Control weeds.
Remove large rocks.
Take soil samples.
A landscape material used as a base material under pavers and to fill cracks between pavers is:
fertilizer.
plant materials.
screenings/sand.
wire.
A rototiller operator has referred to the Operator’s Manual. What should he/she do next?
Check the air cleaner
Locate safety words
Shut down the machine
Till the soil
Which procedure for operating a chain saw is done just before starting the machine and just before turning off the machine?
Check the chain oil.
Disengage the chain brake.
Engage the chain brake.
Locate safety words.
Both staking and guying should:
be removed after one year.
be used for all trees and shrubs.
be used for evergreen shrubs.
use stakes that are parallel to the trunk.
Will has taken delivery on sod for his lawn, but cannot install it until five days later. What should he do next?
Cover the sod with black plastic
Leave the sod in the sun to keep it dry
Leave the sod stacked or rolled
Unstack, unroll, and water the sod
A chain saw operator has checked and inspected everything and the machine is ready to use. What should he/she do next?
Apply the brake
Cut wood
Put on safety gear
Turn off the machine
A tool used to trim, prune, and shape shrubs is a:
shear.
shovel.
spreader.
square.
A tractor operator has referred to the Operator’s Manual. What should he/she do next?
Check the air cleaner
Level an area
Locate safety words
Shut down the machine
A landscape material used as a solid brick for walks and patios is:
mulch.
pavers.
stakes.
woods.
After the site has been sprayed for weeds, what is the next step in the procedure used to prepare a site for turf installation?
Control insects.
Install drainage.
Remove obstacles.
Water the area.
What is the step in the procedure used to prepare a site for turf installation that should be used before installing drainage?
Fertilize the area.
Grade the site.
Remove obstacles.
Water the area.
After Tim has obtained his soil-sampling materials, what is the next step in the soil-sampling procedure he should use?
Fill and tape the sample box
Mix together the core samples
Secure tools to take the samples
Use sampling tools to take the sample
What step in the procedure used to select a grass species should be used next after determining the appearance expectations?
Determine the maintenance issues.
Determine the intended use.
Determine the water requirements.
Install the turf.
If major grading is needed on a site for turf installation, what step in the procedure should be used after the desired slope or contour is made?
Firm the soil with a roller.
Remove obstacles from the soil.
Replace the topsoil.
Shape the subsoil.
A chain saw operator has engaged the chain brake. What should he/she do next?
Apply the brake
Check the fuel
Cut wood
Start the engine
A tractor operator has visually inspected all fluids and checked for mechanical fitness. What should he/she do next?
Lower all implements
Park and store the machine
Shut down the machine
Use proper safety gear
A rototiller operator has started the engine in a safe manner. What should he/she do next?
Check the air cleaner
Locate safety words
Shut down the machine
Till the soil
. Jason checked the stone wall and found that it was not plumb. What should he do next?
Move stones in or out
Move stones up or down
Take down the wall
Try using a different level
Planting bulbs at improper depth and with the shoots not pointing up will result in:
abundance of flowers.
lack of uniform flowers.
no flowers in the bed.
very uniform flowers.
A tool used to break or cut pavers is a:
brick chisel.
garden rake.
garden trowel.
hole digger.
A landscape material used as stone laid without mortar joints to make walls is:
dry stack stone.
fabric webbing.
flagging tape.
plant materials.
Erica has added and compacted soil so the pavers will be level with the border. What is the next procedure she should use?
Attach strings to stakes
Cut pavers as needed
Set pavers on the surface
Sweep screenings into cracks
After tilling the soil with a rototiller, what should the operator do next?
Check the tire pressure.
Read the owner’s manual.
Replace the gas cap.
Shut down the engine.
Which plant type needs the most water added as soil is put back into the planting hole?
Balled and burlapped
Bare-root
Containerized
Root-bound
After a lot or an athletic field has been graded, what is the next procedure used to install turf?
Mow the grass.
Prepare the site.
Prepare the soil.
Select the grass species.
The most likely cause of plant roots not stabilizing the plant is:
planting too deep.
planting too shallow.
staking or guying.
tilling the soil.
Which is a major difference between staking and guying?
