Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education(DepEd)
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1st Quarter Assessment in TLE 10

1. When planning a horticultural project, what is the primary source you should refer to for identifying the required materials,
tools, and equipment? a) Personal experience b) Neighbor's recommendations c) Lists provided and/or authority
instructions d) Internet forums and blogs
2. Why is it important to follow lists provided and authority instructions for selecting materials and tools in horticulture? a) To
make the project more expensive b) To ensure you have the latest equipment c) To meet safety and quality standards d) To
save time on research
3. Which of the following is an example of a tool commonly used in horticulture? a) Smartphone b) Garden hose c) Bicycle d)
Toaster
4. When you encounter conflicting information between two sources while identifying materials for your horticultural project,
what should you do? a) Choose the cheaper option b) Follow your personal preference c) Seek advice from a friend d) Refer
to authority instructions or a trusted source
5. Which of the following is NOT a common material used in horticulture? a) Potting soil b) Garden gloves c) Duct tape d)
Pesticides
6. What is the purpose of checking materials, tools, and equipment for sufficient quantity, faults, and defects in horticulture?
a) To increase the cost of the project b) To identify reasons to avoid using them c) To ensure they are safe and operational
d) To test your troubleshooting skills
7. When checking tools and equipment, which source should you consult to ensure you are following proper procedures? a)
Your personal preference b) Manufacturer’s lists and pre-operating procedures c) Your classmates' opinions d) Internet
forums
8. What should you do if you discover a fault or defect in a tool or piece of equipment during the pre-operating check? a)
Ignore it and proceed with the task b) Attempt to fix it yourself c) Report it and follow manufacturer's instructions for
repair or replacement d) Use the tool or equipment cautiously
9. Which of the following is NOT a reason to check materials and tools for sufficient quantity? a) To avoid running out of
necessary supplies mid-task b) To ensure you have extras to sell c) To guarantee the task can be completed efficiently d) To
prevent unnecessary delays
10. Who is responsible for performing the pre-operating checks on horticultural equipment and tools? a) Your friends b) Local
gardening club members c) The manufacturer's recommended technician d) The user or operator of the equipment
11. In horticulture, which of the following is a key consideration when checking materials, tools, and equipment for faults or
defects? a) Personal fashion and style b) Manufacturer's guidelines and lists c) Local weather conditions d) The price of the
equipment

12. Why is it essential to demonstrate correct manual handling procedures when loading and unloading materials in
horticulture? a) To show off your strength and skills b) To minimize the risk of personal injury c) To save time during the
task d) To impress others with your techniques
13. What is one of the primary reasons for using proper manual handling techniques when dealing with materials in
horticulture? a) To protect the environment b) To minimize damage to the load, materials, tools, and equipment c) To
exercise and build muscle d) To finish the task quickly
14. When lifting and carrying materials in horticulture, which part of the body should you primarily use to bear the load? a)
Back b) Knees c) Shoulders d) Hips
15. What is the correct body posture when lifting a heavy load in horticulture? a) Bend at the waist b) Keep your back straight,
bend at the knees, and lift with your legs c) Twist your body while lifting d) Keep your arms straight during lifting
16. What should you do if a load is too heavy to lift safely in horticulture? a) Lift it slowly b) Ask for help or use mechanical aids
c) Ignore safety precautions and lift it alone d) Perform the lift and hope for the best
17. In horticulture, what is the primary goal of using correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading
materials? a) To make the task look easier b) To prevent the need for teamwork c) To minimize damage to the load,
materials, tools, and equipment d) To increase the speed of the task
18. Why is it important to select and check suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) before starting a horticultural task? a)
To make a fashion statement b) To avoid following safety guidelines c) To minimize the risk of injury and health hazards d)
To make the task more difficult
19. Which of the following is an example of personal protective equipment (PPE) commonly used in horticulture? a) Sunglasses
b) High heels c) Safety gloves d) A sun hat
20. When should you select and check suitable PPE for a horticultural task? a) After you've already started the task b) Just
before completing the task c) Prior to starting the task, according to job requirements d) Whenever you feel like it
21. How should you check your PPE to ensure it is suitable for the job at hand? a) Skip the check and trust your instincts b)
Examine it for wear and tear, ensure it fits correctly, and that it is appropriate for the specific task c) Assume it's fine as
long as it looks clean d) Replace it with new equipment each time you use it
22. What is the primary goal of wearing suitable PPE in horticulture? a) To make a fashion statement b) To avoid any physical
effort during the task c) To protect yourself from potential hazards and injuries d) To impress your colleagues
23. What is the primary purpose of providing cropping support in horticulture according to OHS (Occupational Health and
Safety) requirements? a) To improve crop yield and quality b) To minimize labor costs c) To ensure the safety and health of
workers d) To expedite the task
24. When working in a horticultural setting, what should you do if you identify a potential OHS hazard? a) Ignore it and
continue with the task b) Report it to your colleagues c) Report it to the teacher/supervisor based on OHS requirements
and company reporting procedures d) Address it yourself without notifying anyone
25. Why is it essential to identify and report OHS hazards in the workplace? a) To cause unnecessary delays b) To shift
responsibility to others c) To maintain a safe and healthy work environment d) To avoid following OHS guidelines
26. What should you do if you encounter an OHS hazard that poses an immediate danger to yourself or others in horticulture?
