EXAM 5

Question 1

If a soil sample is compacted:
a. its moisture content decreases
b. its porosity remains the same
c. its nutrient content diminishes
d. its bulk density increases

Question 2

The moisture content of the soil when the tension is 1/3 atmosphere:
a. field capacity
c. wilting point
b. saturation point
d. wilting coefficient

Question 3

This is a group of actual and potential buyers with similar needs and
wants interacting with sellers offering various products or services to
satisfy those needs and wants.
a. market
b. prospects
c. consumers
d. retailers

Question 4

It is the measure of the difference in ground level between two places in
a field is referred to as percentage. It is the number of meter difference in
elevation for each 100 m of horizontal distance.
a. velocity
c. land slope
b. discharge
d. side slope

Question 5

Applying small quantities of water through a network of tubing is
otherwise known as:
a. drip irrigation
c. emitter irrigation
b. trickle irrigation
d. any of the above

Question 6

The most dominant species cultured in brackishwater in the country are:
a. Oyster and mussels
b. Mudcrab and grouper
c. Milkfish and shrimp
d. Tilapia and milkfish

Question 7

It is a gate placed across a stream from which it is desired to divert
water:
a. check gate
c. culvert
b. head gate
d. spillway

Question 8

Which of the following is not a major aquaculture species in the
Philippines?
a. Carp
b. Seaweeds
c. Salmon
d. Tiger prawn

Question 9

The part of the dam that releases surplus of flush flood water which
cannot be contained in the active storage of the reservoir.
a. freeborad
b. spillway
c. gates
d. weir

Question 10

This shrimp or prawn undergoes 11 larval stages to metamorphose to post
larvae:
a. Giant tiger prawn
b. Giant freshwater prawn
c. Whiteleg shrimp
d. Indian shrimp

Question 11

The frequent slow application of water to the specific rootzone area of
the plant is called:
a. sprinkler irrigation
c. flooding
b. trickle irrigation
d. furrow irrigation

Question 12

What is the line defined by the water level in a group of artesian wells?
a. water table
b. piezometric surface
c. specific yield
d. nota

Question 13

Penaeid shrimps undergo these larval stages in sequence before they
become post larvae:
a. Nauplius, megalopa, instar
b. Nauplius, mysis, zoea,
c. Nauplius, zoea, mysis
d. Zoea, megalopa, instar

Question 14

The sum total of head above the vapor pressure of the liquid being pumped
at a given pumping temperature.
a. Required net positive suction head
b. Total dynamic head
c. Pump static head
d. Total static head

Question 14

The recommended pressure head variation in the lateral between the first
and the last sprinkler.
a.20%
b. 50%
c. 70%
d. 100%

Question 15

In the identification of potential dam sites, which one is not part of
the guidelines?
a. high density population to supply the needed labor
b. availability of potential service area for irrigation, power,
domestic water supply, and flood control
c. availability of a narrow gorge for minimum earthwork for dam
embankment
d. topographic condition providing a wide and deep reservoir upstream
of the dam sites

Question 16

The Philippines ranks as the world’s third largest producer of:
a. Shrimp
b. Sea cucumber
c. Milkfish
d. Seaweeds

Question 17

If the suction lift is 6 m, the suited type of pump is
a. Axial flow
c. Submersible
b. Centrifugal
d. Mixed flow

Question 18

The moisture content of the soil when the tension is 1.5 atmosphere.
a. Wilting point
c. Field capacity
b. Wilting coefficient
d. Saturation point

Question 19

The rate at which water percolates through the soil surface.
a. Irrigation
c. Soil permeability
b. Drainage coefficient
d. Infiltration rate

Question 20

Water like in estuarine areas with intermediate salinity due to the
mixing of fresh and sea water is referred to as:
a. Freshwater
b. Brackishwater
c. Seawater
d. Marine water

Question 21

Difference in moisture content of soil between field capacity and
permanent wilting point.
a. Available moisture
b. Reality available moisture
c. Irrigation water requirement
d. Saturation capacity

Question 22

The most simple form of open-channel flow computation is
a. unsteady uniform flow
b. Steady uniform flow
c. Steady non-uniform flow
d. Unsteady non-uniform flow

Question 23

Breeding and growout production of commercially important marine species
are grown in zonified marine cages which the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources refers to as:
a. Industrial cage parks
b. Ocean cage parks
c. Seawater cage farms
d. Mariculture parks

Question 24

The sum total of water lost in a given area thru transpiration from plants, evaporation from soil and water surface and for building tissues of plants. a. Consumptive use b. Deep percolation c. Runoff d. Seepage

Question 25

Eye ablation is a way of inducing females to spawn in: a. Milkfish b. Oysters c. Mussels d. Shrimp

