ISA Certified Arborist sample test questions

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DonnyCoffey

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Greetings,
I was wondering if there was a specific site that folks have used to acquire sample test questions for the ISA Cerified Arborist test.
 
Sample questions are in the Study Guide Donny. Also Congrats on your job change. I like Jake and hope they do well.
 
oldoakman said:
Sample questions are in the Study Guide Donny. Also Congrats on your job change. I like Jake and hope they do well.
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Thanks buddy. Yeah, I just wanted to see if I can find more sample questions than what’s in the guide

The job change was a scary one for me, but I have faith in Jake and the guys and they have a drive and passion that is very contagious.

You’ll have to check out the January issue of TCI Magazine. I have an article in it.
 
If you Google it a couple sites have free tests, I don't remember how relevant the one i used is though. There is also a tips book that I believe has questions in it but some of the reading in it seemed to be contradictory to the newest version of the study guide
 
Not sure if this helps you but try:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/arborists/index.html
U of Manitoba uses the same ISA textbook with it's own Q/A's, plus online course materials, plus weekly on-line quizzes and a final exam - this can be at UMan in friendly Winnipeg (also great beer, rye bread and pyrogies!) or proctored at a US testing center. You'd be prepared for sure, plus it's accepted if you want to go on an take a TRAQ course afterwards, for example.
Next intake is January 2018! Registration fees are in our bargain basement "Highly Devalued Canadian Dollars" (well not a dollar actually, more like an inflated 75 cent piece with Duty/ All Manner of Brokerage Fees/ PST/ GST and an assault on the senses by the banks for the currency exchange rate they apply - no wait, I digress - this is for equipment purchases made in the US!)
I think there are also some prep courses available in the US through some of the ISA Chapters too - these you'd have to attend in class that I've seen.
Cheers
 
DonnyCoffey said:
Thanks buddy. Yeah, I just wanted to see if I can find more sample questions than what’s in the guide

The job change was a scary one for me, but I have faith in Jake and the guys and they have a drive and passion that is very contagious.

You’ll have to check out the January issue of TCI Magazine. I have an article in it.
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When retirement happens I hope to be able to contribute there as well. I like the guiding principals they have. Be safe.
 
ghostice said:
Not sure if this helps you but try:
http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/arborists/index.html
U of Manitoba uses the same ISA textbook with it's own Q/A's, plus online course materials, plus weekly on-line quizzes and a final exam - this can be at UMan in friendly Winnipeg (also great beer, rye bread and pyrogies!) or proctored at a US testing center. You'd be prepared for sure, plus it's accepted if you want to go on an take a TRAQ course afterwards, for example.
Next intake is January 2018! Registration fees are in our bargain basement "Highly Devalued Canadian Dollars" (well not a dollar actually, more like an inflated 75 cent piece with Duty/ All Manner of Brokerage Fees/ PST/ GST and an assault on the senses by the banks for the currency exchange rate they apply - no wait, I digress - this is for equipment purchases made in the US!)
I think there are also some prep courses available in the US through some of the ISA Chapters too - these you'd have to attend in class that I've seen.
Cheers
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Thank you very much!
 
TCtreeswinger said:
If you Google it a couple sites have free tests, I don't remember how relevant the one i used is though. There is also a tips book that I believe has questions in it but some of the reading in it seemed to be contradictory to the newest version of the study guide
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Roger that!
 
adolan said:
Here is one I used, but it was made before the urban forestry portion was added. It is just the questions from the study guide but its nice to go through.
https://www.quia.com/quiz/4474011.html
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Whaddaya mean I should determine if there is an electrical hazard before I call 911 if a climber is injured in a tree?! Was this written before cell phones?
I'm kind of salty about that. I can look at the wires while I'm on the phone.
 
SomethingWitty said:
Whaddaya mean I should determine if there is an electrical hazard before I call 911 if a climber is injured in a tree?! Was this written before cell phones?
I'm kind of salty about that. I can look at the wires while I'm on the phone.
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I think they are just trying to establish that you need to be able to tell the responders before they head off if there is an electrical hazard. They get moving pretty fast and might not want to take the time to walk you through a visual assessment of the site. But I think it is like those "which comes first?" questions on the Drivers Test. They all need to be done pretty promptly, but what should be done first when your tire blows? Grip the steering wheel firmly and take your foot off the gas pedal, or, Quickly steer to the right shoulder. It's just like how you don't want to rush up to rescue the climber and become a second victim. Taking your foot off the gas pedal and doing a proper assessment can help significantly....

However, I hate standardized tests and I always overthink the questions. I do much better when I can explain my answer just as you say, "Can't I look at the wires while on the phone?"

Oh well.


DonnyCoffey said:
Greetings,
I was wondering if there was a specific site that folks have used to acquire sample test questions for the ISA Cerified Arborist test.
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Donny you will do great! Just read the Study guide and ANSI Safety Requirements and Pruning Standards and go through the BMP etc. That will give you more than enough.
 
If you've really got the heebie jeebies about sitting for the test, take the paper version. Best case you nail it. Worst case, you've seen the elephant and get a free do-over. If you take the computer based Pearson Vue My Backside version, you'll have to drop another hundo to them as a test fee for your retake.

Try to find a couple sites scheduling tests within about 3 months of each other that are within reasonable driving distance. That way if you find out six weeks later that you have to do a retake, you've still got time to register for the second test.
 
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