Agricultural Extension Education

PRACTICE TEST IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND COMMUNICATION

DIRECTION: Encircle the letter of the best answer from the choices given.

1. Agriculture and fisheries extension programs shall focus on activities prescribed under Section
87 of the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997. The said activities shall include:

A. Training service C. Demonstration

B. Farm or business advisory D. All of the above

2. An extension worker is a versatile person who performs multi-faceted roles.The main task or
primary job, however, is:

A. Leading C. Linking
B. Facilitating D. Teaching

3. Good ideas or messages must be transmitted properly from the source to the recipient to effect
change or affect behavior. What is this process called?

A. Extension C. Communication
B. Management D. Transmission

4. Extension teachings must be able to solve problems, meet the needs of clientele or a new skill
has been acquired by the recipients. On the part of the learner, this end-product is called__.

A. Knowledge C. Resource Generation

B. Satisfaction D. Capability Building

5. Farmer’s field school is one way of teaching farmers through actual demonstration. Most of our
government agencies use it as a way to effect quick learning. Which country this method was
first introduced?

A. Malaysia C. Indonesia
B. Philippines D. India

6. Which of the following methods provide opportunity to recognize the worthwhile

accomplishments of the extension officer, farmer-cooperator and other stakeholders?

a. Demonstration C. Achievement days

b. Exhibits D. Camps

7. Problems and needs of the people in a community can be best identified through a community
study. Solution to the identified problems shall be in the form of:

a. Programs C. Tasks and Activities

b. Projects D.Plans

8. Community-based approach either in developmental planning or the provisional of services to

the people was so popular in the 90s. It is best described as:

a. People centered C. Resource-based

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b. Community-oriented D. all of these

9. A community-organizer maybe internal or external to the community. The guiding principle in

integration of the community organizer is ____.

a. Cooperation C. Rapport building among people

b. Unification D. Team work

10. To solve a particular problem, data must be gathered from the site. These are extremely
important especially in the analysis of problems. In the community organizing process, the best
method for data gathering is ____.

A. Immersion C. Community-based
B. Integration D.All of these

11. Individuals in a community do not adopt new practices immediately nor at the same time. The
first individual in his group or community to bring in or adopt a new idea or practice is ___

A.Early adopter C. Quick adopter

B. Innovator D.All of these

12. Communication in extensions is a teaching-learning process. Which type of communication

refers to the interaction between two or more individuals in a face-to-face situation?

A. Intrapersonal C.Interpersonal
B. Organizational D. Mass communication

13. The establishment of model farms or “granjamodelos” by the Spaniards in 1565 signaled the
start of extension work in the Philippines. Which was the purpose of the model farms?

a. As experimental stations and demonstration centers

b. As “lakbayaral” site
c. As extension and research station
d. As “lakbayaral” site, experimental station and demonstration center

14. Research centers and agencies in the country follow the relatively long and complex technology
development process. Which is not a process involved?

A. Technology generation C. Technology Commercialization

B. Technology verification D. Technology Administration

15. The decoding skills that an extension worker must process are the following:

A. Listening and Reading C. Listening and Writing

B. Listening and Speaking D. Listening and Conveying

16. Extension teaching methods used in “technology transfer” are very critical for easy adoption
purposes. Which method is best to use?

a. Lecture and demonstration method

b. Farm and home visit

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c. Use of radio or television

d. Use of lecture/demo cum radio and television

17. The approach to be used in a particular extension work must ultimately develop or change the
person involved. Which approach involves the inclusion of intended beneficiaries in solving their
problems?

A. Mass approach C. Single-purpose approach

B. Participatory approach D. Commodity approach

18. People participation is very important in project development. Which is not a benefit of people
participation?

A. Project Sustainability C. Advancement of the project

B. Less graft and corruption D. Key Development

19. A program is composed of interrelated projects while a project is composed of interrelated ___.

A. Schedules C. Steps
B. Activities D. Procedures

20. Program development is a process itself and each stage is a process too. Which is not process
involve in program development?

