{"id":118922,"date":"2023-09-07T15:19:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T15:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=118922"},"modified":"2023-09-07T15:19:04","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T15:19:04","slug":"lawn-and-ornamental-practice-questions-and-answers-2023-2024-complete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/07\/lawn-and-ornamental-practice-questions-and-answers-2023-2024-complete\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn and Ornamental Practice Questions and Answers 2023\/2024 Complete"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

True or False: The Floridas Structural Pest Control law (chapter 482) controls the
licensing and regulation of people who apply pesticides to lawn and ornamental plants
Ans- True
True or False: The Pest Control Operator Lawn and Ornamental certificate is for people
who apply or supervise the application of any type of pesticides to golf courses, parks,
sports fields and cemetaries. Ans- False
Which of the following best describes where a notice pesticide application to exterior
foliage should be placed? Ans- In a conspicuous area
What is the maximum number of unlicensed applicators a lawn and ornamental pest
control operator may supervise? Ans- Any number, as long as they hold an issued ID
card
What is the annual renewal fee for the certified operators certificate? Ans- $150
Licensed applicators must notify persons on the FDACS registry at least __<\/em> before
the application of a pesticide Ans- 24 hours
What are the four major goals of the Green Industries Best Management Practices?
(Select all that apply)
a. Reduce the off-site transport of sediment, nutrients, and pesticides through surface
water or ground water
b. Use appropriate site design and plant selection
c. Use appropriate rates and methods of applying fertilizer and irrigation
d. Use integrated pest management (IPM) to minimize pests and apply chemicals only
when appropriate Ans- All apply
T or F – Nonpoint source pollution comes from distinctly identified sources and is
associated with its long term effects of every day activities. Ans- False
What are the benefits provided by a healthy turf grass root zone?
A. Improves soil structure and reduces soil compaction allowing greater infiltration of
rain or irrigation water
B. Improves soil processes that facilitate the biodegradation (breakdown) of various
types of organic pollutants, air contaminants, and pesticides used in lawn care

C. Encourages soil building processes through the decomposition of organic matter and
formulation of humus, and contributes to easier lawn care with fewer weeds and insects
and less disease
D. All of th eabove Ans- D. All of the Above
What is the most important factor in planning a lawn and landscape?
A. Plant selection
B. Location
C. Proper watering
D. Plant Selection and Location Ans- D. Plant Selection and Location
After weather, what are the biggest factors in determining how well an agronomic or
horticultural program performs? Ans- Cultural practices
T or F – For BMPs to be effective, the technicians in the field must understand their role
in protecting our water resources Ans- True
What should be the first step in selecting plants for a landscape? Ans- Conducting a
site evaluation
What are the nine principles of Florida-friendly Landscaping
A. Applying the highest rates of pesticides allowed
B. Planting the right plant in the right place
C. Efficient watering
D. Appropriate Fertilization
E. Using seashore paspalum as the turfgrass in the landscape
f. Mulching
G. Attracting wildlife
H. Responsible management of yard pest
I. Baiting with highly toxic pesticides to eradicate nuisance wildlife
J. Recycling yard waste
K. Reduction of stormwater runoff
L. Waterfront protection Ans- B, C, D,F,G,H,J,K,L
T\/F When installing a landscape plant, the root ball should be positioned in the hole
shallowly enough so that the finished grade of the soil is lower than the top of the root
ball. Ans- true
Which Turfgrass would be best adapted to acidic soil conditions? (Select all that apply)?
A. Bermudagrass
B. Zoysia grass
C. Bahiagrass
D. Centipedegrass Ans- C, D
Which turfgrass has the greatest salt tolerance?
A. Zoysiagrass
B. Seashore paspalum
C. Centipedegrass
D. Bahiagrass Ans- B. Seashore paspalum
Which turfgrass would be expected to have the greatest maintenance level?
A. Zoysiagrass
B. Seashore paspalum
C. centipedegrass
D. Bahiagrass Ans- B. Seashore paspalum
Which turfgrass has the greatest drought tolerance?
A. Zoysiagrass
B. Seashore paspalum
C. Centipedegrass
D. Bahiagrass Ans- D. Bahiagrass
What is the most commonly used lawn grass in Florida?
A. Bermudagrass
B. Zoysiagrass
C. St. Augustinegrass
D. Centipedegrass Ans- C. St. Augustinegrass
Which practice reduce environmental stresses to Florida lawn grasses? (Select all that
apply)
A. Moderating nitrogen fertility
B. Irrigate each morning and evening
C. Mow at the proper heights
D. Apply Herbicides Ans- A and C
Which of the following practices would produce better turfgrass growth in shaded
situations?
A. Lower the mowing height
B. Increase fertilizer rates
C. increase frequency of irrigation
D. None of the above Ans- D. none of the above
Who would be the most appropriate to contact for information regarding water
conservation measures in your vicinity?
A. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer services
B. Your local water management district office
C. Florida Department of Health
D. Florida Department of Natural Resources Ans- B. Your local water management
district office
What does Florida Law require on all automatically controlled irrigation systems?
A. An operating moisture cutoff device<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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