Maintenance Theory Final

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Maintenance Theory Final Quiz

Test your knowledge on lawn maintenance, planting techniques, and bulb care with our comprehensive quiz! This quiz is designed to challenge both professionals and enthusiasts in the field of horticulture and landscaping.

109 challenging questions
Assess your understanding of lawn care and plant maintenance
Perfect for students and professionals alike

109 Questions27 MinutesCreated by GardeningGuru492

When seeding lawns, how many seeds per square inch should you use

2.5

250

25000

Blue grass lawns should be moved to a height of

Under 1" (under 2.5cm)

1-2" (2.5-5.0cm)

2-3" (5.0-7.5cm)

3-4" (7.5-10.0cm)

A rhizome is an above ground root creating new plants

True

False

Reel-mowers make cleaner and better cuts than rotary mowers

True

False

The very best time to aerate lawns is in Spring

True

False

Thatch develops mainly from lawn clippings

True

False

Aeration of lawns can cause increased weed problems

True

False

In Ottawa we use warm-season grasses for lawns

True

False

Golf course putting greens are normally made with Bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera)

True

False

Sod for residential lawns in Ottawa normally consists of Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis)

True

False

When planting large trees the planting hole should be dug to a depth

3 times the height of the root ball

2 times the height of the root ball

1.5 times the height of the root ball

Exactly the height of the root ball

Bare-root trees can be planted year-round as long as they are properly watered after planting

True

False

Plants delivered in fiber pots are often field grown

True

False

Wire basket trees are sold by the soil volume in Gallons

True

False

The burlap in Wire Baskets (WB) and on Ball and Burlap (B&B) trees will quickly decompose and can be left around the root ball when planting

True

False

When planting trees and shrubs it is essential to amend the back-fill with lots of organic matter and fertilizer

True

False

Large trees in B&B and WB always need staking

True

False

Girdling roots are mostly a problem associated with multi-stem shrubs

True

False

The stakes should first be removed from the trees after the trunk has doubled in diameter

True

False

A large (3-4" caliper) newly planted tree will need watering several years after planting

True

False

Tulip fire is caused by

Bacteria

Fungus

Mites

Virus

The main parts of true bulbs are made up by the swollen leaf bases of the plant

True

False

Corms look similar to true bulbs, but are swollen, flattened stems

True

False

Tulips and Daffodils are 'true bulbs'

True

False

Tulips originates from semi-arid deserts in Africa

True

False

Squirrels love daffodil bulbs

True

False

Daffodils will tolerate some shade

True

False

Tulip bulbs should be planted in fall before Daffodils

True

False

Tulips should be planted with at least 4" of soil on top of the bulb

True

False

Most bulbs are best planted in mass plantings for larger impact

True

False

A typical sprinkler system needs to be within which pressure range to function properly?

10-20 PSI

20-30 PSI

30-50 PSI

50-100 PSI

The measurement "GPM" used to measure flow rate is an abbreviation for Gallons Per Minute.

True

False

The measurement "PSI" used to measure pressure is an abbreviation for Pressure per Square Inch.

True

False

An irrigation manifold normally only has one solenoid valve.

True

False

PVC-pipes are connected with barbed connectors and clamps.

True

False

In Ottawa PVC-pipes are always used for the irrigation mainlines.

True

False

In Ottawa lateral irrigation lines are normally made of Polyethylene.

True

False

Solenoid valves require electrical wires to be installed along with the pipes.

True

False

Without electrical power you can't open a solenoid valve

True

False

The best time to irrigate is in the latter part of the night (approx. 2-6 AM).

True

False

For smaller areas (6-15' / 2-5m) and spaces with tight curves the best type of irrigation heads are

Impact sprinklers

Rotor sprinkler heads

Spray heads

Micro-irrigation heads

Pop-up sprinklers have risers in the range 2-12" (5-30cm)

True

False

Check valves prevent water to drain out at low irrigation heads

True

False

Rotor spray heads normally come with a set of nozzles with different water output and spray radius

True

False

Multi-stream rotary heads need higher water pressure than single-stream rotor heads

True

False

When installing sprinkler heads it's important that their sprays don't overlap more than half their spray radius

True

False

For a drip irrigation system the air vent must be installed at the lowest point on the lines

True

False

The water output for dripline emitters are measured in gallons or litres per minute

True

False

The recommended flow rate for dripline emitters are higher for clay soils than for sandy soils

True

False

Dripline emitters with the same water output are spaced further apart for fine soils than for course soils

True

False

Wood chips are normally not recommended for composting as they

Cause too low pH-values

Cause too high pH-value

Have too low Carbon-to-Nitrogen ratio

Have too high Carbon-to-Nitrogen ratio

The optimal internal temperature for composting is 55-70˚C.

True

False

Beneficial microbes are anaerobic (=don't need oxygen).

True

False

Decomposition releases acids, which will slow down the processes, if not controlled.

True

False

Manures can be mixed with other materials high in Carbon to create a better C-to-N ratio.

True

False

Composting in windrows are often used at commercial sites.

True

False

Positive pressure in windrows enables odour control.

True

False

In sandy soils, the largest beneficial effect of adding organic matter is the increased drainage.