Guying is for large trees.
Guying is for shrubs.
Guying is for small trees.
Staking is for shrubs.
Matt needs to install a dry stack stone in a landscape. What should he do first?
Select the right tools
Set the borders of the project
Set stones so they overlap
Sweep screenings into the cracks
Rico has measured the area for his pavers. What is the next step in the process?
Add and compact the fill material
Drive stakes at each corner
Set pavers in a pattern
Sweep screenings in the cracks
Brett has spread part of the seeds over all his lawn. What is the next step in the procedure?
Apply the rest of the seeds at right angles to first application
Determine the total pounds of seeds needed for the lawn area
Mix seeds into the top 6 to 8 inches of soil on the lawn
Select the correct fertilizer ration of N-P-K for the lawn area
Grace has the first layer of wall stones installed. What is the next step in the procedure?
Install the second layer in an overlapping or staggering pattern
Install the second layer so that joints are over first layer joints
Pressure wash all stones before installing
Throw away stones that are not flat and smooth
After using the recommended procedures for all layers of a dry stack stone wall, what should the installer do next?
Check to be certain flat side is on the back side
Make the layer unlevel as possible
Use the prettiest stones for the top row
Use the roughest stones to add character
Chelsea checked the slope of the area to be paved and found the slope to be 3%. What should she do next?
Attach strings to the corner stakes
Cut pavers to maintain the pattern
Remove some soil on the high end
Use measuring tape to lay out the area
After the seeds have been sown, what is the next step in the procedure used to plant grass seeds?
Determine seed quality and select seed.
Ensure good soil to seed contact.
Spread seed evenly over the entire area.
Take a soil sample.
What is the first step in the procedure for installing turf by using sprigs?
Determine the best planting time and the amount of sprigs needed.
Irrigate the seedbed to maintain moisture until the sprigs are established.
Plant the sprigs with some part left above the ground level.
Purchase sprigs that have a certified tag.
After mulch has been applied, what is the next step in the procedure used to plant grass seeds?
Determine seed quality and select seed.
Ensure good soil-to-seed contact.
Spread seed evenly over the entire area.
Water to keep the top 1/2 inches moist.
After the species of grass has been chosen, what is the next procedure used to install turf?
Install the turfgrass.
Prepare the site.
Prepare the soil.
Select the grass species.
Karl has spread part of the fertilizer over all his lawn. What is the next step in the procedure?
Apply the rest of the fertilizer at right angles to first application
Determine the total pounds of fertilizer needed for the lawn area
Mix the fertilizer into the top 6 to 8 inches of soil on the lawn
Select the correct fertilizer ration of N-P-K for the lawn area
A tractor operator has lowered the attachments, shut down the tractor, and put on the emergency brake. What should he/she do next?
Check the air cleaner
Fill the fuel tank
Locate safety words
Remove the key
Marquez has measured the site to install a stone wall. What should he do next?
Add and compact the fill material
Drive markers at each corner
Set stones in a pattern
Sweep screenings into the cracks
What system does Cierra use to stabilize the small tree she plants?
Anchoring
Guying
Staking
Tying
Katie has the corner stakes of the area to be paved connected with string. What is the next step she should use?
Add and compact fill material
Cut pavers to maintain pattern
Use a line level to show slope
Use a measuring tape to lay out area
Zach has marked the wall foundation area. What step should he do next?
Cut stones as needed to maintain the correct pattern
Mark each corner stake the same distance from the ground
Set stones on compacted surface maintaining the selected pattern
Sweep screenings or sand into cracks after setting stones
Ken has finished marking and leveling the area to install pavers. What is the next step he should use?
Attach strings to the corner stakes
Cut pavers to maintain a pattern
Install the borders of the project
Sweep screenings into the cracks
Which procedure is used to plant bedding plants that is not used to plant trees and shrubs?
Dig the hole 2–3 times the width of root ball.
Lift the plants by the stems.
Stake or guy the plants.
Till the soil to make a loose area.
Which procedure is used for both staking and guying?
Driving short stakes at 45-degree angles
Driving stakes in the rootball
Driving tall stakes parallel to the tree
Using flagging tape to warn of potential hazards
