Master Gardener Practice Exam

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• There is usually a single best management strategy for most pest problems.
• Which practice helps maintain uniform soil moisture in a vegetable garden?
• When is pruning typically performed for muscadines as part of the sequence?
• In binomial nomenclature, which part of the scientific name refers to the genus?
• Which of the following is listed as macro nutrients?
• What could be the ultimate result of topping a tree?
• Which of the following best categorizes disease agents like Fungi, Bacteria, Virus, and Nematodes?
• The Master Gardener program is sponsored by which organization?
• Side-dress application
• What care is recommended after renewal pruning?
• Which term best describes the two-word name assigned to an organism?
• Which pruning type is performed for safety reasons or to remove damaged plants?
• The 'Multiple Trunk System' is associated with which crop in the material?
• Which of the following is true about Diptera?
• Which statement best describes the effect of a well-designed landscape on property appearance?
• Limiting the range of plant species corresponds to which design principle?
• The word Diptera means how many wings?
• What is the most important reason to locate the vegetable garden near the house?
• True or False: The Master Gardener title may be used for commercial purposes.
• One of the primary advantages of mulch in the vegetable garden is that it:
• Muscadine grapes are categorized into two types based on their reproductive structures. What are they?
• Which statement best describes the terminal bud?
• Which soil horizon is designated as the horizon of parent material?
• Which two functions of roots are listed?
• One method to manage root-knot nematodes?
• What is the correct balanced chemical equation for photosynthesis?
• To what extent should a portion of the branches of an informal, multi-trunk shrub be pruned?
• What field studies the development of plant diseases and their control?
• What is the most commonly used type of pruning equipment?
• Photoperiodism refers to the plant's response to the length of which period?
• Stomata are holes in the leaf epidermis which are formed by the opening and closing of guard cells.
• Which primary fertilizer nutrient promotes leafy, green growth?
• What phrase best describes the recommended maintenance for pruning tools?
• Education is the foundation of all IPM strategies.
• Nematode life cycle includes
• The title Master Gardener is to be used only in association with the MG Program and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, and not for commercial purposes.
• Which site factors are important for blueberry cultivation?
• Which primary nutrient is essential for energy transformations in a plant?
• What is the primary purpose of life cycle information in pest management according to the material?
• Which statement about pest management identification is true?
• Which of the following statements correctly describes spacing for running plants?
• What is the pH level at which most crops perform?
• What is the primary cause of blossom end rot?
• What term describes irregularly shaped root balls caused by nematodes?
• Which vegetable is the exception to the rule about transplant depth (set at the same depth as containers)?
• Which term describes an abnormal reduction in plant growth?
• What is the main language used in taxonomy?
• Which symptom is caused by nematodes resulting in irregularly shaped root balls?
• Which are the four physical components of soil?
• Which list represents five cultural requirements to keep in mind for successful blueberry production?
• Which option best describes a biological pest control example in the material?
• Which of the following is NOT a living disease agent?
• Incomplete flowers are flowers that contain both sexes in the same flower while complete flowers have separate sexes.
• Two basic structures of viruses
• Water and nutrients/minerals up from the soil are conducted primarily by which tissue?
• Which description defines a well-aggregated soil?
• What is an organic fertilizer?
• Which process occurs primarily in leaves?
• What is the spacing between small plants in a row?
• The basic structural and functional unit of a plant is?
• What is the recommended time of day to harvest figs?
• Which statement best describes cellular respiration in plants?
• Which is an advantage of purchasing plants from a specialty nursery?
• Which statement best describes simple vs compound leaves according to the material?
• Is the statement 'All parts of the root tip absorbs water (root hairs)' true?
• Which design principle creates interest in the landscape?
• Which design principle would you apply to ensure a sense of balance when using different plant sizes?
• What is the minimum width of rows for larger plants?
• Which insect is used as an example of piercing/sucking mouthparts in the material?
• Which statement about home garden disease control is correct?
• Monitoring/scouting for pest problems is best described as:
• When is soil moisture most critical during the life of a garden plant?
• Transpiration is the loss of water vapor through the
• In muscadine pruning, what term is used for the first-year canes?
• What is added to soil to lower the pH?
• The Master Gardener program aims to extend information to the community primarily through which system?
• Which soil horizon is considered topsoil?
• What is the sequence of muscadine pruning types according to the material?
• A pruning saw is best used for branches of more than what diameter?
• Which program area is NOT listed as a primary program area by the Cooperative Extension System?
