Free Printable RDAE_On-line Sample Model Exam

1.

It is done to show how something is done step by step for the purpose of teaching new teachings and practices?

a)

Field day

b)

Result demonstration

c)

Method demonstration

d)

Workshop

2.

An extension worker, interacting on one-to-one basis with the people, is utilizing__?

a)

The individual extension method

b)

Mass extension method

c)

Group Extension method

d)

None

3.

The objective of extension education is__?

a)

To encourage the farmer to grow his/her own food, eat well and live well

b)

To provide better social, natural, recreational, intellectual & spiritual life among the people

c)

To provide the farmers the knowledge and help that will enable them to farm more efficiently and to increase their income

d)

To raise the standard of living of the rural people by helping them in using their natural resources in the right way

4.

An individual learns by viewing films or television; Which type of education can be addressed by this?

a)

Formal

b)

Non-formal

c)

Informal

d)

All

5.

Success is measured through continuity of local extension organizations and the benefits of extension activities to the community.

a)

Educational institution

b)

Cost sharing

c)

Participatory

d)

General clientele

6.

Which one of the following does not represent the advantages of extension program planning?

a)

It leads to wastage of resource

b)

It gives reliable information

c)

It offers assistance about work

d)

It minimizes conflicts

7.

It is the proccess of converting cause-effect relationship into ends–means relationship.

a)

Problem analysis

b)

Situation analysis

c)

Target group analysis

d)

Objective analysis

8.

They are possible solutions recommended for a given problem.

a)

Extension contents

b)

Extension methods

c)

Resources required

d)

Work schedule

9.

They are the specific results to be produced by the management of inputs.

a)

Inputs

b)

Outputs

c)

Purpose

d)

Goals

10.

It is one of the methods for extension program evaluation that is suited to in depth explorations of issues.

a)

Survey

b)

Interview

c)

Map

d)

Questionnaire

11.

The methods for extension program evaluation that includes minutes of meetings, correspondence, budget records, workshop notes, participant papers, and newspaper reports.

a)

Observation

b)

Field visits

c)

Group interview

d)

Document analysis

12.

The evaluation, which is done prior to the initiation of the project for comprehensive analysis of the potential impact of alternative activities before implementation.

a)

Ex-ante evaluation

b)

Ex-post evaluation

c)

On-going evaluation

d)

Impact evaluation

13.

Which one of the following tasks will not be accomplished in tactical planning?

a)

Establishing who is responsible for what

b)

Allocation of resources for each task

c)

Determining general organizational objectives

d)

Set quantitative measurements for each task

14.

Identify the level of participation that represents the joint management of activities and the local peoples have their own stake in the decision-making process?

a)

Self-mobilization

b)

Interactive participation

c)

Functional participation

d)

Participation by consultation

15.

The principle of Program Planning that deals with organizing the efforts of all interested leaders, groups and agencies and considers the use of resources.

a)

Extension programme planning involves local people and their institutions

b)

Extension programme planning is a co-coordinating process

c)

Extension programme planning provides for evaluation of results

d)

Extension programme planning is a continuous process

16.

Which of the following is the rational to promote participation?

a)

Voluntary provision of labor, time, money and materials

b)

Local people tend to be more dependent on external donors

c)

Make people to dependence on others’ skills

d)

Create unrealistic demands on people

17.

Which of the following is true about bottom-up approach to participation?

a)

It ignores the farmers need

b)

It excludes indigenous knowledge of famers

c)

It is participatory

d)

It follows one way communication

18.

Which of the following is different from the others?

a)

Transfer of technology

b)

Farming system research

c)

Indigenous knowledge system

d)

Farmers field school

19.

Which type of participation shows the highest level of engagement of community?

a)

Consulting

b)

Functional

c)

Self-mobilization

d)

Information giving

20.

Which participatory techniques focus on identifying the relevant institution for collaboration?

a)

Venn diagram

b)

Transect walk

c)

Observation

d)

Mapping

21.

Which of the following is true about Pair wise ranking?

a)

Crop and livestock calendar

b)

Indicate different seasons

c)

Identifies the relevant institution

d)

Compares to interventions to the select the best one

22.

Which of the following is true about Farmers’ field school?

a)

Development agents are facilitators

b)

Development agents are teachers

c)

Development agents are planers

d)

Development agents are managers

23.

It is a map that is drawn by the residents which shows the natural resources found in an area.

a)

Social Map

b)

Resource mapping

c)

Venn and Network Diagrams

d)

Participatory Mapping

24.

