Practice Exam 2

Question 1

An advantage of the Amon-eye system over the use of an eye bolt is

A) no washers are needed on the termination
B) the length of the rod can be adjusted
C) they are considered stronger than eye bolts
D) the eye bolt is not drop forged

Answer 1

B) the length of the rod can be adjusted

Question 2

The purpose of a lightning protection system is to

A) reduce the voltage of the strike
B) prevent the tree from being struck
C) conduct the electrical charge into the soil away from the tree
D) all of the above

Answer 2

C) conduct the electrical charge into the soil away from the tree

Question 3

If 2 bracing rods are installed to support a week union, they should be placed

A) no more than 4 inches apart
B) in vertical alignment, one is above the other
C) staggered and no closer together than the diameter of the trunk
D) never use more than one brace rod per crotch

Answer 3

C) staggered and no closer together than the diameter of the trunk

Question 4

If a lag hook is installed into decayed wood, the

A) decay will likely spread along the lag
B) holding power will be reduced
C) decay may be detected when drilling
D) all of the above

Answer 4

D) all of the above

Question 5

When cabling a multi-stemmed tree, extra support can be added to the system by

A) cabling the limbs together in triangular combinations
B) using double cables on each lag
C) Installing the cables low in the tree with turnbuckles that can be tightened from the ground
D) all of the above

Answer 5

A) cabling the limbs together in triangular combinations

Question 6

A condition characterized by a cluster of dwarfed shoots on affected twigs is called

A) witches’ broom
B) anthracnose
C) chlorosis
D) verticillium wilt

Answer 6

A) witches’ broom

Question 7

Twig die back from periodical cicadas is primarily a result of

A) ovipositing (egg laying)
B) adults feeding on the foliage
C) larva feeding on the roots
D) feeding-induced galls on the twigs and foliage

Answer 7

A) ovipositing (egg laying)

Question 8

Plant damage associated with a sap-feeding insect pest might appear as

A) leaves that have been skeletonized
B) distorted leaves or shoots
C) leaf mines or blotches
D) webs or tents in the tree

Answer 8

B) distorted leaves or shoots

Question 9

Scale damage to plants is the result of

A) fungal spore growth depleted xylem reserves
B) phloem-feeding insects causing a loss of vigor
C) vascular damage from fungal invasion
D) physiological disorder do neither to insects nor to disease

Answer 9

B) phloem-feeding insects causing a loss of vigor

Question 10

Damage caused by non livingfactors tend to be

A) uniform with definite borders
B) uniform but generally not affecting the new growth
C) random and concentrated on the new growth
D) random with irregular borders

Answer 10

A) uniform with definite borders

Question 11

Plant Health Care is a comprehensive program to manage

A) insects and diseases of plants

B) tree health without the use of pesticides

C) the appearance, structure and health of plants

D) pest, pathogens and abiotic disorders of trees

Answer 11

C) the appearance, structure and health of plants

Question 12

The mortality spiral describes the

A) process of infection and spread of disease in a tree

B) cumulative effects of stress causing decline of a plant overtime

C) process in which pesticides eradicate both pests and beneficial insects

D) location of resources among growth, storage and defense

Answer 12

B) cumulative effects of stress causing decline of a plant overtime

Question 13

The process of gathering information, assessing the severity and implications of the problem, determining client expectations and deciding on a course of action is called

A) the appropriate response process

B) Integrated Pest Management

C) the cultural control mechanism

D) Plant Health Care

Answer 13

A) the appropriate response process

Question 14

A systemic pesticide is one that

A) kills all living organisms

B) kills insects on direct contact

C) is translocated throughout the plant

D) has no harmful effect on the environment

Answer 14

C) is translocated throughout the plant

Question 15

Releasing predators or parasites of an insect pest is an example of a

A) cultural control

B) mechanical control

C) biological control

D) chemical control

Answer 15

C) biological control

Question 16

A necessary component in the existence of tree risk is

a) a tree with a potential for failure
b) an environment that may contribute to failure
c) a person or object that maybe injured or damaged
d) all of the above

Answer 16

d) all of the above

Question 17

Which type of decay primarily affects the lignin within and between cell walls in the wood, reducing the trees compressive strength?

a) Brown rot
b) White Rot
c) soft rot
d) sapwood rot

Answer 17

b) White Rot

Question 18

Following construction, forest trees on the edge of remaining stands are prone to failure due to

a) losing the protection of the trees that used to surround them
b) less trunk stability and poor taper
c) ncreasied exposure to the weather elements
d) all of the above

Answer 18

d) all of the above

Question 19

Trees that lean because of ground failure or root injury

a) have a high potential to fail
b) are less of a risk than those that lean due to phototropism
c) are not a threat unless located at the edge of a wooded area
d) are a risk only if they begin to grow in compensation for the lean

