ISA Certified Arborist Exam
Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes the fundamental knowledge and
professional practices required for the International Society of
Arboriculture Certified Arborist Exam. It focuses on tree biology,
identification and selection, soil management, water management,
tree nutrition, pruning techniques, and diagnosis and treatment of tree
diseases and pests. The exam also assesses understanding of tree risk
assessment, safe work practices, planting and establishment, urban
forestry principles, and proper tree care practices to promote tree
health and safety in residential, commercial, and municipal
environments
,7-Strand, Common Grade Cable
Steel-cable construction in which seven strands are twisted together
in a spiral pattern. Used to add supplemental structural support to
trees.
12-Strand Rope
For arborist ropes, a braided rope consisting of 12 strands. Most are
coreless.
What are the two types of 12 strand ropes?
Tight braid and loose braid.
,3-Strand Rope
Rope construction in which three strands are twisted together in a
spiral pattern.
Tight Braid
It is not easily spliceable, used for climbing and rigging lines.
Loose Braid
Easily spliceable braid, commonly used for slings.
, 16-Strand Rope
For arborist ropes, a braided rope that has a 16-strand, load-bearing
cover and a filler core that is not significant in load carrying.
24-Strand Rope
For arborist ropes, a braided rope that has a 24-strand cover and is
available in double braid or kernmantle construction.
Abiotic Disorder
Plant malady caused by nonliving, environmental, or man-made
agents.
Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes the fundamental knowledge and
professional practices required for the International Society of
Arboriculture Certified Arborist Exam. It focuses on tree biology,
identification and selection, soil management, water management,
tree nutrition, pruning techniques, and diagnosis and treatment of tree
diseases and pests. The exam also assesses understanding of tree risk
assessment, safe work practices, planting and establishment, urban
forestry principles, and proper tree care practices to promote tree
health and safety in residential, commercial, and municipal
environments
,7-Strand, Common Grade Cable
Steel-cable construction in which seven strands are twisted together
in a spiral pattern. Used to add supplemental structural support to
trees.
12-Strand Rope
For arborist ropes, a braided rope consisting of 12 strands. Most are
coreless.
What are the two types of 12 strand ropes?
Tight braid and loose braid.
,3-Strand Rope
Rope construction in which three strands are twisted together in a
spiral pattern.
Tight Braid
It is not easily spliceable, used for climbing and rigging lines.
Loose Braid
Easily spliceable braid, commonly used for slings.
, 16-Strand Rope
For arborist ropes, a braided rope that has a 16-strand, load-bearing
cover and a filler core that is not significant in load carrying.
24-Strand Rope
For arborist ropes, a braided rope that has a 24-strand cover and is
available in double braid or kernmantle construction.
Abiotic Disorder
Plant malady caused by nonliving, environmental, or man-made
agents.