Which one of the following represents the correct sequence of the communication process?

a)

Communicator, channel, feedback, message, receiver

b)

Communicator, channel, message, feedback, receiver

c)

Communicator, channel, receiver, feedback, message

d)

Communicator, message, channel, receiver, feedback

25.

Which one of the following statements shows the correct stages of innovation decision making?

a)

Knowledge- persuasion- decision- implementation- confirmation

b)

Knowledge- decision- persuasion- implementation- confirmation

c)

Knowledge-persuasion- implementation- decision-confirmation

d)

Knowledge- decision- implementation- persuasion- confirmation

26.

All of the following statements are correct about advisory Communication except?

a)

The intervention goal is problem solving or enhancing problem solving ability

b)

Advisory communication focuses on collective change

c)

It happens when farmers ask communication workers to share their ideas on how to deal with a particular management problem

d)

The communication workers role is basically serving as consultant or counselor

27.

All of the following are the characteristics of laggards except?

a)

They are traditional and the last to adopt an innovation

b)

They are most localite and primarily interact with those who have traditional values

c)

They are generally literate and have more prestige in the community

d)

They have little or no education, and resource-poor people with little surplus to invest in their production enterprise

28.

It is acceptable for governments to try and influence citizens through communicative intervention if they fulfill the following except?

a)

Communication activities do not violate international and national laws and/or basic human rights

b)

There is insufficient consensus among people that the intervention goals strived at are indeed in the public interest

c)

The government is legitimate and can be regarded as having a mandate from its citizens

d)

The communicative intervention is carried out in accordance with professional standards for communicative intervention

29.

Communication for innovation methods related to the exploration of views and issues include all of the following except?

a)

Farm comparisons in groups

b)

Meta plan cards

c)

Public debates

d)

Analysis of everyday talk

30.

The decision-making process to make full use of an innovation is commonly referred as

a)

Innovation

b)

Diffusion

c)

Communicative intervention

d)

Adoption

31.

Which one of the following is wrongly-matched?

a)

Process management- interactive approach of communicative intervention

b)

Top-down planning- instrumental approach of communicative intervention

c)

Blueprint planning-interactive approach of communicative intervention

d)

Mechanical process- instrumental approach of communicative intervention

32.

In which one of the following communication strategy/services that the role of the communication worker is ranging from providing training in organizational skills to facilitating processes of organization change?

a)

Generating (policy and/or technological) innovations

b)

Supporting organization development and capacity building

c)

Persuasive transfer of (policy and/or technological) innovations

d)

Supporting horizontal knowledge exchange

33.

Communication for innovation methods related to supporting horizontal knowledge exchange include all of the following except?

a)

Farm comparisons in groups

b)

Games and competitions

c)

Farmer-to-farmer communication for innovation

d)

Telephone conversation

34.

Among the following which one describes a severe and life-threatening situation of food insecurity?

a)

Acute food insecurity

b)

Poverty line

c)

Transitory food insecurity

d)

Malnutrition

35.

The development of markets and the production that allows producers to develop and deliver products/services to the first responder community in a more cost-effective manner.

a)

Livelihood diversification

b)

Commercialization

c)

Agricultural Development led Industrialization

d)

Rural Development

36.

Which one of the following is/are the correct statement/s?

a)

Transitory food insecurity is short term and temporary while chronic food insecurity is taken as long term or persistent

b)

Food security analysts may use the term acute food insecurity to describe the most severe and life-threatening situation

c)

Transitory food insecurity refers to a sudden drop in the ability to produce or access enough food to maintain a good nutritional status

d)

All of the above

37.

Framework to Evaluate the Development Programs Undertaken in Ethiopia, Except.

a)

Growth

b)

Equity

c)

Dependency on foreign aid

d)

Institutional Effectiveness

38.

Which of the following statement/s is /are wrong?

a)

Human capital directly contributes to development through its positive effect on productivity

b)

Human capital model is the most appropriate model than Gandhian model for labour-surplus developing countries

c)

Self-help group model is a holistic and people centered than Human capital model

d)

None of the above

39.

Ways to improve the food security situation?

a)

Adopting diversified agriculture and farming system approach

b)

Evolving suitable cropping systems with logical mix of cereals pulses, oil seeds and cash crops

c)

Management of common property resources by farming community

All of the above

d)

All of the above

40.

It is part and parcel of the present agricultural extension program, but whose main objective is crop yield maximization and it relies on the services of the national extension system.

a)

The Minimum Package Program (MPP)

b)

The Chilalo Agricultural Development Unit (CADU)

c)

The Sasakawa Global 2000 Project

d)

The Tach Adiabo and Hadekti Agricultural Development Unit (TAHADU)

41.

