Agriscience Foundation CFE Practice Exam

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• What is the purpose of a farm safety plan?
• Which term describes the study of animal behavior in natural settings focusing on how animals interact with their environment?
• What are the three primary soil texture classes?
• Which process involves directly altering an organism's genes using biotechnology?
• Which of the following is an example of a climate-smart practice?
• Which development introduced high-yield crop varieties and chemical inputs to boost global food production in the mid-20th century?
• What precision measuring instrument is used to determine the thickness or diameter of objects like stems or seeds?
• What is a systematic preventive approach to food safety that identifies, evaluates, and controls hazards throughout the production process?
• What is the role of legumes in crop rotation and soil fertility?
• Which items are policy or governance aspects affecting U.S. agriculture?
• Which environmental process involves nutrients entering waterways and causing excessive plant and algae growth, leading to oxygen depletion?
• Which simple magnifying tool is used for close-up inspection of plant parts, insects, or seeds?
• What term refers to the ability to interact effectively and positively with others, including conflict resolution and active listening?
• Which plant tissue conducts sugars downward from the leaves to other parts of the plant?
• Which term refers to the scientific study of animal behavior, especially in natural environments and how animals interact with their surroundings and each other?
• What term describes the development of a plant from a seed after a period of dormancy, triggered by favorable environmental conditions?
• What is one purpose of crop rotation in soil health and pest management?
• Which infectious disease can be naturally transmitted from vertebrate animals to humans?
• Which field studies soil as a natural resource, including its formation, classification, mapping, and properties?
• What term describes physical barriers installed on machinery to prevent contact with moving parts?
• Which of the following is a macronutrient for plants?
• Which term describes the widespread transfer of crops, animals, culture, and technology between the Americas and the Old World after Columbus?
• Which term describes a biological agent such as bacteria, virus, or parasite that causes disease in a host?
• Which document describes the daily, specific sanitation activities to maintain equipment and the environment in a clean condition?
• What term describes an area of permanent vegetation located between agricultural fields and water bodies designed to intercept sediment, nutrients, and pesticides before they reach the water?
• What is the standard photosynthesis equation in symbols and words?
• What term describes the process by which excess nutrients, typically from fertilizer runoff, enter water bodies and trigger algal blooms and oxygen depletion?
• What is the name of an ecosystem-based strategy that emphasizes long-term pest prevention through biological control, habitat manipulation, and cultural practices?
• Which simple magnifying tool is used for close-up inspection of plant parts, insects, or seeds?
• Which is an example of a climate-smart practice besides minimal soil disturbance?
• Which term describes the genetic makeup that an individual carries, distinct from its outward traits?
• Which farming approach intentionally integrates trees and shrubs into crop and animal systems to provide environmental, economic, and social benefits?
• Which stage includes cooling, cleaning, sorting, and packing after harvest?
• What describes micronutrients in plants?
• Fire Extinguisher Class B is designed for fires involving which substances?
• What term describes transferable skills necessary for gaining and maintaining employment, such as communication and teamwork?
• Which mammal has a multi-compartment stomach and digests plant-based food by initial fermentation in a specialized organ?
• Which process primarily occurs in chloroplasts and yields glucose and oxygen using light energy?
• Which irrigation method uses subsoil watering below the surface?
• Soil organic matter benefits include which of the following?
• Which is NOT a typical energy-rich feed component for ruminants?
• What mid-20th-century initiative introduced high-yielding crop varieties, synthetic fertilizers, and pesticides to increase global food production?
• Which instrument is used to determine the acidity or alkalinity of a soil or water solution?
• How is simple interest calculated in farm finance?
• Which of the following is NOT typically considered PPE for handling agricultural chemicals?
• Which instrument is used to transfer very small volumes of liquid, typically in microliters?
• What biological process uses light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen?
• Which factors influence beef yield grade and lean yield?
• Which term describes the physical transfer of harmful bacteria from one surface to another?
• What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
• What term describes the systematic planting of different crops in a specific order on the same land to improve soil health, optimize nutrients, and combat pest and weed pressure?
• Which statement about GDD usage is true?
• Which practice involves planting specific vegetation during off-seasons to prevent erosion, improve soil health, and suppress weeds?
• Which instrument measures the intensity of light absorbed by a chemical substance, often used to analyze nutrient concentrations?
• Phosphorus deficiency in plants is typically indicated by which symptom?
• Which statement best describes the role of fats/oils in ruminant diets?
• Annuals vs Perennials: which pair is correctly matched with typical examples?
• Which option represents proper practice to prevent cross-contamination in food handling?
• What is soil pH and why does it matter for plants?
• How does a ruminant stomach differ from a monogastric stomach?
• Which safety procedure requires a device to be placed on a machine to prevent its start during maintenance?
