SECOND PERIODICAL TEST in EPP VI (AGRICULTURE)
NAME:__________________________________________________GRADE&SECTION_____________
SCORE:__________
SCHOOL:________________________________________________
DATE:_________________________________________
Direction: Read the questions very carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
_____ 1. Which of the following is a benefit that people get from planting trees and fruit bearing trees?
a. It causes good health c. It can be a source of income
b. It can be an additional source of food. d. All of the above
_____ 2. Who was the successful orchard grower in the Philippines ventured into the dragon fruit business
when she was told how the fruit relieve constipation problems- a condition common to cerebral palsy
patients?
a. Editha Aguinaldo Dacuycuy
b. Patricio Base
c. Alfredo M. Yao
d. Mimie Mildred
_____3. Which of the following elements in planting trees focuses on the biological function of the trees?
a. Appropriate temperature
b. Enough sunlight
c. Enough space
d. Minerals from the ground
_____ 4. How many percent clay loam consists a rich soil?
a. 40% b. 30% c. 20% d. 10%
_____ 5. Why should we consider the market demands for fruits?
a. Because it can attracts the consumer. c. In order to ensure success in selling fruits.
b. Because it makes the consumer happy. d. In order to have more products.
_____ 6. From what source of fruit – bearing trees that is responsible for any agricultural activities in terms of
vegetables and fruits ?
a. Commercial Nursery c. Bureau of Plant Industry
b. Agricultural Institution d.. Department of Agriculture
_____ 7. Why is Durian fruit popular?
a. Because of its aroma and strong taste. C. because of its appearance
b. Because of its thorny peeling. D. Because of its vitamin content
_____ 8. Arvin puts up an orchard farm that produces radish and petchay. What type orchard farm is being
used by him?
a. Fruit Orhard Farm b. Seed Orchard Farm c. Nut Orchard Farm d. Flower farm
_____ 9. Which fruit is best suited in area with cold climate?
a. Coconut b. Guava c. Santol d. Grapes
_____ 10. In planting mango trees, the distance between the trees should be 30ft. What method of arranging
the trees is used in order to increase the number of trees to be planted?
a. Square method b. Quincunx method
c. Rectangular method d. Hexagonal method
_____ 11. What is the most common method of propagating trees?
a. Seeds b. Runners c. Grafting d. Marcotting
_____ 12. How can pests and diseases be eliminated when planting?
A. Build up a place especially for pests and insects to live.
B. Let sick plants live so that the harvest would increase.
C. Use any kind of fertilizer to the plant.
D. Maintain the cleanliness in the surroundings of the plants._
____ 13. Which of the following is a part of the things to remember in preparing layout for orchard?
a. Enough water supply must be available
b. Look for the minerals found in the soil.
c Identify the type of soil where seedlings are going to be planted.
d. Find out what plants are going to be planted in the orchard garden.
_____ 14 In taking care of plants, you have to water them regularly. Which tool is used for this?
a. Pail b. Water Sprinkler c. Drum d. Pitcher
_____ 15. Where are young trees propagated and taken cares of before they are planted in the field?
a. Polyethylene bag b. Pots c. Nursery d. Wooden boxes
_____ 16. Alyanna wants to help keep her hands clean to lessen her chance of getting germs that can make her
sick while planting. What tool will she use?
a. Gloves b. trowel c. Hoe d. Sprinkler
_____ 17. The pesticide coming from the things we have at home or the home made pesticide is called ......
a. Organic fertilizer b. Organic pesticide c. Compost d. Organic farming
_____ 18. The following are some of the benefits we get from using organic pesticide EXCEPT ONE ___ a.
Helps soil to retain the nutrients c. Expensive b. Can withstand heavy rainstorms d. It is not harmful to plants
_____ 19. The following are healthy and safety measures in formulating fertilizer and organic pesticides
EXCEPT ONE.
a. Use long-sleeved shirt and long trousers. c. Use dust mask
b. Use rubber gloves d. Use paint thinner in washing your hands
_____ 20. In wearing gloves, why do shirtsleeves be worn over gloves and not tucked inside?
a. To keep the gloves clean c. To avoid spills from running down inside the gloves
b. To keep the sleeves spotless d. To avoid plants touching the gloves.