A. Situation C. Program Planning Process

B. Organization D. Feasibility Study

21. A preliminary analysis on the current situation of a community can be best assessed using this
set of information

A. Barangay Profile C. Barangay Census

B. Ecological Profile D. All of the these

22. Planning is deciding in advance what to do, when to do it, how to do it, who will do it, why and
how much is needed. Therefore, planning is regarded as ____.

a. Forecasting future activities

b. Representation and participation process
c. Decision-making process
d. Action-oriented process

23. A continuing and viable long-time project with minimal destruction to the environment has this
characteristic.

a. Realistic C. Transformable
b. Sustainable D. Development-oriented

24. Planning to be effective must involve all stakeholders. An approach in planning which is highly
democratic, people-oriented, community-based and highly participatory is called ___.

a. Joint Planning C. Mass-based Planning

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b. Grassroots Planning D. Both b and c

25. Learning is a continuing process. A type of learning done purposely to change the performance
of people doing the jobs is

a. Skills acquisition C. Training

b. On-the-job training D.All of these

26. Poverty alleviation has been a continuing program of the government. The minimum required
for a family or individual to meet both the basic food and non-food requirements is termed as:

a. Poverty threshold C. Subsistence allowance

b. Poverty incidence D. Per capita consumption

27. Resources are finite, thus, these must be used wisely. Which condition will occur when the
natural resources in a given area or ecosystem is consumed faster than nature can replenish
them?

a. Ecosystem breakdown C. Habitat destruction

b. Environmental degradation D. All of these

28. Filling the needs or what is received lacking among client groups from the extension worker
corresponds to this concept.

A. Information theory C. Diffusion-adoption theory

B. Rural vacuum theory D. Social relationship theory

29. Awards received by individuals are vital and memorable for them. Which principle of extension
was applied when the extension worker gives rewards or recognition to his clientele for their
efforts and accomplishments?

A. Satisfaction C. Incentive
B. Participation D. Leadership

30. Any activity for that matter has its target clientele. However, extension work does not select its
clientele but mostly these are ____.

A. Youths C. Youth and Adults

B. Adults D. All types of farmers

31. An extension worker must be credible so that he will be followed at all times by his clients.
Which characteristic below must be possessed in order that he will be credible enough?

A. Acceptable C. Incompetent
B. Irresponsible D. Social outcast

32. An extension worker meets different people of varied cultures. Adjusting to the culture of the
people is embodied in which principle below?

A. Cultural change C. Cultural adaptation

B. Cultural revolution D. Cultural difference

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33. Goals set by an organization shall be attained to be successful. How do you call the art or
process of influencing people so that they will strive willingly and enthusiastically to achieve
organizational goals?

A. Planning C. Leadership
B. Team building D. Management

34. There are many kinds of communication that an extension worker may use. Which of the
following is not a mass level of communication?

a. Broadcasting relevant info via radio

b. Conducting result demo in a community
c. Distribution of leaflets to rural people
d. TV plug on pests and diseases

35. Land for the landless has been a battlecry to alleviate poverty among rural people. The program
which is focused to redistribute lands to eligible farmers is known as:

A. Land Reform C. Department of Land Reform Program

B.ComprehensiveTaxation D. Department of Agrarian Reform Program

36. Planning is necessary to chart the direction of a project, activity or the organization itself. Which
among these is not a characteristic of a good and effective planner?

A. Commitment C. Mistrust
B. Innovativeness D. Credibility

37. A good lecture has three parts, first, is the introduction and second, is the body of the lecture.
Which is the third part?

a. Summary C. References
b. Abstract D. foreword

38. In the delivery of a lecture, the extension worker must remember the main purpose of doing it
which is ___

A.Inform the participants about the specified subject matter

B. Introduce a subject indicating its importance
e. Provide information for better understanding
f. Summarize a given topic or subject matter

39. When a clientele goes to the extension office to seek for technical assistance or information
from the extension worker, the teaching method employed is ___.

A. Farm and Home Visit C. Telephone/Cellphone Call

B. Office Call D. Letter

40. Which extension method does not belong to the individual contact category?

A. Meeting C. Text messaging

B. Office call D. Result demonstration

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41. Which is an example of a group contact extension method?

A.Lakbay Aral C. Office Call

B. Correspondence D. Farm visit

42. If technique refers to the art or skill of performance, what is the process of transmitting ideas,
information, and technologies from one person to another with the intent of enhancing the
learner’s knowledge, attitudes or skills?

A. Method C. Device
B. Teaching D. All of these

43. An extension worker is often regarded as a facilitator or enabler. Who are considered the center
of education process?

A. Learners C. Beneficiaries
B. Planners D. Participants

44. Technologies or products displayed in public to give or promote an innovation, technology or

product is termed as:

A. Exhibit C. Achievement Day

B. Result demonstration D.Poster

45. A pamphlet of more than four pages containing essential information on a technology package

A. Primer C. Fact sheet

B. Leaflet D. Brochure

46. A single sheet printed material which summarizes an information or technology package or
component technology is called ____.

A. Flyer C. Leaflet
B. Poster D. Brochure

47. Based from the Local Government Unit (LGU) code, every barangay receives an Internal Revenue
Allotment (IRA). What percentage is allocated as development fund?

