Lawn and Ornamental Practice Questions and Answers
2023/2024 Complete
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
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.
False
Which of the following best describes where a notice pesticide application to
exterior foliage should be placed?
In a conspicuous area
What is the maximum number of unlicensed applicators a lawn and ornamental
pest control operator may supervise?
Any number, as long as they hold an issued ID card
What is the annual renewal fee for the certified operators certificate?
$150
Licensed applicators must notify persons on the FDACS registry at least ____
before the application of a pesticide
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
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.
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
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
D. Plant Selection and Location
After weather, what are the biggest factors in determining how well an agronomic
or horticultural program performs?
Cultural practices
T or F - For BMPs to be effective, the technicians in the field must understand
their role in protecting our water resources
True
What should be the first step in selecting plants for a landscape?
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
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.
true
Which Turfgrass would be best adapted to acidic soil conditions? (Select all that
apply)?
A. Bermudagrass
B. Zoysia grass
C. Bahiagrass
D. Centipedegrass
C, D
Which turfgrass has the greatest salt tolerance?
A. Zoysiagrass
B. Seashore paspalum
C. Centipedegrass
D. Bahiagrass
B. Seashore paspalum
, Which turfgrass would be expected to have the greatest maintenance level?
A. Zoysiagrass
B. Seashore paspalum
C. centipedegrass
D. Bahiagrass
B. Seashore paspalum
Which turfgrass has the greatest drought tolerance?
A. Zoysiagrass
B. Seashore paspalum
C. Centipedegrass
D. Bahiagrass
D. Bahiagrass
What is the most commonly used lawn grass in Florida?
A. Bermudagrass
B. Zoysiagrass
C. St. Augustinegrass
D. Centipedegrass
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
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
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
B. Your local water management district office
What does Florida Law require on all automatically controlled irrigation systems?
A. An operating moisture cutoff device
B. Powered by a natural conservative energy source, such as solar or wind
C. Plumbing constructed of galvanized steel
D. The use of reclaimed wastewater for the water source
A. An operating moisture cutoff device
2023/2024 Complete
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
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.
False
Which of the following best describes where a notice pesticide application to
exterior foliage should be placed?
In a conspicuous area
What is the maximum number of unlicensed applicators a lawn and ornamental
pest control operator may supervise?
Any number, as long as they hold an issued ID card
What is the annual renewal fee for the certified operators certificate?
$150
Licensed applicators must notify persons on the FDACS registry at least ____
before the application of a pesticide
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
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.
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
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
D. Plant Selection and Location
After weather, what are the biggest factors in determining how well an agronomic
or horticultural program performs?
Cultural practices
T or F - For BMPs to be effective, the technicians in the field must understand
their role in protecting our water resources
True
What should be the first step in selecting plants for a landscape?
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
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.
true
Which Turfgrass would be best adapted to acidic soil conditions? (Select all that
apply)?
A. Bermudagrass
B. Zoysia grass
C. Bahiagrass
D. Centipedegrass
C, D
Which turfgrass has the greatest salt tolerance?
A. Zoysiagrass
B. Seashore paspalum
C. Centipedegrass
D. Bahiagrass
B. Seashore paspalum
, Which turfgrass would be expected to have the greatest maintenance level?
A. Zoysiagrass
B. Seashore paspalum
C. centipedegrass
D. Bahiagrass
B. Seashore paspalum
Which turfgrass has the greatest drought tolerance?
A. Zoysiagrass
B. Seashore paspalum
C. Centipedegrass
D. Bahiagrass
D. Bahiagrass
What is the most commonly used lawn grass in Florida?
A. Bermudagrass
B. Zoysiagrass
C. St. Augustinegrass
D. Centipedegrass
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
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
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
B. Your local water management district office
What does Florida Law require on all automatically controlled irrigation systems?
A. An operating moisture cutoff device
B. Powered by a natural conservative energy source, such as solar or wind
C. Plumbing constructed of galvanized steel
D. The use of reclaimed wastewater for the water source
A. An operating moisture cutoff device