• Name three essential PPE when handling agricultural chemicals.
• Which technique involves detecting and measuring characteristics by analyzing reflected and emitted radiation from satellites or drones?
• Which category includes skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving used in employment?
• Which statement best defines climate-smart agriculture?
• What technology enables applying seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides at varying rates across a field based on site-specific data?
• Which term describes skills related to the business aspects of agriculture, including management, marketing, finance, and supply chain operations?
• What is the common laboratory tool used to accurately measure the volume of liquids?
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies include which of the following?
• Which stage of agricultural production immediately follows harvest, including cooling, cleaning, sorting, and packing?
• Which term refers to the regular testing of irrigation and processing water to ensure safety standards and absence of contaminants?
• Seed viability is best described as the ability of seeds to do what under proper conditions?
• What term describes large-scale production of crops and livestock intended for sale in markets, often using modern technology?
• Which of the following is a major threat to pollinators?
• Which tool would you use to measure the thickness or diameter of stems or seeds?
• Which practice involves capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide in soil and biomass through methods like no-till farming and reforestation?
• Which region is a crescent-shaped area in the Middle East where early agricultural civilizations emerged due to favorable soil and water conditions?
• Which term refers to a biological agent that causes disease in its host?
• Which term describes procedures and measures designed to protect a population from harmful biological agents within an animal facility?
• Which process causes plant stems to bend toward a light source?
• Which process involves releasing energy from glucose with carbon dioxide and water as byproducts?
• Which electronic instrument is used to determine the acidity or alkalinity of a soil or water solution?
• What does fertigation mean in agricultural practice?
• Which symptom indicates nitrogen deficiency in plants?
• HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. What is its primary purpose in the agricultural supply chain?
• What term describes the complete genetic constitution of an individual, representing the set of alleles present in its DNA?
• Which pigment is primarily responsible for capturing light energy for photosynthesis?
• What specialized vascular tissue is responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals upward from the roots to the rest of the plant?
• Which concept focuses on preventing disease by labeling, controlling, and monitoring the spread of harmful organisms?
• Which instrument is a common tool for measuring the volume of liquids with marked graduations?
• What is a primary role of pollinators in plant reproduction?
• What is seed viability and how is it tested?
• Which set of qualities demonstrates responsible participation in a community, such as civic engagement and ethical behavior?
• Which statement best describes an integrated farming systems approach?
• What safety procedure ensures dangerous machines are properly shut off and cannot be started again prior to completion of maintenance or repair work?
• Which tissue would you examine to study the transport of sugars from leaves to roots?
• What term describes the ability to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute toward organizational success, including decision-making and delegation?
• Which farming system involves growing only enough to feed the farmer and their family, with little or no surplus?
• What is a plant hardiness zone and why is it important for crop selection?
• Which term refers to the tendency of a biological system to maintain internal stability while adjusting to changing external conditions?
• Which element is a primary macronutrient for plants?
• Which term describes the document that outlines daily sanitation activities to maintain cleanliness?
• Which term best describes the ability to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute toward the success of a group, including delegation and decision-making?
• Bioaccumulation in agriculture refers to which of the following?
• What does a soil test measure to guide fertilization?
• Which practice helps minimize bruising during post-harvest handling?
• What is grafting in horticulture?
• Which tool is used to transfer very small, precise volumes of liquid, typically in microliters?
• Biosecurity in livestock production aims to prevent disease introduction and spread. Which practice is part of biosecurity?
• What is soil buffering capacity and why does it matter for lime or acid applications?
• In agricultural markets, prices are determined by the interaction of which two forces?
• Which farming method grows plants without soil by using mineral nutrient solutions in an aqueous solvent?
• Which practice involves maintaining cleanliness, such as handwashing and wearing appropriate protective clothing, to prevent contamination?
• What term describes the process of adapting wild plants and animals for human use, providing a stable food supply and raw materials for clothing and tools?
• Which term defines farming methods that meet current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet theirs?
• Which agricultural practice involves planting cover crops to prevent soil erosion, improve soil health, and suppress weeds?
• Fire Extinguisher Class C is used for fires involving which?
• What document provides information on the properties of hazardous chemicals, their health effects, and safe handling procedures?
• Which statement about soil pH and nutrient availability is true?
• Which set of behaviors demonstrates responsible participation in a community, such as civic engagement and ethical behavior?
• Which of the following would NOT cause a shift in the demand curve for an agricultural product?
• Which machine spins samples at high speeds to separate components by density?
• Pesticide label and why important?
• What state ensures that all people have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food?
• What is soil organic matter and its benefits?
• Which microscopic pores on the epidermis of leaves and stems facilitate gas exchange and regulate water loss?
