FREE Certified Arborist Safe Work Practices Questions and Answers

Question 1

How far away from a tree that is being felled should an uninvolved worker stand?

Accepted Answer

Two tree lengths minimum

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20 feet or more

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10 feet or more

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One tree length or more

Question 2

While hoisting a heavy object, where should the arborist stand?

Accepted Answer

As near to the object as possible

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As far to the object as possible

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At least 5 feet away from the object

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Just above the object

Question 3

What does it mean when a tree is referred to as a "barber chair"?

Accepted Answer

A tree splits from the back cut upward.

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Guy wires must be used to support trees.

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It is possible to fell a tree without using wedges.

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A tree has been repeatedly topped.

Question 4

If a chainsaw operator loses control of the tree while felling it, which way should he go?

Accepted Answer

45 degrees in the opposite direction of the intended fall to either side of a line

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Following the fall's intended direction

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In a path that is perpendicular to the desired fall direction

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In a direction perpendicular to the planned fall path

Question 5

What is the term used for the upper part of the guide bar tip on a chainsaw?

Accepted Answer

The kickback quadrant

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The safety segment

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The applicator tip

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The patrol section

Question 6

When limbing or bucking a tree, which side of the tree should workers stand on?

Accepted Answer

Uphill from the tree

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Downhill from the tree

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The left side of the tree

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The right side of the tree

Question 7

When lifting something heavy off the ground, how should the back be positioned?

Accepted Answer

The back should be kept in a normal, comfortable position.

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The back should be kept in a straight position.

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It is important to have a bent back.

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Twisting the back is necessary.

Question 8

How does a rope's tensile strength compare to its working-load limit?

Accepted Answer

The tensile strength is greater than the working-load limit.

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The tensile strength is less than the working-load limit.

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The tensile strength has no bearing on the working-load limit.

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The tensile strength and working-load limit are the same.

Question 9

Which knot is most frequently used to send equipment up to a climber?

Accepted Answer

Midline clove hitch

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End-line clove hitch

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Running bowline

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Figure-eight knot

Question 10

What is not recommended for starting a chainsaw?

Accepted Answer

Drop starting

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On the ground

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Leglock method

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All of the above.