Certified Arborist Practice Exam

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What does a scabbard refer to?

  1. Across the gate

  2. A covering for a handsaw or polesaw blade

  3. These pieces of equipment allow the use of rope wraps to increase friction for the lowering of tree parts

  4. Because the friction causes an imbalance in the load taken by the core and cover braids

The correct answer is: A covering for a handsaw or polesaw blade

A scabbard is specifically a covering designed to protect the blade of a handsaw or polesaw. It serves both as a safety measure to prevent injury when the tool is not in use and as a means to preserve the sharpness of the blade by shielding it from damage. This protective covering is important in arboriculture, where tools are frequently transported and used in various environments. The other options do not accurately describe the function of a scabbard. For instance, while equipment that increases friction for lowering tree parts is relevant in tree care, it does not relate to the definition of a scabbard. Similarly, mentioning a gate or discussing load imbalances does not pertain to the concept of a scabbard, which is strictly about the protection of saw blades.

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