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WorksheetsCareers- Power, Structural, and Technical Systems
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which of the following is a potential future career for someone interested in designing, building, and selling lawn ornaments?
Landscape Designer
Carpenter/Laborer
Agriculture Science Teacher
Custom Applicator
What is one way to take a project involving building garden sheds for homeowners further?
Run a custom fence-building and repair business
Start a leaf collection service
Conduct a field demonstration on GPS systems
Create a teaching model to show how a small gas engine works
Which question should you ask yourself to determine if a project is right for you, according to the material?
Would I enjoy working with this project?
How much money will I make?
Is this project popular?
Will my friends help me?
If you want to operate a lawnmower service and repair business, which career could this project lead to?
Maintenance/Service Technician
Marketing Specialist
Precision Agriculture Specialist
Welder
Which activity is suggested for a custom spraying service project that utilizes GPS?
Map fields, weeds, etc. for producers using GPS and GIS
Sell mulch in the spring
Conduct composting workshops
Start a leaf collection service
Which of the following projects could help you become a Customer Service Representative?
Build garden sheds for homeowners
Design, build and sell lawn ornaments
Operate a lawnmower service and repair business
Start a custom spraying service that utilizes GPS
Explain how starting a custom spraying service that utilizes GPS can benefit producers in agriculture.
It helps producers map fields and weeds more accurately, allowing for targeted application of chemicals and better management of resources.
It allows producers to sell more products.
It helps producers build sheds faster.
It teaches producers how to repair engines.
Why might someone choose to create a teaching model to show how a small gas engine works as part of a lawnmower service and repair business?
To help others understand engine mechanics and encourage interest in technical careers.
To sell more lawn ornaments.
To improve composting workshops.
To design better garden sheds.
Which software is mentioned as a tool for designing custom computer programs to solve problems for producers?
Excel
Photoshop
PowerPoint
Word
What is one way to provide basic internet and email training to producers?
Volunteer to do website and brochure development
Teach advanced coding languages
Build a greenhouse
Organize a sports event
Which career can be pursued by someone who designs custom computer programs for producers?
Information Technology Software Developer
Chef
Nurse
Architect
What technology is used to map fields and weeds for producers?
GPS and GIS
Solar panels
Drones only
Weather balloons
Which future career is related to mapping fields using GPS and GIS?
Precision Agriculture Specialist
Lawyer
Musician
Pilot
What is a possible project for students interested in GPS mapping?
Conduct a field demonstration on GPS systems for elementary students
Write a novel about agriculture
Paint a mural of a farm
Build a robot for entertainment
Which business operation is described as computerizing farmers’ records?
Operate a business that computerizes farmers’ records
Open a bakery
Start a clothing store
Run a sports club
Which career is associated with computerizing farmers’ records?
Accounting Manager
Veterinarian
Chef
Teacher
If you were to help producers increase their confidence in using technology, which activity would be most effective?
Provide basic internet and email training
Give them a book about farming
Show them a movie about agriculture
Organize a sports competition
Imagine you are tasked with preparing a 10-minute presentation on GIS mapping for forestry, wildlife, soil, and water management. What key points should you include to make your presentation effective?
Explain what GIS is, show examples of its use in forestry, wildlife, soil, and water management, and discuss its benefits for producers
Only talk about the history of agriculture
Focus on unrelated technology like smartphones
Discuss only the weather patterns
Which of the following is a possible future career if you run a custom fence-building and repair business?
Carpenter/Laborer
Hydrologist
Customer Service Representative
Mechanical Engineer
What is one activity you could do if you restore a tractor and sell it or restore a tractor for someone else?
Machine and rebuild engine parts for agricultural equipment
Research water savings accomplished by new irrigation technologies
Build garden sheds for homeowners
Create a teaching model to show how a small gas engine works
Which career is associated with working as a diesel mechanic assistant?
Mechanical Engineer
Herdsmen
Customer Service Representative
Irrigation Specialist
If you work for an irrigation service company, which of the following could be a project you undertake?
