Name: 
 

2003 Ohio State Agricultural Engineering Technology Test



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

When using a pneumatic nailer for fastening sheathing, the head of the nail should be 1/4” below the surface of the sheathing.
 

 2. 

When applying wall sheathing to a wood stud structure, the panels may be installed vertically but not horizontally.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 3. 

A stored energy hazard could be:
a.
hydraulic cylinder
c.
springs
b.
circuit breaker
d.
all are correct
 

 4. 

In a hydraulic system, one method that converts fluid power into mechanical power is through the use of:
a.
Hydraulic Cylinders
c.
Hydraulic chains
b.
Hydraulic filters
d.
Hydraulic reservoirs
 

 5. 

Which of the following hydraulic components is used to store energy?
a.
pump
c.
return filter
b.
pressure relief valve
d.
accumulator
 

 6. 

Too much vacuum at the intake part of a hydraulic pump can cause:
a.
hydrolysis
b.
cavitation
c.
back pressure
d.
runaway speed
 

 7. 

In hydraulic systems “SUS” is a unit of:
a.
oil color
b.
filter size
c.
viscosity
d.
line size
 

 8. 

The output torque of a hydraulic motor is proportional to the product of pressure and:
a.
output port size
c.
length of run
b.
oil flow rate
d.
displacement
 

 9. 

The output flowrate of a hydraulic pump is proportional to the product of input shaft speed and:
a.
displacement
c.
length of run
b.
input port size
d.
number of fittings
 

 10. 

The output force of a hydraulic cylinder can be limited by a:
a.
check valve
c.
pressure relief valve
b.
directional control valve
d.
4 way valve
 

 11. 

Which of the following fuels has the highest energy content per gallon?
a.
hydrogen
b.
propane
c.
gasoline
d.
diesel
 

 12. 

Kilowatt-hour (kw-h) is a unit of:
a.
power
b.
force
c.
energy
d.
torque
 

 13. 

The resistance of an electrical conductor is inversely proportional to:
a.
length
c.
insulation type
b.
cross sectional area
d.
dielectric number
 

 14. 

The pressure drop required to move oil through a hydraulic hose is most sensitive to:
a.
length
c.
flow rate
b.
inside diameter
d.
total pressure
 

 15. 

Doubling the size of the piston in a hydraulic cylinder will increase the force output:
a.
2 times
b.
4 times
c.
6 times
d.
8 times
 

 16. 

Which is not a type of hydraulic pump?
a.
Diaphragm
b.
Vane
c.
Gear
d.
Piston
 

 17. 

A time delayed circuit protection is installed in a 200 foot electrical circuit. If a single 20 horsepower motor load is connected at the end of the circuit, the circuit protection is sized to protect the________from electrical overloads.
a.
motor
c.
motor and circuit conductors
b.
circuit conductors
d.
neither the motor or circuit conductors
 

 18. 

Through the photosynthetic process, plants use light energy from the sun, carbon dioxide, and nutrients to produce high energy molecules and:
a.
Carbon monoxide
c.
Methane
b.
Oxygen
d.
Nitrogen gas
 

 19. 

Something that can be broken down by bacteria and fungi is called:
a.
Recyclable
b.
Biodegradable
c.
Recalcitrant
d.
Mixed waste
 

 20. 

Municipal solid waste ( MSW ) is also called:
a.
Trash
b.
Refuse
c.
Garbage
d.
all are correct
 

 21. 

To separate into constituent elements through chemical and biological change; to rot
a.
Reduction
b.
Combustion
c.
Decomposition
d.
Renewal
 

 22. 

Careful preservation and protection of something, especially planned management of a natural resource to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect:
a.
Conservation
b.
Development
c.
Utilization
d.
Restoration
 

 23. 

In any ecosystem, there are 3 main groups of organisms:
a.
Producers, consumers, and constituents
b.
Plants, animals, and birds
c.
Predators, prey, and observers
d.
Producers, consumers, and decomposers
 

 24. 

The following nutrients are continuously recycled within the natural environment:
a.
Carbon
c.
Phosphorus
b.
Nitrogen
d.
all are correct
 

 25. 

Economically sustainable source of drinking water include:
a.
Oceans
c.
Estuaries
b.
Rivers, reservoirs, and ground water
d.
Rain barrels
 

 26. 

A zero emissions waste management plan would include:
a.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
c.
Disposal in landfills
b.
Incineration
d.
Ocean dumping
 

 27. 

Populations within an ecosystem are constrained by:
a.
Space availability
c.
Predators
b.
Food
d.
all are correct
 

 28. 

