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Arborist Practice Test

Check what you know about the arborist job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

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15 multiple-choice questions on arborist knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15The branch collar should be:
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Answer: Left intact. It helps healing.

Question 2 of 15Topping trees is:
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Answer: Harmful. It damages trees.

Question 3 of 15The hinge:
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Answer: Guides a falling tree. It controls direction.

Question 4 of 15Before dropping limbs:
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Answer: Use call-and-response. Communication prevents injuries.

Question 5 of 15Damaged climbing gear:
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Answer: Remove it. When in doubt, throw it out.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Harmful cutting of tree tops.”
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Answer: Topping. Topping: Harmful cutting of tree tops.

Question 7 of 15What does “Crown” mean?
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Answer: The upper part of a tree.. Crown: The upper part of a tree.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Where a climber anchors.”
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Answer: Tie-in point. Tie-in point: Where a climber anchors.

Question 9 of 15What does “Line clearance” mean?
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Answer: Pruning near power lines.. Line clearance: Pruning near power lines.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Two competing trunks.”
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Answer: Codominant stems. Codominant stems: Two competing trunks.

Question 11 of 15What does “Deadwood” mean?
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Answer: Dead branches.. Deadwood: Dead branches.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Removing branches to reduce density.”
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Answer: Crown thinning. Crown thinning: Removing branches to reduce density.

Question 13 of 15What does “Drop zone” mean?
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Answer: The area where limbs fall.. Drop zone: The area where limbs fall.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Safe distance from lines.”
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Answer: Minimum approach distance. Minimum approach distance: Safe distance from lines.

Question 15 of 15What does “Aerial rescue” mean?
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Answer: Rescuing an injured climber.. Aerial rescue: Rescuing an injured climber.

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