A. 30% C. 50%
B. 20% D. 10%

48. An activity that helps raise the level of consciousness of the people and the organizer

A. Economic C. Cultural
B. Social D. Educational

49. In 1923, the Agricultural Extension Service was created under the Bureau of Agriculture. The
original name was ____.

A. Demonstration and Extension Division C. Demonstration for Extension Services

B. Extension Division for Demonstration D. Bureau for Farm Management

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50. Organizations are important to assist in the implementation of a project. The first Rural
Improvement Club (RIC) was born in this town of Rizal:

A.Montalban C. Teresa
B.Tanay D.Antipolo

51. The creation of any government unit is done through the enactment of a law. Which law created
the Bureau of Agriculture Extension?

A. RA 860 C. RA 680
B. RA 65 D. RA 608

52. The Bell Mission recommended the consolidation of all agricultural Extension Services under
one agency. Who was the chief of the mission?

A. Daniel Y. Bell C. Dustin Hoffman Bell

B. Daniel W. Bell D. Dustin W. Bell

53. Every province in the country has a Provincial Agriculturist. Which law created the position of a
Provincial Agriculturist in 1936?

A. Commonwealth Act No. 75 C. Commonwealth Act No. 65

B. Commonwealth Act No. 85 D. Commonwealth Act No. 55

54. The implementation of extension was made possible-through the formal organization of this
unit under the Bureau of Agriculture.

A. Division of Home Economics C. Demonstration and Extension Division

B. Division of Agricultural Extension D. Organic Chemistry Division

55. Increasing income of the farmers is one of the foremost objectives of providing assistance to
them. The use of high value crops is recommended as a way of increasing income. Which among
these is not included as a high value fruit tree?

A. Mango C.Duhat
B. Guava D. Papaya

56. The means of using land, labor, capital and managerial ability to produce marketable products is
_____.

A. Efficiency C. Productivity
B. Effectiveness D. Profitability

57. Complementation in every activity will lead to success. Which of the following terms represents
complementation?

a. Partnership C. Linkage
b. Retooling D. Conservation

58. One of the roles of extension is to bridge the gap between the research system and the client
system. Extension, therefore, is a type of intervention which focuses on ___.

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a. Education C. Education and training

b. Training D. Information and Support Services

59. A philosophical quality of education that is applicable to extension

a. Teaches people to do things

b. Doing things for people
c. Bring status quo or no change
d. Ideas must be kept for the betterment of a single person

60. People differ in their culture. Which is a culture barrier to development?

a. Knowledge C. Religion
b. Education D. Skills

61. Generally, the ultimate objective of extension is development. Which is not an objective of
extension?

a. To raise agricultural production C. To put up livelihood projects

b. To raise the level of living D. All of these

62. Which is an area of concern which poses challenge to the extension delivery system?

a. Wide geographic area of coverage C. Problems of the people

b. Culture of the people D. All of these

63. Extension being multi-faced requires a human resource that possess this characteristic

a. Open to change and development C. Insensitive to people’s and problems

b. Highly-specialized knowledge D. Selfish to work for development

64. The need for a more integrated approach in agricultural extension work led to the establishment
of the Bureau of Agricultural Extension(BAE) in 1952. Which three-phase program was
implemented by BAE in the succeeding years?

a. Farm improvement, home management and youth development

b. Improved agricultural knowledge, increase income and youth education
c. Massive trainings, improved home environment, and young people’s social
development
d. All of these

65. Rice and corn being the staple food of Filipinos was given foremost attention to ensure food
availability in the late 50’s. This agency was organized to exercise direct control and
management over the Rice and Corn Production Program.

a. Rice and Corn Administration

b. Rice and Corn Production Coordinating Council
c. Bureau of Plant Industry
d. PhilRice

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66. The declaration of Martial Law in 1972 brought significant changes in the extension program of
the government. The Agricultural Productivity Commission (APC) was renamed while the Bureau
of Farm Management was abolished. What was the new name of APC?

a. Bureau of Agricultural Extension C. National Agriculture and Fisheries Council

b. Ministry of Agriculture and Food D. Bureau of National Extension Program

67. Clarity in communication is important. Which is not a part or component of communication?

a. A source sends a message C. To affect with intent the person’s life

b. To influence the behavior of the recipient D. To the attitude of the receiver

68. Communication is a two-way process. Which condition below is not a two-way process?

a. Extension workers and farmers can change roles

b. Only extension worker sends message to the farmer
c. The farmers can only receive message from the farmer
d. Both b and c

