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[treeseer]

Well I sure do like your taste in CEU articles! Those puppies have edjamakated alot of clients, potential and the best kind.
I've pitched a few others since, but no takee, but that's no surprise; there's a good one in most issues.

$350? Hokey Smokeys, what's the breakdown on that? I know it's a good deal for you, since it'll buy you peace from wifely encouragement on THAT topic, anyway.

If for some reason you come up short in a domain, just know that the sun'll come up tomorrow...

 

[treesandsurf]

So how'd it go? opcorn:

jp

 

[treeseer]

So how'd it go? opcorn:

jp

Hmm....it's 9:24, and nary a peep.

Tomorrow...it's only a day a waayyyyyyyyyy....

I'm a big fan of the pupil-less princess.

 

[Tree Machine]

I know it's a good deal for you, since it'll buy you peace from wifely encouragement on THAT topic, anyway.

She has had her repetitive say over the years. Yea, let's call it encouragement. LOL

If for some reason you come up short in a domain, just know that the sun'll come up tomorrow...

Ummmmm... how about two domains........?

Here are the domains:

The test is ten domains of 20 questions each. The 200 questions are mixed amongst one another. You have 3 hours 30 minutes to finish the test.


I underscored in soils (soil management), which is sort of surprising. And diagnosis and treatment, which I do know to be my weak point. Pretty much fell on my face there. I missed 12 of the 20 questions in Diagnosis. Hmmm. Pretty bad. Elizabeth is really digging hard on me over that one.

And I'm not expecting to get any sympathy from you dawgs so stuff it. I am downtrodden and dejected, limping slowly away, tail between the legs, I am a sorry, pathetic loser. Just ask my wife.

 

[Tree Machine]

Overall I thought it was an excellent test. I really had a lot of fun taking it. Too bad I flunked.

Good job, ISA.

 

[treeseer]

I underscored in soils (soil management), which is sort of surprising. And diagnosis and treatment, which I do know to be my weak point. Pretty much fell on my face there. I missed 12 of the 20 questions in Diagnosis.
And I'm not expecting to get any sympathy from you dawgs so stuff it.

Well I flunked cabli8ng the first time through, and the sun came up the next day, so here is some sympathy whether you expect it or not.. The retake is free, right?

Re diagnosis, imo this is the domain that ISA and the industry needs to publish more guidance on, and get more field workshops too, imho.

The ratio of cutting and rigging classes compared to diagnosis classes is about 100:1, and the print situation is better, but field work is really the only way to learn that stuff.

Hang in there, bro--we can get lots of practice in April if you come along for the ride to Abe's abode!

 

[Tree Machine]

field work is really the only way to learn that stuff.

I'm strong in mycology. Fungus doesn't generally cause disease, and there were no questions on that.

Re diagnosis, imo this is the domain that ISA and the industry needs to publish more guidance on, and get more field workshops too, imho.

I read Dr. Dendro in the ISA. That's good stuff there. The actual authors change around, but the Dr Dendro storyline remains informative and just good study.

There's no question, as an arborist, diagnostics is certainly my weak point, I'm not afraid to bring that up. When there's a diagnosis of something other than iron clorosis or a visible parasite, I send all diagnosis to another CA in town, Purdue grad, certified in pesticide applications. I refer that work on. I don't own spray equipment and don't want to own spray equipment. I truly don't do much more than EAB assess and treat. Otherwise, I'm pretty much purely a climber and doer of what we do.

The retake is free, right?

Ha ha ha ha hhh aaa, hoo hho ho ho heee heee, snort! NYuk nyuk yuk
Free. Rhymes with tee hee hee

Free, ..... I'm doubting that. Maybe ISA will administer the retakes for 'free', but the PearsonVue testing center will pop me for their fee, that's almost a given ($100) and I bouta gotta take the morning off work. To my wife its not free, she got the little calculator going on in her head. She's really beating me up over this in every way she can. Absolutely cruel.

 

[treeseer]

Fungus doesn't generally cause disease

*It doesn't?

, and there were no questions on that.

*surprising.--what were the 20 questions on, then?

When there's a diagnosis of something other than iron clorosis or a visible parasite, I send all diagnosis to another CA in town, Purdue grad, certified in pesticide applications. I refer that work on. I don't own spray equipment and don't want to own spray equipment.

*Well I refer all chem apps too, but I collaborate with the phc guy on the diagnosis as a mutual learning experience.

Otherwise, I'm pretty much purely a climber and doer of what we do.

