Tractor Driving and Maintenance Exam with Correct Marking Scheme, Exams of Agricultural engineering

Download Tractor Driving and Maintenance Exam with Correct Marking Scheme and more Exams Agricultural engineering in PDF only on Docsity! Tractor Driving FFA CDE exam with correct marking scheme 1. The most commonly neglected service on tractors is: A.) Air Cleaner Service B.) Checking Oil Level C.) Rotation of Tires D.) Proper Inflation of Tires - Correct answer Proper Inflation of Tires 2. T or F: Carbon Monoxide has an easily recognized odor - Correct answer False 3. Which of the following operator behaviors would increase the chance of an injury occurring? A.) Taking Risks B.) Using Self Control C.) Being Courteous D.) Being Patient - Correct answer Taking Risks 4. A tractor seat should be adjusted so the operator can: A.) Reach the clutch B.) Reach the start switch C.) Reach all controls - Correct answer Reach all controls 5. T or F: With all the new modern farm equipment being used today, farm accidents are less likely to happen. - Correct answer False 6. T or F: You should always check oil and water levels of any tractor before you start it up. - Correct answer True 7. Which of the following design features does not reduce the potential for a tractor upset? A.) Wide front end B.) use of wheel weights and ballast C.) fixed drawbar height D.) Seat belts - Correct answer Seat belts 8. T or F: The oil pressure gauge indicates when a quart of oil should be added to the crankcase. - Correct answer False 9. Which of the following toxic gases will be present when a tractor is operated within a closed area such as a shop? A.) Anhydrous Ammonia B.) Methane C.) Hydrogen Sulfide D.) Carbon Monoxide - Correct answer Carbon Monoxide 10. The most frequent type of non-fatal injuries around tractors and self-propelled equipment is caused by: A.) Driving too fast B.) Exposure to exhaust fumes C.) Being run over B.) Compression C.) Power D.) Exhaust - Correct answer Intake 23. Which fuel type offers the best fuel economy? A.) Diesel B.) Gasoline C.) LP-Gas D.) All fuels are equal in economy - Correct answer Diesel 24. ________ occurs when the resistance to turning is too great for the front wheels to overcome and may be corrected by applying the tractor brake on the inside of the turn as a steering air. A.) over steering B.) under steering C.) plowing D.) power hop - Correct answer plowing 25. Which type of PTO arrangement provides the greatest convenience and flexibility of operation? A.) transmission drive PTO B.) continuous running PTO C.) independent PTO D.) none of the above - Correct answer independent PTO 26. To obtain proper rear tire pressure with fluid in the tires, the tire should be rotated so that the valve steam is located at the top of the rim, and adding ____________ for each foot of fluid level in the tire to the indicated reading on a tire pressure gauge. A.) .5 psi B.) 1.5 psi C.) 2.0 psi D.) 2.5 psi - Correct answer .5 psi 27. Tractor tire tread pattern produced when pulling under load provides an approximation of tire slippage, When tractor tires have the proper weight, ___________________. A.) tire tracks will be sharp and distinct with no evidence of slippage B.) tread marks will be entirely wiped out C.) tread patterns are visible and the soil between the cleats in the tread pattern will be shifted D.) tires are rigid and only the center tread will show in the pattern - Correct answer tread patterns are visible and the soil between the cleats in the tread pattern will be shifted 28. When performing an operational check of the hydraulic hitch on a tractor; with the hitch raised fully and the engine stopped, the hitch should not settle more than ______________ in 15 minutes with a quick coupler and no implement. A.) .25" 29. B.).50" 30. C.).5" 31. D.) 1.0" - Correct answer .50" 32. _______________________ control permits implement depth to vary with changing soil hardness, does not affect the quality of the job being done, and is often impossible to detect. A.) Draft response B.) Position C.) Load and depth D.) Suction - Correct answer Draft Response 33. When pulling PTO driven equipment, the draw bar should be ______________________. A.) locked to one side to reduce the chances of coming into contact with the PTO B.) allowed to swing so the implement and PTO shaft remain aligned during operation C.) allowed to swing to reduce turning effort D.) locked directly under the power shaft - Correct answer Locked directly under the power shaft 34. The ___________________ on a 3-point hitch assembly should be adjusted so that both shafts inside the outer housing are extended equally, allowing for maximum range of adjustment when operating the implement. A.) rock shaft B.) center link C.) draft link crank adjustment D.) lift link - Correct answer Center link 35. In, ___________________, fuel and air are mixed outside the cylinders, in the carburetor and manifold. A.) gasoline B.) diesel C.) kerosene D.) liquid-petroleum - Correct answer gasoline