Ag Associate Certification Exam With
Verified Answers
T/F- Agriscience refers to the application of high technology to agriculture
True
T/F Farming and ranching account for more than half of the jobs in agriculture
False
T/F- Aquaculture means the study of freshwater, such as lakes or ponds.
False
T/F- In the United States, the percentage of annual income spend for food has tended to increase.
False
T/F- Wildlife, trees, and fish are examples of renewable natural resources.
True
T/F Intensive farming practices will likely play a big role in preserving our forests.
True
T/F Individuals who work in the field of environmental management might be helicopter pilots.
True
T/F Potatoes that have been genetically modified to resist the Colorado potato beetle unfortunately
produce a chemical that also produce a chemical that also affects humans.
False
T/F Two of the biggest markets for U.S. agriculture products are Canada and Mexico.
True
T/F There is such thing as a beneficial insect.
True
T/F In 2002, Maryland placed a ban on genetically engineered tomatoes.
False
T/F Scientists placed a monoclonal antibodies in goats milk.
False
T/F The Green Revolution fell short of its goal to help countries become self-sufficient in food
production.
False
,T/F The soybean is the source of the world's most powerful vegetable oil.
True
T/F A major problem for humans is to avoid contaminating food and water with secretions from their
own bodies.
True
An insect that feeds on human waste and then on human food, transmitting disease.
Cockroach
Pesticide that was banned in 1972 because of its harmful effects on the environment
DDT
What metal revolutionized agriculture?
Iron
The insecticide DDT has been used to control mosquitoes that carry which disease?
Malaria
When a tree or other plant is not affected by the presence of a harmful insect, it is described as being
Immune
T/F- A career in food science limits the individual to work in the lab as a scientist.
False
T/F- Production agriculture involves producing literature about growing food crops.
False
T/F- U.S. consumers spend about 15 percent of their income on food.
False
T/F- Renewable natural resources is an area of agriscience attractive to those who enjoy working
outdoors.
False
The area of agriscience the includes businesses that sell supplies or provide service is
agricultural supplies and services
Another term for a resume is a
vita
The SCANS report was written by the
Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills
, In what order are college degrees earned?
four-year, master's, doctorate
A global positioning systems technician is most likely found in which career area?
agricultural mechanics
Which Cabinet-level secretary developed the SCANS report.
Secretary of Labor
Farming and ranching fall under which career area
production agriculture
Of people needed each year to fill positions in the agriculture industry, approximately how many have
the required skilled and knowledge?
100,000
One out of every _______ jobs in the United States is in the field of agriscience.
Five
In the field of renewable natural resources, which are state and regional concerns of high priority?
Water quality and soil conversation
T/F A lobbyist must be registered in most states before representing a group
True
T/F Lobbyists are paid to make laws for the groups they represent.
False
T/F A leader must be able to inspire others.
True
T/F Leaders primarily rely on personal knowledge and skills to achieve goals.
False
T/F Managers guide the actions and opinions of others, while leaders direct people, resources, and
processes to reach a goal.
False
At an FFA meeting, what does three taps of a gavel mean?
The members should stand up.
Which term is defined as functioning in society in a positive way?
citizenship
Verified Answers
T/F- Agriscience refers to the application of high technology to agriculture
True
T/F Farming and ranching account for more than half of the jobs in agriculture
False
T/F- Aquaculture means the study of freshwater, such as lakes or ponds.
False
T/F- In the United States, the percentage of annual income spend for food has tended to increase.
False
T/F- Wildlife, trees, and fish are examples of renewable natural resources.
True
T/F Intensive farming practices will likely play a big role in preserving our forests.
True
T/F Individuals who work in the field of environmental management might be helicopter pilots.
True
T/F Potatoes that have been genetically modified to resist the Colorado potato beetle unfortunately
produce a chemical that also produce a chemical that also affects humans.
False
T/F Two of the biggest markets for U.S. agriculture products are Canada and Mexico.
True
T/F There is such thing as a beneficial insect.
True
T/F In 2002, Maryland placed a ban on genetically engineered tomatoes.
False
T/F Scientists placed a monoclonal antibodies in goats milk.
False
T/F The Green Revolution fell short of its goal to help countries become self-sufficient in food
production.
False
,T/F The soybean is the source of the world's most powerful vegetable oil.
True
T/F A major problem for humans is to avoid contaminating food and water with secretions from their
own bodies.
True
An insect that feeds on human waste and then on human food, transmitting disease.
Cockroach
Pesticide that was banned in 1972 because of its harmful effects on the environment
DDT
What metal revolutionized agriculture?
Iron
The insecticide DDT has been used to control mosquitoes that carry which disease?
Malaria
When a tree or other plant is not affected by the presence of a harmful insect, it is described as being
Immune
T/F- A career in food science limits the individual to work in the lab as a scientist.
False
T/F- Production agriculture involves producing literature about growing food crops.
False
T/F- U.S. consumers spend about 15 percent of their income on food.
False
T/F- Renewable natural resources is an area of agriscience attractive to those who enjoy working
outdoors.
False
The area of agriscience the includes businesses that sell supplies or provide service is
agricultural supplies and services
Another term for a resume is a
vita
The SCANS report was written by the
Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills
, In what order are college degrees earned?
four-year, master's, doctorate
A global positioning systems technician is most likely found in which career area?
agricultural mechanics
Which Cabinet-level secretary developed the SCANS report.
Secretary of Labor
Farming and ranching fall under which career area
production agriculture
Of people needed each year to fill positions in the agriculture industry, approximately how many have
the required skilled and knowledge?
100,000
One out of every _______ jobs in the United States is in the field of agriscience.
Five
In the field of renewable natural resources, which are state and regional concerns of high priority?
Water quality and soil conversation
T/F A lobbyist must be registered in most states before representing a group
True
T/F Lobbyists are paid to make laws for the groups they represent.
False
T/F A leader must be able to inspire others.
True
T/F Leaders primarily rely on personal knowledge and skills to achieve goals.
False
T/F Managers guide the actions and opinions of others, while leaders direct people, resources, and
processes to reach a goal.
False
At an FFA meeting, what does three taps of a gavel mean?
The members should stand up.
Which term is defined as functioning in society in a positive way?
citizenship
