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WorksheetsSECOND QUARTERLY EXAMINATION IN TLE 7 - AFA
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which professional manages the business side of farming, including marketing and planning?
Agribusiness manager
Agronomist
Crop Production Technician
Livestock Technician
A group of farmers wants to sell corn and rice to other countries. Which agricultural career deals directly with this activity?
Consultant
Farm Technician
International Trader
Organic Farmer
Students built a small greenhouse where lettuce grows without soil but with water and nutrients. What business path is being applied?
Aquaculture
Consulting
Grain Trading
Hydroponics
A farmer has problems with pests and declining soil fertility. Which agricultural professional is best suited to advise him?
Aqua culturist
Agri-tourism operator
Agronomist
Farm owner
Which agricultural career turns farmland into an educational and recreational site for learning, harvesting, and farm activities?
Aqua culturist
Agri-tourism operator
Agronomist
Farm owner
Which farm tool will help you gather dry leaves quickly before starting land preparation?
Hand Fork
Hoe
Rake
Sickle
A farmer wants to plant corn seeds in uniform rows with equal spacing. Which farm implement should he use?
Cultivator
Plow
Seed Drill
Transplanter
Which farm equipment is needed for cutting, threshing, and separating rice grains in a single operation?
Combine harvester
Disc Harrow
Mower
Potato Harvester
A farmer notices that his soil is compacted and difficult to prepare for planting. Which implement should he use to cut deeper and break up hard soil more aggressively?
Combine harvester
Disc Harrow
Potato Harvester
Transplanter
Why would a farmer choose to use a combine harvester instead of manually harvesting rice?
It is safer than hand tools.
It is cheaper than other tools.
It can be used for plowing soil.
It can cut, thresh, and clean grains in one operation.
Which practice removes unwanted plants that compete with crops?
Irrigation
Fertilizing
Mulching
Weeding
A farmer chooses to grow chili because it is in high demand in the market. Which factor in crop selection influenced his decision most?
Climate
Crop rotation
Market demand and profitability
Soil Type
A community farm has limited access to water. Which crop selection strategy would be most effective?
plant only root crops
grow drought-tolerant crops
grow water-loving crops like rice
plant any crop and hope for rainfall
A farmer plants rice during the dry season without irrigation. What is the most likely result?
rice will grow healthier
rice will be pest-resistant
rice will require less fertilizer
rice yield will be low due to lack of water
Why is site proximity to markets and infrastructure important?
makes soil more fertile
prevents pest attacks
provides more sunlight
reduces transportation costs and postharvest losses
A farmer has limited space but wants to recycle kitchen scraps into soil-enriching material quickly. Which farm waste processing method would best suit his situation?
Basket composting
Burning waste
Foliar Fertilizer
Vermicomposting
Which of the following situations shows the advantage of foliar fertilizer over composting?
A community plans to manage large piles of dry leaves.
A farmer wants to enrich the soil before planting season.
A gardener needs quick nutrient supply to save weak plants.
A school project requires waste to be turned into compost for soil.
Why does basket composting support sustainable agriculture better than burning farm waste?
It eliminates all pests in the field.
It enriches the soil without causing pollution.
It provides quick food for leaves.
It produces fertilizer faster than fermentation.
During fermentation for foliar fertilizer, sugar or molasses is added. What is its main role?
It eliminates all pests in the field.
It enriches the soil without causing pollution.
It provides quick food for leaves.
It produces fertilizer faster than fermentation.
Two farmers use different methods of farm waste processing. Farmer A uses basket composting. Farmer B uses foliar fertilizer. Which statement BEST explains their difference in approach?
Farmer A produces faster results than Farmer B.
Farmer A does not recycle waste, while Farmer B does.
Farmer A saves money, while Farmer B wastes farm resources.
Farmer A focuses on soil improvement, while Farmer B focuses on direct leaf nutrition.
Which method of harvesting uses machines and is best for grains or large-scale crops?
Manual harvesting
Mechanical harvesting
Sorting
Strip picking
Which post-harvest practice separates crops based on size, quality, and condition?
Cleaning
Curing
Sorting
Storing
A worker is transporting sacks of rice from the field to a warehouse. To prevent back injury, what is the BEST practice?
Bend at the waist to lift quickly.
Carry as many sacks as possible in one trip.