69. In the old extension paradigm, extension workers are considered “change agents” In the new
concept, extension workers are considered as:

a. Facilitator of change C. Development agent

b. Enabler of change D. Both a and b

70. The process involved in role playing is best described in this phrase

a. Role-fitting and role-taking C. Over-acting and acting-over

b. Role-on and Roll-out D. Walk your talk

71. Leaders are not born, they are trained.This form of role playing will be effective in developing
the leadership skills of a person.

a. Multiple role play C. Role relationship

b. Single role play D. Spontaneous role playing

72. A good flyer as a medium to disseminate information have this characteristic:

a. No illustration C. Printed only on one side

b. Written in English D. Back to back printing for economy

73. A presentation medium that makes use of the audio mode in disseminating information
simultaneously to thousands or even millions of potential receivers is __.

a. Television C. Radio
b. Cable D. All of these

74. Putting up exhibits is a good way of promoting an innovation, technology or product. Which
among these is a characteristic of a good exhibit?

a. Attractively set-up and arranged C. Real objects or line exhibits included

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b. A good design was used D. All of these

75. A form of training according to subject matter or discipline is termed as:

a. Crop Production Training C. Skill Training

b. Producers Training D. Orientation Training

76. Which form of training does not belong to the group?

a. Producers C. Specialists
b. Technicians D. Marketing

77. Which of the following does not describe extension?

a. Educational process C. Communication process

b. Demonstration process D. Autocratic process

78. Extension classes are examples of non-formal education. One of its aims is:

a. Change people behavior C.Improve profitability

b. Productivity D.Both b and c

79. This principle considers the involvement of people in the planning, implementation and
evaluation of extension activities.

a. Participation C. Leadership
b. Cooperation D. Interests and needs

80. Majority of the Filipinos live in this area and are involved in developing the agricultural
economy.

a. Urban area C.Rurban area

b. Rural area D. Agricultural area

81. The ability to make decisions that achieve goals in the most efficient manner is:

a. Managerial skill C. Manipulative skill

b. Psychomotor skill D. Planning skill

82. This is the principle of extension which considers the level of knowledge and economic status of
the people.

a. Grassroot approach C. Educational attainment

b. Cooperation D. Income

83. The bases of extension programs so that people will certainly support the planned activities are:

a. Interests and needs C.Educational attainment

b. Social status D.Income

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84. The principle of voluntary education means:

a. Participation with coercion
b. Participation with compulsion
c. Free-willing participation
d. Participation with lukewarm attitude

85. Globalization concerns can be addressed thru extension by enhancing this aspect among people
in agriculture and fisheries in both domestic and foreign markets.

a. Cooperation C. Competitiveness
b. Complementation D. Commitment

86. Extension work started in 1565 thru the establishment of model farms by this group who came
to the Philippines.

A. Spaniards C. Japanese
B. Americans D. Taiwanese

87. This is the first formally organized department implementing extension and research programs
of the government.

A. The Demonstration and Extension Division

B. The Farm and Home Division
C. The Extension Division
D. The Demonstration Division

88. This is the development strategy designed to improve the quality of life of farm families through
the pooling of resources, marketing assistance program, technology packaging, and
cooperatives development within the extension delivery system.

A. Complementation Program C. Cooperation Program

B. Coordination Program D. Extension Program

89. Which of the following does not describe extension?

a. Demonstration process C.Communication process

b. Educational process D.Automatic process

90. It refers to the systematic procedure employed by the extension worker in getting vital
information across his/her client-learners.

A. Method C. Device
B. Technique D. Instrumental materials

91. It is a prepared oral presentation of a subject by a trainer or a resource person:

A. Small group discussion C. Meetings

B. Lecture D. Panel discussion

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92. This is a planned and guided visit of a group of participants to a specific site or sites for the
purpose of obtaining firsthand information about an organization and its services or products:

A. Field day C. Result demonstration

B. Field trip D. Excursion

93. A meeting of individual, preferably a small number usually in round table situation for a specific
purpose is ___.

A. Seminar C. Small group discussion

B. Conference D. Meeting

94. This is a method of acting out roles from real life situation and understanding the dynamics of
these roles:

A. Role playing C.Theater arts

B. Case study D.Balagtasan

95. It is one, if not the oldest, of all teaching methods which emphasized the principles of learning
by doing.

A.Result demonstration C. Demonstration

B. Method demonstration D. Hands-on

96. This method of extension teaching is particularly useful in making large group of people aware
of new ideas and practices or alerting them to sudden emergencies.

a. A. Group C. Mass
b. B. Individual D. Media

97. This is well organized plan for bringing about widespread adoption of a particular practice

A. Political campaign C. Promotional campaign

B. Educational campaign D. Environmental campaign

98. This is the gap between the present situation and the desired situation.

A. Problem C. Issue
B. Need D. Concern

99. The new paradigm in agriculture is to look at farming as a/ an

A. Way of life C. Business

B. Family traditions to uphold D.Art

100. The components of agricultural development that will facilitate the attainment of its
objectives are called ___.

A. Accelerators C. Fundamentals
B. Essentials D. Requisites

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101. When one’s actions are not according to one’s beliefs, the feeling that will be experienced is
called ___.

