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Worksheets2026 N/L Test Bank Questions 51-75
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
51 Which of the following are most pressing current issues for the landscape maintenance industry:
A Labor availability, exhaust and noise pollution
B Invasive insects and plants
C Turf decline and herbicide resistance
D Battery powered equipment, power blower and string trimmer safety
52 Low-growing landscape plants should:
A Not be used in the landscape
B Be planted under large trees
C Be placed behind intermediate growing plants
D Be placed in front of intermediate growing plants
53 The Oak Leaf Nursery advertised a group of trees with a trunk caliper of 3 inches. In the trade, it is assumed that this measurement was taken:
A 18 inches above ground level
B At the base of the rootball
C At breast height (4 1/2 feet above the rootball)
D 6 inches above ground level
54 The landscape design principle of interconnection:
A Is a visual break in sequence
B Occurs when visual components are physically linked together
C Is the human perception of space and form related to human dimension
D Is the overall organization and structure of a design
55 Informal landscapes:
A Are constructed with asymmetrical balance and curved lines
B Include sheared and sculpted hedges
C Usually contain straight, not curved, lines
D Contain geometric patterns and perfect balance
56 Which of the following can be said about applying an herbicide to a lawn in granular form rather than as a liquid spray?
A There is little or no drift from the granular form
B Most broadleaf weeds have developed resistance to liquid herbicide sprays
C The liquid form is much more expensive
D The amount of active ingredients needed is greatly reduced with the granular form
57 Mowing the lawn in a different direction each time helps reduce the chance of
A causing excess wear on one area of the mower
B excess wear on one part of the mower blade
C spreading disease and insects
D soil compaction and undesirable grain set
58 Shrubs planted in small groups in the landscape are generally placed in:
A Groups of 4
B Odd numbered groups (i.e. 3, 5, 7)
C Groups of 2
D Even numbered groups (i.e.2, 4, 6)
59 When installing a landscape, which step (from the following list) should be completed LAST?
A Plant the trees and shrubs
B Install the drainage system
C Build retaining walls and garden walkways
D Add amendments to the soil
60 What part of a lawn mower prevents dust from entering the carburetor?
A Hydraulic system
B Air filter
C Crankcase
D Exhaust chute
61 A ____________ is a landscape designer's tool for drawing circles on a landscape plan.
A Circle template
B T-square
C Protractor
D Scale
62 Lowering the soil grade around a tree removes many of the tree's ______________ roots.
A aquatic
B Aerial
C Tap
D Feeder
63 Site features to consider when conducting a site survey include:
A Topography, client analysis, natural features, and climate
B Natural features, existing vegetation, soil conditions, and client analysis
C Topography, soil conditions, natural features, and existing vegetation
D Natural features, climate, existing vegetation, and client analysis
64 Which of the following watering systems can reduce water usage by as much as 80%.
A Soaker Hose
B Drip or Trickle irrigation
C Hand watering
D Impulse sprinklers
65 The analysis of fertilizer is guaranteed by the manufacturer and regulated by the:
A International Fertilization Council
B United States Department of Agriculture
C Texas Nursery Landscape Association
D Texas Department of Agriculture
66 Which of the following shrubs would be most suited for a hot, dry, steep bank in the landscape?
A Creeping juniper
B Lantana
C English Ivy
D Moss Rose
67 Which of the following is an indication of a fertile soil?
A grubs
B small brown pebbles
C earthworms
D a grey or yellow subsoil
68 What is the function of the axillary bud on the stem?
A To help heal wounds of the plant
B To aid in seed dispersal
C To provide food storage
D To produce a new leaf or stem
69 An individual or firm hired to install or construct a portion of a large landscape job is called a: A Contractor B Maintenance specialist
C Subcontractor
D Contract specialist
70 Soil around the foundation of a house is often more alkaline than surrounding soil due to which of the following?
A leaching from the masonry mortar on the home and the masonry debris from construction
B leaching from the home's paint
C chemicals applied to prevent termites
D decaying wood scraps that were buried around the foundation during construction
71 Warm season turf grasses include which of the following?
A fescue
B ryegrass
C bluegrass
D bermudagrass
72 Which of the following propagation methods usually produces the greatest amount of genetic variation in the offspring?
A division
B grafting
C seeding
D tissue culture
73 Which is the best definition of the term understory, as used in landscaping?
A the bottom level of a two story house
B shrubs and other plants planted under the eaves of a house
C the basement of a two story house
D smaller plants that grow under the canopy of a tree
74 Damping-off is caused by:
A Fungi
B Viruses
C Bacteria
D Nematodes
75 What is one reason midday watering of lawns in the summer is usually not recommended?
A Plant roots do not readily absorb water during the daylight hours
B Fast evaporation of water from plant leaves may cause disease
C Homeowners pay a premium for water if they irrigate between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
D Much of the water is lost through evaporation
