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Arboriculture Techniques: NCLC Written Exam Prep, Exams of Forestry

A valuable resource for students preparing for the nclc arboriculture written exam. It offers a series of questions and answers covering key concepts in arboriculture safety, tree physiology, and pruning techniques. the questions test knowledge of tree anatomy, disease identification, and safe climbing practices. This resource is particularly useful for students studying arboriculture or related fields.

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2024/2025

Available from 05/09/2025

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Arboriculture Techniques NCLC Written Exam Prep 2025 - 2026

1. According to the Arborist Safety industry, Tree care workers must wear a helmet? - CORRECT ANSWER-Anytime they perform arboriculture operation 2. Guard cells main function is ta (fig. 1) - CORRECT ANSWER-open and close stomata in the leaf. 3. What is the most common leaf arrangement? Whorled, Alternate, Opposite, Sub alternate (Pig.2) - CORRECT ANSWER-Altcrnato 4, What is the name of the Model DR Alcx Shigo developed to describe tree response Lo wounding? (fig.3) - CORRECT ANSWER-CODIT C= Compartmentalization O= OF Wall 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Weakest wall stops pathogens from traveling up the tree Vite eS Sek eS gS gS ek gE ee ee ge ee SN if ) Wy aww ¥ \ y Wall 2-CORRECT ANSWER-Weak wall h / w stops pathogens from in the center of the tree W N v iN 4 : ‘ Wall 3- CORRECT ANSWER-inhibits lateral spread of decay by activating ray cells to resist “y v decay. A " \ 4 weak wall ‘vy Y h q vy stops pathogens from traveling around the tree rings h Vv ty A ly nN v Wall 4- CORRECT ANSWER-Strong wall ‘A y A ¥ new growth that is rarely affected by decay oN v \ \ h ¥ \ v 3. Insects that carry a pathogen are called - CORRECT ANSWER-Vectors 6. Which of the following is the safety standard for arboriculture operations - CORRECT iN ANSWER-ANSI 2-133 4 ‘ Ay ‘ Wy 6. Which of the following is the Pruning, planting and other tree care standard for arboriculture A ! A Y operations - CORRECT ANSWER-ANSI A-300 " v rn v y Ah o v 7. When using a saw to remove a branch, it is best to use the - CORRECT ANSWER-three cut A \ ‘y method. (Fig.4) | if a) Vv N oy i “ 8.___ sis an accepted method to relieve soil compaction for trees. (Fig.d)- CORRECT y ANSWER Vertical mulching A \ A v v v rn q v i \ A 16. The swollen area found at the base of a branch where it attaches to the parent stem is call the (Fig.11)- CORRECT ANSWER-branch collar. 17. What is the best hand pruners for making a clean and proper pruning cut. Others are Anvil and hydraulic, but they're not as good. (Fig.12)- CORRECT ANSWER-BY pass 18.F lip lines with a wire core are approved for working around energized conductors? - CORRECT ANSWER-False. 19 When it comes to pruning, as a rule, mature trees are not more tolerant of sever pruning than es. True or False?- CORRECT ANSWER-True younger t 20. When used Lo describe plant tissues ___ refers Lo death of tissue. - CORRECT ANSWER- necrosis Yollowing of leaves is___. - CORRECT ANSWER-chlorasis 21. The term “should” from the industry safety for arboriculture denotes that this is - CORRECT ANSWER-an advisory item but doesn't have to be done. The term “shall” from the industry safety for arboriculture denotes that this - CORRECT ANSWER-shall be done you have to do it 22. Which of the following forms of personal protection equipment are required for all Arboricultural operation? (Chaps for chainsaw work only if on the ground, not in the tree. So not for ALL Arboricultural operation) - CORRECT ANSWER Approved hard hat Approved eye protection 23. During the tree removal process the planed escape route away from the stump should be... (Fig. 13)- CORRECT ANSWER-at a 45-degree angle from the tree. 24, Chainsaw kickback occurs when the ___ of the of the bar and chain come in contact with the wood or another object. (Fig. 14)- CORRECT ANSWER-top quarter tip part 25. A proper pruning cut is finished with the last cut made just outside of the ______—_. Other branch parts are branch union, Branch protection zone. (Fig.15)- CORRECT ANSWER-Branch collar 26. As soil is compacted bulk density - CORRECT ANSWER-increases. 27. When tying a blakes or tautline hitch in a closed system the _____ is used to tie the hitch. (Pig.16)- CORRECT ANSWER-working ond Running end of the rope - CORRECT ANSWER-not the end you tie into but the belayer side of the rope standing end of the rope - CORRECT ANSWER the rope between you and your belayer 33. The first step of the emergency response process is to (2)- CORRECT ANSWER-access the situation call $11 34. Workers who are directly in a tree removal operation shall be away in any direction form the fall zone. (Fig 19)- CORRECT ANSWER-two tree lengths 35. When cutting through the middle of a tree what tree tissues will you encounter starting from the outside in (4) (Fig.20)- CORRECT ANSWER-Bark Phloem cambinm Xylem 36. What must be worn while operation a chainsaw on the ground? (4) - CORRECT ANSWER- Chainsaw protective chaps Hard Hat Hearing proteclion safety glasses 37. When installing anchor hardware in a tree the proper hardware to create and angle though the limbisan___ Other types of hardware are lag hock, dead-end hardware. (Pig 21)- CORRECT ANSWER-cyc bolt 38. A condition characterized by a cluster of dwarfed shoots on effected twigs is called a___ (Fig 22). - CORRECT ANSWER-witch’s broom Other conditions that can be found in tree are (3)- CORRECT ANSWER- Anthracnose chlorosis- yellowing of leaves from nutrient deficiency verticilium wilt- vascular disease in elms 39. The voice command to help entire crew is to always aware of potential hazards as the job progress is call the command and response such as, ” "and waiting for a response that it is safe to continue is * "- CORRECT ANSWER-stand clear all clear 40. An arborist that is trained to work around electrical conductors must maintain a distance of from all onergizcd conductors. - CORRECT ANSWER-10 f.. Al. - ( ) is the pruning standards for the iree care industry. - CORRECT ANSWER-ANSI A-300(part. 1) 42. Damage that occurs to a plant indirectly caused by humans would be called ___. - CORRECT ANSWER-Biotic 43. Cells that carry water up through the trunk from the roots make up the ____ tissue. (Fig.23)- CORRECT ANSWER-xylem