, TESTBANK FOR Modern Livestock & Poultry Production 10th Edition
Flanders
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Chapter 01 - Domestication and Importance of Livestock
1. Our present civilization is independent of the domestication of animals.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Our present civilization has its roots in the domestication of animals. To
domesticate means to adapt the behavior of an animal to fit the needs of people.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Discuss the history of the domestication of livestock.
TOPICS: Domestication of Animals
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
2. Goats were first tamed in the Neolithic Age.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Goats, also known as Caprine, were first tamed in the Neolithic Age. They may
have been the first tamed animals in Western Asia. The goat is believed to be
descended from the Pasang or Grecian Ibex.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Discuss the history of the domestication of livestock.
TOPICS: Domestication of Animals
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
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Chapter 01 - Domestication and Importance of Livestock
3. Chickens were domesticated as early as 1400 B.C. in India.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Chickens were domesticated in India and were being raised by the Chinese and
Egyptians around 1400 B.C. Drawings of chickens have been found in Egyptian
tombs dating from this period.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Discuss the history of the domestication of livestock.
TOPICS: Domestication of Animals
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
4. Modern cattle are descendants of animals from Europe.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Modern cattle are descendants of Bos taurus and Bos indicus. Bos taurus are
domestic cattle that came from either the Aurochs or the Celtic Shorthorn. The
Aurochs were common in Europe.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Discuss the history of the domestication of livestock.
TOPICS: Domestication of Animals
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
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Chapter 01 - Domestication and Importance of Livestock
5. The wild mallard duck is thought to be the ancestor of all domestic breeds of ducks.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: The wild mallard duck (Anas boschas) is thought to be the ancestor of all
domestic breeds of ducks. Ducks were tamed at an early date.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Discuss the history of the domestication of livestock.
TOPICS: Domestication of Animals
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
6. The consumption of chicken and turkey has been decreasing in recent years.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The consumption of chicken and turkey has been increasing in recent years.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Outline the consumption of livestock products.
TOPICS: Consumption of Livestock Products
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01 - Domestication and Importance of Livestock
7. Genetic diversity in animals makes it possible to develop new breeds.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: The preservation of genetic diversity within a species makes it possible to
develop new breeds with characteristics that meet changing market needs.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.10 - Explain the importance of maintaining diversity within livestock species.
TOPICS: Livestock Diversity
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
8. Food irradiation is the use of radiation to improve the taste of food.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Food irradiation, first used in 1950, is the treatment of food with radioactive
isotopes to kill bacteria, insects, and molds that are present in the food.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.9 - Identify the major concerns associated with food safety.
TOPICS: Food Safety
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01 - Domestication and Importance of Livestock
9. Microchips embedded in animals can include a computer database for identification purposes.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Microchips can be implanted, usually in the piping muscle just behind the head,
at hatching time for identification purposes. Electronic identification is widely
used in the ratite industry.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.8 - Explain the importance of livestock identification systems.
TOPICS: Animal Identification
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
10. Livestock producers generally support proper feeding, housing, and other good management practices because these
activities lead to more efficient production.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Livestock producers generally support proper feeding and housing, veterinary
care, and good management practices because these activities result in more
efficient production of meat, milk, eggs, and wool.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.7 - Compare and contrast animal rights and animal welfare.
TOPICS: Animal Welfare and Animal Rights
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01 - Domestication and Importance of Livestock
11. Which of the following means to adapt the behavior of an animal to fit the needs of people?
a. Training
b. Domestication
c. Breeding
d. Culling
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: To domesticate means to adapt the behavior of an animal to fit the needs of
people. The domestication of animals began when early humans had contact
with wild animals, which they hunted for food and skins.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Discuss the history of the domestication of livestock.
TOPICS: Domestication of Animals
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
12. Cattle were bought to the Americas by _____.
a. Christopher Columbus
b. Viking explorers
c. Captain John Smith
d. John Rolf
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: Cattle are not native to the United States. Christopher Columbus brought cattle
to the Americas on his second voyage in 1493.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Discuss the history of the domestication of livestock.
