Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division of Ilocos Norte
DINGRAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL/LT. EDGAR FOZ MNHS
POBLACION CAMPUS
Dingras
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Pre Final Examination in

Agricultural Crop Production

Direction for items 1-40: Read and understand the questions below. Choose the letter of the
correct answer and write it in the left side of each item.

1. Cropping season is considered when selecting a planting method to follow. This method
is simply placing the seeds in one spot at definite intervals in the row. What is the best
planting method for cucurbits or vine crops?
A. Drill-planting C. Hill-planting
B. Furrow-planting D. Ridge-planting

2. Which of the following set of vegetables are directly planted in the field?
A. Eggplant, lettuce, ampalaya C. Spinach, pechay, mustard
B. Pepper, snap beans, tomato D. Squash, patola, pole sitao

3. There are factors to consider in selecting seedlings of vegetable crops. Which of the
choices is not a consideration?
A. Seedlings should be uniform in size and weak.
B. Seedlings should be free from insects and diseases.
C. Seedlings should come from productive mother plants.
D. Seedlings should come from a plant that is vigorous and of known identity.

4. The rate of planting should be taken into consideration when planting vegetables. When
should more seeds be planted?
A. When seeds are viable seedlings.
B. When the soil and weather condition are favorable.
C. When seeds produce sturdy and vigorous seedlings.
D. When there are possible ravages of insects in the area.

5. Depth of planting is the most important factor in direct seeding. Which is not considered
in determining the depth of planting?
A. Types of soil C. Size of the seed
B. Shape of the seed D. Amount of moisture in the soil
6. The rate of planting should be taken into consideration when planting vegetables. When
should more seeds be planted?
A. When seeds are viable seedlings.
B. When the soil and weather condition is favorable.
C. When seeds produce sturdy and vigorous seedlings.
D. When there are possible ravages of insects in the area.

7. What is not true about the rate of planting?

A. More seeds are planted when seeds have low viability.
B. Less seeds are planted when the soil and weather condition are favorable.
C. More seeds are planted when seeds produce delicate and weak seedlings.
D. Less seeds are planted when there are possible ravages of insects in the area.

8. Depth of planting is the most important factor in direct seeding. Which is not considered
in determining the depth of planting?
A. Types of soil C. Size of the seed
B. Shape of the seed D. Amount of moisture in the soil

9. Which of the following set of vegetables are directly planted in the field?
A. Spinach, pechay, mustard C. Eggplant, lettuce, ampalaya
B. Squash, patola, pole sitao D. Pepper, snap beans, tomato

10. Cropping season is considered when selecting a planting method to follow. This method
is simply placing the seeds in one spot at definite intervals in the row. What is the best
method for cucurbits or vine crops?
A. Hill planting C. Ridge planting
B. Drill planting D. Furrow planting

11. There are factors to consider in selecting seedlings of vegetable crops. Which of the
choices is not a consideration?
A. Seedlings should be uniform in size and weak.
B. Seedlings should be free from insects and diseases.
C. Seedlings should come from productive mother plants.
D. Seedlings should come from a plant that is vigorous and of known identity.

12. Plants need food to nourish their parts. Which refers to any organic or inorganic
materials of natural or synthetic origin which is added to the soil to suppy certain
elements essential for plant growth?
A. Fertilizers C. Microelements
B. Macroelements D. Trace elements

13. The amount of fertilizer to be applied depends on many factors. Which is the least
observed factor regarding the rate of fertilizer application?
A. Nutrient requirement of the plant
B. The manner of applying the fertilizer
C. Environmental factors particularly rainfall
D. The capability of the farmer to supply the neededfertilizer material

14. Which method of fertilizer application is most applicable to seedlings for their starter
solution?
A. Fertigation C. Foliar application
B. Broadcasting D. Localized application

15. There are several ways of determining soil fertility which are simple and complicated. What
method observes any abnormal appearance of the growing plant which maybe caused by
a deficiency of one or more nutrient elements?
A. Soil analysis C. Plant tissue analysis
B. Field fertilizer trials D. Nutrient deficiency symptom

16. Which is the primary function of nitrogen?

A. Hastens maturity C. Forms and transfers starch
B. Aids in seed formation D. Gives dark green color to plant

17. When the fertilizer materials are uniformly scattered over the entire area, what is the
method of fertilizer application called?
A. Side-dressing C. Broadcast method
B. Foliar application D. Band or localized placement

18. Which is not a method of determining soil fertility?

A. Soil analysis C. Nutrient deficiency symptom
B. Field fertilizer trials D. Foliar application of fertilizer

19. Which is not a method of conserving soil fertility?

A. Composting D. Practice green manuring and
B. Application of organic fertilizer intercropping
C. Practice cover cropping and
mulching

20. Which fertilizer element hastens maturity, stimulates blooming, aids in seed formation,
and gives plants hardiness?
A. Calcium C. Phosphorus
B. Nitrogen D. Potassium

21. Which is not true about organic fertilizers? Organic fertilizers…

A. Retain soil humidity C. Decomposed farm manures
B. Facilitate soil erosion D. Improve soil physical conditions

22. Which of the following is not a good reason for removing or controlling weeds?
A. Weeds increase land value.
B. Weeds cause a decrease in crop production.
C. Weeds increase labor cost and cost of production.
D. Weeds harbor plant pests, which may affect plant growth and yield.

