Agricultural Engineering Quiz 1 (14 MCQs)

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1. Which of the following is a possible drawback to using chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides that increase crop yields?

Correct Answer: A) Runoff from farms could cause pollution of nearby bodies of water.

2. Which is best to use when greater pressure is needed for gripping wood, metal, or other materials?

Correct Answer: B) Groove joint pliers.

3. The appropriate tool for turning various size nuts and bolts is a/an:

Correct Answer: A) Adjustable wrench.

4. What tool is used to push nail heads below the surface of the wood?

Correct Answer: D) Nail set.

5. What are some goals of agricultural engineering?

Correct Answer: D) All answers are correct.

6. What is the best tool for driving out metal pins?

Correct Answer: A) Pin punch.

7. Most tape measures found in the agriculture shop will measure to an accuracy of:

Correct Answer: D) 1/16 inch.

8. Which modification made to a spoon and fork helps to make them more of an assistive device for small children learning to feed themselves?

Correct Answer: C) Larger thicker handles.

9. Tools may be classified according to:

Correct Answer: C) Use.

10. What is the best tool for cutting thin metal?

Correct Answer: B) Hacksaw.

11. Which of the following statements about the characteristics of organisms is correct?

Correct Answer: B) A combination of genes and the environment determine the characteristics of organisms.

12. If a new technology makes food easier to produce, what is likely to happen to the price of the food?

Correct Answer: D) The price is likely to decrease, because there is likely to be more food produced.

13. When laying out projects to be built, one may create 45- and 90-degree angles by using a:

Correct Answer: B) Combination square.

14. Which of the following would result in a good outcome from advances in agriculture.

Correct Answer: A) More crops being produced.