Answer 19

a) have a high potential to fail

Question 20

Arborists, as trained professionals in tree care,

a) are required to have formal training in risk assessment
b) must be qualified to perform a root crown inspection
c) will be held to a higher standard of care than general citizens
d) all of the above

Answer 20

c) will be held to a higher standard of care than general citizens

Question 21

When soils are compacted by construction equipment, trees usually decline because

a) oxygen availability is reduced
b) the ability of the roots to absorb water and minerals decreases
c) root growth and expansion may be diminished
d) all of the above

Answer 21

d) all of the above

Question 22

Arborists should be involved early in the construction planning process because

a) tree preservation measures should be in the specifications
b) once construction has begun it may be too late to save the trees
c) there is often little arborists can do to treat construction damage
d) all of the above

Answer 22

d) all of the above

Question 23

A measure that can be taken to minimize compaction on a construction site is

a) watering the site thoroughly before equipment is brought in
b) permanently raising the soil grade to protect tree roots
c) spreading a temporary, thick layer of mulch over the site
d) root pruning the trees in advance

Answer 23

c) spreading a temporary thick layer of mulch over the site

Question 24

If a significant portion of a tree’s root system has been removed during building construction, a step that will help preserve the tree is

a) pruning 1/3 of the crown to compensate for root loss
b) surface application of a high rate of soluble nitrogen
c) construction of a tree well
d) none of the above

Answer 24

d) none of the above

Question 25

Digging or air-excavating trenches in a wheel spoke pattern and back-filling with organic matter or a more porous soil is called

a) radial aeration
b) tunnel aeration
c) soil fracturing
d) vertical radiation

Answer 25

a) radial aeration

Question 26

Residential properties with trees generally

a) are more difficult to sell due to liability concerns
b) command higher appraisal and sales values than similar properties without trees
c) reduce the real estate appraisals of adjoining properties
d) have no effect on sales or real estate appraisals

Answer 26

b) command higher appraisal and sales values than similar properties without trees

Question 27

A social benefit of trees and natural areas that has been identified through research is

a) stress reduction from settings with trees
b) hospital recovery times are lower if trees are visible to the patients
c) behavioral improvements in children
d) all of the above

Answer 27

d) all of the above

Question 28

A commonly used set of methods for appraising trees was developed by the

a) Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers
b) Society of Consulting Arborists
c) Society of Commercial Arborists
d) Consortium of Landscape Professionals

Answer 28

a) Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers

Question 29

A typical tree ordinance will define the jurisdiction’s authority and

a) describe the conditions and requirements of the ordinance
b) established penalties for non-compliance
c) specify the responsibility for enforcement
d) all of the above

Answer 29

d) all of the above

Question 30

Detailed plans, requirements, and statement of particular procedures and/or standards used to define and guide are called

a) standards
b) best management practices
c) specifications
d) ordinances

Answer 30

c) specifications

Question 31

According to many standards, the term “shall” denotes

a) an advisory recommendation
b) a mandatory requirement
c) a safety suggestion by ISA
d) none of the above

Answer 31

b) a mandatory requirement

Question 32

Which of the following should be considered energized with a potentially fatal voltage?

a) overhead electric lines
b) underground electric lines
c) telephone and cable TV wires
d) all of the above

Answer 32

d) all of the above

Question 33

Head protection is required for tree workers

a) whenever performing tree care operations
b) when specified by the supervisor
c) whenever there are climbers working aloft
d) only if chainsaws or chippers are in use

Answer 33

a) whenever performing tree care operations

Question 34

The situation that can cause chainsaw kickback is

a) failure to maintain adequate chain tension
b) a worn sprocket or guide bar
c) the upper quadrant of the chain bar contacts in object
d) uneven sharpening of the chainsaw teeth

Answer 34

c) the upper quadrant of the chain bar contacts in object

Question 35

Which of the following should be treated first?

a) severe bleeding
b) suspended breathing
c) poisoning
d) heat stroke

Answer 35

b) suspended breathing

Question 36

A “rope inside a rope” is better known as

a) hollow-braid line
b) 12-strand line
c) double-braid line
d) three-strand line

Answer 36

c) double-braid line

Question 37

A Prusik loop is used

a) to tie in with a secured footlock method
b) to attach a tag line to a limb
c) as an arborist block for lowering limbs
d) to cable small multi-stemmed trees

Answer 37

a) to tie in with a secured footlock method

Question 38

A separate, short length of rope used to tie the friction hitch in an open climbing system is known as a

a) Prusik loop
b) split-tail
c) work-positioning lanyard
d) rope links

Answer 38

b) split-tail

Question 39

The first steps of the emergency responds a process are to

a) assess the situation and call for emergency
b) shut off the electricity
c) reach the victim and begin first aid
d) reach the victim and secure him or her for descent

Answer 39

a) assess the situation and call for emergency

Question 40

The classic 3-step cut used to remove limbs is also called the

a) drop cup
b) jump cut
c) hinge cut
d) topping cut

Answer 40

b) jump cut