BEE KEEPING EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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When is the best time to inspect a hive
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6am-9am when the bees are most any time of day when the weather is
active cold
5pm-8pm when the bees are 11am-4pm when the bees are
returning to the hive out foraging
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T/F: If the temperature is above 50 degrees honey bees will not fly
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pollen- vitamins and minerals False, if the temperature is
nectar- sugars and carbohydrates below 50 degrees honey bees
will not fly
-temp between 60-100 degrees
-sunny or slightly cloudy 1. mark the queens
-no high winds 2.check your hives
-no rain 3.watch out for parasitic swarms
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Definition
1. No more than 6 hives per lot
2. Each hive must have adequate water supply nearby
3. No hives in the front yard
4.All beehives must be in good condition
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, Urban Beekeeping
Bad beekeeping behaviors
Requirements (1-4)
tasks of a worker bee (sequential
T/F: worker bees cannot lay eggs order)
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Definition
4 paired wax glands on underside of abdomen
wax forms as scales that protrude from gland opening
very young or old bees do not secrete wax
found only in worker bees
they will festoon (form a chain) when building with wax
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eccrine glands mammary glands
oil glands wax glands
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Definition
- a method to deal with swarming
- adding a honey super on top of the hive, so the queen has
more space to lay
- this should be done when 7/10 frames are full
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parts of a beehive 70% rule
spiracles Making splits
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Opening to a bee hive should be facing
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About 2 mi
Local beekeepers, commercial bee breeders. Sellers must be licensed if they are
selling more than 10 hives
2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
100% Correct 81
Incorrect 0
1 of
81
Term
When is the best time to inspect a hive
Give this one a try later!
6am-9am when the bees are most any time of day when the weather is
active cold
5pm-8pm when the bees are 11am-4pm when the bees are
returning to the hive out foraging
Don't know?
,2 of 81
Term
T/F: If the temperature is above 50 degrees honey bees will not fly
Give this one a try later!
pollen- vitamins and minerals False, if the temperature is
nectar- sugars and carbohydrates below 50 degrees honey bees
will not fly
-temp between 60-100 degrees
-sunny or slightly cloudy 1. mark the queens
-no high winds 2.check your hives
-no rain 3.watch out for parasitic swarms
Don't know?
3 of 81
Definition
1. No more than 6 hives per lot
2. Each hive must have adequate water supply nearby
3. No hives in the front yard
4.All beehives must be in good condition
Give this one a try later!
, Urban Beekeeping
Bad beekeeping behaviors
Requirements (1-4)
tasks of a worker bee (sequential
T/F: worker bees cannot lay eggs order)
Don't know?
4 of 81
Definition
4 paired wax glands on underside of abdomen
wax forms as scales that protrude from gland opening
very young or old bees do not secrete wax
found only in worker bees
they will festoon (form a chain) when building with wax
Give this one a try later!
eccrine glands mammary glands
oil glands wax glands
Don't know?
, 5 of 81
Definition
- a method to deal with swarming
- adding a honey super on top of the hive, so the queen has
more space to lay
- this should be done when 7/10 frames are full
Give this one a try later!
parts of a beehive 70% rule
spiracles Making splits
Don't know?
6 of 81
Term
Opening to a bee hive should be facing
Give this one a try later!
About 2 mi
Local beekeepers, commercial bee breeders. Sellers must be licensed if they are
selling more than 10 hives
