CGM Personnel Management & Sustainability Practices 3

Question 1

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which grounds employees are typically classified as NON-exempt and entitled to overtime pay?

Accepted Answer

Hourly laborers and equipment operators without managerial duties

Answer

Hourly workers without qualifying managerial duties are non-exempt and must receive 1.5× pay for hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek.

Question 2

Which performance appraisal method compares each employee against all others in a ranked order from best to worst performer?

Accepted Answer

Straight ranking method

Answer

The straight ranking method produces an ordered list of employees from highest to lowest performer, which can create a forced distribution effect.

Question 3

A grounds operation wants to reduce its carbon footprint. Which equipment transition has the greatest impact on greenhouse gas emissions?

Accepted Answer

Converting gasoline-powered mowers and vehicles to electric or propane alternatives

Answer

Combustion engines in mowers and vehicles are the largest direct emission sources in grounds operations, so electrifying them yields the greatest GHG reduction.

Question 4

A crew leader repeatedly assigns easier tasks to personal friends on the team. This behavior is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Favoritism, which undermines team equity and morale

Answer

Favoritism based on personal relationships rather than merit or skill creates inequitable working conditions and erodes team trust.

Question 5

When composting green waste on-site as part of a sustainability program, which parameter is MOST critical to monitor for proper decomposition?

Accepted Answer

Carbon-to-nitrogen (C:N) ratio and moisture content

Answer

A C:N ratio of approximately 25–30:1 and moisture around 50–60% are essential for microbial activity and efficient composting.

(CGM) Certified Grounds Manager Practice Test

(CGM) Certified Grounds Manager Practice Test

CGM Personnel Management & Sustainability Practices 3