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Aquaculture Management Quiz

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A fish farmer notices that fish are gasping at the surface early in the morning. Which is the MOST appropriate immediate action?

a)

Apply fertilizer

b)

Increase aeration

c)

Add lime

d)

Increase feeding

2.

In a biofloc system, the water turns brown with visible flocs and ammonia remains low despite high stocking density. This indicates that:

a)

Nitrification is dominant

b)

Heterotrophic bacteria are active

c)

Water exchange is excessive

d)

Feeding rate is too low

3.

A hatchery technician accidentally stops feeding rotifers to larvae for one day. Which is the MOST likely result?

a)

Faster growth

b)

Cannibalism

c)

High larval mortality

d)

Improved survival

4.

During pond preparation, a farmer applies agricultural lime after draining the pond. The MAIN purpose of this practice is to:

a)

Kill fish predators

b)

Neutralize soil acidity

c)

Increase turbidity

d)

Add nutrients directly

5.

A sudden fish kill occurs after several cloudy days followed by a sunny afternoon. What is the MOST probable cause?

a)

High salinity

b)

Oxygen depletion due to plankton bloom

c)

Excess liming

d)

Predation

6.

A farmer practices integrated fish farming with vegetables planted on pond dikes. Which benefit is MOST directly achieved?

a)

Increased water salinity

b)

Efficient nutrient recycling

c)

Higher pond depth

d)

Reduced fish growth

7.

In LRFFT operations, the continued capture of juvenile groupers mainly results in:

a)

Higher market price

b)

Stock enhancement

c)

Overfishing of reef species

d)

Increased biodiversity

8.

A pond with very clear water and low plankton productivity will MOST likely result in:

a)

Rapid fish growth

b)

Low natural food availability

c)

High dissolved oxygen

d)

Increased carrying capacity

9.

A shrimp grow-out pond shows elevated ammonia levels. Which management action should be done FIRST?

a)

Increase feeding

b)

Reduce stocking density

c)

Improve aeration

d)

Apply fertilizer

10.

A hatchery manager wants to improve gonadal maturation of broodstock rabbitfish. Which feed supplement is MOST appropriate?

a)

Commercial pellets only

b)

Gracilariopsis heteroclada

c)

Rice bran

d)

Wheat flour

11.

Fish are observed swimming erratically and losing equilibrium. This behavior MOST likely indicates:

a)

Normal feeding response

b)

Stress due to poor water quality

c)

Proper oxygen level

d)

Over-liming

12.

In cage culture, which factor poses the GREATEST environmental risk?

a)

Fish size variation

b)

Excess feed and waste accumulation

c)

Water current

d)

Cage material

13.

A biofloc pond requires constant aeration mainly to:

a)

Increase salinity

b)

Prevent floc settlement

c)

Reduce feeding cost

d)

Lower pH

14.

A farmer stocks tilapia at very high density without sufficient aeration. What is the MOST likely outcome?

a)

Improved feed conversion

b)

Increased dissolved oxygen

c)

Slow growth and mortality

d)

Reduced ammonia

15.

During early morning hours, dissolved oxygen is lowest primarily because of:

a)

Increased photosynthesis

b)

Fish feeding

c)

Respiration dominating over photosynthesis

d)

Wind action

16.

A farmer wants to culture species tolerant to wide salinity changes. Which species is MOST suitable?

a)

Trout

b)

Grouper

c)

Milkfish

d)

Carp

17.

A pond emits a foul smell and has black bottom soil. This condition indicates:

a)

Proper pond preparation

b)

Excess organic matter accumulation

c)

High alkalinity

d)

Balanced ecosystem

18.

Which management practice BEST reduces cannibalism in fish culture?

a)

Overstocking

b)

Delayed feeding

c)

Size grading

d)

Reduced aeration

19.

A sudden drop in pH during nighttime is mainly caused by:

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Liming

c)

Respiration

d)

Fertilization

20.

A farmer relies mainly on natural pond productivity with minimal feeding. This culture system is classified as:

a)

Intensive

b)

Semi-intensive

c)

Extensive

d)

Biofloc

21.

