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WorksheetsFFA Poultry Quiz 3
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Because larger eggs take longer to incubate, ___ minutes extra incubation time is needed for each 0.1 ounce of egg weight above 2.1 ounces.
a)
30
b)
60
c)
90
d)
120
2.
Broiler breeder males can be successfully grown with females following:
a)
achievement of a body weight above the female of 40 to 50%
b)
the females becoming adequately started to allow equity of frame size
c)
caponization
d)
adequate light stimulation
3.
The performance goal for a typical white-egg laying hen during the lay period is about ___ pounds of feed per dozen eggs produced.
a)
3.13 to 3.30
b)
1.9 to 2.0
c)
3.95 to 4.25
d)
1.85 to 1.90
4.
During a period of excessive heat, the decision was made to increase the floor space for market tom turkeys from 3.5 square feet per turkey to 4 square feet per turkey in a barn that is 50 feet wide and 400 feet long. This increase in floor space would result in approximately what percentage reduction in the number of turkeys in the barn?
a)
12.5
b)
14.3
c)
20
d)
87.5
5.
Which of the following segments of the alimentary canal contain cells that secrete gastric juices containing hydrochloric acid and the enzyme pepsin?
a)
proventriculus
b)
jejunum
c)
small intestine
d)
cecum
6.
Quick response to a disease outbreak by the poultry producer can reduce losses. Other than isolation and quarantine, what is considered the first and most important step when responding to a disease outbreak?
a)
proper identification of the cause
b)
process all birds
c)
treat with electrolytes and vitamins
d)
treat with a broad spectrum antibiotic
7.
The withdrawal period from feed and water is necessary because it:
a)
helps to clear feed from the bird's intestines, thus reducing carcass contamination during processing.
b)
helps the birds adjust to a new environment.
c)
helps to reduce antibiotic residue in the bird's muscle tissue.
d)
all of these
8.
When a fertilized egg passes through the oviduct, cell division occurs and the _____ may contain an estimated 15,000 to 16,000 cells at the time of lay.
a)
blastoderm
b)
blastodisc
c)
ectoderm
d)
none of these
9.
Fertility is expressed as the percent of all eggs that are fertile, and hatchability of fertile eggs is expressed as the percentage of fertile eggs set that produce live chicks. I If 5,150 total eggs were set, 4,180 chicks hatched, and the hatchability of fertile eggs was 88%, how many fertile eggs were there, and what was the percent fertility?
a)
4,750 fertile eggs set, 92.2% fertility
b)
4,750 fertile eggs set, 95.0% fertility
c)
3,678 fertile eggs set, 81.2% fertility
d)
4,532 fertile eggs set, 95.0% fertility
10.
Following shackling, stunning, and killing, the order of processing steps is:
a)
bleeding, scalding and defeathering, eviscerating, inspecting, and chilling
b)
scalding and defeathering, bleeding, inspecting, eviscerating, and chilling
c)
bleeding, scalding and defeathering, eviscerating, grading, and chilling
d)
scalding and defeathering, bleeding, eviscerating, and chilling
11.
Which of the following selection criteria is not considered when evaluating broiler breeders for future meat production?
a)
finish
b)
blindness in one eye or both eyes
c)
length of muscling in the breast
d)
depth of muscling in the breast
12.
Which of the following factors could be a probable cause for chicks hatching earlier than expected?
a)
small eggs
b)
low egg storage and temperature
c)
high relative humidity during incubation
d)
low temperature during incubation
13.
Within the nomenclature of standard breed poultry, the term "variety" designates characteristics related to which of the following?
a)
color or comb type
b)
shape
c)
company
d)
breeder or geographic region of origin
14.
In mammals, the pectoral muscles account for less than 1% of the total body weight. However, the pectoral muscles in avians account for _____ to _____ of the total body weight.
a)
15% to 25%
b)
5% to 15%
c)
25% to 35%
d)
10% to 15%
15.
