ISA

A pruning cycle should be based on tree __________ __________. - growth rates __________ __________ __________ can be used to reduce growth and lengthen time between cycles. - tree growth regulators Which pruning style is most effective in preventing regrowth when pruning hardwoods? - crown reduction True or False? Wound dressings in most situations are effective in reducing decay, accelerating wound closure & preventing disease penetration. - false wound dressings are not effective in ...

Fast-growing, problem species are sometimes known as __________ __________. - cycle busters Flush cuts damage which tissues? - the trunk Clearing for a new distribution line is likely to be paid for by a __________ budget. - capital Surface temperatures at the point of contact with high voltage can reach __________ degrees F. - 1,000 __________ __________ occurs when someone touches an energized fixture. __________ __________ can occur when a person touches a conductive object that is i...

Basal Application - herbicide application made at the bottom 12 in of stem & root collar with an herbicide in an oil carrier Behavior-Based - theory of industrial accident prevention pioneered by Herbert Heinrich that considers the overwhelming majority of incidents to be caused by unsafe acts Biological Methods - management of vegetation by establishment & control of compatible stable plant communities using plant competition, allelopathy, animals, insects, pathogens -cover-type convers...

ISA UTILITY SPECIALIST (CHAPTERS 1-7) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS What is a volt? ANSW-a unit of electrical force Major storms or __________ weather events are the usual cause of power outages over large areas. ANSW-catastrophic Without __________, messages can have multiple meanings. ANSW-context ISA BMPs provide a practical guide for implementing __________ __________. ANSW industry standards

ISA UTILITY ARBORIST MASTER STUDY SET (ALL SECTIONS) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS True ANSW-T/F Removal of brush following a storm is typically the responsibility of the customer safety stand down ANSW-a proactive measure in which all operations are brought to a halt until relevant safety information can be provided to response workers True ANSW-Organizations such as electric utilities may declare an emergency independent of official government declarations

ISA UTILITY SPECIALIST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS Action Threshold ANSW-point at which the level of incompatible plant species, density, height, location, condition threatens the stated management objectives & requires implementation of control method Active Listening ANSW-structured face to face communication technique that improves performance & increases understanding btwn people -use persons name -paraphrase their message Acute Toxicity ANSW-adverse effects resulting from...

ISA UTILITY SPECIALIST EXAM CHAPTER 1 QUESTIONSA AND CORRECT ANSWERS Job briefings ANSW-What documents are used to formally review site conditions and job procedures. Stop, think, act, review ANSW-What does the acronym S.T.A.R represent in arborcultural operations? Behavior based ANSW-Herbert Heinrich instituted study on industrial accidents in the workplace that resulted in finding what principles were the cause of the accidents? Leading indicators ANSW-Unsafe acts, close ...

ISA UTILITY SPECIALIST (CHAPTERS 1-7) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS An important first step in any vegetation management program should be to asses system conditions, which is often done through an __________. ANSW-inventory Which type of cuts are less unacceptable? ANSW-internodal cuts (e.g. topping) A worker neglecting to wear cut-resistant chaps while operating a chainsaw is committing an unsafe __________, while an employer failing to provide chaps is creating an unsafe __...

ISA UTILITY SPECIALIST (CH. 3: UTILITY PRUNING) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS What is the maximum amount of foliage that should be removed in one growing season? ANSW-25% (this is according to ANSI A300) When is it acceptable to deviate from the pruning standards? ANSW-during storm restoration In the U.S., pruning should be conducted according to __________ __________. ANSW-ANSI A300 Utility pruning removes the leaves and reduces a tree's __________ growth, but remaining ...

ISA UTILITY SPECIALIST (CH. 2: PROGRAM & PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS Clearing for a new distribution line is likely to be paid for by a __________ budget. ANSW capital A grid-based scheduling system is most likely to be used by highly __________ utilities. ANSW-urbanized A challenge with grid-based scheduling is that circuits may traverse many grids, allowing for a variety of __________ __________. ANSW-tree conditions