The Final Exam - Groundskeeper University

When tamping down new clay added for repair, remember to tamp _______ .1

in a figure-eight pattern.
in a rhythmic pattern.
around the outside edges first, working your way inward.
in the middle first, working your way outward.

Which of these tools would you use to remove a “loose lip”?1

sharpened iron rake
power broom
a gas powered dethatcher
none of the above

To make sure you can deliver adequate water volume, what is the minimum hose size you should use for watering your infield skin?1

half-inch
three-quarters inch
one inch
one and three-quarters inch

What are the consequences of a lip being allowed to form on a turfgrass edge on a ballfield?1

It can be the cause of bad hops.
It can cause rain water to drain poorly from the infield.
Both.
Neither.

To clean an aerosol paint sprayer, simply _______ .1

spray the remainder of the paint behind the dugout where no one will see.
invert the can so the nozzle faces upward and spray until paint is not coming out.
remove it and throw the partially used paint can in the trash.
remove the can and place in a corner, then blame the next guy who uses it for not cleaning it.

When measuring field dimensions, it is best to use a _______ tape measure to ensure accurate measurements.1

fiberglass
plastic
nylon-coated steel
wood

Which weather event plays the biggest role in transporting infield soil from the infield skin to the grass edges forming lips?1

Bright sunshine
Moderate to heavy rain
Light snow
Strong winds

At 1st and 3rd base, the foul edge of the foul line should line up with:1

the side of the base facing home plate.
the side of the base facing foul territory.
the absolute center of the base.
the side of the base facing 2nd base.

Which float drag can still effectively smooth a damp infield?1

steel mat drag
cocoa mat drag
both
neither

What must be done to existing clay in wear holes to allow the new clay to adhere to the existing clay?1

Blend some bagged cement powder in with the soil.
Wet the bottom and sides of the hole with water to make the clay tacky.
Apply a soil adhesive to the bottom and sides of the wear hole.
Excavate the holes as deep as possible.

Bulk paint sprayers should __________ at the end of each work day.1

have the supply lines, filters, and supply tank emptied and flushed with clean water
be refilled with freshly diluted field marking paint
have the supply tank drained
have the agitators running for at least 4 hours if there is still paint in the supply tank

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

infield topdressing
fresh dry clay
premoistened clay
the spoils and debris that was swept out of the wear holes

Under what conditions is it a bad idea to “hydrowash” a lip out of your turf edge?1

During the turgrass growing season.
When you have warm-season grasses and it is a sunny, hot summer day.
When you have cool-season grasses and it is a sunny, hot summer day.
After it has rained.

A _______ is a good tool for finish grooming the pitching mound because it conforms well to the curvature of the mound.1

cocoa mop
cocoa mat
drag broom
steel drag mat

The more moisture you can keep in your infield skin without getting sloppy:1

the less wear you will see in the skin in the skin, along with truer hops and better traction.
the less traction players will have when running changing direction.
the more bad hops you will see.
the more weeds you will see come up in your infield skin.

When chalking lines on a ballfield, which of these procedures is INCORRECT?1

Only put as much chalk in the hopper as you need for that one field.
Fill your hopper as close to the area you will be chalking as possible.
Wet the areas you will be chalking FIRST before you begin chalking.
Thoroughly wet the lined areas AFTER you have finished chalking.