TOPICS: Domestication of Animals
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
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Chapter 01 - Domestication and Importance of Livestock
13. Animals that regurgitate and masticate their feed after they swallow it are called _____.
a. fowls
b. non-ruminants
c. ruminants
d. aves
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Ruminants are animals, of the suborder Ruminantia of the order Artiodactyla,
that have a stomach that is divided into several compartments. These animals
regurgitate and masticate their feed after they swallow it.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - Identify the uses of livestock and poultry species.
TOPICS: Uses of Livestock
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
14. Horses evolved from a tiny four-toed ancestor called _____.
a. Gallus gallus
b. Eohippus
c. Sus scrofa
d. Angora
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: The horse evolved from a tiny four-toed ancestor called Eohippus (dawn horse).
Eohippus was about a foot high and lived in swamps about 58 million years ago.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Discuss the history of the domestication of livestock.
TOPICS: Domestication of Animals
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
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Chapter 01 - Domestication and Importance of Livestock
15. What is one of the primary concerns consumers have regarding livestock products?
a. High protein
b. Portion sizes
c. Unavailability
d. Cholesterol level
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: The concern over cholesterol levels in food products in recent years has had a
major influence. Consumers are demanding leaner meat and less fat in meat
and dairy products.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Outline the consumption of livestock products.
TOPICS: Consumption of Livestock Products
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
16. In the United States, the first federal law dealing with the humane treatment of animals was passed in _____.
a. 1999
b. 1965
c. 1898
d. 1873
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: In the United States, the first federal law dealing with the humane treatment of
animals was passed in 1873; this legislation mandated that feed and water be
provided for farm animals being transported by barge or railroad.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.7 - Compare and contrast animal rights and animal welfare.
TOPICS: Animal Welfare and Animal Rights
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
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Flanders
Important Notes
The file includes the complete test bank, organized chapter by chapter.
A sample of selected pages has been provided for preview.
All available appendices and Excel files (if included in the original resources) are
provided.
We continuously update our files to ensure you receive the latest and most accurate
editions.
New editions are added regularly – stay connected for updates!
✅ Why Buy From Us?
📚 Complete & organized chapter-by-chapter – no missing content, no guessing.
⚡ Instant digital delivery – get your file the moment you pay, no waiting.
📅 Always up to date – we track new editions so you always get the latest version.
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01 - Domestication and Importance of Livestock
1. Our present civilization is independent of the domestication of animals.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Our present civilization has its roots in the domestication of animals. To
domesticate means to adapt the behavior of an animal to fit the needs of people.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Discuss the history of the domestication of livestock.
TOPICS: Domestication of Animals
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
2. Goats were first tamed in the Neolithic Age.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Goats, also known as Caprine, were first tamed in the Neolithic Age. They may
have been the first tamed animals in Western Asia. The goat is believed to be
descended from the Pasang or Grecian Ibex.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Discuss the history of the domestication of livestock.
TOPICS: Domestication of Animals
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01 - Domestication and Importance of Livestock
3. Chickens were domesticated as early as 1400 B.C. in India.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Chickens were domesticated in India and were being raised by the Chinese and
Egyptians around 1400 B.C. Drawings of chickens have been found in Egyptian
tombs dating from this period.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Discuss the history of the domestication of livestock.
TOPICS: Domestication of Animals
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
4. Modern cattle are descendants of animals from Europe.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Modern cattle are descendants of Bos taurus and Bos indicus. Bos taurus are
domestic cattle that came from either the Aurochs or the Celtic Shorthorn. The
Aurochs were common in Europe.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Discuss the history of the domestication of livestock.
TOPICS: Domestication of Animals
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01 - Domestication and Importance of Livestock
5. The wild mallard duck is thought to be the ancestor of all domestic breeds of ducks.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: The wild mallard duck (Anas boschas) is thought to be the ancestor of all
domestic breeds of ducks. Ducks were tamed at an early date.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Discuss the history of the domestication of livestock.
TOPICS: Domestication of Animals
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
6. The consumption of chicken and turkey has been decreasing in recent years.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: The consumption of chicken and turkey has been increasing in recent years.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Outline the consumption of livestock products.