Which of the following is/are not possible coping mechanisms of food insecurity at initial and severe stages?

a)

Sales of Livestock and Borrowing cash

b)

Sale of firewood and charcoal

c)

Increasing number of meal and size of meal

d)

Seasonal migration and remittances

42.

All societies should pass through similar stages of development. Which development theory states this?

a)

Modernization theory

b)

Structural Dependency Theory

c)

Dependency Theory

d)

Economic theory

43.

Which one of the following is correct about food security?

a)

Just about quantity of food consumed

b)

Mere presence of food in the market

c)

Physical and economic access to sufficient safe and nutrition food that meets diet

d)

One who is able to maintain an acceptable level of food security today

44.

Which one of the following is incorrect about Vicious Circle Theory of poverty?

a)

Indicates that poverty perpetuates itself

b)

A country is poor because it was previously too poor to save and invest

c)

Leads to development

d)

Lack of investment means low productivity and continued low income

45.

Which one of the following is the most practicing model of RD in Ethiopia through different initiatives such as small scale micro-financial institutions?

a)

Human Capital model

b)

Gandhian model

c)

Self-Help Group model

d)

Public-Private Partnership (PPP)

46.

The motive to undertake research is__?

a)

Need to face the challenge in solving the unsolved problems

b)

Wish for get intellectual joy of doing some creative work

c)

Desire to serve the society

d)

All of the above

47.

The type of research that describes the state of affairs as it exists at the present circumstances is

a)

Analytical research

b)

Descriptive research

c)

Basic research

d)

Applied research

48.

Which one is the correct sequence of research process?

a)

Research problem-Review of literature-formulate hypothesis-research design-data collection-data analysis-interpret and report

b)

Formulate hypothesis-research problem-Review of literature-research design-data collection-data analysis-interpret and report

c)

Research design- research problem-Review of literature-formulate hypothesis-data collection-data analysis-interpret and report

d)

Research problem- research design-Review of literature-formulate hypothesis-data collection-data analysis-interpret and report

49.

One of the following is different from the others?

a)

Systematic sampling

b)

Simple random sampling

c)

Deliberate sampling

d)

Cluster sampling

50.

In survey research, primary data collection techniques are applicable except?

a)

Desk Review

b)

Key informant interview

c)

Questionnaire

d)

Focus group discussion

51.

A variable which has a consequence on the other variable is-----------?

a)

Independent variables

b)

Dependent variable

c)

Extraneous variable

d)

Control variable

52.

The number of items to be selected from the universe is called?

a)

Sample frame

b)

Sample size

c)

Sampling unit

d)

Population

53.

Which one is not the main characteristic of research?

a)

Research begins data analysis

b)

Research requires a plan

c)

Research demands the identification of a problem

d)

Research deals with the main problem through appropriate sub-problems

54.

When we conduct our research, where can we obtain primary data?

a)

Books

b)

Journals

c)

Personal interview

d)

Newspapers and magazines

55.

Which one is not reason for sampling?

a)

Complete coverage of population is not possible in most cases

b)

Complete coverage provides substantial advantage over sample survey

c)

Enable to collect detail information in short period of time

d)

Make the study economical (time and other resources)

56.

Among the alternatives which one is not probability sampling?

a)

Simple random sampling

b)

Systematic sampling

c)

Cluster sampling

d)

Convenience sampling

57.

Which one involves gathering information through trained enumerators with face-to-face written questioning?

a)

Interview Schedule

b)

Questionnaire

c)

Observation

d)

Interview

58.

Sampling technique which follows every n^th element chosen start random and picking every n^thelement in succession is ________?

a)

Simple random sampling

b)

Snow ball sampling

c)

Stratified sampling

d)

Systematic sampling

59.

Which of the following is not a factor for effective adult learning?

a)

Motivation and cue

b)

Activity and engagement

c)

Rigidity and punishment

d)

Participation and reward

60.

Which one of the following is not the advantage of lecture method?

a)

It is economic in time and energy

b)

The material may be presented in a clear, precise and orderly format

c)

It is useful only for participant who can use printed materials

d)

It may be used with large group

61.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an adult learner?

a)

Adult learners need to know how information will benefit them

b)

Adult learners accept what they are being taught

c)

Adult learners need to know how to use information immediately

d)

Adult learners need to know why they are learning the information

62.

One way an instructor can engage the adult learner is by having the students collaborate by acting out real-world situations. This is called

a)

Role-play

b)

Case studies

c)

Problem-solving ice breakers

d)

Lecture

63.