a) Take a photo of it for documentation b) Quickly complete your current task and then report it c) Immediately report it
and follow emergency procedures as necessary d) Wait for someone else to notice it
27. According to OHS requirements and company reporting procedures, who should you report OHS hazards to in horticulture?
a) A fellow student b) Your family members c) The teacher/supervisor d) Social media
28. When undertaking agronomic crop work in horticulture, what should you do to ensure you follow instructions correctly? a)
Rely on your previous experiences b) Guess what the instructions mean c) Follow and clarify instructions and directions
based on supervisor's requirements and workplace procedures d) Choose the most convenient tasks to complete
29. Why is it important to clarify instructions and directions from your supervisor in agronomic crop work? a) To delay the
completion of tasks b) To demonstrate your independence c) To ensure you understand the task and its specific
requirements d) To make the supervisor's job easier
30. Which of the following should you primarily rely on when performing agronomic crop work in horticulture? a) Personal
preferences b) The latest trends in crop cultivation c) Supervisor's requirements and workplace procedures d) Advice from
your friends
31. What should you do if you're unsure about certain instructions or directions given by your supervisor while working on
agronomic crops? a) Ignore them and proceed as you see fit b) Take a break and ask a colleague c) Seek clarification from
your supervisor to ensure you understand the task correctly d) Change the instructions to better suit your approach
32. In horticulture, what is the primary benefit of following and clarifying instructions based on supervisor's requirements and
workplace procedures when working with agronomic crops? a) To add complexity to the task b) To showcase your
creativity c) To ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and correctly d) To challenge your supervisor's authority
33. When undertaking cropping work in horticulture, what is the primary goal when following enterprise guidelines? a)
Maximize resource use without consideration for the environment b) Minimize safety precautions for faster task
completion c) Ensure that work is carried out safely and in an environmentally responsible manner d) Ignore enterprise
guidelines for personal convenience
34. What is the significance of conducting cropping work in an environmentally responsible manner in horticulture? a) It helps
the environment, but safety is less important b) It reduces the yield and quality of crops c) It contributes to sustainability
and minimizes harm to the environment d) It doesn't have any significant impact on the environment
35. In horticulture, what should you do if enterprise guidelines require specific safety measures during cropping work? a)
Disregard them to save time b) Follow them strictly to avoid inconvenience c) Complain to your supervisor d) Abide by
them to ensure safety and environmental responsibility
36. Which of the following is NOT an example of an environmentally responsible practice in cropping work? a) Reducing the
use of harmful pesticides b) Conserving water resources c) Ignoring waste management d) Implementing sustainable
farming practices
37. When should you consider your personal safety during cropping work according to enterprise guidelines in horticulture? a)
Only when the supervisor is watching b) At all times, regardless of the guidelines c) When it's convenient d) When working
on a high-paying task
38. In horticulture, why is it important to undertake cropping work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
according to enterprise guidelines? a) To increase costs and reduce profits b) To save time and finish tasks quickly c) To
contribute to sustainability and protect the environment d) To challenge authority and break rules

39. Why is it important to interact with other staff and customers in a positive and professional manner when undertaking
agronomic crop work in horticulture? a) To avoid customers b) To create conflicts and disputes c) To enhance teamwork,
customer satisfaction, and workplace harmony d) To save time by being brief and direct
40. What is the significance of following the guidelines specified in the employee manual for professional interactions in
horticulture? a) It allows you to express your opinions freely b) It ensures that you always have the final say c) It
contributes to a positive work culture, effective communication, and customer relations d) It allows you to disregard the
needs and preferences of others
41. How should you handle disagreements or conflicts with other staff while working in agronomic crop horticulture? a) Ignore
them and avoid discussing the issue b) Engage in public arguments to assert your point of view c) Communicate
respectfully and seek common ground to resolve the conflict d) File formal complaints against your colleagues
42. In horticulture, why is it essential to interact with customers in a positive and professional manner? a) To demonstrate your
authority b) To discourage repeat business c) To build customer trust and satisfaction d) To argue with customers to prove
your point
43. If a customer has a concern or complaint, what is the recommended approach for addressing the issue according to the
employee manual? a) Disregard the customer's complaint b) Apologize and address the concern promptly and
professionally c) Tell the customer that their opinion doesn't matter d) Deny responsibility and shift blame to others
