FOURTH QUARTER EXAMINATION IN T.L.

E GRADE 7
(HORTICULTURE)
I. Read each statement below carefully, and then Fill in the blanks. Choose
your answer from the box.

CLEANING FARM EQUIPMENT SAFETY HAZARD BIOLOGICAL

FERTILIZER
FARM IMPLEMENTS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
HAND TOOLS ORCHARD PHYSICAL
HORTICULTURE
1. ______________ the science and arts of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or
ornamentals plants.
2. ______________ objects that are usually light and are used without the help of animals
and machines.
3. ______________ these are machineries used in horticultural operations especially in
vegetable production.
4. ______________ any material added to the soil to support nutrients.
5. ______________ these are accessories which are being pulled by working animals or
mounted to machineries which are usually used in the preparation of land.
6. ______________ an establishment where fruit bearing crops are grown.
7. ______________ the act or process of removing dirt from tools, containers and farm
facilities.
8. ______________ the practices related to production and work process.
9. ______________ It is the potential harm, or adverse effect on an employee’s health.
10. ______________ includes bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew, insects, vermin, animals.

II. Read each question carefully, and then WRITE ONLY THE LETTER OF
ANSWER that best fits the question.

1. Which of the following is an example of a digging tool?

A. Bolo B. Crowbar C. Grub hoe D. Pruning shear
2. Which tool is used for cutting grass?
A. Shovel B. Bolo C. Crowbar D. Mattock
3. What tool does NOT belong to the group?
A. Crowbar B. Mattock C. Shovel D. Pruning shear
4. Farm tools are very important in pre-horticultural operations because they __________
A. make work easier B. make work faster C. save time and effort D. all of the above
5. A tool with one end of its blade flattened and the other pointed at right angles to its
handle is a ________________.
A. mattock B. crowbar C. bolo D. spade
6. Which tool resembles the appearance of a spoon and is used for transferring soil?
A. Spade B. Shovel C. Spading fork D. Grub hoe
7. What implement is being pulled by a working animal to till the land?
A. Harrow B. Native plow C. Disc plow D. Disc harrow
8. An implement attached to a tractor that is used to pulverize the newly plowed
soil is a_____________.
A. trailer B. disc harrow C. native plow D. disc plow
9. An open container with a single wheel at the front and two handles at the back used to transport
things is a____________.
A. hand tractor B. tractor C. basket D. wheel barrow
10. Which of the following tools is used to harvest crops?
A. Knife B. Plow C. Spade D. Basket
 III. Match column A with the correct answer on column B, write only the letter of
answer.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. Physical a. includes electricity, machinery,

equipment, pressure vessels, dangerous
goods, forklifts, cranes, hoists.

2. Mechanical and/or electrical b. Injury rates are highest among children

age 15 and under and adults over 65

3. Equipment and machinery c. includes floors, stairs, work platforms,

steps, ladders, fire, falling objects, slippery
surfaces, manual handling (lifting, pushing,
pulling), excessively loud and prolonged
noise, vibration, heat and cold, radiation,
poor lighting, ventilation, air quality
4. Biological d. Most farm accidents and fatalities involve
machinery. Proper machine guarding and
doing equipment maintenance according
to manufacturers ‘recommendations can
help prevent accidents.

5. Age e. occurs when a person comes into

contact with a hazard.

f. includes bacteria, viruses, mold,

mildew, insects, vermin, animals

IV. Read each question carefully, and then calculate the surface areas of the
following. Show your solution. (2 pts.each)

1. Triangle 2. Square
GIVEN: base = 8 cm height = 7 cm GIVEN: length = 16 cm width = 16 cm
3. Rectangle 4. Rhombus
GIVEN: length = 12 cm width = 7 cm GIVEN: base = 9 cm height = 6 cm
5.Parallelogram
GIVEN: base = 7.5 cm height = 6 cm

V. Read each question carefully, and then answer the following

1. Give the advantage and disadvantage of using Square system for planting fruit trees. Explain
(5 pts)
2. Distinguish hazard, risk and exposure when undertaking risk management. Explain (5 pts)
3. Draw your desired farm layout. (5pts)

Good Luck and God Bless !!!!

Prepared by: Checked by:

MEA JOY T. ALBAO NELSA G. CESISTA

Volunteer Teacher Master Teacher II