• Plant pathology refers to what?
• Which blueberry variety is recommended as a matted-row system by Dr. East?
• Which statement best defines a cultivar in plant naming?
• The terminal bud can dominate over lateral buds, influencing growth.
• Which of the following is NOT an example of a plant organ?
• Alabama MG volunteers receive their certification from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System when they :
• What term describes the plant's ability to tolerate low and high temperatures?
• In the binomial name, which term represents the genus?
• An example of a plant which has herbaceous stems
• Which primary fertilizer nutrient provides general health and metabolism?
• A pine cultivar created named to Evans; what is the correct scientific name format?
• What is the target date for severe renewal pruning in north central Alabama?
• Which part of a plant is primarily involved in photosynthesis?
• Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor?
• Which type of light is cited as high in the blue range?
• Which insects have siphoning mouthparts?
• How deep should small seeds be planted?
• What term describes the sudden death of a plant part?
• How frequently should pruning tools be sanitized when pruning diseased branches?
• What is the minimum width of rows for running plants?
• Which factor is least likely to influence photosynthesis?
• The arrangement of soil layers into horizons A, B, and C is known as what?
• Which fruit is given as an example that does not require chilling?
• How deep should large seeds be planted?
• What type of pruning is done on a seasonal basis for aesthetic or plant performance reasons?
• In taxonomy, what does 'author citation' refer to?
• Which amendment lowers soil pH?
• During photosynthesis, what is produced?
• Which of the following are examples of pest management strategies?
• When installing a landscape in stages, which stage should be the first priority?
• The best way to distinguish between simple and compound leaves is to look where the node is located.
• Which primary nutrient produces green, leafy growth?
• Name the five soil formation factors.
• Which option demonstrates the effect of pesticides on insects according to the material?
• Which statement about life cycle information and management timing is correct?
• Which of the following is NOT a plant that responds to shorter day length?
• In botanical nomenclature, what term indicates the person who scientifically named the organism?
• How do bacterial diseases typically spread from one plant to another?
• The approach to landscape design and installation that involves the most time and effort by the homeowner is which of the following?
• What is required to be certified?
• Bacteria enter susceptible plant tissues through
• Which design principle helps create a calm, cohesive landscape even with diverse plant materials?
• Which of the following is a primary function of stems?
• What is the correct scientific name for the white pine?
• Why are flowers removed from first-year strawberry plants?
• In which of the following cells would cellular respiration occur?
• What is the process of assigning a two-word name to organisms called?
• Which pruning practices are listed for muscadines?
• Which horizon is commonly described as the subsoil in a soil profile?
• Which concept involves selecting and grouping plants with similar water needs?
• Who is credited with developing the binomial nomenclature system used for naming organisms?
• Which statement about mulch is true?
• What happens to the rate of photosynthesis when sunlight decreases?
• Which factor describes how prone a plant is to disease or insects?
• Which statement best describes a fibrous root system?
• Complete metamorphosis includes which of the following life stages?
• Where does new growth develop on a pruned stem or branch?
• What is the distance between small plants in a row?
• What are the two types of strawberry planting stock discussed and one advantage of each?
• Which statement correctly describes thorny and thornless raspberry varieties?
• Which term refers to plants making their own food?
• Which notation indicates an intergeneric cross in plant naming?
• In the material's context, which insect exemplifies piercing/sucking mouthparts?
• Which gas is consumed during photosynthesis?
• Typically microscopic organisms that do not contain chlorophyll are called:
• The organization that certifies Alabama MG volunteers is
• To minimize plant problems from pests, which criterion is essential when selecting species?
• How many cuts are recommended to remove a large limb?
• Which horizon is commonly described as the topsoil in a soil profile?
• The distance between large plants in a row, in feet, is closest to which value?
• A tree seals itself instead of healing itself.
• Which term describes the uniform application of fertilizer over the top of planted crops?
• Incomplete metamorphosis includes which life stages?
• Which amendment raises soil pH other than lime?
• A pruning saw is best used on branches of what size?
• In a stem, the terminal bud is located where?
• How should the sides of a formal hedge be pruned to maintain a stable shape?
• A lesion on a stem, branch, or twig is called what?
• When are bare root strawberry transplants typically planted?
• Which disease symptom is a general or rapid browning and death of foliage?
• Which design principle is concerned with gradual transitions and changes in the landscape?
• In a stem, where is the terminal bud located and what characteristic does it have?
• Which pest is described as having piercing/sucking mouthparts?