 44. When interacting with other staff and customers in agronomic crop work, what is the primary goal according to the
employee manual in horticulture? a) To establish a hostile work environment b) To demonstrate superiority over others c)
To foster positive relationships, teamwork, and customer satisfaction d) To avoid any form of communication
45. Why is it important to observe good workplace practice when handling and disposing of materials in agronomic crop work
in horticulture? a) To save time by any means necessary b) To avoid following enterprise policies c) To ensure safety,
environmental responsibility, and compliance with company procedures d) To hide mistakes and errors
46. In horticulture, what does it mean to handle materials following enterprise policy and procedures? a) To dispose of
materials randomly to save space b) To follow safe and environmentally responsible practices specified by the company c)
To ignore company guidelines for personal convenience d) To prioritize speed over safety
47. When you encounter problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines, what should you do
according to company reporting procedures in horticulture? a) Keep it to yourself and hope the situation improves b)
Notify the authorities or supervisor about the issues c) Complain to your colleagues d) Post about it on social media
48. How does reporting problems or difficulties in completing work benefit the horticulture workplace? a) It creates more
problems b) It avoids any changes to the work process c) It allows for timely resolution and improvement of work
standards d) It doesn't impact the workplace in any way
49. In horticulture, what is the primary goal of following enterprise policies and procedures for handling and disposing of
materials? a) To avoid all regulations b) To make your job more challenging c) To ensure safety, environmental
responsibility, and efficient work processes d) To impress your colleagues
50. If you discover that materials were not disposed of correctly according to enterprise policies, what is the recommended
action? a) Ignore it and carry on b) Report the issue to the authorities or supervisor as per company reporting procedures c)
Correct the error yourself without notifying anyone d) Blame a colleague for the mistake

Answer Key.
1. c) Lists provided and/or authority instructions
2. c) To meet safety and quality standards
3. b) Garden hose
4. d) Refer to authority instructions or a trusted source
5. c) Duct tape
6. c) To ensure they are safe and operational
7. b) Manufacturer’s lists and pre-operating procedures
8. c) Report it and follow manufacturer's instructions for repair or replacement
9. b) To ensure you have extras to sell
10. d) The user or operator of the equipment
11. b) Manufacturer's guidelines and lists
12. b) To minimize the risk of personal injury
13. b) To minimize damage to the load, materials, tools, and equipment
14. b) Knees
15. b) Keep your back straight, bend at the knees, and lift with your legs
16. b) Ask for help or use mechanical aids
17. c) To minimize damage to the load, materials, tools, and equipment
18. c) To minimize the risk of injury and health hazards
19. c) Safety gloves
20. c) Prior to starting the task, according to job requirements
21. b) Examine it for wear and tear, ensure it fits correctly, and that it is appropriate for the specific task
22. c) To protect yourself from potential hazards and injuries
23. c) To ensure the safety and health of workers
24. c) Report it to the teacher/supervisor based on OHS requirements and company reporting procedures
25. c) To maintain a safe and healthy work environment
26. c) Immediately report it and follow emergency procedures as necessary
27. c) The teacher/supervisor
28. c) Follow and clarify instructions and directions based on supervisor's requirements and workplace procedures
29. c) To ensure you understand the task and its specific requirements
30. c) Supervisor's requirements and workplace procedures
31. c) Seek clarification from your supervisor to ensure you understand the task correctly
32. c) To ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and correctly
33. c) Ensure that work is carried out safely and in an environmentally responsible manner
34. c) It contributes to sustainability and minimizes harm to the environment
35. d) Abide by them to ensure safety and environmental responsibility
36. c) Ignoring waste management
37. b) At all times, regardless of the guidelines
38. c) To contribute to sustainability and protect the environment
39. c) To enhance teamwork, customer satisfaction, and workplace harmony
40. c) It contributes to a positive work culture, effective communication, and customer relations
41. c) Communicate respectfully and seek common ground to resolve the conflict
42. c) To build customer trust and satisfaction
43. b) Apologize and address the concern promptly and professionally
44. c) To foster positive relationships, teamwork, and customer satisfaction
45. c) To ensure safety, environmental responsibility, and compliance with company procedures
46. b) To follow safe and environmentally responsible practices specified by the company
47. b) Notify the authorities or supervisor about the issues
48. c) It allows for timely resolution and improvement of work standards
49. c) To ensure safety, environmental responsibility, and efficient work processes
50. b) Report the issue to the authorities or supervisor as per company reporting procedures