Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF PANGASINAN II
Binalonan
MALICO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Nicolas, Pangasinan

Periodical Test
S.Y. 2023-2024

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

10
(AgriCrop Production)

Name: ______________________________________ Score:

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Grade Level: ________________________________ Date:

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I. Multiple Choice:
Directions: Read the questions carefully and encircle the
best answer.

1. They are individuals with skills and capabilities to see and evaluate business
opportunities.
a. Entrepreneurs
b. Entrepreneurship
c. Businessman
d. Farmers
2. It refers to the important characteristics that should be possessed by an
individual in order to perform entrepreneurial functions effectively.
a. Hardworking
b. Entrepreneurial competencies
c. Confident
d. None of the above
3. These are essential to an individual to live with dignity and pride in a
community.
a. Wants
b. Needs
c. Innovation
d. Branding
4. These are desires, luxury and extravagance that signify wealth and
expensive way of living.
a. Branding
b. SWOT
c. Wants
d. Needs
5. It is the introduction of something new in your product or service.
a. USP
b. SWOT
c. Branding
d. Innovation

6. It refers to the physical arrangement of the soil particles in relation to each

other.
a. Soil structure
b. Soil
c. Soil texture
d. Climate
7. It is the physical characteristics of the overall field site and includes
conditions such as water, air drainage.
a. Sunlight
b. Topography
c. Water and drainage
d. None of the above
8. It is the main component of chlorophyll.
a. Phosphorus
b. Potassium
c. pH levels
Nitrogen

9. It is essential for plant growth and plays a vital role in photosynthesis, energy
storage, and cell growth.
a. Nitrogen
b. Phosphorus
c. Potassium
d. pH levels
10.It helps to control the movement of water, nutrients and carbohydrates in
plant tissues.
a. Nitrogen
b. Phosphorus
c. Potassium
 d. pH levels
11.It lowers the pH of the soil and increases the nutrients.
a. Manure
b. Peat moss
c. Bark
d. Compost
12.It is used to improve the drainage of the clay soil.
a. Peat moss
b. Sand
c. Bark
d. Manure
13.It raises the soil PH and helps in loosening the soil.
a. Peat moss
b. Sand
c. Lime
14.This means keeping all guards, shields and access doors in place when
operating equipment.
a. Maintain awareness
b. Adjust equipment accordingly
c. Avoid alcohol
d. None of the above
15.These laws are in place to protect both of you and citizens around you.
a. Read and comply with the manual
b. Always keep your slow-moving-emblen
c. Follow and keep up with federal and state laws
d. Ensure your well rested

Mr. Tony Ocampo opens his vegetable plant nursery business. He knows that
his personal entrepreneurial characteristics are insufficient to ensure a
successful operationalization of a business that he has in mind. Your answers
to the questions below will help in developing his PECs.
16. Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of an
entrepreneur?

a. Copes with failure

b. Opportunity seeker
c. Dependent
d. Persistent
17. What PECs must he possess if there are customers who complain about
the quality of his product?
a. Hardwork
b. Patience
 c. Versatility
d. All of the above
18. Which of the following is not belong to the group.
a. Bread
b. Medicine
c. Clothes
d. Perfume
19. All of the following are examples of a luxury or wants of people except:
a. expensive shoes
b. expensive clothes
c. perfume
d. food
20. The simple tips to publicize the brand are the following except:
a. Develop a tagine
b. Design a logo
c. Write a brand message
d. Product development
21. Which of the following factors in selecting the site is considered as the life–blood
of vegetable production?
a. Topography
b. water
c. Sunlight
d. Soil
22. Which of the following is NOT a consideration when taking soil samples for soil
analysis?
a. Slope of the area
b. Cropping history
c. Past lime and fertilizer application
d. Frequency of irrigation
23. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good soil?
a. Has good aeration
b. Has plenty of minerals
c. Has high water holding capacity
d. Contains large amount of clay making the soil compact
24. What is the best topography suited for vegetable production?
a. Hilly
b. Level
c. Sloping
d. Slightly Sloping
25. Which of the following refers to the proportion of sand, silt, and clay particles
that comprise a particular soil sample?
a. Soil
b. Soil profile
c. Soil texture
d. Soil structure
26. Which of the following is not included in the primary and essential nutrients for
plant growth.
a. Nitrogen
b. Phosphorus
c. Potassium
d. Ion
27. The following are the common soil amendments except:
a. Sand
b. Nitrogen
c. Peat Moss
d. Lime
28. Choosing the best garden location is the ____ step in land preparation
procedure.

a. 2nd step
b. 3rd step
c. 1st step
d. 4th step
29. Never issue or use a damaged or defective hand or power tool.

