Department of Education

Region V (Bicol)
DIVISION OF ALBAY
MAURARO HIGH SCHOOL
Guinobatan, Albay

SUMMATIVE TEST IN 11-TVL ANIMAL PRODUCTION

POULTRY CHICKEN NC II

I. Directions: Read and understand the questions carefully then write the letter of the correct
answer on your paper.

1. Which of the following is the function of bedding materials?

a. absorbs excess moisture from the droppings and drinkers and promotes drying by increasing
the surface area of the house floor
b. dilutes fecal material, thus reducing contact between birds and manure
c. insulates chicks from the cooling effects of the ground and provides a protective cushion
between the birds and the floor
d. All of the above
2. Which of the following is not the characteristic of bedding materials for poultry?
a. Absorbent c. expensive
b. Light weight d. non-toxic

3. This is one of the most popular bedding materials for chickens, ducks and other poultry as they
are relatively cheap, very absorbent and easy to use.
a. Wood shavings c. chop cardboard
b. Straw and hay d. shredded paper

4. This can be used as bedding material but again, isn’t a very good choice since it compacts easily
and isn’t very absorbent.
a. Shredded paper c. wood and shavings
b. Chop cardboard d. straw and hay

5. Which of the following shows the step/procedure in preparing available bedding materials?

I. Wear Personal Protective Equipment

II. Apply good working and safety habits.
III. Collect available bedding materials (rice hulls, straw and hay, shredded paper or saw
dust) using sack, shovel or wheel barrow.
IV. Install bedding based on housing equipment housing design inside the rearing house.
V. Scatter beddings and arrange appropriate to housing design

a. I, II, III, IV, V c. V, IV III, II, I

b. II, I, IV, III, V d. III, I, IV, II, V

6. It is the process of providing the chicks with the required temperature to make them warm and
comfortable.
a. Molting c. breeding
b. brooding d. caponizing

7. This is the brooding of chicks by the mother hen or trained capon.

a. Artificial brooding c. special brooding
b. Natural brooding d. selected brooding
8. It is the process of providing the chicks with the required temperature to make them warm and
comfortable.
a. Natural brooding d. special brooding
b. Artificial Brooding e. selected brooding

9. A group of chicks composed of an even number of males and females. This is preferred for the
production of meat and eggs.
a. Straight-run chicks. c. tarted chicks
b. Sexed chicks d. beginner chicks

10. This is the common source of heat in big brooders that accommodate a large number of chicks.
a. Kerosene lamp brooder c. electricity
b. Mother hen d. gas brooder

11. These are older chicks that have already been brood for a period of time. These chicks are more
expensive than day-old chicks.
a. Started chicks c. straight run-chicks
b. Sexed chicks d. beginner chicks

12. These are either all-male or all-female chicks, intended for the production of meat or eggs
respectively.
a. Sexed chicks c. beginner chicks
b. Started chicks d. straight run chicks

13. This can be use in place where electricity is not available. It is used as source of heat but for
only for a limited number of chicks.
a. Gas brooder c. mother hen
b. Kerosene lamp brooder d. candle lighting

14. The chicks are kept in elevated pens with floors made of wire mesh or wooden or bamboo slats.
a. Elevated Wire or Slat Brooding
b. Litter-floor Brooding
c. Cage brooding
d. Free range brooding

15. It refers to the condition of air moisture in the brooder.

a. Temperature c. space requirement
b. humidity d. air moisture

16. These are immature hens and usually raised indoors on litter in the same way
as broiler chicks except that they grow much more slowly.
a. Chicks c. cockerel
b. Pullets d. hen

17. Hens are allowed access to pasture during the day time. The area needs to be enclosed (hen
proof) and good green feed should be available.
a. Colony cage d. free-range
b. Battery cage e. barn hens

18. An interesting modification of the cage system has been developed in Vietnam. These are large
colony cages on stilts/legs and made from bamboo with external feeders and drinkers.
a. Colony cage c. free-range
b. Barn hens d. battery cage
 19. A sustainable, household cage system has been designed in South Africa which is a single cage
(120 cm long x 50 cm wide x 45 cm high) and divided into three compartments holding 12 hens.
a. colony cage c. battery cage
b. Small-scale cage system d. free-range

20. Which of the following is the primary role of light in egg production?
a. Light stimulates the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland through optic nerve for the release of
FSH and LH
b. For them to see the feeds at night
c. To give heat to the birds specially during cold weather
d. For them to see thieves during at night.

II. Enumeration:
21-25 Characteristics of good quality chicks
26-27 Types of Brooding
29-30 Sources of heat for Artificial Brooding

III. Essay (2 points each)

1. Why is light important to our laying chickens?
2. Explain the effects of light during growing period/laying period.
3. How does light play an important role in an egg farm?
4. What is the importance of using bedding materials during brooding of chicks?
5. Explain the role of light in egg production.

Prepared by:

GEMMA O. SALOMON
11-TVL Animal Production Teacher