A. Affective resonance C. Active-reactive resonance

B. Cognitive dissonance D. Experiential imbalance

102. The type of agriculture where the production of plants and animals is for the use of the family
and not for the market is termed as_____.

A. Sustainable agriculture C. Modern agriculture

B. Extractive agriculture D. Traditional Agriculture

103. Most farms in the Philippines are owned by hacienderos who employ the tenant system. The
president of the republic who initiated the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform program to
distribute the big landed estates to tenants was:

A. Joseph Ejercito Estrada C. Fidel Valdez Ramos

B. Ferdinand Edralin Marcos D. Corazon Cojuangco Aquino

104. The first president of the Republic of the Philippines was granted a loan of P75M which he
used to increase agricultural production substantially during his term:

A. Manuel L. Quezon C. Manuel Roxas

B.ElpidioQuirino D. Ramon Magsaysay

105. The stage of the adoption process wherein the farmers would apply the technology on a large
scale in preference to old methods they know.

A. Awareness C. Trial
B. Interest D. Adoption

106. People participate in developing programs and projects by providing the field but are not
involved in the experimentation or in the process of learning.

A. Passive C. Interactive
B. Functional D. Cooperate

107. Different events use different communication forms. A form of communication used in rallies
and demonstration is called___.

A. Interpersonal C. Discussion
B. Intrapersonal D. Shared

108. An extension approaches wherein foreign advice is provided to local staff.

A. General C. Project
B. Participatory D. Commodity

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109. “An action which leads to desirable outcome is likely to be repeated in similar circumstances”
is the basic law of ___.

A. Extension C. Learning
B. Communication D. Motivation

110. It is the total process by which an innovation spreads out clients until a large number have
adopted it.

A. Intervention C. Diffusion
B. Adoption D. Evaluation

111. This extension approach is highly disciplined and patterned, with fixed schedule of training of
village extension workers to farmers.

a. Project extension approach

b. Participatory approach
c. Farming systems development approach
d. Training and visit approach

111. Increasing private sector participation in the agricultural extension activities to improve the
delivery of service.

a. Commercialization
b. Cost-recovery scheme
c. Privatization
d. Revitalization

112. The Bureau of Agricultural Extension was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 680 on:

A. August 8, 1963 C. June 16, 1952

B. July 16, 1952 D. November 1, 1972

113. The primary function of extension agencies in agriculture and rural development is the
dissemination of____.

A. Resources C. Technologies
B. Infrastructure D. Diseases

114. Technology can be defined as:

A. Body of tools and products C. Technologies and process

B. Materials and machine D. All of the above

115. Integrated pest management, improved forestry scheme, community based farming system,
biological method of coconut oil extraction are example of _____.

A. Product C. Information
B. Process D. Serving

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116. Technologies are ready for dissemination if these have met the following criteria

A. General adaptability C. Social Acceptability

B. Economic Profitability D. All of the above

117. Technology developed are not immediately transferred, hence, piloting is made. The purpose
of piloting technologies are:
a. Confirm and demonstrate the feasibility of a technology
b. Gauge and-users reaction to the introduction of technology
c. Identify potential problem related to widen adoption
d. All of the above

118. The process of spreading the technologies and information from one agency to another, from
one person to another person, from one group to another group, from generation to
generation is called _____ process

A. Adoption C. Learning
B. Diffusion D. Teaching

119. This is the stage when a person utilizes a particular technology until such time that there are
no other new technologies developed:

A. Adoption C. Learning
B. Diffusion D. Teaching

120. Some progressive farmers conduct personal experiments, modify the technologies and
discover new process and procedure. As such they are considered as:

A. Cooperator C. Para-Professional
B. Farmer-scientist D. Demonstrator

121. This is the stage when the person is attracted to the technology and seeks more factual
information to learn more about it.

A.Awareness C.Trial
B.Interest D.Evaluation

122. This stage refers to the large scale and continuous use of the technology which is
characterized by feeling of satisfaction on the part of the user:

A.Evaluation C.Interest
B.Adoption D.Trial

123. In the process of technology adoption, sometimes the farmer tries to fit his resources and
needs on the technology. What the farmer did is___.

A. Innovation C. Modification
B. Revision D.Revalidation

124. This embraces the entire spectrum of the technology promotion process and provides sound
philosophy and orientation.

