FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional Exam
– Complete Questions with Correct Answers
Introduction:
This document provides a full collection of verified questions and
correct answers for the FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional
Exam. It covers essential horticultural topics including plant
anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, pest and disease management, soil
science, irrigation, safety standards, and horticultural business
management. The material also includes exam structure, passing
requirements, and detailed safety and regulatory guidelines relevant
to Florida’s horticultural industry. Ideal for students and
professionals preparing for FNGLA certification renewal or initial
examination.
Exam Questions and Answers
T or F: Pesticides are chemical agents that are mainly hazardous to
humans --- correct answer ---T
What are the building blocks of plants? --- correct answer ---cells
Liquid or gel that surrounds cells --- correct answer ---cytoplasm
(Safety) To remain stable, stay off the top _____ rungs of step
ladders. --- correct answer ---two
,T or F: Two people should be using the same ladder at the same
time. --- correct answer ---F
Should I carry a box while climbing a ladder? --- correct answer ---
no
(Safety) Engage ladder __________ of an extension ladder before
you climb. --- correct answer ---locks
What is the most dangerous piece of equipment used in the
horticultural occupation?
a. ladders
b. chain saws
c. pruning shears
d. shovels --- correct answer ---b. chain saws
When operating a chain saw, operators should be equipped with:
a. a hard hat, protective eyewear (goggles) and hearing protection
b. close-fitting clothing with long sleeves and trousers
c. gloves and protective chaps manufactured specifically for chain
saw operators
d. work shoes or boots with steel toes and skid resistant soles
e. all of the above --- correct answer ---e. all of the above
,T or F: Chain saw operators should never work alone. --- correct
answer ---T
Chief causes of electrical accidents are:
a. Ignorance
b. neglect
c. carelessness
d. all of the above --- correct answer ---d. all of the above
T or F: Use quality electrical equipment that has the Underwriter's
Laboratories (UL) listing mark. --- correct answer ---T
(Safety) Seek _________ help for your electrical work. --- correct
answer ---qualified
(Safety) The most vulnerable part of electric equipment is the
electric _________. --- correct answer ---cord
Which of the following are common sense electrical appliance use
tips:
a. Keep hands and floor surface dry when operating electric tools
and switches.
, b. tack or nail the electric cord to a structure
c. store electrical equipment and tools in a dry place
d. a and c only --- correct answer ---d. a and c only
(Safety) The chemical hazard safety signal word that signals that
the pesticide is highly toxic and likely to cause acute illness is
___________. --- correct answer ---danger
(Safety) The chemical hazard safety signal word that signals that
the pesticide is moderately toxic and somewhat likely to cause
acute illness is ___________. --- correct answer ---warning
(Safety) The chemical hazard safety signal word that signals the
product is slightly toxic or relatively nontoxic with only slight
potential to cause acute illness is___________. --- correct answer --
-caution
(Safety two part answer) Regulations of the 1992 Worker
Protection Standard (WPS) administered by the ____________ apply
to all of these that use pesticides:
a. farms and forests
b. nurseries and greenhouses
c. retail establishments
d. all of the above --- correct answer ---EPA d
– Complete Questions with Correct Answers
Introduction:
This document provides a full collection of verified questions and
correct answers for the FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional
Exam. It covers essential horticultural topics including plant
anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, pest and disease management, soil
science, irrigation, safety standards, and horticultural business
management. The material also includes exam structure, passing
requirements, and detailed safety and regulatory guidelines relevant
to Florida’s horticultural industry. Ideal for students and
professionals preparing for FNGLA certification renewal or initial
examination.
Exam Questions and Answers
T or F: Pesticides are chemical agents that are mainly hazardous to
humans --- correct answer ---T
What are the building blocks of plants? --- correct answer ---cells
Liquid or gel that surrounds cells --- correct answer ---cytoplasm
(Safety) To remain stable, stay off the top _____ rungs of step
ladders. --- correct answer ---two
,T or F: Two people should be using the same ladder at the same
time. --- correct answer ---F
Should I carry a box while climbing a ladder? --- correct answer ---
no
(Safety) Engage ladder __________ of an extension ladder before
you climb. --- correct answer ---locks
What is the most dangerous piece of equipment used in the
horticultural occupation?
a. ladders
b. chain saws
c. pruning shears
d. shovels --- correct answer ---b. chain saws
When operating a chain saw, operators should be equipped with:
a. a hard hat, protective eyewear (goggles) and hearing protection
b. close-fitting clothing with long sleeves and trousers
c. gloves and protective chaps manufactured specifically for chain
saw operators
d. work shoes or boots with steel toes and skid resistant soles
e. all of the above --- correct answer ---e. all of the above
,T or F: Chain saw operators should never work alone. --- correct
answer ---T
Chief causes of electrical accidents are:
a. Ignorance
b. neglect
c. carelessness
d. all of the above --- correct answer ---d. all of the above
T or F: Use quality electrical equipment that has the Underwriter's
Laboratories (UL) listing mark. --- correct answer ---T
(Safety) Seek _________ help for your electrical work. --- correct
answer ---qualified
(Safety) The most vulnerable part of electric equipment is the
electric _________. --- correct answer ---cord
Which of the following are common sense electrical appliance use
tips:
a. Keep hands and floor surface dry when operating electric tools
and switches.
, b. tack or nail the electric cord to a structure
c. store electrical equipment and tools in a dry place
d. a and c only --- correct answer ---d. a and c only
(Safety) The chemical hazard safety signal word that signals that
the pesticide is highly toxic and likely to cause acute illness is
___________. --- correct answer ---danger
(Safety) The chemical hazard safety signal word that signals that
the pesticide is moderately toxic and somewhat likely to cause
acute illness is ___________. --- correct answer ---warning
(Safety) The chemical hazard safety signal word that signals the
product is slightly toxic or relatively nontoxic with only slight
potential to cause acute illness is___________. --- correct answer --
-caution
(Safety two part answer) Regulations of the 1992 Worker
Protection Standard (WPS) administered by the ____________ apply
to all of these that use pesticides:
a. farms and forests
b. nurseries and greenhouses
c. retail establishments
d. all of the above --- correct answer ---EPA d
