Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VIII- EASTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BILIRAN PROVINCE
NAVAL SCHOOL OF FISHERIES
CARAYCARAY, NAVAL, BILIRAN

3rd QUARTER EXAMINATION IN AQUACULTURE GRADE 9

SY: 2023-2024

Name: _____________________________________________ Year & Section: ______________

Date: ___________________ Rating: ______________

Direction: Read each item carefully then choose the letter that corresponds to your
answer.
1. Which term widely used in fishery science that denotes the loss of fish from a
stock through death.
a. Natural Mortality c. Fish Mortality
b. Fish Kill d. Fishing Mortality
2. What do you call the removal of fish from the stock due to fishing activities
using any fishing gear?
a. Natural Mortality c. Fish Mortality
b. Fish Kill d. Fishing Mortality
3. What is the definition of mortality in aquaculture?
a. The number of fish that die in a given period
b. The number of fish that are born in a given period
c. The number of fish that are harvested in a given period
d. The number of fish that are stocked in a pond
4. Which of the following is an example of natural mortality?
a. Fish killed by disease
b. Fish killed by predators
c. Fish killed during harvesting
d. Fish killed due to poor water quality
5. What is the primary cause of mortality in aquaculture?
a. Disease c. Predation
b. Poor nutrition d. Environmental stress
6. In an aquaculture farm, you are monitoring the health of a fish population in a
pond. Over a specific period, you record 10 fish mortalities. The stocking
density in the pond is 200 fish per square meter. Calculate the Mortality Rate
using the provided formula. What does this rate indicate in the context of
aquaculture management? Applying question
a. The total number of fish stocked in the pond.
b. The percentage of fish that survived the monitoring period.
c. The proportion of fish deaths relative to the stocking density.
d. The average weight of the fish population.
7. Which of the following formula is used to calculate mortality rate in aquaculture
facilities?
a. MR=Num/SDx100
b. MR=Nom/SDx100
c. MR=NUM/SDx100
d. MR=NOM/SDx100
8. What causes of fish disease caused by feeding error?
a. Nutritional disorder c. Poor farming conditions
b. Stress d. Quality of fish stock/Genetic disorders

9. Which of the following factors contributes to mortality in aquaculture?

 a. Water temperature
b. Oxygen levels
c. Stocking density
d. All of the above
10. What is the term for mortality caused by inadequate feeding?
a. Starvation mortality
b. Predation mortality
c. Disease mortality
d. Environmental mortality
11. Which of the following is an example of environmental mortality?
a. Fish killed by disease
b. Fish killed by predators
c. Fish killed by poor water quality
d. Fish killed during harvesting
12. What is the impact of high stocking density on mortality?
a. Decreased mortality
b. Increased mortality
c. No impact on mortality
d. Variable impact
13. Which of the following is a non-infectious cause of mortality?
a. Bacterial infection
b. Parasitic infection
c. Nutritional deficiency
d. Viral infection
14. What role does water quality play in mortality?
a. No impact on mortality
b. Direct impact on mortality
c. Indirect impact on mortality
d. Variable impact
15. Which of the following is a management practice to reduce mortality?
a. Overfeeding
b. Regular health monitoring
c. Crowded conditions
d. Ignoring water quality
16. Any change of the normal state of the body of the fish is called_________.
a. Fish disease c. Physical injury to the fish
b. Nuisance to the fish d. stress to the fish
17. If lack of oxygen occurs in pond, the best thing to do to avoid mortality is
__________.
a. Aerate the water c. harvest the fish
b. Drain the fishpond d. plant aquatic vegetation
18. Which of the following is a nutritional deficiency that can lead to mortality?
a. Excessive feeding
b. Lack of vitamins
c. High water temperature
d. Predation
19. Which of the following is a bacterial disease cause of mortality in aquaculture?
a. Gill rot c. Infectious Abdominal Dropsy
b. Fish leeches d. Viral hemorrhagic septicemia
20. Which of the following is a viral disease cause of mortality in aquaculture?
a. Gill rot c. Infectious Abdominal Dropsy
b. Fish leeches d. Viral hemorrhagic septicemia
21. What is the term for mortality caused by fish consuming each other?
a. Cannibalism mortality
b. Parasitic mortality
c. Starvation mortality
d. Environmental mortality
22. Which of the following factors contributes to fish mortality due to oxygen
depletion?
a. High stocking density
b. Adequate aeration
c. Optimal water temperature
d. Regular feeding schedule