TOPICS: Consumption of Livestock Products
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01 - Domestication and Importance of Livestock
7. Genetic diversity in animals makes it possible to develop new breeds.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: The preservation of genetic diversity within a species makes it possible to
develop new breeds with characteristics that meet changing market needs.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.10 - Explain the importance of maintaining diversity within livestock species.
TOPICS: Livestock Diversity
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
8. Food irradiation is the use of radiation to improve the taste of food.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
RATIONALE: Food irradiation, first used in 1950, is the treatment of food with radioactive
isotopes to kill bacteria, insects, and molds that are present in the food.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.9 - Identify the major concerns associated with food safety.
TOPICS: Food Safety
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01 - Domestication and Importance of Livestock
9. Microchips embedded in animals can include a computer database for identification purposes.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Microchips can be implanted, usually in the piping muscle just behind the head,
at hatching time for identification purposes. Electronic identification is widely
used in the ratite industry.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.8 - Explain the importance of livestock identification systems.
TOPICS: Animal Identification
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
10. Livestock producers generally support proper feeding, housing, and other good management practices because these
activities lead to more efficient production.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
RATIONALE: Livestock producers generally support proper feeding and housing, veterinary
care, and good management practices because these activities result in more
efficient production of meat, milk, eggs, and wool.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.7 - Compare and contrast animal rights and animal welfare.
TOPICS: Animal Welfare and Animal Rights
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01 - Domestication and Importance of Livestock
11. Which of the following means to adapt the behavior of an animal to fit the needs of people?
a. Training
b. Domestication
c. Breeding
d. Culling
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: To domesticate means to adapt the behavior of an animal to fit the needs of
people. The domestication of animals began when early humans had contact
with wild animals, which they hunted for food and skins.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Discuss the history of the domestication of livestock.
TOPICS: Domestication of Animals
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
12. Cattle were bought to the Americas by _____.
a. Christopher Columbus
b. Viking explorers
c. Captain John Smith
d. John Rolf
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: Cattle are not native to the United States. Christopher Columbus brought cattle
to the Americas on his second voyage in 1493.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Discuss the history of the domestication of livestock.
TOPICS: Domestication of Animals
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01 - Domestication and Importance of Livestock
13. Animals that regurgitate and masticate their feed after they swallow it are called _____.
a. fowls
b. non-ruminants
c. ruminants
d. aves
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Ruminants are animals, of the suborder Ruminantia of the order Artiodactyla,
that have a stomach that is divided into several compartments. These animals
regurgitate and masticate their feed after they swallow it.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - Identify the uses of livestock and poultry species.
TOPICS: Uses of Livestock
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
14. Horses evolved from a tiny four-toed ancestor called _____.
a. Gallus gallus
b. Eohippus
c. Sus scrofa
d. Angora
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: The horse evolved from a tiny four-toed ancestor called Eohippus (dawn horse).
Eohippus was about a foot high and lived in swamps about 58 million years ago.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Discuss the history of the domestication of livestock.
TOPICS: Domestication of Animals
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
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, Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01 - Domestication and Importance of Livestock
15. What is one of the primary concerns consumers have regarding livestock products?
a. High protein
b. Portion sizes
c. Unavailability
d. Cholesterol level
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: The concern over cholesterol levels in food products in recent years has had a
major influence. Consumers are demanding leaner meat and less fat in meat
and dairy products.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Outline the consumption of livestock products.
TOPICS: Consumption of Livestock Products
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
16. In the United States, the first federal law dealing with the humane treatment of animals was passed in _____.
a. 1999
b. 1965
c. 1898
d. 1873
ANSWER: d
RATIONALE: In the United States, the first federal law dealing with the humane treatment of
animals was passed in 1873; this legislation mandated that feed and water be
provided for farm animals being transported by barge or railroad.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.7 - Compare and contrast animal rights and animal welfare.
TOPICS: Animal Welfare and Animal Rights
DATE CREATED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 5/28/2025 1:05 AM
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