• Virus is best described as
• In muscadine pruning, what term is used for the second-year canes?
• How many types of figs are referenced in the Southeast material?
• In which season are old, established trees best pruned?
• Which legislative act established the Cooperative Extension Service?
• When is the correct time to prune young trees?
• Which factors form the disease triangle together with plants and the environment?
• Which option best describes the need for moisture during the early stages of growth and during flowering?
• Which consideration helps avoid underestimating how big a plant will become?
• Which amendment raises soil pH?
• For plants grown primarily for their green foliage, pruning is typically performed during which time window?
• Which statement describes the advantages of strawberry plug plants over bare-root plants?
• Pest identification is most important in the management of insect pests.
• Which factor helps prevent planting species that will outgrow their space?
• An example of a plant that has a fibrous root system
• What is the typical moisture requirement for the vegetable garden?
• Which statement about plant nutrition is true?
• For plants grown primarily for their green foliage, pruning is typically performed during which period?
• When renewal pruning is required, how close to the ground should the plant be cut?
• Master Gardeners base their homeowner recommendations on which of the following?
• Soil texture is determined by the distribution of which particle sizes?
• The actual two-word name assigned to an organism is called what?
• What is the study of classification called?
• Which factor helps ensure a plant's final size is appropriate for the planting location?
• What is the general guideline for pruning informal, single-trunk shrubs in terms of the diameter of the retained branch?
• Which of the following pairs correctly identifies soil forming factors?
• What phrase describes the interaction of the disease agents, the plants, and the environment?
• Which is a correct example of a genus–species binomial name?
• The material states that carbon, nitrogen, iron and copper are macro nutrients found in plants.
• Which raspberry varieties are thorny?
• What is a chemical fertilizer?
• What best describes a base plan in landscape design?
• An abnormal reduction of plant growth is termed:
• Which balance type uses different elements to achieve visual weight without mirroring?
• When transplanting vegetables into the garden (except tomatoes), at what depth should they be set?
• Which approach improves irrigation efficiency by considering plant water needs?
• Which of the following is listed as an example of a biological pest control?
• What is a complete fertilizer?
• What is the most common recommendation for disease control in the home garden?
• All insects have ___ body segments, __ pair of antennae, and ___ pairs of legs.
• Using the scientific name for a white pine, how would you write it as an interspecific cross?
• What are the two basic cultural systems used in strawberry production?
• Broadcast application
• Which option is NOT one of the two basic structures of viruses?
• The A horizon is commonly known as which soil layer?
• What action should you take with mulch when temperatures warm and new growth blooms?
• The second part of the binomial name corresponds to which taxonomic unit?
• Which pruning practice is NOT listed for muscadines?
• A swelling of plant tissue is called
• Which category does nutrient toxicity fall into?
• What is the distance between running plants in a row?
• What does self-fertile mean in blackberry varieties?
• How do pesticides affect insect pests?
• Which of the following best describes a virus?
• In the second year, when should nitrogen be applied to strawberry plants?
• Which naming system uses two words to name organisms?
• Compared with small seeds, large seeds should be planted:
• Which description best captures the purpose of monitoring in pest management?
• Which statement correctly describes the two types of strawberry planting stock and their relative costs?
• Stomata are responsible for gas exchange in leaves.
• Which option best describes care after renewal pruning?
• Which statement about plant roots is correct?
• Which groups include Fungi, Bacteria, Virus, Nematodes as disease agents?
• Foliage death that begins at the tips of the youngest growth is known as which symptom?
• The statement 'Correct identification of an insect is the least important part of pest management' is true or false?
• Which term describes the amount of sun or shade available in a landscape?
• Which of the following are soil forming factors?
• Which tissue forms the protective outer layer of a leaf and stem?
• A portion of the branches of an informal, multi-trunk shrub should be pruned to what level?
• Which pruning tool is most appropriate for small branch work?
• Incomplete metamorphosis life stages include which of the following?
• Fungi account for what percentage of plant diseases?
• Calendar-based garden sprays are always recommended to stay ahead of pest problems.
• Which design principle is associated with achieving gradual change in the landscape?
• Which measurement describes the minimum row width for larger plants?
• What are the benefits of transpiration in plants?
• Which option is NOT a primary plant nutrient (NPK) essential for growth?
• When should old, established trees be pruned?
• What is the primary energy storage product produced by photosynthesis?
• Which primary fertilizer nutrient is associated with energy transfer in plants?
• What is the minimum width of rows for small plants?
