EVS 317 Beekeeping Exam 2025 (Actual Exam) |
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What is typically applied to colonies to calm them? - (ANSWER)Smoke
It is a good idea to avoid placing hives in deep, dark shade because.... -
(ANSWER)it can make the hive damp, bees listless, and small hive beetles are
attracted to hives in the dark
When installing a caged queen between frames into a colony of bees... -
(ANSWER)the candy should be placed so it is facing upwards
What is the best way to look for eggs and young larvae? - (ANSWER)with your
back to the sun to look at the frame held so sunlight reaches the bottom of the
comb
When working a hive, the beekeeper is wise to stand.... - (ANSWER)in the back or
to one side of the hive
Staying calm with gentle movements can help prevent being stung by an angry
bee because..... - (ANSWER)quick movements stimulate sting behavior
Sugar syrup that is two parts sugar and one part water is generally used to feed
bees during which season? - (ANSWER)late fall / early winter
, Without adequate ventilation during the winter months, the warm air from the
cluster of bees rises, hits the cold inner cover, condenses and can drip down onto
the bees as ice-cold water. This will cause the bees to.... - (ANSWER)become
chilled and die
Which of the following races (sub-species or strains) of honey bee is the most
popular among North American beekeepers? - (ANSWER)Italian
Why is it preferable to first remove the outside frame when inspecting a colony? -
(ANSWER)it reduces the chance of rolling bees or the queen and possibly killing
them
To unite colonies, a beekeeper places a newspaper sheet between two hive
bodies to.... - (ANSWER)slow the interaction of the workers and minimize fighting
Of the following, which direction is generally best for your colonies entrance to
face? - (ANSWER)southeast
Being honey bound refers to... - (ANSWER)a brood nest in which cells are filled
with honey to the extent that bees cannot rear brood or enter empty cells to form
a contiguous winter cluster.
Bee bread is... - (ANSWER)a mixture of pollen and honey used as food by the
bees.
Complete Questions and Correct Answers | Latest
Version | Graded A+ | Verified Answers
What is typically applied to colonies to calm them? - (ANSWER)Smoke
It is a good idea to avoid placing hives in deep, dark shade because.... -
(ANSWER)it can make the hive damp, bees listless, and small hive beetles are
attracted to hives in the dark
When installing a caged queen between frames into a colony of bees... -
(ANSWER)the candy should be placed so it is facing upwards
What is the best way to look for eggs and young larvae? - (ANSWER)with your
back to the sun to look at the frame held so sunlight reaches the bottom of the
comb
When working a hive, the beekeeper is wise to stand.... - (ANSWER)in the back or
to one side of the hive
Staying calm with gentle movements can help prevent being stung by an angry
bee because..... - (ANSWER)quick movements stimulate sting behavior
Sugar syrup that is two parts sugar and one part water is generally used to feed
bees during which season? - (ANSWER)late fall / early winter
, Without adequate ventilation during the winter months, the warm air from the
cluster of bees rises, hits the cold inner cover, condenses and can drip down onto
the bees as ice-cold water. This will cause the bees to.... - (ANSWER)become
chilled and die
Which of the following races (sub-species or strains) of honey bee is the most
popular among North American beekeepers? - (ANSWER)Italian
Why is it preferable to first remove the outside frame when inspecting a colony? -
(ANSWER)it reduces the chance of rolling bees or the queen and possibly killing
them
To unite colonies, a beekeeper places a newspaper sheet between two hive
bodies to.... - (ANSWER)slow the interaction of the workers and minimize fighting
Of the following, which direction is generally best for your colonies entrance to
face? - (ANSWER)southeast
Being honey bound refers to... - (ANSWER)a brood nest in which cells are filled
with honey to the extent that bees cannot rear brood or enter empty cells to form
a contiguous winter cluster.
Bee bread is... - (ANSWER)a mixture of pollen and honey used as food by the
bees.