Which situation BEST indicates overfeeding?

a)

Clear water

b)

Increased dissolved oxygen

c)

Accumulation of uneaten feeds

d)

Improved growth

22.

A milkfish pond shows moderate green coloration. This condition is generally:

a)

Poor

b)

Toxic

c)

Desirable

d)

Dangerous

23.

Which immediate response is BEST when ammonia toxicity is suspected?

a)

Add more feed

b)

Reduce aeration

c)

Partial water exchange

d)

Apply fertilizer

24.

A hatchery uses live food during early larval stages because larvae:

a)

Have complete digestive systems

b)

Require moving prey

c)

Prefer plant material

d)

Can digest pellets

25.

Which plankton group serves as primary producers?

a)

Zooplankton

b)

Benthos

c)

Phytoplankton

d)

Nekton

26.

A fish farmer wants to minimize disease outbreaks. Which practice is MOST effective?

a)

Overstocking

b)

Poor water exchange

c)

Biosecurity measures

d)

Random feeding

27.

Fish feeding is BEST done when dissolved oxygen is:

a)

Lowest

b)

Moderate to high

c)

Zero

d)

Fluctuating

28.

In shrimp culture, postlarvae are stocked because they:

a)

Require no feeding

b)

Are more resilient

c)

Are sexually mature

d)

Do not molt

29.

Which condition MOST favors nitrification?

a)

Low oxygen

b)

High oxygen

c)

Acidic pH

d)

Stagnant water

30.

A farmer wants higher yield per unit area and uses formulated feeds with aeration. This system is:

a)

Extensive

b)

Semi-intensive

c)

Intensive

d)

Capture fishery

31.

Which practice BEST improves feed conversion ratio (FCR)?

a)

Overfeeding

b)

Proper feeding management

c)

Overstocking

d)

Poor water quality

32.

The MAIN reason ice floats on water is because:

a)

Ice is heavier

b)

Ice is less dense

c)

Surface tension

d)

Dissolved oxygen

33.

A frozen lake can still support fish life because ice:

a)

Produces oxygen

b)

Insulates water below

c)

Freezes fish

d)

Removes predators

34.

A farmer notices stunted growth despite adequate feeding. Which factor is MOST likely responsible?

a)

Overstocking

b)

Excess dissolved oxygen

c)

High alkalinity

d)

Proper grading

35.

Which is the PRIMARY role of BFAR?

a)

Export regulation only

b)

Fisheries research and management

c)

Aquaculture privatization

d)

Fish marketing

36.

Which organism is an indicator of good pond productivity?

a)

Excess blue-green algae

b)

Moderate phytoplankton bloom

c)

Black sediments

d)

Foul odor

37.

A farmer applies probiotics to ponds mainly to:

a)

Increase fish size instantly

b)

Improve water quality

c)

Increase salinity

d)

Kill plankton

38.

Which situation MOST likely leads to disease outbreak?

a)

Balanced feeding

b)

Good water quality

c)

Stress from poor handling

d)

Proper stocking density

39.

Which species is carnivorous by nature?

a)

Milkfish

b)

Tilapia

c)

Grouper

d)

Carp

40.

Which feeding rate is based on total fish biomass?

a)

Fixed rate

b)

Random rate

c)

Percentage feeding

d)

Emergency feeding

41.

A fish pond has frequent fish kills during dawn. This indicates:

a)

High feeding efficiency

b)

Low nighttime dissolved oxygen

c)

Proper fertilization

d)

High alkalinity

42.

Which practice ensures sustainable aquaculture?

a)

Maximizing short-term yield

b)

Ignoring environmental limits

c)

Balancing production and environment

d)

Overstocking

43.

A farmer wants to reduce environmental impact of feeds. What should be prioritized?

a)

High protein excess

b)

Proper feed management

c)

Random feeding

d)

Overstocking

44.

Which species is BEST suited for freshwater ponds?

a)

Grouper

b)

Milkfish

c)

Tilapia

d)

Rabbitfish

45.

A hatchery's primary goal is to produce:

a)

Market-size fish

b)

Quality fingerlings

c)

Processed fish

d)

Export products

46.

Which water quality parameter should be monitored DAILY?

a)

Hardness

b)

Alkalinity

c)

Dissolved oxygen

d)

Soil pH

47.

