Agriculture Associate Industry Certification
prep 1 Exam Questions with 100% Correct
Answers
"What pesticide was banned in 1972 because of its harmful effect on the environment?
DDT
"Which event resulted in developing countries being able to produce higher-yielding, disease- and
insect-resistant varieties of small grain?"
Green Revolution
"Agriscience research conducted to control mosquitoes in tropical areas led to what modern day
invention?"
aerosol can
What process is used to scan eggs to ensure they are free from cracks and interior defects?"
Candling
Bos Indicus breed of cattle. Grey in color with large hump. Known for heat tolerance.
Brahman
"Which practice promotes good hand hygiene in the food industry?"
Handling cleaning cloths while wearing protective gloves
Which food product date-labeling phrase always relates to food safety?"
Best if Used By/Before date
What do accidents among farm workers most often involve?"
machinery
"What is another term for the manufacturer's name for a pesticide?"
common name
"How is the toxicity of a pesticide described?"
numbers and symbols
"During which step in the scientific method does one conduct an experiment?"
Design the experiment
What is the term used to describe choosing specific parents to get desirable characteristics in
offspring?"
selective breeding
What part of the leaf cell contains chlorophyll and carries out photosynthesis?"
, chloroplasts
"What was one of the first commercial products made by genetic engineering?"
insulin
What is known as the "universal solvent" because it can dissolve a variety of different substances?
water
Which land capability class has severe restrictions but is still suitable for cultivation with careful
management?
Class VIII
"What is the most abundant element in the air?"
nitrogen
"What percentage of the air is oxygen?"
21
"The buildup of heat caused by radiant energy being trapped in the earth's atmosphere is known as
what?"
greenhouse effect
"What pest-control strategy relies on multiple control practices and establishes the amount of
damage that will be tolerated before control actions are taken?"
integrated pest management
"What is the primary functions of the root?"
anchor the plant and supply water and nutrients
"What is the name given to forage that has been cut and dried until it contains a low level of
moisture?"
silage
"If a fertilizer ratio is 5-10-15, what element does the number 10 represent?"
phosphorus
100 bag of 10-10-12 "How many pounds of soluble potash does this bag of fertilizer contain?"
12
"Wheat, barley, oats, and rice are examples of what type of crop?"
cereal crops
"What is the name of the class of animals that have a stomach with more than one compartment?"
ruminant
prep 1 Exam Questions with 100% Correct
Answers
"What pesticide was banned in 1972 because of its harmful effect on the environment?
DDT
"Which event resulted in developing countries being able to produce higher-yielding, disease- and
insect-resistant varieties of small grain?"
Green Revolution
"Agriscience research conducted to control mosquitoes in tropical areas led to what modern day
invention?"
aerosol can
What process is used to scan eggs to ensure they are free from cracks and interior defects?"
Candling
Bos Indicus breed of cattle. Grey in color with large hump. Known for heat tolerance.
Brahman
"Which practice promotes good hand hygiene in the food industry?"
Handling cleaning cloths while wearing protective gloves
Which food product date-labeling phrase always relates to food safety?"
Best if Used By/Before date
What do accidents among farm workers most often involve?"
machinery
"What is another term for the manufacturer's name for a pesticide?"
common name
"How is the toxicity of a pesticide described?"
numbers and symbols
"During which step in the scientific method does one conduct an experiment?"
Design the experiment
What is the term used to describe choosing specific parents to get desirable characteristics in
offspring?"
selective breeding
What part of the leaf cell contains chlorophyll and carries out photosynthesis?"
, chloroplasts
"What was one of the first commercial products made by genetic engineering?"
insulin
What is known as the "universal solvent" because it can dissolve a variety of different substances?
water
Which land capability class has severe restrictions but is still suitable for cultivation with careful
management?
Class VIII
"What is the most abundant element in the air?"
nitrogen
"What percentage of the air is oxygen?"
21
"The buildup of heat caused by radiant energy being trapped in the earth's atmosphere is known as
what?"
greenhouse effect
"What pest-control strategy relies on multiple control practices and establishes the amount of
damage that will be tolerated before control actions are taken?"
integrated pest management
"What is the primary functions of the root?"
anchor the plant and supply water and nutrients
"What is the name given to forage that has been cut and dried until it contains a low level of
moisture?"
silage
"If a fertilizer ratio is 5-10-15, what element does the number 10 represent?"
phosphorus
100 bag of 10-10-12 "How many pounds of soluble potash does this bag of fertilizer contain?"
12
"Wheat, barley, oats, and rice are examples of what type of crop?"
cereal crops
"What is the name of the class of animals that have a stomach with more than one compartment?"
ruminant
