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Question 1

Like any forest product, bamboo must be replanted after it is harvested.

True False

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Question 2

Which of the following are true of "Moso" bamboo?

It is the most commonly known variety of "timber bamboo" used in the manufacture of flooring and plywood. Average size is 4-6" in diameter and up to 40' in height. It is grown in its native environment and managed well, should require no irrigation, fertilizers or pesticides. It is typically harvested by hand. A, B and C A, B, C and D

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Question 3

What is the optimal age to harvest Moso bamboo?

1 year 2 1/2 years 5 years 10 years

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Question 4

To ensure that a specified bamboo product meets the most rigorous quality standards, it is best to deal with:

Product distributors Product importers Product manufacturers Any of the above.

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Question 5

Which organization maintains the most respected certification program for sustainable forest management.

Forest Products Association Forest Stewardship Council US Green Building Council International Bamboo Council

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Question 6

What's the best way to ensure that a manufacturer's claim of "no added urea-formaldehyde" is valid under the California Air Resources Board's Section 01350.

Consult product sales literature. Consult the manufacturer's web site. Obtain third party laboratory results. Obtain written confirmation from the manufacturer.

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Question 7

At a minimum, as of 2009, which of the following LEED credits should bamboo be eligible for?

IEQc 4.4 Low Emitting Materials IEQc 4.3 Low Emitting Materials - Flooring Systems MRc6 Rapidly Renewable Materials MRc7 Certified Wood and Bamboo A, C and D A, B, C and D

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Question 8

Which of the following styles of bamboo performs best in high impact applications?

Flat Grain Edge Grain End Grain Strand

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Question 9

Bamboo Plywood is available in which of the following configurations:

Single-ply Multi-ply Linear and Cross Lamination A and B A, B and C

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Question 10

To date, bamboo flooring is approved for residential but not commercial applications.

True False

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