ISA Certified Arborist Practice Test
400 Questions that simulates the topics & difficulty of the actual exam
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You'll practice with 400 ISA Arborist Certification Questions (two entire exams worth). Along with each question is a detailed explanation of the correct answer!
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To maximize your preparation, we've proportionally divided the questions as they appear on the exam. This allows you to accurately test your knowledge within the time frame of the exam.
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Found Inside: ISA Arborist Example Questions
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An even split between the amount of solids and the amount of pore space is the ideal condition.
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If possible healthy, older fonds should not be removed. If they must be, fonds that are at an angle of less than 90° perpendicular to the stem shall not be removed.
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Lion tailing occurs when too many inner laterals are removed and there's no longer an appropriate distribution. This can lead to bark sunburn, breakage, and waterspouts
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Water that moves between cells of different ages is called radial transport.
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About the ISA Arborist Exam
The Certified Arborist Exam is administered by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), and is designed to demonstrate professional knowledge of tree biology, safety practices, diagnosis, and other arboriculture-related topics.
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Eligibility Requirements
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In order to apply to for the exam, applicants must either...
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have at least three years of full-time experience in arboriculture
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have a 4-year degree in a related field, with one year of experience or a two-year degree in arboriculture, with two years of experience
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Please note: Using multiple degrees to fulfill degree requirements is not acceptable.
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Arborist Exam Breakdown
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The exam is divided into ten areas of expertise (listed below).
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Pruning (16%)
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Safe Work Practices (15%)
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Tree Risk Management (13%)
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Diagnosis and Treatment (12%)
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Soil Management (12%)
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Identification and Selection (8%)
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Tree Biology (8%)
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Urban Forestry (7%)
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Installment and Establishment (5%)
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Tree Protection (4%)
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These ten sections will total 200 multiple-choice questions in the end. However, 20 of these questions will not count towards the final score.
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