a. Wear your PPE

b. Inspect your tools
c. Don’t alter your tool
d. Handle with care
30. Make sure you are using the correct tool for the task at hand.
a. Wear your PPE
b. Inspect your tools
c. Don’t alter your tool
d. Pick the right tool
31. If Mang Alberto wants to ensure a profitable business operation, what
characteristics will she maintain?
a. Has commitment
b. Goal oriented
c. Futuristic
d. Opportunity seeker
32. Successful entrepreneurs have the ability to think quickly and to make wise
decisions towards a pre-determined set of objectives.
a. Has the initiative
b. Sound decision maker
c. Excellent planner
d. None of the above

33. They give full commitment and solid dedication to make the business
successful.

a. Creative
b. Profit-Oriented
c. Committed
d. Disciplined
34. The type of soil directly affects the growth and development of vegetable crops.
What types of soil are best for growing vegetables?
a. Clay – loam
b. Sandy – loam
c. Silty – clay
d. Sandy – clay
35. Access to sunlight plays a significant role in producing vegetable crops. How
long should the crops be exposed to direct sunlight every day?
a. 3 – 5 hours
b. 2 – 4 hours
c. 4 – 6 hours
d. 6 – 7 hours
36. Which of the following is NOT a reason why we consider accessibility to road
and transportation as one of the important factors in selecting the site?
a. Vegetables are harvested anytime
b. Vegetables are highly perishable
c. Vegetables are best liked when they are fresh
d. Products are transported without much damage
37. To achieve the best results, your crops should be obtain sunlight for at least
____ hours.

a. 6 hours
b. 3 hours
c. 10 hours
d. 8 hours
38. Feeling fatigued when operating machinery can be dangerous.

a. Dress appropriately
b. Avoid alcohol
c. Read up about planter equipment safety
d. Ensure you’re well rested
 Mr. Tony Ocampo opens his vegetable plant nursery business. He knows that
his personal entrepreneurial characteristics are insufficient to ensure a successful
operationalization of a business that he has in mind. Your answers to the questions
below will help in developing his PECs.

39. Mr. Ocampo follows the advice of a friend to be flexible especially if he intends
to open a retail business. What PECs has been demonstrated by Mr. Ocampo?
a. Open to feedback
b. Reliable and has integrity
c. Persistent
d. Self- confident
40. He tells Ronnie, his best friend that he has a strong will and does not give up to
find a solution to a business problem. What PECs has been demonstrated by Mr.
Ocampo?
a. Hard work
b. Persistence
c. Risk- taking
d. Self-confidence
41. Why is soil analysis important?
a. To describe the type of soil
b. To know how to apply fertilizers
c. To identify the crops to be planted
d. To determine the rate and kind of fertilizers to be applied
42. The following statements tell how to collect composite soil samples from each
sampling area. Choose from the choices below the correct procedure in taking soil
samples.
1. Place the bar of soil (representing a one spot soil sample) in a pail or
any suitable clean container.
2. Using a spade or shovel, dig a pit to a depth of 20 – 30 centimeters.

3. From one vertical side of the pit, take a slice of soil 2 – 3 cm thick with
a single downward thrust of the spade. Using a knife or a trowel, trim
the slice of soil on both sides to a bar 3 – 4 cm width.
4. Clear the soil surface of litter and vegetation before digging a pit.

a. 4,3,1,2
b. 1,3,2,4
c. 4,2,3,1
d. 2,4,3,1
43. Which of the following is the 1 st step in measuring the soil nutrient.
a. take your soil samples
b. create a soil and water mixture to set aside
c. take PH
d. take N, P, K
44. During land preparation, a tree’s root system can create subtle problems for the
gardener. If you have enough space for gardening try to grow the crop _____ feet
away from the tree.

a. 10-20
b. 20-30
c. 30-40
d. 40-50
45. Always thoroughly read the manual for each piece of equipment.

a. Read and comply with manual

b. Avoid alcohol
c. Read up about planter equipment safety
d. Ensure you’re well rested
46. Why we need to assess one’s PECs before engaging in a particular
entrepreneurial activity?
a. to know the weakness and strengths when it comes to entrepreneurship
b. in order to deliver the excellency of being an entrepreneur
c. in order to be aware in all the activities
d. all of the above
47. Mang Kanor always make it sure the power use of hand and power tools
required for the task at hand.

a. Get trained
b. Keep your distance
c. pick up after yourself
d. none of the above
48. A cluttered floor can lead to accidental trips or falls which can be extremely
dangerous when working with hand and power tools.
a. Get Trained
b. Keep your workplace clean
c. Pick up after yourself
d. Unplug and disconnect yourself
49. Why it is important for a farmer to conduct soil testing and analysis in his farm
before planting crops or vegetable?
a. to optimize crop production
b. to protect the environment from contamination
c. to aid the diagnosis of plant culture problems
d. all of the above
50. Why we need to assess one’s PECs before engaging in a particular
entrepreneurial activity?
a. to know the weakness and strengths when it comes to entrepreneurship
b. in order to deliver the excellency of being an entrepreneur
c. in order to be aware in all the activities
d. all of the above

Prepared by: Checked by:

RISHAN S. BANIG EDITHA G.
AQUINO
Subject Teacher OIC