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A. Style C. Teaching
B. Approach D. Method

125. It is the step by step ways of guiding prospective adopters in knowing, trying and adopting
specific technology.

A. Style C. Teaching
B. Approach D. Method

127. A particular trick, strategy or individual artistry of the extension worker used in implementing
his work is termed as:

A. Approach C. Method
B. Techniques D.None of the Above

128. This approach provides an opportunity for project beneficiaries to be involved in problem and
need assessment and up to program implementation to evaluation:

a. Mass approach C. Commodity approach

b. Participatory approach D. Community approach

129. This approach is basically used in creating awareness and awakening interest among target
adopters or users of a technology:

A. Mass approach C. Commodity approach

B. Participatory approach D. Community approach

130. This approach is used in promoting a single technology:

A. Commodity approach C. Single purpose approach

B. Community approach D. Mass approach

131. This approach covers the promotion of a technology that starts from production, storing,
processingand marketing:

A. Commodity approach C. Single purpose approach

B. Community approach D. Mass approach

132. This approach puts together the resources and services of different agencies andagrees on
common goals and approaches to attain a common goal:

A. Integrated approach C. Mass approach

B. Commodity approach D. Participatory approach

133. In selecting an approach for technology promotion, the major consideration shall include this
aspect:

A. Objective and nature of technology C. Agency resources

B. Cost of techno promotion D.All of the above

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134. Almost all plans are guided by a deep-seated beliefs or a general statement that guides the
organization. It is embodied in ___.

A. Objectives C.Philosophy
B. Mission D.Policies

135. To make the organization plan operational, it is broken down into a more specific component
called___.

A.Programs C.Tasks
B.Projects D.Activities

136. Projects or programs in extension can be characterized as:

A. Influenced by political leader’s vision and mission

B. Interventions to solve peoples’ problems
C. Influenced by the priorities of assisting agencies
D. All of the above

137. The common document available in the barangay that describes the geographic, economic,
social, demographic, political, institutional and historical information is called ____

A. Barangay profile C.Barangay workplan

B. Barangay budget plan D. Barangay roadmap

138. It is the stage of deciding in advance what to do, when to do, how to do it, which will do it, why
and how much is needed to achieve it is ___.

A.Program planning C.Program monitoring

B.Program evaluation D.Program evaluation

139. The output or product of an agency from its organizational planning process is called ____.

A.Technology plan C.Feasibility study

B.Strategy plan D.Development plan

140. The development of plans will ensure what aspect listed below?

A.Effectiveness and efficiency C.Satisfaction

B.Productivity and profitability D.All of the above

141. The serious and systematic process of problem analysis, formulating objectives, identifying
solutions or projects, choosing strategies and estimating budgetary requirements is a part of
_____.

A.Program evaluation C.Program monitoring

B.Program planning D.Program implementation

142. The bases of programs and projects in extension which affect a great number of people are:

A.Local/political leaders C.Climate

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B.Problems and needs D.Religion

143. Resources in the community are abundant but finite which can be categorized as:

A.Human C.Institutional
B.Physical and natural D.All of the above

144. Every problem has a solution. Solutions to identified problems and needs can be in the form of:
A.Programs C.Tasks and activities
B.Projects D.All of the above

145. It is an evolving planning strategy wherein low level officials of the barangay or rural people
and members of the community participate in planning.

A.Top level planning C.Joint planning

B.Low level planning/Grassroot planning D.Team planning

146. In development planning, the problem analyses commonly used are:

A.Macro web analysis C.Problem tree analysis

B.Micro web analysis D.All of the above

147. This type of analysis is very exhaustive and may focus on many core and major problems in the
community.

A.Macro web analysis C.Problem tree analysis

B.Micro web analysis D.All of the above

148. The process of establishing a viable and functional community organization to contribute in the
sustainable development of rural communities is __.

A.Community organizing C.Brigade organizing

B.Fraternity organizing D.All of the above

149. It is a group of people living in a specific geographic area, sharing common resources, norms,
beliefs and values.

A. Fraternity C.Community
B.Club D.Agency

150. Community organizing is a process that revolves around the lives, experiences and aspirations
of the people. It can be described as:

A.People centered C.Resource centered

B.Environment centered D.Process centered

151. The initial stage to be undertaken before any organizing can be done is __.

A.Community study C.Feasibility study

B.Climate study D.Political study

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152. It is an important process to gain a firsthand knowledge of the community by staying and living
with the people.

