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EVS 317 Beekeeping Exam Newest 2025/2026
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What are the four stages of honey bee development? How
are they different? What is the purpose of each stage? -
ANSWER-The four stages are:
Egg - The egg is very small 1.7 mm long and 0.4 mm
wide. The purpose is to hatch into a larva 3 days after it is
laid.
Larva or Larvae - Looks like a small grub curled up in the
cell. The purpose is to eat and grow shedding its skin 5
times. Eats royal jelly at first and then if it is to become a
worker it is fed pollen and honey. After 5 days the cell is
capped.
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Pupa - The pupa spins a cocoon and develops into a bee.
After 12 days the adult bee chews her way through the
wax capping to begin work as an adult.
16 days for a queen
21 days for a worker
24 days for a drone
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
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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
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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
EVS 317 Beekeeping Exam Newest 2025/2026
Complete Questions And 100%Correct Answers
(Verified Answers) |Already Graded A+||Brand New!!!
What are the four stages of honey bee development? How
are they different? What is the purpose of each stage? -
ANSWER-The four stages are:
Egg - The egg is very small 1.7 mm long and 0.4 mm
wide. The purpose is to hatch into a larva 3 days after it is
laid.
Larva or Larvae - Looks like a small grub curled up in the
cell. The purpose is to eat and grow shedding its skin 5
times. Eats royal jelly at first and then if it is to become a
worker it is fed pollen and honey. After 5 days the cell is
capped.
,2|Page
Pupa - The pupa spins a cocoon and develops into a bee.
After 12 days the adult bee chews her way through the
wax capping to begin work as an adult.
16 days for a queen
21 days for a worker
24 days for a drone
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
,3|Page
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
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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
