Worksheets2023 SCFFA Turfgrass Management CDE Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What type of mower consists of a blade that spins very rapidly in a horizontal fashion?
Flail
Gang
Reel
Rotary
What is a primary use of a lawn roller?
To distribute seed or fertilizer by wheel-driven gears
To improve the contact between the soil and seed
To measure distances by the revolutions of the wheel
To move soil, soil amendments, sand, and mulch
Which of the following is used to control annual weeds and is applied before the weed seeds germinate?
Non-selective Herbicides
Pre-emergence Herbicides
Post-emergence Herbicides
Selective Herbicides
How does soil compaction caused by people and equipment traffic impact turfgrass?
Grass roots begin to grow in the buildup of thatch
Loss of soil pore space puts stress on turfgrass
Soil compaction increases microbial activity
Turfgrass roots are literally crushed from the weight of the soil
What is the accumulation of excess live and dead grass stems and roots on the soil surface?
Thatch
Cores
Clippings
Stolons
When should cool-season turfgrass lawns be fertilized?
Fall and summer
Spring and fall
Summer and winter
Winter and spring
Which term is used for the removal of more than 1/3 of the grass blade in any single mowing operation?
Butching
Snaking
Stripping
Scalping
Pallets of sod are usually unloaded from a truck upon delivery. Which piece of equipment is used for this purpose?
Forklift
Front-end Loader
Hydraulic Cylinder
Sod Mover
Which of the following should be done before buying, mixing, applying, storing, or disposing of excess pesticide or the container?
Wear protective clothing
Wash your hands
Read the label
Remove from the reach of children
is the supplying of water to land through artificial means.
Evapotranspiration
Transpiration
Gas exchange
Which of the following nutrients is needed in the greatest quantity by turfgrass plants?
Iron
Phosphorous
Potassium
Nitrogen
Why is watering during the afternoon not recommended?
It produces ideal conditions for disease
Municipalities charge more during this time for water
The ability of turfgrass to absorb water is at its lowest
Water loss to evaporation is at its highest
What is the best course of action to manage insect pests?
A weekly application of preventative pesticide
Adherence to mowing and fertilizing schedules
An introduction of natural enemies of the insect pests
An integrated pest management program
How often are greens mowed?
Every day
Every 3-4 days
Once per week
Once every other week
Why is the middle of a football field 12 to 18 inches higher than the perimeter?
For better fan viewing
For improved player footing
For improved drainage
To increase traffic resistance
__________ fields are normally restricted to professional or university settings.
Amended native soil
Imported loess
Native soil
Sand-based
In laying out a baseball field, it is best to begin with the placement of the .
Foul lines
Pitching rubber
Second base
Which of the following formulations is typically used for broadcasting?
Granular solids
Liquids
Slow-release spikes
Water-soluble powders
A greenskeeper must smooth the soil surface before planting grass. Which of the following tools would be most appropriate for this task?
Garden rake
Grading rake
Leaf rake
Thatch rake
What are words that are required on every label to indicate the degree of toxicity and the potential danger of using each pesticide?
Common Names
Precautionary Statements
Signal Words
Trade Names
What is the function of a backflow prevention device?
It prevents contamination of drinking water by not allowing the irrigation water to flow backward into the water supply
It ensures and even and steady flow rate from irrigation sources
It ensures that all water entering irrigation lines is free of contaminants
It regulates the recycling of water in retention ponds
Which of the following is a good turfgrass watering practice?
Apply about ¼ inch of water daily
Water early in the day
Water frequently
Water only in the evenings
Why is it best to mow when grass is dry?
Moisture causes rusting of mower blades
Dry grass reduces stress on mower blades
Dry clippings have greater nutrient value to soil
Disease is more likely to spread when the grass is wet
24. A controls specific weeds, such as broadleaf weeds.
Non-selective herbicide
Post-emergent herbicide
Pre-emergent herbicide
What is the causal agent of most common turfgrass diseases?