The inherent poisonous potency of a compound under experimental conditions is referred to as the compound’s:
a.
use hazard
b.
toxicity
c.
poisoning effect
d.
noxious effect
 

 29. 

The environmental assessment of a site for a containment facility should include:
a.
counting all the birds in the area
b.
sampling soil at and  around the proposed site
c.
determining the type of grass growing on the site
d.
determining if there is a local fire department
 

 30. 

Rinstate refers to:
a.
water tanks used to wash away leaks and spills
b.
containers that are used once and then disposed
c.
a thin layer of granular material placed on top of a prepared subgrade
d.
water that has been used to clean pesticide
 

 31. 

Secondary containment refers to:
a.
structures built around storage facilities to contain products that have leaked or spilled
b.
shovels and sand used to cover over leaks and spills
c.
water tanks used to wash away leaks and spills
d.
none are correct
 

 32. 

Herbicides should always be sprayed_______to minimize the spray drift hazard.
a.
when winds are less then or between 3 mph and 5 mph
b.
just before sunrise and just after sunset
c.
on calm overcast days
d.
in the middle of the day when the sun is hottest
 

 33. 

The study of safety is primarily concerned with:
a.
the well-being of the whole individual
b.
disease causing conditions caused by prolonged exposure to dangerous environments
c.
the prevention of accidents and hazardous situations
d.
dangerous but less intense hazards
 

 34. 

The mechanical injury that results when a sharp point or edge pierces the skin, and flesh is pulled away violently is called:
a.
tearing
b.
cutting
c.
shearing
d.
breaking
 

 35. 

All of the information necessary to build a structure as it was designed and engineered can be found in the:
a.
specifications
b.
drawing
c.
building permit
d.
project plans
 

 36. 

Pesticides may enter the body by way of:
a.
the mouth
b.
the skin
c.
inhalation
d.
all are correct
 

 37. 

Which of the following items is not considered to be personal protective equipment (PPE)?
a.
respirator
b.
gloves
c.
EPA manual
d.
apron
 

 38. 

The term “MSDS” means
a.
Mandatory Safety Department Standards
b.
Material Safety Data Sheets
c.
Ministry of Standards
d.
none are correct
 

 39. 

An acute health hazard is one in which
a.
results in symptoms of overexposure becoming quickly apparent
b.
never results in any adverse condition
c.
causes symptoms to develop slowly over a long period of time
d.
causes the victim to suddenly die three days later after exposure
 

 40. 

The United States______ is the federal agency that registers and regulates all pesticides.
a.
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
b.
Environment Protection Agency (EPA)
c.
Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
d.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA)
 

 41. 

The largest size of tractor ( maximum horsepower ) which a child under the age of sixteen may legally operate is:
a.
2 hp
b.
20 hp
c.
200 hp
d.
2000 hp
 

 42. 

The term ROPS stands for:
a.
Roll Over Protection Structure
b.
Random Operation Protection Standard
c.
Reverse Operating Protection Structure
d.
None are correct
 

 43. 

Worker safety equipment that should be available in a pesticide handling area should include:
a.
an emergency shower
c.
the current Material Safety Data Sheets
b.
an eyewash
d.
all are correct
 

 44. 

A pesticide label that contains the signal words “DANGER-POISON” in bold print and the skull and crossbones symbol represents a category of toxicity and is classified as:
a.
Category I
b.
Category II
c.
Category III
d.
Category IV
 

 45. 

A pesticide label that contains the signal word “WARNING” in bold print is required for all moderately toxic compounds and is classified as:
a.
Category I
b.
Category II
c.
Category III
d.
Category IV
 

 46. 

A pesticide label that contains the signal word “CAUTION: Keep Out of Reach of Children” is required of all compounds having unqualified claims for safety is classified as:
a.
Category I
b.
Category II
c.
Category III
d.
Category IV
 

 47. 

A pesticide label that contains the signal word “CAUTION” in bold print is required for slightly toxic compounds and is classified as:
a.
Category I
b.
Category II
c.
Category III
d.
Category IV
 

 48. 

The industrial quality, safety eyewear that everyone must wear in a general shop setting, protects you from:
a.
Arc flash
c.
Electromagnetic radiation
b.
Small flying objects
d.
Chemical splash
 

 49. 

A common SMAW (shielded metal arc welding) or stick welding electrode for building or repairing equipment is E6013. For an E6013 electrode, which one of the following is true:
a.
The “1” indicates the chemical composition of the coating
b.
The “3” indicates the position in which the electrode is to be used
c.
The “60” indicate an ultimate tensile strength of 60,000 psi
d.
none are correct
 

 50. 