*I think the message from the test is that 'what we do" includes diagnosis. what were the 20 questions on?

the PearsonVue testing center will pop me for their fee, that's almost a given ($100) and I bouta gotta take the morning off work. To my wife its not free, she got the little calculator going on in her head.

*So you can take it on a rain day, right?
That girl better factor long-term benefits by extrapolating this expense over the 40-50 year career ahead of you and stop giving you grief with the nickel-diming; and you can tell her I said so! (not that that would make much difference:monkey

Hang in there bro.

 

[Tree Machine]

Thanks. I'll let you know how the scheduling of a re-test goes. ISA may need their 10 working days advance scheduling, then I don't know if you can set your time. I was given a choice of this day, this day or this day, and that was as close as I got to 'setting my schedule'.


I can't discuss questions, being of ethical reasoning. I would certainly like to be able to go over the questions I missed.


Naw, treeseer, fungus is a primary decomposer, not (generally) a parasite. It doesn't (ususally) cause disease, it initiates and facilitates conditions that may ultimately affect the health of the tree into the future. Decomposer fungus can affect structural integrity, and that may affect health.

There was nothing on the lower fungi, rusts, smuts, molds, which can and do cause disease.

 

[treeman48507]

I didn't read all the post here but ... the 10 cd ceu credits discs helped me . I had one domain at 59% and have to redo it later this month. Keep up the good work !

 

[pdqdl]

Fungus doesn't generally cause disease

*It doesn't?

[I deleted the rest for brevity]

Nope. He's right.

It's just that we only learn about the pathogenic fungi, because we don't notice the good ones.

Nematodes: now THAT is a group that causes disease. Nearly all of them are parasites.

 

[familytreeman]

good work! i am currently studying as well. lots of guys i know had to retake, but hey, that way you know where to study harder.

when does the audit for retaking the whole test go thru?

 

[Ekka]

when does the audit for retaking the whole test go thru?

Possibly when the director needs a pay rise, it is a business.

 

[Tree Machine]

You're not gonna give me a hard time, are you Ekka. I've already begged humility and the whole tail between the legs thing.

 

[treeman48507]

I was wondering about the retakr issue too. I scored well on all but my strongest subject - go figure ? Thays OK but...
I have 4 CA catagorys to add Tuesday and the one ISA sub cat retake on Friday. Yep ! Study up ! Springs here !

 

[treeseer]

Possibly when the director needs a pay rise, it is a business.

:spam:

 

[Ekka]

You're not gonna give me a hard time, are you Ekka. I've already begged humility and the whole tail between the legs thing.

Not at all, however suggesting a ruling where modules passed have to be re-sat is not progress IMHO, it's either a cash grab or blatant incompetence in training/assessment.

I see Guy is once again pontificating his one eyed ignorant perspective.

 

[Boa07]

Hey Jim, stick with it mate, from my limited exchanges with you here and elsewhere, I think you are an incredibly resilliant resourceful and intelligent guy, I have great confidence you will pass the test on resit and continue to offer your clients excellent advice and service.

 

[B.Secord]

As far as money grabs go, I wonder how many people pay their money to TAFE and don't pass their certifications in Australia?

 

[treeseer]

It took 3 clicks to get this info:

"Frequently Asked Questions for Exam Results

When can I expect my exam results?

Exam results take 4-6 weeks to be processed. Once they are available, we will send them to you via the USPS. Sorry, we can not give out results via email, phone or fax.

What does my score need to be in order to pass the exam?

You must first obtain an overall score of 70%. Once you have obtained that overall score, you are required to obtain a 60% in each domain.

Why don’t I get the same overall score when I add up all of the domains and divide by 10?

The overall score is compiled by the number of questions you got right out of 200. Then, each of the domains are scored individually and do not have the same number of questions. Therefore, you can’t add them all up and divide by 10.

I just took my exam can I see the questions that I missed?

Due to the confidentiality of the exam questions it would compromise the integrity of the exam. The exams are only revamped every 6 months and we do not want to have the questions and answers out there for everyone to see in those 6 months.

My overall score was above 70%, but I had 2 domains that I scored below a 60% in, what do I have to retake?

Since your overall score was above 70%, you will be required to retake only the domains that you did not score a 60% in.

How much does it cost me to retake the exam?

The cost to retake the exam depends on a couple of factors.

* 1st time retake (within 1 year of original exam date) FREE
* 2nd or more time retaking (within 1 year of original exam date) $75 USD ea time
* After 1 year of original exam date Full Exam Fee (see application handbook for more details)

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