Research the water savings accomplished by new irrigation technologies
Build garden sheds for homeowners
Machine and rebuild engine parts for agricultural equipment
Construct prototypes of hydraulic systems
Which of the following is NOT listed as a future career for someone who works for an irrigation service company?
Hydrologist
Customer Service Representative
Herdsmen
Irrigation Specialist
A student wants to work on home or farmstead improvement construction activities. Which project should they consider?
Run a custom fence-building and repair business
Work as a diesel mechanic assistant
Restore a tractor and sell it
Work for an irrigation service company
Why might someone choose to work as a diesel mechanic assistant according to the material?
To create a teaching model to show how a small gas engine works
To build garden sheds for homeowners
To research the cost-versus-return of automating systems in agricultural processing
To construct prototypes of hydraulic systems
Which project involves researching the cost-versus-return of automating systems in an agricultural processing facility?
Work for an irrigation service company
Run a custom fence-building and repair business
Restore a tractor and sell it
Work as a diesel mechanic assistant
If a student enjoys working with machine and engine parts, which project would be most suitable for them?
Work as a diesel mechanic assistant
Work for an irrigation service company
Run a custom fence-building and repair business
Build garden sheds for homeowners
Which of the following is a skill/concept level question: What is one way to apply knowledge gained from working for an irrigation service company?
Research water savings accomplished by new irrigation technologies
Build garden sheds for homeowners
Machine and rebuild engine parts for agricultural equipment
Create a teaching model to show how a small gas engine works
Which of the following is a possible future career if you assist with GPS mapping for an agronomic services company?
Precision Agriculture Specialist
Welder
Hydraulic Technician
Automation Technician
What is one activity you could do if you work as an assistant for an auto, truck, or tractor mechanic?
Operate a lawnmower service and repair business
Wire agricultural buildings for lights
Test the strength of different types of welds
Prepare a presentation on GIS mapping
Which of the following is a skill you might develop by working in a welding shop?
Testing the strength of different types of welds
Researching energy use in farm buildings
Operating GPS mapping equipment
Rebuilding engine parts for agricultural equipment
If you work for a local electrician in agricultural settings, which of the following tasks might you perform?
Wire agricultural buildings for lights and receptacles
Design and build lawn ornaments
Start a custom spraying service
Restore a tractor for someone else
Which career could you pursue after working for a local electrician in agricultural settings?
Electrical Engineer
Ecologist
Welder
Maintenance/Service Technician
Which of the following projects would best demonstrate proper and improper welding techniques?
Create a demonstration model in a welding shop
Prepare a 10-minute presentation on GIS mapping
Restore a tractor for someone else
Research energy use in farm buildings
A student is interested in both technology and the environment. Which placement/internship project would best fit their interests?
Assist with GPS mapping for an agronomic services company
Work in a welding shop
Work as an assistant for an auto, truck or tractor mechanic
Work for a local electrician in agricultural settings
Which of the following is NOT a future career listed for working as an assistant for an auto, truck, or tractor mechanic?
Mechanical Engineer
Maintenance/Service Technician
Ecologist
Hydraulic Technician
Which of the following is a possible future career for someone who pours concrete forms for machine sheds or other agricultural buildings?
Truck Driver
Electrician
Agriculture Science Teacher
Sanitation Coordinator
Which activity involves working on plumbing waste systems and air and water systems in agricultural settings?
Study pollution control practices
Manage steel inventory
Research lighting systems
Pour concrete forms
What is one way to gain experience wiring agricultural buildings for lights and receptacles?
Work for a local electrician in agricultural settings
Work for a plumbing business
Manage steel inventory
Pour concrete forms
Which future career is associated with providing maintenance for school shop equipment?
Agriculture Science Teacher
Carpenter/Laborer
Electrician/Electronics Technician
Truck Driver
Which of the following tasks would best demonstrate proper and improper welding techniques in a school shop?
Create a demonstration model
Pour concrete forms
Study pollution control practices
Research energy use in farm buildings
If you are interested in working with lighting systems in farm buildings, which career might you consider?
Electrician/Electronics Technician
Truck Driver
Maintenance/Service Technician
Carpenter/Laborer
Which of the following is a skill/concept required for managing the steel inventory in an agricultural shop?