• Starter fertilizer is placed at planting at approximately what offset from the seed?
• Which list is provided under blackberry planting times?
• The way objects relate to each other in size describes which design principle?
• Which entities fund the Alabama Cooperative Extension System?
• New growth from renewal pruning should be pruned or pinched out when it reaches which height?
• Foliage death beginning at the tips of the youngest growth is commonly called which symptom?
• The C horizon is typically composed of what material?
• What is added to soil to raise pH?
• What is the recommended diameter relationship for pruning informal, single-trunk shrubs?
• What is the distance between large plants in a row?
• MGs are occasionally called upon to extend information to people involved in commercial agricultural/horticultural endeavors.
• Which soil factor should be checked and corrected to improve water movement in the landscape?
• The basic design element of form refers to what aspect of a plant?
• How much water is required for a transplanted seedling?
• Which statement describes the mouthparts mentioned for pests?
• A white pine discovered with seven needles per bundle is described as a variety using septa. What is the correct scientific name form?
• In botanical nomenclature, what does the abbreviation 'var.' denote?
• What best describes how a well-done landscape adds economic value to a house?
• Which tissue is responsible for transporting sugars throughout the plant?
• The cooperative Extension System provides information to the community primarily in which program areas?
• Balancing the visual weight of objects in the landscape is called which design principle?
• The distribution of which particles determines soil texture?
• What is the definition of pH?
• Which plant part is the primary site of photosynthesis in most terrestrial plants?
• Which option best describes the benefit of understanding an insect’s life cycle?
• Which Dr. East recommendations include Camarosa and Chandler for annual hill?
• The main purpose of the Master Gardener program is to extend horticultural information offered by the Cooperative Extension System.
• In binomial nomenclature, which part is described as the 'adjective portion'?
• Which pruning type would you use to quickly address safety concerns or remove damaged plant parts?
• Common recommendations for disease control in the home garden include
• Insects have how many body segments, one pair of antennae, and how many pairs of legs?
• What is the recommended pH range for the vegetable garden?
• Which of the following is not a primary living disease agent?
• Which statement about pest identification aligns with effective management?
• Which soil horizon is commonly referred to as subsoil?
• What is the minimum volunteer service hours per year for an active Master Gardener?
• What term describes a hybrid plant formed from two different species?
• Which planting practice uses small amounts of fertilizer placed 2 inches to the side and 3 inches below the seed at planting for vegetable crops?
• How many hours of sun exposure are necessary for a vegetable garden?
• Is the statement 'In healthy plants, photosynthesis and cellular respiration occur at the same time or equal rates' true?
• Life cycle information helps determine what aspect of pest management?
• Oldest cheapest, and most effective method of disease control?
• Which soil property determines which plants will thrive in a given soil by acidity?
• What term describes a cross between two different plant genera?
• How many cuts are recommended to remove a large tree limb?
• In landscape planning, what element serves as a baseline inventory of existing features?
• Which horizon is typically described as the horizon of weathered rock and is considered the layer of parent material?
• Which trunk system is recommended for figs in the Southeast?
• Which statement describes how to distinguish simple and compound leaves, according to the material?
• What is the common blueberry classification grown in Alabama?
• Cultural management strategies, such as removing diseased plants, have what effect on pests?
• Which strawberry production system uses runners to form a dense planting mat?
• What are the two trellis configurations mentioned for strawberries?
• From December to February, what mulch depth is recommended for strawberries?
• What is a complete fertilizer?
• Which sequence best describes a complete IPM program?
• Which design principle ties the landscape together into an orderly design?
• What are the two types of balance used in landscape design?
• After renewal pruning, how tall should new growth be before it is pruned or pinched out?
• Which term refers to matching plants to the appropriate acidity level in the soil?
• Using the scientific name for a white pine, how would you write it as an intergeneric cross?
• What term refers to the unconsolidated material that covers the surface of the Earth?
• Which of the following factors are typically considered before choosing a fruit crop?
• What is the essential tool for correctly determining the kind and amount of fertilizer for different vegetables?
• Stink bugs are considered a major insect in Alabama vegetable gardens. Which type of metamorphosis describes their growth and development?
• Nematodes are
• In fuzzy kiwifruit cultivation, allowing fruit production too early has what effect on plant development?
• Flowers can form fruits, while roots, stems and leaves can form vegetables
• Which statement is true?
• Which primary nutrient is essential for energy transformations in a plant?
• What term describes non-living factors such as drought, soil pH, and nutrient toxicities that affect plants?