Journeyman Beekeeping Practice Exam

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• What is the primary function of a frame wire crimper?
• How many queen cells are needed to produce 1 ounce of royal jelly?
• Which gland produces the silk used by a larva in cocoon spinning?
• What is the role of the queen bee in the colony?
• Which of the following behaviors may be influenced by trail pheromones?
• What is the typical age range of bees that usually join a swarm?
• Who originally wrote "The Hive and The Honeybee"?
• What is the outcome for bees infected with Black Queen Cell Virus?
• How long is a larva susceptible to AFB spores?
• What is the function of the flabellum in a honeybee's proboscis?
• What is the primary purpose of the hinge joint in bees?
• What is a Rabbet Joint?
• What is the primary role of the glossa in honeybees?
• How long does it typically take for a female Varroa mite to lay her first male offspring after feeding on pupae?
• Which structure provides structural integrity to the honeybee's body?
• Do all spiracles of a bee possess valves to protect against water and foreign objects?
• What part of the honeybee is described as the top lip?
• What color coding system is used to identify the age of queens in beekeeping?
• Which type of glands are involved in honey ripening?
• What is the primary feature of the waggle dance performed by bees?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of pheromone found in bees?
• What are sclerites in honeybees?
• What does the weight of 3 lbs typically indicate about a package of bees?
• Which component is termed the "cheek" of a honeybee?
• Which statement is true regarding drone bees?
• What type of dance is characterized by a zigzagging motion and whirring sound?
• What structures help swing the proboscis from underneath its chin?
• What is the part of the antennae that connects to the ball and socket joint in the head?
• What is vitellogenin?
• What is the purpose of the breaking dance in bees?
• What role does the proventriculus play in a bee's digestive system?
• How many beehives can a person sell without a permit when going out of business?
• What type of split method is the Demaree Method associated with?
• What effect does Nosema have on worker bees' lifespans?
• What is supercedure typically triggered by?
• Which pest of the honey bee is often confused with the varroa mite?
• How many wax glands does a honey bee hive have?
• What does "tarsal" refer to in bees?
• Who discovered the bee dance language?
• What is the primary focus of Dr. David Tarpy's research?
• What are the sounds known as "piping" made by queen bees?
• What is the ideal temperature range for using MAQS (Mite-Away-Quick-Strips®)?
• In beekeeping, what does the Demaree Method primarily involve?
• What is the last part of the antennae known for being segmented and having an extra segment in drones?
• What characteristic of releaser pheromones allows them to act more quickly than primer pheromones?
• Which researcher is notably associated with honey bee genetics and breeding?
• What characterizes inefficient supercedure in a bee colony?
• What is referred to as the last segment of a honey bee's leg?
• What is the primary function of a drone in a bee colony?
• What is the grooming dance primarily used for by bees?
• What is the preferred stage of bee Varroa mites target for their phoretic stage?
• What are queen cells usually made from?
• What is a common characteristic of the hypo-pharyngeal glands of nurse bees affected by Nosema disease?
• What is the typical appearance of the Braula coeca pest?
• What does a polariscope typically indicate in beekeeping?
• What substance is released by tarsal glands that may influence bee behavior?
• What are tergites in the anatomy of a honeybee?
• What is the function of the Johnston's Organ found in the hinge joint?
• What are the small holes on the antennae of honeybees that function like taste sensors called?
• At what moisture level will points be deducted when judging honey?
• What role does the proventriculus serve in a honeybee?
• What is the minimum experience required to become a Journeyman beekeeper in NCSBA?
• What is the range of temperature that is too low to use Apiguard?
• Which dance would indicate to bees that there is food within a short distance of less than 30 meters?
• Can worker larvae infected with AFB survive if not stressed?
• What is the key characteristic that differentiates releaser pheromones from primer pheromones?
• What connects the hind wings to the forewings in honeybee flight?
• What is the main role of the waggle dance in bee communication?
• Which factor can lead to increased stress in a bee colony?
• What is the function of the arolium in honey bees?