Use proper lifting techniques and take breaks.
Walk barefoot for better balance.
If crops are stored in a poorly ventilated warehouse, what hazard is MOST likely to occur?
Chemical residue increase.
Faster spoilage due to trapped moisture.
Heat stress in workers.
Machine breakdown.
A worker accidentally spills pesticide while cleaning storage bins. What is the safest response?
Continue working and wash hands later
Follow handling procedures and wear PPE while cleaning.
Ignore the spill if it’s small.
Mix it with water to dilute the effect.
Which chicken breed is known as the champion egg layer, sometimes producing up to 300 eggs per year?
Cornish Cross
Leghorn
Rhode Island Red
White Plymouth Rock
Which breed of duck is primarily raised for meat production?
Coturnix
Indian Runner
Khaki Campbell
Pekin
Which livestock animal is commonly referred to as "chevon" when used as meat?
Cattle
Goat
Sheep
Swine
A backyard farm wants chickens that are friendly, lay around 250 eggs/year, and are easy to handle. Which breed should they choose?
Cornish Cross
Coturnix
Leghorn
Rhode Island Red
A farmer in a hot and humid coastal area wants to raise cattle for meat. Which breed is most suitable and why?
Angus – for cold climate adaptability
Brahman – tolerates heat and humidity
Holstein – high milk yield
Merino – fine wool
What is the primary purpose of a poultry coop?
To collect manure only
To house poultry safely and protect from predators
To provide space for feeding only
To serve as a market for eggs
Which poultry equipment provides warmth for chicks during their first weeks of life?
Brooder and heat lamp
Coop
Nesting box
Perch
A new farmer has limited resources and wants to provide warmth for chicks without buying a commercial brooder. What is a practical solution?
Build a homemade brooder and use a heat lamp
Keep chicks in the open air
Use perches only
Use only nesting boxes
A livestock farmer wants to reduce feed waste while giving hay to cattle. Which equipment should they use and why?
Feeders – for concentrates
Fork – for moving hay
Hay feeders – limit waste and allow easy access
Water troughs – provide hydration
How many hens should share one nesting box ideally?
1 hen
2 hens
3-4 hens
5-6 hens
Why should poultry and livestock housing be located away from residential areas?
To allow more sunlight
To increase egg production
To minimize noise and odor
To reduce feed costs
Which flooring type is recommended for easy cleaning and disinfection?
Concrete or slatted floors
Dirt or sand
Grass
Wood only
How often should feed and water be available to animals?
Clean, fresh, and available throughout the day
Once a day
Only in the morning
Only when animals are hungry
A layer farm reports reduced egg production and increased respiratory illness. Which housing factors could be responsible?
Excess bedding
Overcrowding and poor ventilation
Strong lighting
Too many feeders
A farmer wants to minimize feed spoilage and disease transmission. Which feeding management practices should they implement?
Feed randomly without cleaning
Mix water with all feed
Use clean feeders, fresh feed daily, store feed properly
Use only byproducts
What is the primary component of farm waste in poultry and livestock production?
Eggs and milk
Feed only
Manure and bedding materials
Water
Which Philippine law governs solid waste management, including farm waste?
RA 7160
RA 8435
RA 9003
RA 9275
What is the purpose of composting farm manure?
To burn it for heat
To convert it into nutrient-rich fertilizer
To discard it into rivers
To increase methane emissions
What is one environmental risk of improper farm waste disposal?
Better soil fertility
Increase in animal population
More egg production
Water contamination and algal blooms
What practice reduces reliance on chemical fertilizers?
Composting manure
Mixing manure with water
Open burning
Throwing waste in landfills
Which poultry product is a complete protein source?
Blood
Eggs
Feathers
Skin
Which livestock animal is primarily raised for wool production?
Goat
Pig
Rabbit
Sheep
What pork products are considered “cured meats”?
Bacon and ham
Pork chops
Ribs
Tenderloin
A farmer has excess poultry feathers. How can these be used in a way that adds value?
Discard in landfill
Dump into rivers
Feed directly to pigs
Insulation for jackets, sleeping bags, and compost additive
A farm produces eggs and has leftover eggshells. Propose a way to use the eggshells sustainably.
Burn them for ash
Crush them for poultry calcium supplements and garden fertilizer
Feed them to pigs directly
Throw them in the trash
