The Final Exam Quiz

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  1. The topdressing layer on an infield skin is __________ of granular material sitting on top of the infield soil base..1
  2. At 1st and 3rd base, the foul edge of the foul line should line up with:1
  3. In order to keep an infield skin nice and smooth for maximum playability, you should nail drag or float drag in one direction only.1
  4. When measuring field dimensions, it is best to use a _______ tape measure to ensure accurate measurements.1
  5. What are the consequences of a lip being allowed to form on a turfgrass edge on a ballfield?1
  6. What must be done to existing clay in wear holes to allow the new clay to adhere to the existing clay?1
  7. Which weather event plays the biggest role in transporting infield soil from the infield skin to the grass edges forming lips?1
  8. Bridging occurs in the hopper of a chalker when the chalk has absorbed too much oxygen and expands, creating an overflow of chalk.1
  9. To effectively repair clay on the pitching mound or home plate area, it is very important to remove all loose material and debris from the wear holes before proceeding with installing replacement clay.1
  10. If watering right before a day game, be sure to wet down the infield grass to make sure it doesn’t get too dry during the game.1
  11. To make sure you can deliver adequate water volume, what is the minimum hose size you should use for watering your infield skin?1
  12. The dragging pattern that helps build or maintain surface grade on a totally skinned infield is the:1
  13. Which of these does NOT need to be taken into consideration when determining how much water to apply to an infield skin?1
  14. When repairing a wear hole in the pitching mound or home plate area, it is important to use _______ in order to ensure effective binding to the existing clay.1
  15. Which float drag can still effectively smooth a damp infield?1
  16. When chalking lines on a ballfield, which of these procedures is INCORRECT?1
  17. A “lip” is a bump in the batter’s box that results from players pushing material toward the back of the batter’s box.1
  18. Bulk paint sprayers should __________ at the end of each work day.1
  19. A _______ is a good tool for finish grooming the pitching mound because it conforms well to the curvature of the mound.1
  20. The more moisture you can keep in your infield skin without getting sloppy:1
  21. Which float drag transports the least amount of infield material?1
  22. Which float drag will perform the best for breaking up small soil chunks on your infield skin?1
  23. What type of tamp should you use to get the most concentrated packing power?1
  24. Which of these tools would you use to remove a “loose lip”?1
  25. When the sun is shining and the breeze is blowing during the daytime is the best time to flood the infield skin so water will have a chance to deeply penetrate the infield soil.1