True

False

In clay soils, the largest beneficial effect of adding organic matter is the increased water retention.

True

False

Humus is really just decomposed organic matter.

True

False

To achieve full dormancy and hardiness the following environmental "signal" has to occur

Reduction in day-length

Lower night temperatures

Some nights just below freezing

All of the above

Needle trees can photosynthesize at low temperatures.

True

False

An "open" fall is a term used, when it stays warm late in the season and suddenly turns very cold.

True

False

Low temperature injury can occur both in late fall or early spring.

True

False

Hardiness develops partly by removal of free water from the inter-cellular areas in a plant.

True

False

Desiccation injury is more common in deciduous plants than in evergreens.

True

False

Sun scorch occurs on the East-side of tree trunks.

True

False

Sun scorch is more common on trunks of trees with thin bark.

True

False

Tightly wrapping evergreens in burlap is the most effective protection from salt spray.

True

False

Netting reduces the chance of desiccation injury and pulling the branches down.

True

False

Two-stroke engines never or normally don't have

Radiators for cooling

Inlet and outlet valves

Oil pumps

All of the above

4-stroke engines are lighter than 2-stroke engines

True

False

4-stroke engines have more torque than comparable 2-stroke engines

True

False

Most modern air-filters are dry-element filters

True

False

Pleated paper air-filters should be cleaned with high-pressure compressed air

True

False

Diesel engines don't have spark plugs

True

False

4-stroke engines need oil/gas-mixed fuel

True

False

A manual choke on a machine should only be used, when the engine is cold

True

False

When activating (=closing) the choke the gas intake gets blocked, which makes the fuel mixture "richer"

True

False

4-stroke engines pollute more, as they are less fuel efficient and burn oil

True

False

Two stage snow blowers are also called snow throwers

True

False

Snow blowers were invented in Canada in the 1960's

True

False

When reversing during snowplowing, roll down the side-window and stick your head out looking back for better visibility.

True

False

If ballast is required when plowing with a pickup truck, secure it properly behind the rear axle.

True

False

When snowplowing on gravel it is often recommended to use the shoes on the plow.

True

False

When snowplowing with a pickup truck, generally the recommended max. Speed is

5 miles per hour (8 km/h)

10 miles per hour (16 km/h)

15 miles per hour (24 km/h)

20 miles per hour (32 km/h)

When transporting a pick-up plow (driving without plowing) the max. Speed should never exceed

25 miles per hour (40 km/h)

35 miles per hour (56 km/h)

45 miles per hour (72 km/h)

55 miles per hour (88 km/h)

When plowing a parking lot with less than 2" (5 cm) of snow, you should use

The whole width of the plow

Approx. 1/4 of the plow's width

Approx. 1/2 of the plow's width

Approx. 3/4 of the plow's width

When plowing a parking lot with 2-4" (5-10 cm) of snow, you should use

The whole width of the plow

Approx. 1/4 of the plow's width

Approx. 1/2 of the plow's width

Approx. 3/4 of the plow's width

When plowing a parking lot with 4-6" (10-15 cm) of snow, you should use

The whole width of the plow

Approx. 1/4 of the plow's width

Approx. 1/2 of the plow's width

Approx. 3/4 of the plow's width

Salt drift can cause damage to both evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs.

True

False

CMA’s (Calcium Magnesium Acetate) biggest drawback is its much higher cost.

True

False

De-icer materials are never mixed, as they “work against each other”.

True

False

Anti-icers are products for preventative use avoiding snow and ice to bond to the pavement surface.

True

False

When loading a pickup truck with bags of salt, distribute the bags with most of the weight in the front of the bed of the truck closest to the cabin.

True

False

Organic products like beet juice or corn by-products are environmentally friendly alternatives to snow-melting de-icer salts.

True

False

Reduced corrosion damage is the only advantage calcium chloride has over sodium chloride.

True

False

Magnesium chloride is the de-icer with the lowest practical melting temperature

True

False

Calcium chloride can cause areas to get slippery at very low temperatures

True

False

Which of the following de-icing products is corrosive

Calcium chloride

Potassium acetate

Potassium chloride

None of the above

To prevent snow and ice bonding to 1km of two-lane road can take

Approx. 1-1.5 kg of rock salt

Approx. 10-15 kg of rock salt

Approx. 100-150 kg of rock salt

More than 500 kg of rock salt

The difference between air and pavement temperature can be as much as 15 degree Centigrade

True

False

Salt will work faster in drier conditions

True

False

Compacted snow require more de-icing material than ice

True

False

Liquid brine products are the most efficient choice for anti-icing

True

False

When clearing snow with a snow blower on a smooth surface, the distance between the scraper blade and the surface should be

1/8" (approx. 3mm)

1/4" (approx. 6mm)

1/2" (approx. 12mm)

1" (approx. 25mm)

When clearing snow with a snow blower on an uneven surface or gravel, the distance between the scraper blade and the surface should be

1/8" (approx. 3mm)

1/2" (approx. 12mm)

1 1/4" (approx. 3.0cm)

2" (approx. 5.0cm)

One sign of frostbite is numbing or swelling of appendages

True

False

One sign of frostbite is the skin turning red

True

False

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