• Which crop is an annual?
• What process describes the movement of water through a plant and its evaporation from aerial parts such as leaves, stems, and flowers?
• Which term denotes the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, and technology between the Americas and the Old World after Columbus?
• A collection of supplies used to give immediate medical treatment to someone injured or suddenly ill is called a
• Which crop is a perennial?
• In farm accounting, how do gross profit and net profit differ?
• What term describes the controlled cultivation of aquatic organisms in managed environments?
• Which term describes a plant that completes its life cycle in two years?
• Soil salinity affects plant growth by which mechanism?
• Which term describes a disease-causing biological agent such as bacteria, virus, or parasite?
• For pest-related crop losses, what mitigation strategy is commonly used?
• Which class of fire extinguisher is used for fires involving energized electrical equipment?
• Which term describes the specific amounts of nutrients necessary to maintain an animal's health, growth, and reproduction?
• Which instrument is used to measure sugar content in fruit juice?
• Which discipline focuses on soil formation, classification, mapping, and properties such as texture and structure?
• What is a mitigation strategy for crop diseases?
• Which concept relies on GPS and remote sensing to manage variability in crops?
• Describe the difference between a farm's cash flow statement and its income statement.
• Which practice ensures safety by regular testing of irrigation and processing water for contaminants?
• Which is a key post-harvest handling practice to maintain produce quality?
• Which metabolic process releases stored energy by breaking down glucose in the presence of oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water?
• Which practice involves breeding, raising, and caring for livestock and other animals for agricultural or domestic purposes?
• Which feature reduces sediment delivery by intercepting sediment, nutrients, and pesticides before they reach water bodies?
• What is feed efficiency in livestock production?
• Which statement best describes a key principle of organic farming?
• The PASS technique acronym stands for the steps used when operating a fire extinguisher. Which option lists the steps correctly?
• What is a primary purpose of a farm record-keeping system?
• Fires involving ordinary combustibles are commonly extinguished with which class of fire extinguisher?
• Which term describes a preventive system that identifies hazards and critical control points in production?
• Which soil management practice reduces erosion by leaving a significant amount of crop residue on the surface?
• Which device provides a temperature-controlled environment for growing microorganisms?
• Which term describes farming focused on producing crops and livestock for sale in markets using modern technology?
• Fire Extinguisher Class A is used for fires involving which materials?
• Which irrigation method is associated with center-pivot systems?
• Which term refers to the broader business sector encompassing farming and related activities including production, processing, and distribution?
• Which factor is used to determine beef yield grade?
• What describes the ability to track a food product through stages of production, processing, and distribution to enable rapid recalls?
• Which of the following is a common safety practice when operating farm equipment?
• Name three essential macronutrients and their primary roles in plant growth.
• Which farming management concept uses observing, measuring, and responding to inter- and intra-field variability in crops using GPS and remote sensing?
• Which green pigment found in chloroplasts absorbs light energy to drive the synthesis of organic compounds?
• Which statement differentiates transpiration from photosynthesis?
• Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient?
• Which of the following would NOT cause a shift in the supply curve for a crop?
• Which term refers to the state of having reliable access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food?
• Which statement best describes carcass yield?
• Soil structure is defined as what?
• The use of living systems and organisms to develop or make products, such as genetically modified crops that are resistant to pests or drought, is called
• Which farming concept describes the intentional integration of trees into farming systems to provide environmental, economic, and social benefits?
• Which concept refers to tracking a food product through production and distribution to facilitate recalls?
• Which elements are typically integrated in an integrated farming systems approach?
• Which soil management practice best describes leaving a significant amount of crop residue on the surface to reduce erosion and moisture loss?
• Which term refers to the broad sector including farming, processing, and distribution of agricultural goods?
• Which term describes using living systems to develop products such as pest-resistant crops?
• Which term describes a plant that completes its life cycle in one year?
• Which of the following is a mitigation strategy for drought or weather-related crop losses?
• Which device is used for boring holes into the ground to collect soil samples for testing?
• Which type of equipment is worn to minimize exposure to hazards in the workplace, such as goggles, gloves, and respirators?
• How does seed dormancy differ?
• Which period featured major advances in farming techniques in the 18th century, including crop rotation and selective breeding?
• Which practice refers to raising aquatic organisms in controlled environments for food or other products?
• Which growth response causes stems to bend toward a light source?
• Which concept encompasses measures to prevent the introduction and spread of pests and diseases in an agricultural operation?
• Which actions are typical during the vegetative growth stage?
• Which term describes measures taken to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful organisms in an agricultural operation?
• Potassium deficiency in plants shows which symptom?
• Which term describes measuring and analyzing data about land or crops using instruments that collect reflected or emitted energy from the Earth's surface?