A farmer wants to increase natural food in ponds. Which method is MOST appropriate?

a)

Fertilization

b)

Overstocking

c)

Excess feeding

d)

Water exchange

48.

A farmer wants to increase natural food in ponds. Which method is MOST appropriate?

a)

Fertilization

b)

Overstocking

c)

Excess feeding

d)

Water exchange

49.

Which situation BEST indicates healthy fish?

a)

Gasping at surface

b)

Uniform size and active feeding

c)

Erratic swimming

d)

Poor appetite

50.

Which factor MOST affects ammonia toxicity?

a)

Pond depth

b)

Temperature and pH

c)

Turbidity

d)

Color

51.

A farmer practicing polyculture aims mainly to:

a)

Reduce biodiversity

b)

Maximize resource utilization

c)

Increase feed waste

d)

Simplify management

52.

Which practice violates sustainable fisheries principles?

a)

Size regulation

b)

Closed season

c)

Capture of juvenile fish

d)

Resource conservation

53.

Which is the BEST indicator of poor pond condition?

a)

Moderate plankton

b)

Black, foul-smelling bottom

c)

Stable pH

d)

Good oxygen

54.

A fish farmer plans to export mud crabs. Which regulation must be followed?

a)

FAO 158

b)

FAO 160

c)

FAO 162

d)

FAO 170

55.

Which practice reduces feed wastage?

a)

Broadcast feeding without observation

b)

Demand feeding

c)

Overfeeding

d)

Feeding during low DO

56.

A sudden algal die-off can result in:

a)

Increased oxygen

b)

Oxygen depletion

c)

Improved water quality

d)

Reduced ammonia

57.

Which is the MOST critical factor in site selection for ponds?

a)

Accessibility

b)

Water availability

c)

Market demand

d)

Labor cost

58.

A farmer observes slow growth despite good water quality. What should be evaluated NEXT?

a)

Feed quality and ration

b)

Pond color

c)

Wind direction

d)

Soil texture

59.

Which fish behavior indicates oxygen stress?

a)

Bottom resting

b)

Surface gasping

c)

Schooling

d)

Burrowing

60.

Which practice BEST promotes long-term aquaculture productivity?

a)

Continuous overfeeding

b)

Proper pond management

c)

Ignoring carrying capacity

d)

Excess stocking

61.

The ultimate goal of fisheries management is to:

a)

Maximize harvest at all costs

b)

Conserve and sustain resources

c)

Increase fishing effort

d)

Eliminate regulations

62.

After a heavy rainfall, fish in a brackishwater pond become weak and lethargic. Water analysis shows a sudden drop in salinity. What is the MOST likely cause of this condition?

a)

Disease outbreak

b)

Salinity shock

c)

Feed contamination

d)

Overstocking

63.

During transport, fingerlings die even though aeration is provided. Which factor is MOST likely responsible?

a)

Excess feeding before transport

b)

Sudden temperature change

c)

Container shape

d)

Light intensity

64.

A farmer consistently records acidic pond soil. Which management practice is MOST appropriate?

a)

Increase fertilization

b)

Apply agricultural lime

c)

Increase water exchange

d)

Reduce stocking density

65.

A pond shows poor fish growth despite adequate feeding and aeration. What should be checked FIRST?

a)

Stocking density

b)

Pond color

c)

Water depth

d)

Wind direction

66.

Fish exhibit dark coloration and reduced feeding after handling. This condition MOST likely indicates:

a)

Normal adaptation

b)

Acute stress

c)

High dissolved oxygen

d)

Improved health

67.

A shrimp farmer observes slow growth but stable water parameters. Which factor should be evaluated NEXT?

a)

Feed quality and protein level

b)

Pond size

c)

Aerator color

d)

Harvest method

68.

In cage culture, fish growth suddenly declines despite good feed management. Which factor is MOST likely responsible?

a)

Poor water circulation

b)

Feed pellet size

c)

Cage color

d)

Feeding frequency

69.

A hatchery reports high larval deformities. Which is the MOST probable cause?

a)

Poor broodstock nutrition

b)

High dissolved oxygen

c)

Proper feeding regime

d)

Adequate water exchange

70.