• What is oelic acid known for in terms of bee behavior?
• What do Dufor's glands release during reproduction in honeybees?
• What is the main difference between queen jelly and worker jelly?
• Who played a key role in establishing the Honey Bee Exhibit at the North Carolina Zoo?
• Which pathogen is known as a secondary pathogen related to varroa mite infestations?
• Where are Arnhart glands located in bees and what is their purpose?
• How many sensilla are typically found on a worker bee's antenna?
• How soon after a queen is removed do bees typically realize her absence?
• Which researcher is recognized for significantly advancing the understanding of varroa mites?
• True or False: The honey bee colony relies solely on nectar for its energy needs.
• Which set of glands is responsible for releasing alarm pheromones?
• What anatomical feature allows for the connection of the pedicel to the scape?
• Which type of larvae is primarily affected by Chalkbrood?
• What does the "primer effect" refer to in bees?
• What happens in a hive during inefficient supercedure?
• Which condition is caused by two species of microsporidia?
• What is the role of the BEP in beekeeping?
• What is wax bloom?
• Which scenario describes efficient supercedure?
• What is one main role of honey bee workers?
• What is the main function of the scape in bee anatomy?
• What is the purpose of the corbiculae in drones?
• What is the typical weight range of a package of bees?
• How long does the female Tracheal mite lay eggs after finding a suitable host?
• What is the Dyce process used for?
• Which type of bee behavior is primarily impacted by the presence of Varroa mites?
• Who taught many of the current researchers as a professor at Cornell University?
• Which part of the antennae is connected to the scape at the hinge joint?
• What is the primary function of the Masanobu gland in bees?
• How often can varroa mites reproduce in a drone cell compared to a worker cell?
• What is the maximum daily temperature range for using Apiguard?
• Which substance is primarily used as food for the queen bee?
• True or False: Varroa mites prefer worker brood over drone brood.
• How many offspring do Varroa mites reproduce in queen cells compared to other cells?
• What does the term "tergal" refer to in beekeeping?
• What are ocelli in honeybees?
• What happens to immature male Varroa mites after reaching adulthood?
• What do female Varroa mites do after entering a larval cell?
• Which part of the honeybee is made up of several structures that help in feeding?
• Black Queen Cell Virus is linked to which other condition?
• Viral diseases impact which type of bee?
• What is the last stage of the Varroa mite lifecycle before it emerges?
• When do varroa mite populations usually reach their highest levels?
• Which part of the bee's anatomy is responsible for movement and walking on various surfaces?
• How many eggs does the adult female Tracheal mite lay per day?
• True or False: The drone's antennae are longer than the worker's.
• What is the role of pheromones in bee communication?
• What tool is used to embed wire into wax foundation for beekeeping?
• What is the significance of being part of local beekeeping associations like NCSBA?
• What type of pheromone has a short term effect on bees?
• Why is honey's moisture content important for storage and fermentation prevention?
• True or False: A beekeeper's experience is irrelevant when selling nucleus hives.
• How far do virgin queens usually fly compared to drones from the same bee yard?
• Which gland produces wax for the construction of honeycombs?
• How frequently does a female Varroa mite lay female offspring?
• Which structure can be compared to taste buds in the anatomy of a honeybee?
• Which two glands are responsible for producing the fluids that nourish worker bee larvae?
• What is the main economic impact of Braula coeca on beekeeping?
• What is the purpose of using an eyelet in beekeeping?
• Do Varroa mites preferentially infest specific age groups of bees?
• Where is the antenna cleaner located on a honey bee?
• Do pollen foragers typically work closer or further from the hive compared to nectar gatherers?
• What is the purpose of the wax glands in honeybees?
• How many local chapters are there in the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association (NCSBA)?
• Do high mite numbers increase the risk of nosema in a bee colony?
• What type of eyes allow bees to detect changes in light?
• What is the first stage in the lifecycle of Varroa mites?
• Above what moisture content will honey start to ferment?
• What substance makes up the exoskeleton of a bee?
• What is a notable symptom of Israel Acute Paralysis in bees?