Which of the following is the best way to approach the adult learner?

a)

As a facilitator

b)

As a lecturer

c)

As a teacher

d)

As a superior

64.

The basic principle of adult learning is/are?

a)

Adults didn’t need to understand what they learn

b)

Adults need to learn many things at a time

c)

Adults don’t need to understand what they learn

d)

Adults learn to do by doing

65.

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of adult learners?

a)

Self-directed

b)

Motivated intrinsically

c)

Value the formation that they told

d)

Have prior knowledge/experience

66.

The experiential learning cycle is the process of____?

a)

Growth and change

b)

Experiencing something and learning

c)

Doing something and actively reflecting on it to change behavior

d)

Moving through the cycle of experience over a lifetime

67.

Suppose when someone is retained information best when spoken, prefer lectures and discussions, and learn best when subjects are discussed. What kind of learning style does he or she have?

a)

Kinesthetic

b)

Visual

c)

Auditory

d)

Read/writing

68.

Imagine you're utilizing a graph to emphasize a key point in your speech, After making your point, get ready to move on to one that the graph does not illustrate, Then, what must be done is?

a)

Leave the graph visible to your audience in case you need to remind listeners.

b)

Stand in front of the graph so the graph doesn't become a distraction

c)

Hand the graph to one of your listeners to hold until you ask for it back

d)

Cover the graph or remove it and place it face down on a table top

69.

A system/s characterized by the ability to define purpose, goals and missions that can be addressed via engineering methodologies in attempting to optimize a solution is/are?

a)

Soft system

b)

Hard system

c)

Sub system

d)

System theory

70.

A non-standardized (flexible) set of method or steps that are designed to guide field level systematic enquiries is/are?

a)

Soft system

b)

Knowledge

c)

Extension

d)

Training

71.

A behavioral theory that posits new behaviors can be learned by observing and imitating others is /are?

a)

Innovation

b)

Ecology

c)

Social learning

d)

System thinking

72.

Farming that “centers on food production that makes the best use of nature’s goods and services while not damaging these resources is/are”?

a)

Innovation

b)

Ecology

c)

Agro ecology

d)

System

73.

An economic and environmental science problem where individuals have access to a shared resource and act in their own interest, at the expense of other individuals is/are?

a)

Tragedy of the Commons

b)

Social dilemma

c)

Conflict

d)

Communication

74.

The set of rules and regulations (written or oral) laid down by indigenous/local groups through negotiation towards which each individual is expected to act or comply with to use natural resources on sustainable bases is/are?

a)

Tragedy of the Commons

b)

Platform

c)

Conflict

d)

Communication

75.

What is not the objective of sustainable agriculture?

a)

To conserve and enhance the none natural resources that agriculture uses and shares

b)

To be compatible with other environmental resources that are affected by none agriculture activities

c)

To be proactive in protecting the agri-food sector from the environmental impacts caused by other sectors and factors internal to agriculture

None

d)

None

76.

Identify the false statement/s about the importance of knowledge?

a)

Knowledge is a powerful and important part of life

b)

Knowledge accounts for the success of the people. The more knowledgeable you are, the more advantage you have over other people

c)

Knowledge has equipped man without limitless power

d)

Knowledge has helped humans and prompted the progress of our civilization

77.

Identify the true statement about characteristics of knowledge?

a)

Knowledge is not like wealth, the more he gets, the more he craves. Knowledge never decays

b)

Knowledge once gained cannot cast a light beyond its own immediate boundaries

c)

Having access to inadequate knowledge can be considered as “disempowerment”

d)

Knowledge is similar to wisdom and agency

78.

What is/are a soft systems methodology, which enables stakeholders to engage in meaningful discourse about the social organization of innovation, and design measures to improve it?

a)

Research

b)

RRA

c)

AKIS

d)

RAAKS

79.

What is the most effective and common method of a non- coercive intervention for sustainable natural resource management approach?

a)

Research

b)

Creating Human platform

c)

Political intervention

d)

Creating Dialogue

80.

Carrying capacity in the relationships between society and the environment means except?

a)

The availability of water is already in a constraint

b)

Natural systems are being pushed ever closer to their limits

c)

The area of agricultural land has shrunk

d)

The earth is infinite as well availability of resources

81.

Which of the following are indicators of severe environmental stress except?

a)

Stratospheric ozone depletion

b)

Shortages of water and food

c)

Growing of biodiversity

d)

Loss of top soil

82.