Fungi
Mycorrhizae
Viruses
Bacteria
Which of the following statements is true about: white grubs, mole crickets, billbugs, sod webworms, armyworms, and cutworms?
They are all types of grubs
They all have chewing mouthparts
They all feed below the surface on the roots of turfgrass
They all have piercing and sucking mouthparts
Which of the following best describes a perennial weed?
A weed classified as a monocot, that looks like a grass
A weed that completes its life cycle in one year
A week classified as a dicot, that looks like a grass
A weed that completes its life cycle in more than two years
Which of the following is a cultural practice that can reduce the incidence of disease?
Applying fungicide
Increasing thatch
Mowing properly
Vacuuming spores
How are insect pests typically classified?
By their method of locomotion
By the way they chirp or make sounds
By their length of winter hibernation
By the way they feed and where they feed
What part of a golf course has the highest mowing blade height and receives the least fertilization?
Fairway
Fringe
Rough
Tee Box
What are the two most important characteristics of turfgrasses selected for athletic fields?
Bunch-type growth and rapid seed germination
Disease resistance and tolerance to low cutting heights
Good wear tolerance and recuperative abilities
Heat tolerance and adaptability to multiple soil types
What is the most commonly used warm-season grass for sports turf fields?
Bermudagrass
Centipede
Kentucky Bluegrass
Zoysia
_______ refers to the non-seed material in a bag of seed.
Certified seed
Inert material
Germination percentage
Seed mixture
is the process by which water is lost from plant tissues.
Evapotranspiration
Evaporation
Precipitation
Which of the following provides a direct measure of strength at which water is held in the soil?
Hydrometer
Tensiometer
Rain gauge
Stimpmeter
Which of the following is an essential feature of a soccer field?
A level turf surface
Close-cut grass
Skinned areas
Use of cool-season grasses
What are the base paths and warning tracks of baseball and softball fields that lack turfgrass called?
Border zones
Maintained pathways
Natural areas
Skinned areas
What is an advantage of perennial ryegrass on athletic fields?
It has excellent wear tolerance
It produces strong rhizomes
It tolerates low mowing heights
It is a warm-season turfgrass
What is an insecticide that is absorbed through the skin or exterior of an insect?
Contact insecticide
Stomach insecticide
Respiratory insecticide
Edible insecticide
What disease is often called summer patch and leaves dead circles of grass with a tuft of live grass in the center?
Botrytis
Fusarium
Pythium
Thielaviopsis
What is the amount of money received after deducting all project costs?
Overhead cost
Profit
Contingency cost
Job cost
What is the most effective means of aerification for reducing soil compaction?
Core
Deep tine
Solid tine
Topdress tine
Why are athletic fields the most difficult turfgrass areas to manage?
Because of drainage patterns
Because of heavy traffic
Because of intense sunlight
Because of the type of grasses used
What is one problem with using Kentucky Bluegrass on athletic fields?
It doesn’t tolerate frequent mowing
Its growth habit presents a problem
It is slow to recover from damage
It lacks hardiness in northern regions
A greenskeeper wants to eliminate weedy dandelions that have appeared in the fairway. Which of the following chemicals would be most appropriate in this situation?
Contact insecticide
Nonselective herbicide
Pre-emergent herbicide
Selective herbicide
What is the most effective herbicide to use on stubborn perennial weeds, such as Canadian thistle?
Contact
Fumigant
Pre-emergent
Systemic
What is the most widely used cool season grass for football, soccer, and baseball fields?
Bermudagrass
Creeping Bentgrass
Kentucky Bluegrass
Tall Fescue
________ refers to how herbicides kill weeds, such as seedling growth inhibitors or photosynthesis inhibitors.
Selectivity
Surfactant
Mode of Action
Systemicity
What is defined as an unhealthy condition or disorder caused by a pathogen or physiological condition?
Disease
Parasite
Pest
Weed
What is the best control for turfgrass diseases?
Apply appropriate pesticides
Follow good cultural practices
Rely on biological controls
Utilize mechanical controls