A.Evaluation C.Conversion
B.Immersion/integration D.Communication

153. This approach refers to different groups of people with different specialization working
together in one project.
A.Mass approach C.Commodity
C. Interdisciplinary approach D.Area approach

154. The first internet-based extension support system in the Philippines aimed at modernizing
agriculture is called ____.

a. Pinoy Farmers’ Internet C.Techno Pinoy Center

b. Internet Kapihan D.K-Agrinet

155. Moringa is another term used to describe this nutritious green leafy vegetable which contains
anti-oxidants that suppress free radicals.

a. Petchay C.Malungay
b. Chayote D.Kangkong

156. The Philippines’ population is about 97M in 2011. The rural populace constitutes what
percentage?

a. 80% C. 90%
b. 85% D. 75%

157. The presence of roads linking agriculture and fisheries production sites, coastal landing points
and post-harvest facilities to the market and arterial roads and highways is termed as:

a. Headworks C. Access road

b. Farm to market roads D. Road network

158. This refers to the minimum income required for a family or an individual to meet the basic food
and non-food requirements.

a. Poverty incidence C. Food threshold

b. Subsidence incidence D. Poverty threshold

159. A new modality in information and technology delivery service spearheaded by the Philippines
Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD)
which aims to improve access of farmers and other stakeholders to information and
technologies in agriculture and natural resources is __.

a. Farmers Information and Technology Services (FITS)

b. Knowledge Networking Towards Enterprising Communities ( K-Agrinet)
c. Open Academy for Philippine Agriculture (OPAPA)
d. One-Stop Information Shop (OSIS)

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160. The Philippines is increasingly using ICT to enhance extension services in the country. ICT stands
for:

A.Information and Communication Technology

B.Instruction and Communication Technique
C. Information, Communication and Transportation
D. Information, Communication and Training

161. Which of the following best describes what extension is all about?

A.A service or a system that extends the educational benefits to people unable to avail of
formal education
B.Highly institutionalized, chronologically graded and hierarchically structured education
system
C.Continuous process of bringing desirable changes in people behavior
D.Life long process of acquiring and accumulating knowledge, skills, attitudes from
experiences and exposure to environment

162. People empowerment is one of the requirements for sustainable development. The meaning of
empowerment is __.

A.Providing people with knowledge and skills for knowledge sake

B.Providing people with knowledge and skills to capacitate them so they can respond to
their needs and problems
C.Providing opportunity to people to exploit others
D.Providing opportunities for people mobilization towards development

163. A person pinpointed and accepted by community members as their authority who can help
them bring about change in their community is __.

A.Local leader C. Group leader

B.Opinion leader D. Tour leader

164. The underlying philosophy of extension is:

A.Man should be the focus of all development efforts

B.Man as the means and end of development efforts
C.Man as the center of the universe
D.Man should help himself

165. Extension work has its own “ups” and “downs”. The ultimate measure of extension success is:

A.Number of technologies disseminated

B.Measureable changes in the behavior of clients
C.Number of farm visits done
D.Number of technology trainings conducted

166. An extension worker must have a good rapport with his clients. The meaning of rapport is:

A.Good rural worker C.Good teaching

B.Good clientele D.Good working relationship

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167. Credibility is a good asset of an extension worker. Which is not a characteristic of a credible
extension worker?

A.Believable C.Competent
B.Acceptable D.Irresponsible

168. When an extension worker adjusts to the culture of the people, what particular principle is
applied?

A.Cultural change C.Individual difference

B.Interests and needs D.Cultural difference

169. Section 88 of AFMA about special concerns in the delivery of extension services states that
delivery of agriculture and fisheries extension services shall be ____ and shall involve among
others farmers, fisherfolks, and their organization, etc.

A.Multidisciplinary C.Exclusive
B.Prioritized D.Sectoral

170. The end product of extension teaching to the learner resulting from finding solution to his
problem, meeting his need or acquiring n a new skill is __.

A.Satisfaction C. Frustration
B.Knowledge D. Goodness

171. The cardinal rule in effective communication is:

A.Speak clearly C.Listen to your audience/clients

B.Establish good relations D.Know your audience/clients

172. Philipp 66 group discusses important extension activities involving this number of people

A.66 C.46
B.6 D.36

173. It is defined as the body of tools, machines, materials, techniques and processes used to
produce goods and services:

A.Product C.Service
B.Technology D.Information

174. Which among the following methods can bring about better understanding of messages?

A.Radio C.Leaflet
B.Newspaper D.Discussion group

175. Today, a faster and cheaper way to ask for or provide brief information or technology advice is
thru sending text messages from mobile phones using the SMS. SMS means

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A.Short message service C. Special message service

B.Short memorandum service D. Short message symbol

176. In preparing instructional materials, the way visual materials are arranged in the visual space is
called___.

A.Harmony C.Layout
B.Diagram D. Pattern

177. This approach promotes a package of technology of one specific crop or commodity, meaning
from “seed to shelf technology”