Which one of stratification of atmosphere that temperature generally decreases with increase height or elevation and Upper limit is very cold?

a)

Stratosphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Thermosphere

d)

Troposphere

83.

Most of the impacts of man on the biosphere are?

a)

Productive

b)

Resistances

c)

Destructive

d)

Creative

84.

The decline in environmental quality as a consequence of pollution is evidenced by?

a)

Loss of vegetation and biological diversity

b)

Excessive amounts of harmful chemicals in the ambient atmosphere

c)

Growing risks of environmental accidents

d)

All of the above

85.

An important tool that applies to policies, plans and programs most often proposed by organs of state is/are?

a)

Environmental audit

b)

Environmental Impact Assessment

c)

Strategic environmental assessment

d)

Environmental management

86.

The benefit of sustainable development are wide reaching that include, Except

a)

Build less resilient community

b)

Promotes healthy ecosystem

c)

Reduce poverty

d)

Reduce the impact of climate change

87.

Which one of the following is correct statement about EIA?

a)

It grants decision-makers with information necessary to decide on implementation of a project

b)

Propose mitigation measures for the significant negative impacts

c)

It assess constructive and contrary impacts

d)

All of the above

88.

Which one of the following Developmental stages in systems thinking integrates knowledge learned from others with the “inner truth” of experience and personal reflection?

a)

Constructed knowledge

b)

Multiplicity

c)

Dualism

d)

All are the answers

89.

Which one of the following is true about agricultural innovation system?

a)

Sustained agricultural growth entails technology, Inputs and Services

b)

The role of institutions are critical components of Agricultural Innovation system

c)

A different framework and institutional arrangement is required to conduct research and development

d)

All are true

90.

Which one of the following Developmental stages in systems thinking integrates knowledge learned from others with the “inner truth” of experience and personal reflection?

a)

Constructed knowledge

b)

Multiplicity

c)

Dualism

d)

All are the answers

91.

You are researcher in agricultural field and want to estimate yield of maize crop based on measurements of soil nutrient, water, cultivar and other predictable factors, what basic approaches to systems thinking you are going to use?

a)

Reductionist Scientific Approach

b)

Reductionist Technological approach

c)

Hard Systems approach

d)

Soft Systems approach

92.

Which one of the following sentences is not correct about the present and future role of extension staff?

a)

The effectiveness of the extension agent can often determine the success or failure of an extension program

b)

An agent must consider each situation individually and adopt a position or role suitable to that situation

c)

The whole extension process is dependent upon the extension agent, who is the critical element in all extension activities

d)

There are models of an agent's role which are applicable to all situations

93.

Which one is not correct about the principle of interest and needs in extension?

a)

Extension work must begin with the interest and needs of the people

b)

Very often the interests of rural people are the interests of the extension agent

c)

Extension is a policy instrument for problems where the interests of farmers and extension organizations coincide

d)

Even though he/she sees the needs of the people better than they do themselves, he/she must begin with the interests and needs of the people

94.

Which one of the following sentences is incorrect about “a poor communicator”?

a)

Fails to give full information and to relate it to the activities of the learners

b)

Keeps on talking, even when the audience have stopped, listening

c)

Fails to develop credibility/trustworthiness with his/her audience

d)

Recognize others’ view-points

95.

Which one of the following is not the scope of extension work in the rural areas?

a)

Increasing efficiency in agricultural production

b)

Increasing efficiency in the marketing, distribution and utilization of agricultural inputs and outputs

c)

Conservation, development and use of natural resources

d)

To know more about the world in which they live

96.

Which one of the following is correct about farm or home visit by the Development Agent?

a)

Visits can only be made at times convenient to the client

b)

The number of people who can be contacted within a given period is more

c)

Familiarize the extension agent with the farmer and his family

d)

Permit him to explain a new recommended practice or follow up & observe results to date

97.

A process by which we receive information or stimuli from our environment and transform it into psychological awareness.

a)

Attitude

b)

Knowledge

c)

Skill

d)

Perception

98.

What is true about population and the environment?

a)

Environmental problems are selective and affects only some portion of the global community

b)

Human being had high impact on the environment during the hunting and gathering age than today

c)

Both human being and the environment affect each other.

d)

Even human beings are affecting the environment; environment is not shaping human live.

99.

Sustainable development is a balance among

a)

Social, economic and environmental

b)

Environment, social and political

c)

Social, political and legislative

d)

Economic, social and political

100.

Which of the following is not a problem to natural resource?

a)

Resource mis-use

b)

Conservation

c)

Depletion

d)

Degradation

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