QUESTIONS

1. It is the standards used for the preparation and monitoring of specifications and test and evaluation
of machine and equipment performance and serve as technical reference by all agricultural and
biosystems engineers in the practice of their profession.

a. Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standards

b. Agricultural Engineering Standards

c. Philippine Standards and Specifications

d. Philippine National Standards and Specifications

2. It is the government agency that initiate the drafting of agricultural engineering standards.

a. AFMA

b. PSAE

c. DAR

d. AMTEC

3. It is stated in Rule 59.1 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of this act that AMTEC may be
designated by the Department of Agriculture to issue standards for agriculture and fisheries machinery.

a. RA 8995

b. RA 10915

c. RA 9003

d. RA 8439

4. AMTEC initiated __________ agricultural engineering standards which includes updating of existing
Philippine National Standards, pursuance of pending draft standards, adoption of international and
related standards from other engineering fields, and formulation of new standards

a. 25

b. 20

c. 55

d. 35

5. Which of the following agencies does not contribute to the initiation of the drafting of agricultural
engineering standards.

a. UPLB b. PhilRice c. PSAE d. PCCARD

6. Self-propelled machine having a single axle designed primarily to pull and propel trailed or mounted
agricultural implements and machinery
a. walking-type agricultural tractor

b. 4-wheel tractor

c. wheel-type tractor

d. tractor

7. The peak transmission efficiency of the hand tractor shall be at least ____.

a. 85%

b. 75%

c. 80%

d. 90%

8. The noise emitted by the tractor measured 50mm away from the operator’s ear level shall not be
more than ___.

a. 92 db

b. 90 db

c. 95 db

d. 88 db

9. At least ___ of the rated maximum output power shall be attained during the varying load test of
small engine.

a. 80%

b. 85%

c. 90%

d. 95%

10. In small engine, at least ___ of the rated maximum output power shall be attained during the varying
load test.

a. 85%

b. 75%

c. 80%

d. 90%

11. This is carried out to determine the efficiency of the transmission system of the tractor, using an
electric motor that is either calibrated or coupled with a torque transducer.

a. varying load performance

b. transmission efficiency

c. transmission performance test

d. none of the above

12. During this test, a machine shall be soaked for 24 hours.

a. field performance test

b. engine performance test

c. wet land test

d. dry land test

13. This is carried to evaluate the operating performance and find out any abnormality or trouble during
continuous operation.

a. varying speed test

b. performance test

c. transmission efficiency

d. none of the above

14. This is done to the engine to be tested prior to the test as recommended by the manufacturer.

a. preliminary adjustments

b. engine test

c. running-in

d. engine speed test

15. This is carried out to determine the ease of starting the engine under both cold and hot starting.

a. preliminary adjustments

b. engine test

c. running-in

d. starting test

16. How long does agricultural machinery warranty last?

a. 8 months after purchase

b. 1 year after purchase

c. 10 months after purchase

d. 6 months after purchase

17. Expressed assurance of the quality of the materials and workmanship of the products offered for
sale or length of satisfactory use to be expected from a product under normal use.

a. ownership certificate

b. insurance

c. warranty

d. none of the choices

18. Trading entity authorized by foreign and local suppliers and/or manufacturers to distribute
agricultural machinery to dealers.

a. suppliers

b. mechanic

c. trader

d. distributor

19. It is consists of parts and services provided by the manufacturers/ distributors/ dealers to the end-
user to ensure continuous serviceability of agricultural machinery

a. warranty

b. after-sales services

c. guarantee

d. none of the above

20. Warranty shall cover only failure or damages from normal use and maintenance conditions. It shall
not cover any damage due to the following conditions, except:

a. accident or natural disaster

b. improper operation and maintenance of the machine

c. unauthorized repair and/or use of non-genuine parts

d. design defect and/or unseen manufacturing defects