Question 26

The common name for Camelus dromedaries: a. camel b. buffalo c. rabbit d. guinea pig

Question 27

What is the term for capillary water in the smaller pore space of the soil? a. Interception b. Depression storage c. Basin recharge d. Soil moisture

Question 28

What is the term for water that penetrates into the soil and flows laterally in the surface soil to a stream channel? a. Runoff b. interflow c. Percolation d. All of the above

Question 29

After 2 hours of driving, Noel and Chester are 260 meters apart. Find their average speed if their difference in speed is 30 km per hour (kph). a. 100 and 130 kph b. 50 and 80 kph c. 80 and 110 kph d. 30 and 60 kph

Question 30

Soil less agriculture. a. Hydrophonic b. Hygrophonic c. Barren d. NOTA

Question 31

That which travels over the ground surface and through the channels to reach the basin outlet a. Surface runoff b. Subsurface runoff c. Groundwater runoff d. Runoff volume

Question 32

The amount of moisture content that is left from the soil 2-3 days after heavy application of rain or irrigation water a. Field Capacity b. Wilting point c. Excess water d. Available water

Question 33

Potential ability of the rain to cause erosion. It is a function of the physical characteristics of the rainfall. a. Erodibility b. Erosivity c. Susceptibility d. Vulnerability

Question 34

Wherein the soil is moistened in much the same way as rain a. Hose pipe b. Watering can c. Drainage d. Overhead irrigation

Question 35

Is the practice of growing different crops in alternate strips across the slope to serve as barriers for soil erosion. a. Cropping systems b. Contour cultivation c. Mulching d. Strip cropping

Question 36

Characterize by irregular path of particle movements which keep of crossing and re-crossing a. Turbulent flow b. Laminar flow c. Steady flow d. Uniform flow

Question 37

Marketing overcomes the discrepancy wherein producers produce and sell in large quantities while consumers prefer to buy and consume in small quantities. This is discrepancy in a. assortment b. quantity c. location d. value

Question 38

Constructed along the channel or waterway to control the velocity of flowing water and encourage deposition of sediments carried by water a. Riprap b. Gabions c. Check dams or weirs d. Farm Ponds / Water Impounding Dams

Question 39

It is one of the realities of marketing. It includes actual and potential rivals in product and service marketing a. competition b. marketing environment c. supply chain d. marketing channels

Question 40

This system is used in rolling topography where drainage is necessary only in small valleys. a. Random ditch system b. Double-main system c. Bedding system d. Natural system

Question 41

The key objectives of each of the 3 Cs of marketing must be attained to be considered a. profitable b. effective c. marketing-oriented d. successful

Question 42

Refers to the lateral movement of water along the soil profile a. Percolation b. Evapotranspiration c. Transpiration d. Seepage

Question 43

This is the set of tools a firm uses to pursue the marketing objectives for the target market a. marketing environment b. marketing mix c. marketing channels d. relationship marketing

Question 44

The difference in moisture content of the soil between field capacity and the permanent wilting point. a. Computation of moisture content b. Readily available moisture (RAM) c. Available moisture (AM) d. Permanent wilting point (or wilting coefficient)

Question 45

This is an indispensable component of a firm to continuously satisfy customers. It comes from having excess of sales over cost and expenses a. sales b. profit c. revenues d. market share

Question 46

The amount of water a soil profile will hold against drainage by gravity at a specified time (usually from 24 to 48 hours) after a thorough wetting a. Infiltration rate b. Volume of irrigation water c. Permeability d. Field capacity

Question 47

___________ are products that underwent secondary or the second level of transformation. These are in the forms which are for use by other industries and processors but may not be consumed. a. fresh agricultural products b. finished products c. semi-processed products d. processed products

Question 48

A field is divided into a series of strips by borders or ridges running down the predominant slope or on the contour. a. Border-strip flooding b. Ordinary flooding c. Herringbone Pattern d. Gridiron Layout

Question 49

Is the sum of transpiration and water evaporated from the soil, or exterior portions of the plants where water may have accumulated from irrigation, rainfall, dew, or exudation from the interior of the plants. a. Percolation b. Evapotranspiration c. Transpiration d. Seepage

Question 50

These are activities that create faster and more efficient performance of other marketing activities. These include market intelligence and marketing information dissemination, financing, provision of marketing support facilities, and promotions. a. transactional activities b. physical handling and distribution of products c. facilitating activities d. agroservices activities

Question 51

This is a continuous function of marketing. The objective of this function is to inform prospective buyers of product availability and also to increase sales. a. pricing b. promotion c. research and development d. distribution