A.Integrated approach C.Commodity approach

B.Community approach D.Farming systems approach

178. Choice of crop variety, method of crop establishment, water management, pest and diseases
management, etc. are examples of:

A.Improved tilapia production C.Component technology

B.Appropriate technology D.Package of technology

179. When a technology had successfully passed the piloting stage of the technology development
process, the technology is ready for:

A.Dissemination C.Individual testing

B.Adaptation D.Commercialization

180. A technologyis ready for dissemination if it satisfies the following criteria:

A.General adaptability C.Economic profitability

B.Social acceptability D.All of the above

181. Most of the major programs of the Department of Agriculture were named or coined from the
initials of President’s full name. Gintong Masaganang Ani was coined from whom?

A. Fidel Valdez Ramos C. Corazon Cojuangco Aquino

B. Joseph Ejercito Estrada D. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

182. In the innovation-decision process, the individual is at this stage if he/she seeks reinforcement
for the innovative decision he has made:

A.Persuasion C.Knowledge
B.Decision D.Confirmation

183. Which of the following is an example of a service technology?

A.Farmers’ Information and Technology Service

B.Soybean production
C. Extension service
D. None of the above

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184. It is season-long event conducted in the farmers’ field with the purpose of enhancing their
problem solving and decision-making skills

A. School-on-the air C. Farmer’s Field School

B. Field experiment D. Field trip

185. Progressive farmers who conduct personal experiments, modify technologies and discover new
processes and procedure are considered as:

A. Farmer scientist C. Cooperator

B. Para-professional D. Explorer

186. In this approach, the extension agency introduces different technologies according to the needs
and resources in the locality

A. Single purpose approach C. Area approach

B. Commodity approach D. Integrated approach

187. This publication consists of up to 20 pages joined at the spine and longer than a brochure

A.Leaflet C.Booklet
B.Primer D.Photonovel

188. A package of interrelated projects undertaken to meet certain socio-economic goals is

A.Plan C. Activities
B.Agenda D.Program

189. This group should be formed and strengthen as they serve as the basic building block for
people’s organization:

A. Middle group C. Farmer’s group

B. Core group D. Women’s group

190. Orientation training, skills training, and in-service training are examples of a training classified
according to:

A. Purpose C. Subject matter

B. Scope D. Group of participants

191. The promotion and development of organic agriculture in the Philippines is embodied in:

A. Executive Order 418 C. Executive Order 428

B. Executive Order 481 D. Executive Order 464

192. Due to deficiency in certain bioavailable micronutrients, food crops are bred such that these
contain said nutrients. What is the process of breeding these crops?

A. plant breeding C. biotechnology

B. biofortification D. plant propagation

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193. Developed technologies will performed best in a homogeneous are A. Lowland irrigated,
lowland rainfed, upland hilly, hilly, mountainous and coastal areas are examples of:

A.ecological zones C.agricultural lands

B.cultural zones D.buffer zone

194. In the year 1873, an English university introduced the term extension education which
describesa particular innovation. Which university in Great Britain does the term originated?

A.University of London C.Cambridge University

B.Cranfield University D.University of Edinburgh

195. The merging of the Bureau of Agricultural Extension, Philippine Agricultural Training Council and
the Philippine Training Center paved the way of creating a new agency which is called ___.

A.National Food and Agriculture Council

B.Agricultural Training Institute
C. Bureau of Cooperatives
D.Rural Development Institute

196. The Executive Order (EO) that created the Presidential Assistant on Community Development
(PACD) tasked to coordinate and integrate the activities of all government departments engaged
in community development

A. E.O. 57 C. E.O. 156

B. E.O. 62 D. E.O.185

197. The law enacted in 1972 that abolished the Bureau of Farm Management of the Department of
Agrarian Reform and transferred its extension function to the Bureau of Agricultural Extension
is:

A.P.D. 970 C.R.A. 3848

B. P.D. 709 D.R.A.8435

198. The law that was enacted on August 8, 1963 and renamed the Bureau of Agricultural Extension
into Agricultural Productivity Commission was:

A.R.A. 3844 C.R.A. 3488

B. R.A. 3848 D.R.A. 8435

199. This s a method which provides an opportunity to the farmers to learn a new skill as the
extension worker not only “tells how” but also “shows how” to do a particular thing.

A.Poster C.Discussion
B.Method demonstration D.Office calls

200. The stage in technology development process when promoters of technologies use varied
approaches and methods in bringing technologies to end users:

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A. Technology dissemination C. Technology commercialization

B. Technology adaptation D. Technology generation

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