Question 1

____ is a strategy to first limit the use of pesticides, and only when necessary, use the least hazardous products sparingly.

Accepted Answer

A)  IPM 
B)  CPF 
C)  CPM 
D)  IPA 
A)  IPM 
B)  CPF 
C)  CPM 
D)  IPA

Question 2

Match each item with a statement below.
-Along with vegetated trellises, rows of trees provide privacy, windbreaks, and help define the limits of outdoor living spaces.

Accepted Answer

A) Retaining walls 
B) Softscape 
C) Rainwater collection systems 
D) Hardscape 
E) Rain gardens
F)Fences and freestanding walls 
A) Retaining walls 
B) Softscape 
C) Rainwater collection systems 
D) Hardscape 
E) Rain gardens
F)Fences and freestanding walls

Question 3

____ require a concrete footing to support them.

Accepted Answer

A)  Walls made of wood 
B)  Walls made of plastic ties 
C)  Interlocking block walls 
D)  Concrete, masonry, and most stone walls 
A)  Walls made of wood 
B)  Walls made of plastic ties 
C)  Interlocking block walls 
D)  Concrete, masonry, and most stone walls

Question 4

Studies show that trees can increase property values up to ____%.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  25 
C)  35 
D)  45 
A)  15 
B)  25 
C)  35 
D)  45

Question 5

Match each item with a statement below.
-Used to transform slopes into level areas for buildings and yards, or to maintain tree roots near construction zones.

Accepted Answer

A) Retaining walls 
B) Softscape 
C) Rainwater collection systems 
D) Hardscape 
E) Rain gardens
F)Fences and freestanding walls 
A) Retaining walls 
B) Softscape 
C) Rainwater collection systems 
D) Hardscape 
E) Rain gardens
F)Fences and freestanding walls

Question 6

Reflectivity, or albedo, is measured ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  as a decimal between 0 and 1 
B)  as a rank between 0 (low reflectivity) and 100 (high reflectivity) 
C)  as a rank between 0 (low reflectivity) and 10 (high reflectivity) 
D)  on a sliding scale from no reflectivity to very high reflectivity 
A)  as a decimal between 0 and 1 
B)  as a rank between 0 (low reflectivity) and 100 (high reflectivity) 
C)  as a rank between 0 (low reflectivity) and 10 (high reflectivity) 
D)  on a sliding scale from no reflectivity to very high reflectivity

Question 7

Decorative plants can include both perennial and annual flowers, vegetables, fruit trees and bushes, and herbs. Select non-invasive species and rotate ____ for healthier soil and plants.

Accepted Answer

A)  semi-annually 
B)  annually 
C)  every two years 
D)  every three to five years 
A)  semi-annually 
B)  annually 
C)  every two years 
D)  every three to five years

Question 8

Most traditional landscapes are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  neither resource nor water efficient 
B)  resource and water efficient 
C)  water efficient but not resource efficient 
D)  resource efficient but not water efficient 
A)  neither resource nor water efficient 
B)  resource and water efficient 
C)  water efficient but not resource efficient 
D)  resource efficient but not water efficient

Question 9

____ yard waste on site reduces the impact on landfills and can provide healthy, natural fertilizer with minimal effort.

Accepted Answer

A)  Integrating 
B)  Recycling 
C)  Burning 
D)  Composting 
A)  Integrating 
B)  Recycling 
C)  Burning 
D)  Composting

Question 10

The US EPA has established the ____ program, providing guidelines for installation of efficient irrigation systems and certification of irrigation professionals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Total Efficiency 
B)  WaterSense 
C)  TotalSense 
D)  Water Efficiency 
A)  Total Efficiency 
B)  WaterSense 
C)  TotalSense 
D)  Water Efficiency

Question 11

Pervious concrete is placed over a gravel sub base of ____ inches or more that provides a storage reservoir for rainwater, allowing it to percolate into the ground.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  6 
C)  9 
D)  12 
A)  3 
B)  6 
C)  9 
D)  12

____ is a strategy to first limit the use of pesticides, and only when necessary, use the least hazardous products sparingly.

Match each item with a statement below. -Along with vegetated trellises, rows of trees provide privacy, windbreaks, and help define the limits of outdoor living spaces.

____ require a concrete footing to support them.

Studies show that trees can increase property values up to ____%.

Match each item with a statement below. -Used to transform slopes into level areas for buildings and yards, or to maintain tree roots near construction zones.

Reflectivity, or albedo, is measured ____.

Decorative plants can include both perennial and annual flowers, vegetables, fruit trees and bushes, and herbs. Select non-invasive species and rotate ____ for healthier soil and plants.

Most traditional landscapes are ____.

____ yard waste on site reduces the impact on landfills and can provide healthy, natural fertilizer with minimal effort.

The US EPA has established the ____ program, providing guidelines for installation of efficient irrigation systems and certification of irrigation professionals.

Pervious concrete is placed over a gravel sub base of ____ inches or more that provides a storage reservoir for rainwater, allowing it to percolate into the ground.

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Exam 11: Landscaping

____ is a strategy to first limit the use of pesticides, and only when necessary, use the least hazardous products sparingly.

Match each item with a statement below. -Along with vegetated trellises, rows of trees provide privacy, windbreaks, and help define the limits of outdoor living spaces.

____ require a concrete footing to support them.

Studies show that trees can increase property values up to ____%.

Match each item with a statement below. -Used to transform slopes into level areas for buildings and yards, or to maintain tree roots near construction zones.

Reflectivity, or albedo, is measured ____.

Decorative plants can include both perennial and annual flowers, vegetables, fruit trees and bushes, and herbs. Select non-invasive species and rotate ____ for healthier soil and plants.

Most traditional landscapes are ____.

____ yard waste on site reduces the impact on landfills and can provide healthy, natural fertilizer with minimal effort.

The US EPA has established the ____ program, providing guidelines for installation of efficient irrigation systems and certification of irrigation professionals.

Pervious concrete is placed over a gravel sub base of ____ inches or more that provides a storage reservoir for rainwater, allowing it to percolate into the ground.

Green Building: An Overview

The House As a System

Planning for Green From the Start

Insulation and Air Sealing

Foundations

Floors and Exterior Walls

Roofs and Attics

Fenestration

Exterior Wall Finishes

Outdoor Living Spaces

Interior Finishes

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Renewable Energy

Filters