Organizing and tracking materials
Pouring concrete forms
Wiring lights and receptacles
Studying pollution control practices
A student wants to work as a sanitation coordinator in the future. Which project should they consider?
Work on plumbing waste systems and air and water systems in agricultural settings
Wire agricultural buildings for lights and receptacles
Pour concrete forms for machine sheds
Provide maintenance for school shop equipment
Which reasoning would best support the importance of researching the energy use of different types of lighting systems in farm buildings?
It helps improve energy efficiency and reduce costs in agricultural operations.
It helps manage steel inventory.
It helps create demonstration models for welding.
It helps study pollution control practices.
Why might a student choose to create hands-on classroom activities when pouring concrete forms for agricultural buildings?
To gain practical experience and better understand construction techniques
To manage steel inventory
To study pollution control practices
To research lighting systems
Which of the following is a task you might perform when managing the steel inventory in an agriculture shop?
Test the strength of different types of welds
Operate a lawnmower service
Research water savings accomplished by new irrigation technologies
Assist landowners with soil conservation practices
Which career could you pursue if you are interested in managing steel inventory in an agriculture shop?
Agriculture Science Teacher
Environmental Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Irrigation Specialist
If you work for a small engine repair shop, which of the following is a project you could undertake?
Operate a lawnmower service and repair business
Research the adoption of technology by agriculture producers
Create a demonstration model of welding techniques
Assist with installation of soil conservation practices
Which future career is associated with working for a small engine repair shop?
Maintenance/Service Technician
Inventory/Stock Specialist
Soil Scientist
Warehouse/Facility Manager
What is one way you could assist county soil and water engineers?
Assist landowners with the installation of soil conservation practices
Test the strength of different types of welds
Operate a lawnmower service and repair business
Create a teaching model to show how a small gas engine works
Which career is related to working with county soil and water engineers?
Soil Scientist
Mechanical Engineer
Warehouse/Facility Manager
Welder
If you were to create a demonstration model that shows proper and improper welding techniques, which project area would this most likely belong to?
Managing steel inventory in the agriculture shop
Working for a small engine repair shop
Assisting county soil and water engineers
Operating a lawnmower service
How could researching the adoption of technology by agriculture producers benefit county soil and water engineers?
It helps them understand new methods for conserving resources.
It teaches them how to weld steel parts.
It allows them to operate engine repair shops.
It provides them with inventory management skills.
Imagine you are tasked with constructing prototypes of hydraulic systems for agricultural equipment. What steps would you take to ensure your prototype is effective and safe?
Research hydraulic system designs, test materials for durability, and follow safety guidelines during construction.
Only use the cheapest materials available.
Skip testing and immediately use the prototype in the field.
Focus only on the appearance of the prototype.
You are assisting landowners with the installation of soil conservation practices. What evidence would you collect to show the effectiveness of these practices?
Data on water retention, soil erosion rates, and crop yields before and after installation
The number of tools used during installation
The color of the soil after installation
The amount of steel inventory in the shop
Which of the following is a task you might do as a surveyor’s assistant in agriculture?
Map fields, weeds, etc. for producers using GPS and GIS.
Interview producers about technology changes.
Design and build lawn ornaments.
Work on plumbing waste systems.
Which career could you pursue after working as a surveyor’s assistant?
Conservationist
Water Treatment Technician
Welder
College Recruiter
What is one activity you could do while working for a plumbing business in an agricultural setting?
Complete home- or farmstead-improvement construction activities.
Study soil profiles from multiple locations.
Interview producers about technology changes.
Design and build lawn ornaments.
Which of the following is a future career option after working for a plumbing business in agriculture?
Sanitation Coordinator
Automation Technician/Coordinator
Customer Service Representative
Conservationist
If you work for a local university in the area of robotics in agriculture, what is one project you could undertake?
Study the latest advancements of robotics in agriculture.
Map fields using GPS and GIS.
Create hands-on classroom activities.
Design and build lawn ornaments.
Which career is associated with working in robotics in agriculture?