Question 52

This is used if the main source of excess water is drainage from hill lands. The drains are placed along the toe of the slope to protect the bottom land. a. Ordinary flooding b. Herringbone Pattern c. Gridiron Layout d. Intercepting Drain

Question 53

A piece of land divided into strips by small earth bunds usually sloping uniformly away from the farm channel in the direction of water flow to irrigate similar crops and soil. a. Basin b. Contour c. Borders d. Ponds

Question 54

The scientific name of eggplant: a. Solanum melongena b. Hibiscus esculantus c. Lyconpersicon esculantum d. Moringa oleifera

Question 55

Small earth embankment or dam built around each basin to hold water without leakage while it is infiltrate. a. Ponds b. Border c. Bunds d. Basin

Question 56

It is the art and practice of crop production: a. farming b. edaphology c. pathology d. fishing

Question 57

Refers to the proportion of Carbon and Nitrogen in fresh organic matter, humus, and whole soil: a. alkalinity b. C:N Ratio c. dry matter d. salinility

Question 58

Because of the variability in agricultural outputs, ___________ must be done to facilitate buying, selling, transportation, storage, and pricing of the produce. This is also done to standardize measurements, which could be in terms of size, weight, and overall quality. a. grading b. assembly c. negotiation d. packing/packaging

Question 59

Volume of water to be applied to increase a the soil moisture content from an initial to final value a. Infiltration rate b. Volume of irrigation water c. Permeability d. Field capacity

Question 60

Coarse-textured soils generally have a. lower water holding capacity b. higher water holding capacity c. minimal water holding capacity d. none of the above

Question 61

The amount of pure N in a 50-kg bag of urea (46-0-0) a. 32 kg b. 23 kg c. 15 kg d. 10 kg

Question 62

Agronomics crops consist of: a. cereal crops e.g rice, corn b. fiber crops e.g. maguey, sisal c. turf grasses e.g. Bermuda d. a and b only

Question 63

These are the types of middlemen who do the business of negotiating in behalf of the producers and the buyers. They do not assume ownership of the products that they are handling. a. retailers b. wholesalers c. assemblers d. agents and brokers

Question 64

This is a fairly homogeneous group of customers who will respond to marketing mix in a similar way a. market potential b. market segment c. market prospects d. target market

Question 65

This is the proportion of a company’s total sales of a product during a defined duration in a specific market or geographical area a. primary demand b. market share c. market potential d. profit

Question 65

The moisture content of the soil when the gravitational water has been removed a. Available water b. Field Capacity c. Permanent wilting point d. Readily available moisture

Question 66

Applying a small amount of water through a network of tubing. a. Drip irrigation b. Emitter irrigation c. Trickle irrigation d. All of the above

Question 67

This is the consumer’s estimate of the overall capacity of the product to meet desired needs and wants a. satisfaction b. delight c. quality d. value

Question 68

This describes the long process which starts from raw material sourcing to the marketing of the final products a. supply chain b. marketing mix c. marketing channels d. transactions

Question 69

Water that moves freely and drains out of the soil. a. Hygroscopic water b. Capillary water c. Gravitational water d. none

Question 70

Marketing overcomes several separations. One of these is ____________. This happens when producers tend to locate where it is economical to produce while consumers are located in many scattered locations. a. Separation in Time b. Separation in Information c. Separation in Location d. Separation in Value

Question 71

The pressure under a gravity dam producing an overturning effect a. Uplift pressure b. Downward pressure c. Foundation Pressure d. None of the above

Question 72

This is a fairly homogeneous group of people or organizations to whom a company wishes to appeal. a. market segment b. target market c. market potential d. market prospects

Question 73

The relative proportion of primary particles (sand, silt and clay) in the soil a. Soil Texture b. Soil Structure c. Porosity d. dry weight basis

Question 74

Value can be increased by: a. raising benefits b. reducing costs c. raising benefits by more than the raise in costs d. all of the above

Question 75

Ratio of the particle density of the soil with the density of water; it is the ratio of the weight of soil to the weight of water with volume equal to the volume of the soil particles alone a. Bulk density b. Particle density c. Apparent specific gravity d. Real specific gravity

Question 76

The value chain consists of primary activities and support activities. An example of a support activity is: a. procurement b. inbound logistics c. operations d. all of the above

Question 77

The most elaborate method of computing potential Evapotranspiration a. Blaney-craddle b. Jensen-haise c. hargreaves d. None of the above

Question 78

The measure of the potential of a soil to give up or exchange positively charged ions or molecules: a. alkalinity b. salinity c. CEC d. fertility

Question 79

The pH range of a neutral soil: a. 2.1-3.1 b. 7.4-8.1 c. 6.6-7.3 d. 4.4-5.1