• When are the wax glands of honeybees most fully developed?
• What signals that a queen bee is about to swarm?
• What may lead to the purple coloration of brood?
• What generally affects only worker larvae in a colony?
• Which race of bees is known for its tendency to drift?
• During honey bee development, what does a larva do to transition into a prepupa?
• What is the primary role of the hypopharyngeal gland in honeybees?
• What are some of the judging criteria for extracted honey?
• Bees use pheromones to communicate about what kind of threats?
• What is the melting point of beeswax?
• How is American foulbrood disease (AFB) primarily transmitted?
• Which bee species is known to have weaker venom?
• How many subspecies of Apis mellifera are there?
• Are varroa mites a serious pest of Apis cerana, their original host?
• What does the term 'travel stain' refer to?
• What is the recovery status for honey bee larvae infected with AFB when not stressed?
• Which pioneer is credited with innovations in bee equipment manufacturing?
• What type of egg does the foundress female Varroa mite lay within 60 hours of entering a larval cell?
• What is the function of the Koschevnikov gland in honeybees?
• What role does invertase play in honey production?
• How much more do Varroa mites prefer drone brood over worker brood?
• What are the chemicals produced by Arnhart glands commonly referred to as?
• In which stage of its life cycle does the Small Hive Beetle pupate?
• What characteristic of comb honey can be impacted by travel stains?
• What characteristic of Royal Jelly can be linked to queen cell production?
• What contribution is A.I. Root best known for in the context of beekeeping?
• What is the typical duration of the pupation period for the Small Hive Beetle?
• What is the byproduct of Nosema affecting worker bees?
• Which structure in bees functions similarly to kidneys in filtering hemolymph?
• Nosema infections directly affect which stages of honey bee development?
• Which bee is known to be the primary forager in a colony?
• How many mature (mated) daughters can a female varroa mite produce due to the longer capped stage of a drone cell?
• During the round dance, what distance indicates food availability to other bees?
• Are male varroa mites parasitic?
• Should beekeepers work from the downwind side of a hive?
• What anatomical feature is referred to as the "top of the honeybee's nose"?
• How is the flagellum distinguished from other parts of the antennae?
• What does the term "eclose" refer to in bees?
• Which anatomical feature in bees assists in marking foraging territory?
• What indicates a successful creamed honey product?
• Which part functions like a straw in the honeybee's anatomy?
• What is a common use for beeswax?
• Which virus is most commonly associated with varroa mite infestations?
• Which subspecies of Apis mellifera is noted as the heaviest propolizers?
• What is the primary purpose of footprint pheromones?
• In North Carolina, how many nucleus hives can a beekeeper sell annually without a license?
• Which of the following describes the adult bee stage in relation to Nosema?
• What is the estimated number of spores found in the dried remains of a single larva infected by American foulbrood?
• What do sternites refer to in honeybee anatomy?
• Who is known for defining the concept of bee space?
• Why is crimping foundation wire important in beekeeping?
• What signaling activity might bees use to show the need for grooming?
• Which feature of Varroa mites enables them to hide within the food of larval cells?
• What distance is indicated by the sickle dance in bees?
• Which of the following is NOT a color used to identify queen bees based on age?
• What is the development time from egg to adult for Varroa Destructor?
• What is one negative effect of Nosema disease on nurse bees?
• What type of joint connects the pedicel and scape in honeybees?
• What does "ventral" refer to in the context of bee anatomy?
• Which phase in the Varroa lifecycle involves the female feeding on pupae?
• How is Chalkbrood typically transmitted between colonies?
• How many wax glands are found on a honey bee?
• Which of the following structures in honeybees helps detect light?
• Which individual is an EAS Master and has authored works with Mississippi State University?
• What is the preferred cavity size for honey bee boxes?
• What is the purpose of judging honey in competitions?
• What is a potential consequence of nectar from leatherwood for the bees?
• How long does the sting pump apparatus continue to pump venom after a worker bee stings?
• How many weeks after becoming laying workers are they expected to produce eggs?