AGRICULTURE WORKSHEET FOR
GRADE 12th
Part I. write True or False for each of the
following
questions.
1. Good performance for beef cattle refers only to high meat yield.
2. Smoking treatment of meat products develops flavor, color, and a certain
preservation effect.
3. "Dressing percentage" is calculated as (Carcass Weight / Live Weight) x
100.
4. Dark, Firm, and Dry (DFD) meat is often the result of long-term stress in
cattle before slaughter.
5. Concrete flooring in cattle handling facilities should be finished with a
smooth, polished surface to prevent hoof wear.
6. Good ventilation in a beef barn is primarily used to keep the animals warm
in winter.
7. Concrete flooring in cattle handling facilities should be finished with a
smooth, polished surface to prevent hoof wear.
8. Ruminants can convert non-protein nitrogen (like Urea) into high-quality
microbial protein.
9. "Bloat" is caused by an excessive accumulation of gas in the rumen that
the animal cannot belch out.
10. Foot Rot is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the tissue between
the toes, usually exacerbated by wet, muddy conditions.
Part II. Choose the correct answer from
the given
alternatives to the following questions.
1. Which one of the following is not the consequences of parasitic infection in
beef animals?
A. Reduction feed intake. B. High carcass quality C. Reduce animal weight
D. None of the above
2. Meat processing involves one of the following techniques:
A. Chemical treatments B. Physical treatments C. Combination of both
D. All of the above
3. One of the following is not important to be considered prior establishing of
beef cattle farms?
A. Location B. Ventilation C. Direction of the house D. Roof E.
None of the above
4. Effective strategies of controlling the major beef cattle diseases doesn’t
include:
A. Proper diagnosis of diseases quality B. Functional veterinary services
C. Vaccines of appropriate D. None of the above
5. Of the following indicates the importance of beef cattle housing?
A. Protect animals from stress B. Easy management. C. Easier breeding
D. All of the above
6. Which Of the follwing is source of beef in Ethiopia:
A. Young oxen B. Mature cows used for milk C. Surplus young bulls D. All of
the above
7. One of the following is not among the decisive criteria in beef cattle
selection. Which one is it?
A. Weaning weights, B. Carcass percentage. C. meat quality. D. Rich milk
yield E. None
8. What is the term for the stiffening of muscles that occurs shortly after
death?
A) Marbling B) Rigor mortis C) Myogenesis. D) Glycolysis
9. Which USDA quality grade represents the highest level of marbling and
tenderness?
A) Choice B) Select C) Prime. D) Commercial
10. What is the purpose of "aging" meat (dry or wet aging)?
A) To increase the weight. B) To allow enzymes to break down connective
tissue for tenderness C) To change the color from red to brown D) To
reduce the fat content
11. Which of the following is NOT a "primal cut" of beef?
A) Chuck B) Loin C) Round D) T-Bone
12. At what internal temperature (Fahrenheit) should ground beef be cooked
to ensure safety?
A) 120°F B) 145°F C) 160°F D) 180°F
13. What is the "Flight Zone" of a cow?
A) The area where the cow feels safe and will not move B) The
minimum distance an animal allows a human to approach before moving
away C) The height a cow can jump. D) The distance between the barn
and the pasture
14. Which type of housing system is designed to protect cattle from extreme
mud and wind while collecting manure in a central pit?
A) Open range B) Drylot C) Monoslope or Hoop barn D) Tethering
15. What is the recommended slope percentage for an outdoor feedlot to
ensure proper drainage without erosion?
A) 0% B) 2–4% C) 10–15% D) 20%
16. A "Squeeze Chute" is used primarily for:
A) Feeding the cattle B) Restraining animals for medical or
management procedures C) Transporting cattle to market D) Milking
17. Which of the following is an advantage of a "Self-Feeder" system in a lot?
A) Reduced labor requirements B) Prevents overeating C) Eliminates
the need for water D) Reduces the cost of feed
18. Which stomach compartment is known as the "true stomach" where acid
digestion occurs?
A) Rumen B) Reticulum C) Omasum D) Abomasum
19. What is the primary energy source in most finishing diets for beef cattle?
A) Alfalfa hay B) Corn (grains) C) Soybean meal D) Salt
20. Which of the following is considered a "Roughage"?
A) Barley B) Corn Silage C) Distillers Grains D) Molasses
21. What is "Creep Feeding"?
A) Feeding older bulls separately
B) Providing supplemental feed to nursing calves that the cows cannot
access
C) Feeding cattle at night only D) Feeding low-quality straw to dry cows
22. Which mineral deficiency is most commonly associated with "Grass
Tetany" in cattle grazing lush spring pasture?
A) Calcium B) Magnesium C) Iron D) Selenium
23. Which disease is commonly referred to as "Shipping Fever"?
A) Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) Complex B) Bloat C) Foot Rot
D) Blackleg
24. What is the cause of "Hardware Disease"?
A) A viral infection of the hoof B) Ingestion of metal objects that
puncture the reticulum wall C) Lack of zinc in the diet D) Poorly
maintained fences
25. Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease. What does "zoonotic" mean?
A) It only affects animals in zoos B) It can be transmitted from animals
to humans C) It is caused by a virus D) It is only found in tropical
climates
26. Which of the following is a symptom of "Blackleg" (Clostridium chauvoei)
A) Coughing and nasal discharge B) Sudden death and swelling with a
"crackling" feel under the skin C) Loss of hair D) Excessively long
hooves
27. What is the primary method for controlling internal parasites (worms) in
beef cattle?
A) Antibiotics B) Anthelmintics (Dewormers) C) High-protein diets
D) More sunlight
28. Which management practice is the most effective way to prevent the
introduction of disease into a "closed" herd?
A) Buying cattle from multiple auctions B) Strict biosecurity and
quarantining new arrivals C) Increasing the amount of grain fed D)
Removing all shade from the pasture
Set by:- AGRECULTURE
TEACHER