Waste collection in poultry operations include which of the following methods?
a)
all of these
b)
collection pits located beneath caged layers
c)
concrete or earthen floors of high‐rise layer houses
d)
earthen floors of broiler houses
16.
A poultry house contained exhaust fans that were each capable of moving 10,000 cubic feet of air flow per minute. If six fans were in operation, and the air flow was measured at 3.00 cubic feet of air flow per minute per bird in the house, how many birds did the house contain?
a)
20,000 birds
b)
30,000 birds
c)
3,333 birds
d)
5,000 birds
17.
Body weight measurements taken during the growing period assist in preparing pullets of proper maturity level for the laying house. Weights are first taken when birds are
a)
five weeks of age
b)
twelve weeks of age
c)
two weeks of age
d)
eight weeks of age
18.
A commercial egg producer strives to produce a dozen eggs for each _____ lbs. of feed
a)
3-3.5
b)
1-2
c)
7-8
d)
10-12.5
19.
Birds rely almost completely on ________ for body heat disposal
a)
radiation/convection
b)
panting
c)
perspiration
d)
wing movement
20.
A healthy broiler will reach a weight of _____ lbs. in _____ weeks
a)
4.25, 7
b)
12.5, 19
c)
3.75, 6.5
d)
3.50, 8
21.
Proper light control is essential in poultry production
a)
true
b)
false
22.
Most economically important breeds of fowl in the US are ________ feathered
a)
white
b)
brown
c)
red
d)
black barred
23.
Which hormone stimulates laying of eggs?
a)
oxytocine hormone
b)
prolactin
c)
luteinizing hormone
d)
thyrotropin
24.
_____% of all table eggs are commercially produced by caged hens in large houses
a)
90
b)
100
c)
70
d)
80
25.
The candling process is used to evaluate ________ eggs
a)
interior
b)
exterior
26.
The shedding of old feathers is known as
a)
molt
b)
feather fall
c)
feather drop
d)
shed
27.
A bird's pectoral muscle accounts for _____% of its total mass, while in humans, it is less than 1%
a)
15-20
b)
5-10
c)
10-15
d)
20-25
28.
Less ________ activity causes low myoglobin levels thus the reason for white meat in turkeys and chickens
a)
muscle
b)
strutting
c)
feeding
d)
daylight
29.
The manure and litter on a broiler floor is often used as cattle feed
a)
true
b)
false
30.
_____% of all table eggs are produced in large houses equipped with cages
a)
90
b)
50
c)
60
d)
50
31.
Pullets raised in blackout conditions should not be light stimulated until they are _____ weeks of age
a)
19
b)
10
c)
42
d)
37
32.
Loss of birds due to leg disorders in broilers is only 1%, but may reach ________ in turkeys
a)
33
b)
10
c)
15
d)
25
33.
The gizzard grinds ________ feed
a)
coarse
b)
whole
c)
pelleted
d)
fine
34.
A commercial egg producer averages 4.5 birds per cage in a 13,000 cage house. He provides each birth with 6" of tube feeder access. How many linear feet of feeders does he have in his house?
a)
29,250
b)
9,712
c)
18,666
d)
3,625
35.
A small independent producer is preparing to order a new set of birds. He currently has 25 hovers capable of warming 500 chicks each. How many birds should he order?
a)
12,500
b)
10,250
c)
1,205,000
d)
1,250
36.
If a female breeder over consumes, she will become heavy, thus interfering with
a)
egg production efficiency
b)
growth
c)
maturity
d)
all of the answers listed
37.
Adding sugar to drinking water will help stressed chicks
a)
true
b)
false
38.
Feed particles in poultry are crushed and mixed with digestive juices by the ________.
a)
gizzard
b)
crop
c)
stomach
d)
esophagus
39.
The process of removing undesirable chickens from the flock is called ________.
a)
culling
b)
pulling
c)
separating
d)
sifting
40.
A ________ is a male chicken that has been surgically castrated.
a)
capon
b)
pullet
c)
peon
d)
cock
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