23. Which of the following is an example of direct mortality in aquaculture?

 a. Poor water circulation
b. Fish escaping from the pond
c. Fish being caught by fisherman
d. Algal blooms
24. During a fish health assessment, what should you consider when determining
mortality rates?
a. Water pH
b. Fish behavior
c. Feeding frequency
d. Number of dead fish
25. What role do predators play in aquaculture mortality?
a. They enhance fish growth
b. They control algae growth
c. They reduce fish stress
d. They consume fish
26. What is the primary purpose of using disinfectants in aquaculture facilities?
a. Enhancing fish growth
b. Preventing disease outbreaks
c. Improving water clarity
d. Promoting algae growth
27. What is the primary cause of mortality in aquaculture?
a. Poor water quality
b. Overfeeding
c. Parasitic infections
d. Genetic factors
28. Stress factors to the fish can be avoided by _____________.
a. Adopting polyculture practice
b. Avoiding stress during pond preparation
c. Disinfecting pond using insecticide in a high dosage
d. Maintaining good water quality
29. The best move for a fish farmer to do to prevent and control fish diseases is
____________.
a. Avoid giving supplemental feed to the stock
b. Monitor fish health
c. Prepare the feeding tray during night
d. Screen water control structure
30. Wild fish, pests and other animals in the pond can be controlled by __________.
a. Harvesting the fish
b. Maintaining good water quality
c. Planting aquatic vegetation
d. Providing protective nets, fences and scaring the birds.
31. This method applies high concentration of chemicals to individual fish without
exposing the gills to chemicals.
a. Immersion c. Swabbing
b. Systematic Treatment d. injection
32. Which method is used in treating bacterial and fungal diseases?
a. Immersion c. Swabbing
b. Systematic d. injection
33. A fish farm experiences an outbreak of Ichthyophthirius multifiliis (commonly
known as white spot disease). What preventive measure should the farmer
take?
a. Quarantine infected fish and treat them with antibiotics.
b. Increase water temperature to accelerate parasite development.
c. Implement strict biosecurity measures to prevent spread.
d. Introduce natural predators to control the parasite.
34. A tilapia hatchery aims to prevent the spread of Streptococcus iniae. What
comprehensive strategy should they adopt?
a. Regularly monitor water quality and adjust stocking density.
b. Vaccinate all fingerlings against the bacteria.
c. Implement strict hygiene protocols during egg collection and incubation.
d. Introduce natural predators to control bacterial growth.

35. What is the critical factor to consider when selecting predator control methods?
 a. Water temperature c. Predator behavior
b. Fish species d. pH level
36. Which cognitive skill is demonstrated when a fish farmer applies the
recommended dosage of disinfectant to the aquaculture system?
a. Remembering c. Applying
b. Understanding d. Analyzing
37. Why is ascorbic acid (vitamin c) essential for fish nutrition?
a. It enhances condition
b. It prevents fungal infections
c. It supports immune system function
d. It aids in digestion
38. Which of the following is a common cause of mortality in aquatic organisms due
to exposure to toxins?
a. Chemical imbalance
b. Predation
c. Natural aging
d. Toxin contamination
39. This is used for giving anti-bacterial agent, hormones and vaccines.
a. Injection c. Immersion
b. Swabbing d. systematic treatment
40. All of the following are common causes of fish mortality, EXCEPT __________.
a. Biological Decay c. Predation
b. Drought and overstocking d. Water temperature.

Good Luck!

Prepared by:

JAY F. SABINAY
Teacher I, Fish Capture

Answer Key:
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. D
10. A
11. C
12. B
13. C
14. B
15. B
16. A
17. A
18. B
19. C
20. D
21. A
22. A
23. C
24. D
25. D
26. B
27. C
28. D
29. B
30. D
31. C
32. B
33. C
34. C
35. C
36. C
37. C
38. D
39. A
40. C