Mechanical Engineer
Welder
Environmental Compliance Officer
Water Treatment Technician
What is one activity you could do when completing home- or farmstead-improvement construction activities?
Run a custom fence-building and repair business.
Interview producers about technology changes.
Map fields using GPS and GIS.
Work on plumbing waste systems.
Which of the following is a possible future career after completing home- or farmstead-improvement construction activities?
Electrician/Electronics Technician
Environmental Engineer
College Recruiter
Sanitation Coordinator
If you were interested in environmental engineering, which two projects from the options above could help you gain relevant experience?
Working as a surveyor’s assistant and working for a plumbing business in agriculture.
Completing home- or farmstead-improvement construction activities and working for a local university in robotics.
Designing lawn ornaments and interviewing producers about technology changes.
Mapping fields and running a custom fence-building business.
Imagine you are tasked with improving agricultural efficiency using technology. Which project would you choose from the options above, and what steps would you take to achieve your goal?
Work for a local university in the area of robotics in agriculture; study the latest advancements, interview producers, and research challenges in adopting new technology.
Work as a surveyor’s assistant; map fields and study soil profiles.
Work for a plumbing business; create hands-on classroom activities.
Complete home-improvement activities; design and build lawn ornaments.
Which of the following is a possible project related to constructing prototypes of hydraulic systems?
Restore a tractor and sell it or restore a tractor for someone else.
Interview agriculture producers about technology changes.
Plan plant-related activities and laboratories.
Volunteer to design a website for a local agriculture group.
Which career could you pursue if you are interested in constructing prototypes of hydraulic systems?
Hydraulic Technician
Agriculture Journalist
Greenhouse Manager
Information Technology Analyst
If you want to report on all of the control systems used in a typical greenhouse, which activity could you do?
Discover the best types of artificial lights for plant growth.
Restore and rebuild engine parts for agricultural equipment.
Interview producers about technology changes.
Design custom computer programs for producers.
Which future career is related to reporting on control systems in a greenhouse?
Production Manager
Mechanical Engineer
Research and Development Manager
Information Technology Programmer
What is a key activity when interviewing area agriculture producers about changes in technology over the past 50 years?
Research the adoption of technology by agriculture producers in your area.
Restore a tractor and sell it.
Plan plant-related activities and laboratories.
Design custom computer programs for producers.
Which career could you pursue if you are interested in interviewing agriculture producers about technology changes?
Agriculture Journalist
Wind Substation Technician
Automation Technician/Coordinator
Information Technology Specialist
If you shadow a computer professional in any agriculture-related industry, what is one possible project you could work on?
Design custom computer programs using Excel or other software to solve problems for producers.
Restore and rebuild engine parts for agricultural equipment.
Plan plant-related activities and laboratories.
Research the adoption of technology by agriculture producers.
Which future career is related to shadowing a computer professional in agriculture?
Information Technology Specialist
Greenhouse Manager
Mechanical Engineer
Agriculture Science Teacher
Why might it be important to study the change in input costs over time for a given agricultural business?
To understand how expenses affect profitability and make better business decisions.
To learn how to restore tractors.
To design custom computer programs.
To create a television show about agriculture.
Imagine you are tasked with creating a weekly television or radio show about FFA and agriculture. What steps would you take to ensure the show is informative and engaging for your audience?
Research current challenges and technology adoption in agriculture, interview experts, and plan interesting segments.
Restore and sell tractors to fund the show.
Study artificial lights for plant growth.
Design a website for the show.
Which of the following is a challenge faced by agriculture producers when adopting new technology?
Lack of interest in farming
Biggest challenges in adopting new technology
Overproduction of crops
Excessive rainfall
Which career could you pursue if you are interested in researching the adoption of technology by agriculture producers?
Welder
Automation Technician/Coordinator
Chief Financial Officer
Information Technology Analyst
What is one way to test the strength of different types of welds?
Create a demonstration model showing proper and improper welding techniques
Study the latest advancements in robotics
Design custom computer programs
Hold a classroom demonstration on automated systems
Which future career is associated with testing the strength of different types of welds?
