FREE Arborist Questions And Answers

Question 1

How far away from a tree being cut down should an uninvolved worker be?

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At least two tree lengths

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At least 10 feet

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At least 20 feet

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At least one tree length

Question 2

What kind of bacteria are necessary for the creation of humus?

Accepted Answer

Actinomycetes

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Aquificae

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Proteobacteria

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Nitrospirae

Question 3

The primary objective of insect pest control in the Plant Health Care paradigm is

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suppression.

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augmentation.

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eradication.

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a mortality spiral.

Question 4

What kind of knot should be used to fasten the block to the tree when constructing a false crotch?

Accepted Answer

Cow hitch

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Prusik hitch

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Blake’s hitch

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Tautline hitch

Question 5

Which of the following trees should a lag-threaded rod be used in?

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Small tree

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Tree with soft wood

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Large tree

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Decayed tree

Question 6

What percentage of the leaf-bearing crown should be pruned away at the most?

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25 percent

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75 percent

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50 percent

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10 percent

Question 7

Which of the following measurements offers the best indication of soil fertility?

Accepted Answer

Cation exchange capacity

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Buffering capacity.

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Water-holding capacity

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Soil pH