AEST Agriculture Associate Industry Certification Exam Review

The heat buildup from the rays passing through the clear object and the resulting heat being transferred is called?

Which term describes the period of time for developing countries to make new higher-yielding varieties of small grains?

What is the best method of storing pesticides?

Which is used to control fungal plant diseases?

What piece of PPE is used to protect skin on hands from contact with biologically hazardous materials?

Which of the following is not one of the three components of the fire triangle?

What type of tools are used for holding, twisting, turning and leverage?

The influence of this beef breed has increased heat tolerance as a favorable trait.

What is it called when you propagate the stem or root into different parts?

Which of the following is not a benefit to using pesticides?

The FFA mission statement is that FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential

A round device attached to a shaft and driven by a belt is known as what?

What type of farming practice is described by growing crops by the slope of the land?

Who is the Father of Heredity?

Who invented the Reaper?

What was the first pesticide banned in the United States?

Which of these is not one of the three main nutrients that a plant gets from the atmosphere and water absorbed by roots?

What are examples of a food that change form due to enzymatic reactions?

If you are in a business meeting and want to move a motion, what 2 words would you use?

What type of farming practice is described by tightly growing different crops?

What nutrient does a plant get from the atmosphere that results in the green color?

What is the 5-paragraph set of beliefs that are memorized and recited by greenhand FFA members?

This term is used for animals that have multi-compartment stomachs.

Production agriculture accounts for approximately what percentage of all agriscience careers?

What is known as the Universal Solvent?

What is the worst food-borne illness danger associated with canned foods?

A slow-moving vehicle (SMV) is a vehicle that is traveling less than what speed?

After eggs are purchased, how should they be stored?

What items are examples of fermentation products?

If a middle school student wants to have an SAE where he observes an experiences agriscience, which should he choose?

This FFA Award area is for members who have developed specialized skills in their SAEs through entrepreneurship.

This is typically the largest part of the plant, providing stability and absorption of water and nutrients.

For this type of speech, a person is usually given a short time to prepare and then present the speech.

What does MSDS stand for?

Air is what percent oxygen?

A process in which chlorophyll in green plants enables them to use light, carbon dioxide, & water to make food & oxygen?

Fresh ground hamburger (beef) would be safe in the refrigerator for how long?

A student whose SAE involves owning their own herd of sheep has what type of SAE?

What type of relationship involves one organism that feeds on another but does not kill it?

What food borne illness is associated with eggs and poultry?

This is typically used to help keep a copy of skills learned, health records, and cost analysis for a SAE project.

Sledge, claw, peen, and non-marring are all examples of what type of tool?

In this part of a speech, a person would summarize the main points and reference the interest approach.

What percent of the population in the United States farm?

If a student works a part time job at the local hardware store, what type of SAE would this be?

What is the name of the reflective orange triangle with a red border on each of the three sides? Typically on tractors.

What are some common by-products of the animal industry?

What is the process by which water moves from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

For every dollar, farmers receive approximately what percentage of food cost?

Which tool might be used to help move a show pig around the ring?

What is the genetic unit that contains distinct structures?

Foaling, farrowing and calving are all examples of what?

For every dollar spent on food, approximately what is sent to the producer?

Agricultural Education follows a 3-circle or 3-component model. What do the 3 circles represent?

What type of water is described when it is moved from the surface of the soil?

What is oil viscosity?

Which of the safety colors used in agricultural operations represent danger?

What is the highest degree an FFA member can receive?

Which of these is not a fertilizer component symbolized by NPK on a fertilizer label?

Water that is used by roots?

These tools are used for measuring and marking including measuring tapes and squares.

Where is an intramuscular injection made?

A safety sign that is an orange triangle with red outlines stands for?

If the president of chairman wants members to stand, how many taps of the gavel is used?

If a fertilizer label is 5-10-5 (50-pound bag), which element is the middle number?

What government agency is responsible for inspecting the supply of meat, poultry & egg products to determine it is safe?

A process in which energy & carbon dioxide are released due to digestion to breakdown of plant tissues during darkness?

What is the unit of measure used to designate the length of most nails?

What symbol is used in the FFA emblem to signify unity?

What is the application of living processes to technology?

When discharging a fire extinguisher, how far away should you be positioned from the fire?

Who invented the Iron Plow?

Which safety color represents danger?

What was developed to help contain livestock to certain areas?

What type of breeding involves choosing specific parents to desirable characteristics in the offspring?

Where does all cell storage take place?

Bacteria grow most rapidly between 40 & 140 degrees...this temperature range is called what?

What is the correct order of Mitosis phases?

Over half of the horses/equine in the United States are used for what purpose?

The toxicity of a pesticide is described with:

Which of the following does not describe proper PPE?

The Official FFA colors are:

What metal revolutionized agriculture?

When gripping wood, metal, or plastic; what type of tool would you use?

If a student is conducting a new independent study & wants to apply for a proficiency award what category should they be

What was the first pesticide banned in the United States?

What is another word for integrity?

What type of business organization is created, owned, and controlled by the members?

The terms "doe" and "buck" are used for which species of animals?

A leader should use the knowledge and skills of others to achieve what?

What was the first genetically modified crop approved for commercial sale?

What is a disadvantage of having genetic diversity in a species?

What is the largest component of Air?

What is Florida's #1 agriculture commodity?

What is NOT a benefit of GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) to the producer?

What is a ONE page summary of a person's professional information called?

The asexual reproduction that joins two plant parts together so they can grow as one?

The best way to thaw a frozen meat product would be?

What machine was developed to take the seed out of the cotton?