Research Associate
Agriculture Science Teacher
Information Technology Specialist
Process/Continuous Improvement Manager
What is a key activity when researching the differences among farm management software systems?
Design custom computer programs using Excel or other software
Build and sell lawn ornaments
Study the change in input costs over time
Hold a classroom demonstration on automated systems
Which career is linked to researching farm management software systems?
Information Technology Software Developer
Agricultural Literacy and Advocacy Specialist
Welder
Chief Financial Officer
When researching the cost-versus-return of automating systems in an agricultural processing facility, what is one suggested activity?
Work for a local university in the area of robotics in agriculture
Design and build lawn ornaments
Provide basic internet and email training
Study the latest advancements in robotics in agriculture
Which future career is associated with researching the cost-versus-return of automating systems in agriculture?
Chief Financial Officer
Research Associate
Information Technology Analyst
Agriculture Science Teacher
Why might a classroom demonstration on automated systems be useful in agricultural education?
It helps students understand how automation can improve efficiency in agriculture.
It teaches students how to weld properly.
It provides basic internet training to producers.
It helps design custom computer programs.
How could you increase producers' confidence in using farm management software?
Provide basic internet and email training
Hold a classroom demonstration on automated systems
Work in a welding shop
Design and build lawn ornaments
Which of the following is a potential career for someone interested in studying the latest advancements of robotics in agriculture?
Automation Technician/Coordinator
Veterinarian
Crop Duster Pilot
Food Safety Inspector
What is one way students could take a project on energy use of lighting systems in farm buildings further?
Wire agricultural buildings for lights and receptacles
Plant new crops in the field
Design animal enclosures
Build irrigation canals
Which project involves researching water savings accomplished by new irrigation technologies?
Researching water savings with new irrigation technologies
Studying crop rotation methods
Investigating pest control techniques
Analyzing soil composition
What is a possible career path for someone interested in water savings and irrigation technologies?
Irrigation Specialist
Livestock Manager
Food Scientist
Marketing Director
If a student wants to research the biggest challenges producers face when adopting new technology, what is one activity they could do?
Interview area agriculture producers about changes in technology over the past 50 years
Plant a vegetable garden
Write a report on weather patterns
Study animal nutrition
Which of the following is NOT listed as a future career for someone interested in energy use of lighting systems in farm buildings?
Electrical Engineer
Electrician/Electronics Technician
Animal Caretaker/Operations Manager
Crop Scientist
What is a common question students should ask themselves before starting any of the research projects mentioned?
Would I enjoy working with this project?
How much money will I make?
What is the weather like today?
How many animals are on the farm?
Why might a student choose to work for a company that installs plastic drainage tile to farm fields?
To research water savings accomplished by new irrigation technologies
To study animal genetics
To analyze crop yields
To design farm machinery
How could a student demonstrate the adoption of technology by agriculture producers in their area?
Hold a classroom demonstration on automated systems
Write a poem about farming
Paint a picture of a farm
Organize a sports event
Which research project would be most relevant for someone interested in becoming an Agriculture Science Teacher?
Researching the biggest challenges producers face when adopting new technology
Studying ancient farming techniques
Learning about food marketing
Investigating weather forecasting
Which of the following is a possible research project related to tillage equipment?
Research the effects of erosion on various cover crops.
Study the nutritional value of different crops.
Analyze the marketing strategies for farm products.
Investigate the history of agricultural machinery.
Which career could you pursue if you are interested in operating heavy machinery in agriculture?
Heavy Equipment Operator/Forklift Operator
Agricultural Lobbyist
Human Resources Manager
Agricultural Literacy and Advocacy Specialist
What is one way to study the possible modifications in agricultural equipment for persons with disabilities?
Research methods for preventing common accidents in an agriculture department laboratory.
Compare crop yields between different regions.
Study the effects of fertilizer on plant growth.
Analyze the cost of seeds for various crops.
Which future career is associated with researching the cost-versus-return of automating systems in an agricultural processing facility?
Process/Continuous Improvement Manager
Agriculture Science Teacher
Heavy Equipment Operator/Forklift Operator
Agricultural Literacy and Advocacy Specialist
