Quiz – Ontario Apprenticeship Landscape Horticulture

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Created on April 21, 2023

Performs Common Occupational Skills

1 / 10

What impact does a dirty air filter have on power tools and equipment?

Difficult to start and reduced power.

Increased engine vibration and reduced power.

Difficult to start and increased exhaust.

Increased vibration and operating noise.

2 / 10

When is Personal Protective Equipment required?

When there is a risk of harm to the worker

According to the manufacturer’s specifications

When an employee has an injury

When recommended by the supervisor

3 / 10

Secateurs (hand pruners) can be used to cut plants and branches that are between ½ to 1 inch thick. What type of secateurs are an excellent choice for pruning green wood?

Anvil

Serrated

Bypass

Toothed

4 / 10

What is the process of maintaining tools after working in a pest-infested garden?

Remove debris, wipe down handles and sharp edges with a scrubbing device, apply a light oil, lubricate, wipe clean

Remove debris, wash with soap and water and sap remover, lubricate moving parts and cutting edge, and wipe clean

Remove debris, apply a light oil, wipe down handles and sharp edges, lubricate moving parts, and wipe down

Remove debris, wash with soap and water/sap remover using a scrubbing device and spray tool surfaces with disinfectant

5 / 10

What is done next after sharpening a blade of a rotary lawn mower?

It should be centred and then installed.

It should be balanced, then installed.

It should be aligned, then balanced.

It should be balanced and then centred.

6 / 10

Before operating power tools and equipment, what steps are taken by the operator to ensure safe work?

Correct PPE is available, and training completed.

The energy source is disconnected, and a circle check is performed.

Correct PPE is worn, and a circle check is performed.

The operators’ manual is available, and training is scheduled

7 / 10

What type of personal protection is needed when a worker is exposed to hazards from flying particles?

Face and eye protection

Eye and breathing protection

Head and foot protection

Face and breathing protection

8 / 10

Which tool would be used to remove branches that are larger than three inches in diameter?

Pruning saw

Loppers

Pole saw

Secateurs

9 / 10

What is the most important safe work practice before operating a landscape vehicle?

Knowing hand signals to ensure worker safety

Conducting a circle check to verify it is in good working order

Having access to the operator’s manual

Having access to the maintenance schedule

10 / 10

What is verified when inspecting PPE and safety equipment before use?

Colour and appearance

Expiry date and condition

Specifications and colour

Cleanliness and condition

Your score is

The average score is 84%

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