An electric arc produces______rays which are harmful to the eyes:
a.
Infra-red
c.
Bright visible light
b.
Ultraviolet
d.
all are correct
 

 51. 

A tack weld is generally used to:
a.
Hold parts in position for welding
c.
Increase the deposition rate
b.
Secure better fusion
d.
Prevent excessive penetration
 

 52. 

Which of the following is not a type of weld joint?
a.
Lap
b.
T-
c.
Fillet
d.
Butt
 

 53. 

Of the four basic SMAW (shielded metal arc welding) parameters, which one is set at the power source?
a.
Current
b.
Voltage
c.
Electrode angles
d.
Travel speed
 

 54. 

Which of these electric motor enclosures should be used if a motor is installed in an environment where it will be splashed or sprayed by water?
a.
Open
b.
Dust proof
c.
Splash proof
d.
Explosion proof
 

 55. 

Which of the following is a commonly used electric motor unit?
a.
“A” Frame
b.
Cushioned
c.
Vibrating
d.
Orbital
 

 56. 

When connecting booster batteries to the battery of an automobile or tractor, connect the:
a.
Positive terminal to the negative terminal
b.
Negative terminal to the positive terminal
c.
Positive terminal to ground
d.
Positive terminal to the positive terminal
 

 57. 

What is meant by torque?
a.
A wrench
b.
Turning action
c.
To place
d.
Power
 

 58. 

Sprayers should be calibrated:
a.
only when purchased new
b.
only once a year after winter storage
c.
only when changing from one chemical to another
d.
periodically during the season and each time a new chemical is used
 

 59. 

When calibrating a sprayer, if the gallon per acre value determined is not required, the easiest method of correction is to:
a.
change the sprayer pressure
c.
changing the nozzle tips
b.
speed up or slow down the tractor
d.
none are correct
 

 60. 

A pressure gauge should have a total range_______the reading expected.
a.
equal to
c.
twice
b.
1 1/2 times greater
d.
three times
 

 61. 

The ideal location to mount the pressure gauge for the greatest accuracy in application of the chemical is:
a.
before the pressure regulator
b.
immediately after the pump
c.
close to the operator
d.
on the boom as close to the nozzles as possible
 

 62. 

Chemical application rates can be increased by:
a.
increasing pressure at the nozzle tip
c.
reducing the speed of the tractor
b.
using a larger nozzle tip
d.
all are correct
 

 63. 

Factors to consider when locating buildings on a farmstead are
a.
fire safety
c.
freedom from odors
b.
space for moving machinery
d.
all are correct
 

 64. 

In a typical post frame constructed building, the girt will be fastened to the_______.
a.
Purlin
b.
Double girder
c.
Post
d.
Truss
 

 65. 

In a typical post frame constructed building, the purlin will be fastened to the______.
a.
Purlin
b.
Double girder
c.
Post
d.
Truss
 

 66. 

In a typical post frame constructed building , the skirting will be fastened to the______.
a.
Purlin
b.
Knee brace
c.
Post
d.
Truss
 

 67. 

Which of the following loads is not used to calculate the material size for a truss?
a.
Dead load
b.
Live load
c.
Wind load
d.
Ice load
 

 68. 

Round poles are classified according to
a.
top circumference
c.
bottom circumference
b.
average circumference
d.
none are correct
 

 69. 

When applying a standard weight shingle to an OSB decking, the average shingle requires_________nails per shingle.
a.
2
b.
3
c.
4
d.
8
 

 70. 

A______ is used to carry loads over doors and windows.
a.
cripple stud
b.
facia
c.
header
d.
soffit
 

 71. 

A bag of cement:
a.
contains one cubic foot of cement
c.
weighs 100 pounds
b.
weighs 94 pounds
d.
b and d above
 

 72. 

______ refers to structures built around pesticide and fertilizer storage facilities to contain products that have escaped out due to leaks, spills, fire, impacts, vandalism or ruptures in tanks.
a.
Secondary containment
c.
Primary containment
b.
Adsorbent pillow or “pigs”
d.
none are correct
 

 73. 

When selecting and planning for a building site be sure and check regulations with governmental agencies such as:
a.
local environmental agency
c.
soil conservation service
b.
village or city codes
d.
all are correct
 

 74. 

The tool produces a very smooth finish on fresh concrete is:
a.
Broom
b.
Wood float
c.
Steel trowel
d.
Bull float
 

 75. 

At very low outside temperatures the ventilation requirement to control moisture in a controlled environment livestock building is generally_______than that required to control temperature.
a.
higher
b.
lower
c.
the same as
d.
backwards
 



 
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