Contract v. Staff Test Test
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Question: 1. According to the article, all but one of the following are types of contracted services used by municipalities.
tree planting
tree pruning
master plans
pesticide applications

Question: 2. Contracted labor is:
motivated by pride and residency.
motivated by profit.
good for handling demand pruning calls.
generally more stable.

Question: 3. In-house crews are:
never available for peak work periods.
not paid for work that does not meet quality standards.
ideal for scheduled trimming programs.
available for any and all facets of forestry operations.

Question: 4. The decision on type of crew is usually made on the basis of:
cost.
quality of service.
past practice.
All of the above.

Question: 5. Contract services are:
used for jobs requiring specialized equipment.
used for jobs requiring specialized training.
used during peak labor needs.
All of the above.

Question: 6. Forestry departments in very small cities usually have:
a crew of 2 climbers, 2 drivers and a foreman.
a forester who writes contacts.
a foreman that serves as a crew supervisor.
several trimming crews.

Question: 7. Forestry departments in moderate sized cities usually have:
2 or 3 workers plus a truck.
a trouble truck.
a request trimming crew.
two climbers, two truck drivers, and a foreman.

Question: 8. Forestry departments in the largest cities have:
tree removal crews.
trained pest control crews.
several trimming crews.
All of the above.

Question: 9. All tree crews should:
be supervised by urban foresters.
have leaders that stay with the workers.
have a clear line of communication.
All of the above.

Question: 10. A tree advisory board:
consists of paid foresters.
sets polices and regulations.
must contain contractor members.
consists of politicians.



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