_____ 21. Why do we keep record of growth of plants?
a. To identify its progress c. To detect whether the plants are developing or not.
b. To track how fast or how slow it grows d. All of the above
_____ 22. What is referred to the products that easily deteriorate or decay?
a. Biodegradable b. Fruits c. Perishable d. Organic
_____ 23. In selling fruits, how would you price your product during the peak season in order to compete
others? a. Lower than the usual price c. Higher than the usual price
b. Same as the usual price d. buy 1 take 1
_____ 24. What method of selling fruits is used when the fruits from the farm are sold in small quantities
directly to the consumers?
a. Retailing b. Use of Middleman
c. Selling through contact d. Selling through corporation
_____ 25. What characteristic of fruit is considered when harvesting?
a. Before the fruit ripen c. Anytime during the harvesting season of the fruit
b. When the fruit is matured enough d. When the fruit is already ripe
_____ 26. What is the fastest way to market products nowadays?
a. Through online marketing c. Through hanging streamer
b. Through flyers distribution d. Through giving brochures
_____ 27. How do we market and promote a product?
a. Prepare and distribute pamphlets, flyers and brochures-containing the information about the location and
the picture of the products.
b. Use online marketing tools.
c. Conduct a survey to find the needs of the community. What fruits are in demand?
d. All of the above
._____ 28. . Which animal and fish are commonly raise in backyard?
a. Swine and tilapia b. Carabao and goldfish
c. Goat and Lapu-lap d. Cow and tulingan
_____ 29.When animals and their houses are not properly maintained, what hazard can it cause to the
household and neighbourhood?
a. Income to the family b. Insect Infestation
c. Encourage to raise animals d. Instil a spirit of hard work
_____ 30. In order to prevent the hazards brought about by raising animals, where should you put the wastes
of the animals?
a. Garbage bins b. compost pit c. Septic tanks d. Sewers
_____ 31. What meat is one of the popular meats in the market?
a. Pork b. chevon c. carabeef d. mutton
_____ 32. Which is NOT benefit derived from animals/fish raising?
a. It is a means of livelihood C. It contributes to the economy of the family
b. It can be good hobby D. It instils a spirit of internship.
_____ 33. Which is the wise alternative for productive use of time, talent and treasure?
a. Poultry farming b. Swine Farming c. Fish Farming d. cow farming
_____ 34. What is the process of mapping out in an orderly and systematic manner the things you are
expected to do to ensure the success in the business?
a. Planning b. Implementing c. Experimenting d. Marketing
_____ 35. It refers to an outline of the day operation of your farm, like what gets done, how it is done, when it
is done and who does it.
a. Development Of Business Plan c. Planning For Operation
b. Monitoring d. Research and Development
_____ 36. Why is it important to keep records of potential income , expenses and gains?
a. To assess whether the farm business yields income or not.
b. To assess the performance of human resources.
c. To valuate the production.
d. To monitor the daily expenses.
_____ 37. How much is your profit if your total expenses in raising a Tilapia is Php 2,500 and the total sales is
Php 3,500?
a. 5,000 b. 6,000 c. 1,000 d. 500
_____ 38. What is the process of putting into action what has been planned?
A. Planning B. Implementing C. Experimenting D. Marketing
_____ 39. How often should you monitor the growth and progress of animal being raised?
A. Regularly B. Once a month C. Twice a month D. Seldom
_____ 40. What age of the hogs should you feed them with starter mash?
A. 2-8 days old B. 2-8 weeks old C. 2-8 months old D. From birth until 8
months
_____ 41. If you have planned to raise swine which can produce large numbers of litters/offspring, what breed
would you select?
A. Land race B. Duroc-Jersey C. Hampshire D. Berkshire
_____ 42. What animal is raised in a pen which has an area of about 3 - 5 square meters?
A. Swine B.Cow C. Goat D. Carabao
_____ 43. What percentage should a pond be partially drained to concentrate the fish?
a. 10-20% b. 20-30% c. 30-40% d. 40-50%
_____ 44. In what product is the cow’s milk used as an ingredient?
a. Cheese b. Hotdog c. Tocino d. Evaporated milk
_____ 45. What are the by-product that can be derived from swine or hogs?
a. Milk and cheese C. Tocino and longganisa
b. Tocino and milk D. Longganisa and cheese
_____ 46. When can Tilapia be harvested ?
a. After 3-4 months of feeding c. After 7-10 months of feeding
b. Between 4-6 months of feeding d. After 5-9 months of feeding
_____ 47. What way of marketing is referred to, in which the entrepreneur also have meet shop or fish stall in
the nearby wet market to sell their own animal products?
a. Direct Farm Sales c. Livestock Auction Market
b. Farm to Market d. Selling Trough Middlemen
_____ 48. How are we going to compute the income earned from marketed products?
a. Gross Sales – Expenses = Net Income c. Expenses-Gross Sales= Income
b. Gross Sales – Net Proceeds= Profit d. Gross Sales – Net Income= Profit
_____ 49. The total expenses in raising 5 hogs in 5 months is P20 000. If the hog has an average weight of 80
kilos and the farmer intends to gain a profit of at least 50%, how much should he sell each hog per kilo?
a. P60- P65 per kilo c. P70- P75 per kilo
b. P65- P70 per kilo d. P75- P80 per kilo
_____ 50. In planning for the expansion of the family’s animal raising business, which of the following is
required?
a. The housing of the animals c. The availability of resources
b. The availability of veterinarian d. The selection breeds to be raised Republic of the Philippines