Excessive foam forms on the pond surface. This condition usually indicates:

a)

High organic load

b)

Low feeding rate

c)

Good water quality

d)

Balanced ecosystem

71.

Which practice BEST prevents disease transfer between culture ponds?

a)

Using the same nets

b)

Disinfecting equipment

c)

Increasing feeding rate

d)

Overstocking fish

72.

Pond water turns reddish-brown with low transparency. This condition MOST likely indicates:

a)

Diatom bloom

b)

Blue-green algae bloom

c)

Low productivity

d)

Poor pond preparation

73.

A farmer harvests fish prematurely due to sudden increase in mortality. This practice is known as:

a)

Selective harvesting

b)

Partial harvesting

c)

Emergency harvesting

d)

Routine harvesting

74.

Wide size variation is observed in a grow-out pond. Which management practice is MOST appropriate?

a)

Reduce feeding

b)

Increase stocking

c)

Size grading

d)

Reduce aeration

75.

Cracks appear on the pond bottom during drying. This condition indicates:

a)

Proper pond drying

b)

Excess moisture

c)

Poor drainage

d)

High organic matter

76.

A shrimp pond shows frequent molting problems. Which water parameter is MOST related to this issue?

a)

Turbidity

b)

Hardness

c)

Temperature

d)

Dissolved oxygen

77.

Which situation BEST indicates that pond carrying capacity has been exceeded?

a)

Uniform fish growth

b)

Increased feed conversion ratio

c)

Stable water quality

d)

Low mortality

78.

A farmer wants year-round production with maximum control over water quality. Which system is MOST suitable?

a)

Extensive culture

b)

Semi-intensive culture

c)

Intensive culture

d)

Capture fishery

79.

Fish are observed feeding actively only in the afternoon. This behavior is MOST likely related to:

a)

Feeding habit

b)

Dissolved oxygen fluctuation

c)

Predator presence

d)

Water depth

80.

A hatchery wants to reduce larval mortality. Which strategy is MOST effective?

a)

Increasing light intensity

b)

Maintaining stable water quality

c)

Overstocking larvae

d)

Reducing live food

81.

Which practice BEST demonstrates sustainable aquaculture?

a)

Overstocking to increase yield

b)

Harvesting juveniles early

c)

Maintaining optimal stocking density

d)

Ignoring water quality limits

82.

Fertilizer is applied but plankton does not develop. Which factor is MOST likely limiting?

a)

Nutrient availability

b)

Sunlight penetration

c)

Feeding rate

d)

Dissolved oxygen

83.

Fish mortality during transport increases despite aeration. What should be adjusted FIRST?

a)

Feeding schedule before transport

b)

Transport duration

c)

Container size

d)

Water color

84.

A sudden increase in fish appetite usually indicates:

a)

Disease outbreak

b)

Improved water quality

c)

Oxygen depletion

d)

Stress response

85.

Which management practice BEST minimizes environmental pollution?

a)

Excess feeding

b)

Proper feed rationing

c)

Overstocking

d)

Random fertilization

86.

Fish are frequently seen near the water inlet. This behavior MOST likely indicates:

a)

Predator avoidance

b)

Higher dissolved oxygen

c)

Feeding response

d)

Low water temperature

87.

Which factor MOST influences feed conversion efficiency?

a)

Pond shape

b)

Feeding management

c)

Wind direction

d)

Water color

88.

A pond experiences frequent algal crashes. Which action is MOST appropriate?

a)

Increase fertilization

b)

Stabilize nutrient input

c)

Overstock fish

d)

Reduce aeration

89.

Excessive mucus secretion on fish skin usually indicates:

a)

Good health

b)

Environmental stress

c)

Proper nutrition

d)

High oxygen level

90.

A farmer wants minimal water exchange while maintaining high productivity. Which system is MOST suitable?

a)

Extensive pond culture

b)

Cage culture

c)

Biofloc system

d)

Capture fishery

91.

Which condition BEST indicates successful pond preparation?

a)

Clear water

b)

Moderate plankton bloom

c)

Black, foul-smelling bottom

d)

Strong odor