23. Which of the following is a cultural method of controlling weeds?

A. Burning C. Cutting
B. Cover cropping D. Uprooting the weeds.

24. Which method of controlling weeds should be the last result because it is not
environmentally friendly?
A. Biological method C. Physical method
B. Chemical method D. Mechanical method
25. What is the most effective way to control the growth of weeds?
A. Spray herbicides.
B. Remove weeds as they appear.
C. Control weeds before their reproductive stage.
D. Cut the weeds before they grow taller than the plants.

26. What is the best time to cultivate the soil?

A. After draining the field
B. After watering or irrigating
C. Upon the appearance of weeds
D. After planting and before the crop covers the ground.

27. What is the process of gradually exposing the seedlings to direct sunlight to prevent from
transplanting stress/shock?
A. Furrowing C. Hardening
B. Gardening D. Harrowing

28. Which of the following is the breaking of large soil clods to further pulverize and level the
soil?
A. Furrowing C. Hardening
B. Gardening D. Harrowing

29. What is the final step in land preparation by making furrows or beds for planting?
A. Furrowing C. Hardening
B. Gardening D. Harrowing

30. What do you call the method of supplying water through a canal system wherein water
flows down or across the slope of the field?
A. Furrow irrigation C. Fumigation
B. Drip irrigation D. Arial irrigation

31. Which of the following is not an index of maturity of vegetable crops?

A. Color C. Size
B. Cracking of the skin D. Texture

32. Maturity is derived from a Latin word “matures” which means:

A. Immature C. Over mature
B. Mature D. Ripen

33. How will you determine the maturity index of bitter gourd?
A. Calendar method C. Physical means
B. Feel method D. Visual method

34. There are types of maturity according to purpose of the produce. Which of the following
best describes the stage in the development of a crop in relation to time of harvest
according to consumer’s demand?
A. Commercial maturity C. Horticultural maturity
B. Harvest maturity D. Physiological maturity
 35. What is not important in determining the maturity indices of vegetable crops?
A. Facilitate marketing
B. Ensures low sensory quality
C. Ensure an adequate post-harvest shelf life
D. Facilitate scheduling of harvest and packing operation

36. Time of harvesting vegetable crops at proper stage of maturity is essential to the
production. Which of the following preparations shall be done before harvesting?
A. Inform neighbors when to harvest
B. Check if there are crops ready for harvest
C. Construct a temporary shed to stack harvests
D. Prepare tools and materials needed in harvesting

37. Why do you harvest vegetable crops at proper stage of maturity?

A. To reduce losses C. To ensure quality of the produce
B. To save time and effort D. To avoid damage to the produce

38. Which of the following tools is not appropriate in harvesting vegetables?

A. axe C. Pruning shears
B. Knife D. Scissor

39. What should you do to avoid damages during harvesting?

A. Harvest any time of the day
B. Use collecting baskets without liners
C. Place the produce anywhere in the area
D. Observe and apply the principles of TLC

40. To ensure the quality of the produce, one must be trained on proper ways of harvesting
vegetable crops. What must be avoided to attain quality harvests?
A. Use appropriate tools for harvesting
B. Use baskets or crates without liners
C. Use temporary shed to stack the harvests
D. Use personal protective equipment while harvesting

Direction for items 41-50 : Read and understand the questions below. Choose the letter of the
correct answer and write it in the left side of each item.
A. Harvestin B. Leachin C. Maturity D. Maturit E. Packagin F. Perishables
g g y g
indices
G. Ripening H. Shelf life I. Standar J. Storage K. Storage L. Transpiratio
d life n

41. The process of gathering or picking of harvestable parts of a plant. A

42. The condition of a certain crop that is ready to harvest. C
43. The observable indications that a crop can already be harvested D.
44. The technology or process to ensure adequate protection and safe delivery of a product
from the farm to the ultimate consumer. E
45. Food crops for which value and quality is maintained over a short period after harvest. F
46. The stage of development of a fruit when it becomes soft and edible. G
 47. The period of time during which is still acceptable for its intended purpose. H
48. the set of criteria and specifications of quality determining the grades, described as
product characteristics such as maturity, color, cleanliness, shape, free from decay and
blemished and uniformity in size. I.
49. The process of keeping horticultural crops in a structure designed to protect the stored
products from inclement weather and pests for a short or long period of time to await
processing or movement to other location. J
50. The longest time the produce can be kept in a sound marketable condition. K

♡💖 Good luck have fun❣ 💙 😊

Prepared by:

DOMENIE O. CASTILLO
Subject Teacher

Checked:

JAY A. LAGATERO
Head Teacher III

Approved

JENIFER S. CORPUZ
School Principal IV