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UNIT 2—CAREER OPTIONS IN AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is NOT an occupational division found in
agriculture?
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a.
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agribusiness and agricultural production
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b.
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agricultural mechanics
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c.
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horticulture
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d.
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environmental protection and
preservation
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ANS: D
environmental protection and preservation
PTS: 1
COMPLETION
1. Off-the-farm agricultural jobs are those jobs requiring
____________________ skills but are not regarded as farming or ranching.
ANS: agricultural
PTS: 1
2. American agriculture is based in ____________________ knowledge.
ANS: scientific
PTS: 1
MATCHING
Match the group of divisions with the
correct heading.
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a.
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agribusiness and agricultural production
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b.
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agricultural sciences
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c.
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renewable natural resources
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1. Food sciences
—agricultural sciences—general
—animal sciences
—plant sciences
—agricultural sciences—other
—soil sciences
2. Conservation and regulation
—forestry production and processing
—renewable natural resources
—fishing and fisheries
—wildlife management
—forestry and related sciences
3. Agricultural mechanics
—horticulture
—agricultural production
—agricultural business and management
—agricultural products and processing
—international agriculture
—agribusiness and agricultural production
—agricultural services and supplies
1. ANS: B PTS: 1
2. ANS: C PTS: 1
3. ANS: A PTS: 1
Match the following general divisions (the
divisions may be used more than once) with the correct areas of interest.
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a.
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divisions in agricultural sciences
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b.
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divisions in renewable natural resources
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c.
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divisions in agribusiness and
agricultural production
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4. animal sciences
5. soil sciences
6. horticulture
7. conservation and regulation
8. fishing and fisheries
9. food sciences
10. agricultural mechanics
11. wildlife management
12. agricultural services and supplies
13. renewable natural resources
14. international agriculture
4. ANS: A PTS: 1
5. ANS: A PTS: 1
6. ANS: C PTS: 1
7. ANS: B PTS: 1
8. ANS: B PTS: 1
9. ANS: A PTS: 1
10. ANS: C PTS: 1
11. ANS: B PTS: 1
12. ANS: C PTS: 1
13. ANS: B PTS: 1
14. ANS: C PTS: 1
SHORT ANSWER
1. What is America’s number one employer?
ANS:
agriculture
PTS: 1
2. What are off-the-farm agricultural jobs?
ANS:
jobs that require agricultural skills but
not regarded as farming or ranching
PTS: 1
3. What are the largest career areas in agriculture?
ANS:
The largest career areas are: sales and
marketing, scientists and engineers, managers and financial specialists, social
services, agricultural production, education and communication
PTS: 1
4. Name at least four job titles in agricultural mechanics.
ANS:
equipment mechanic, tractor mechanic,
machinery setup person, equipment delivery person, farm equipment mechanic,
local dealer, parts person, salesperson, service representative
PTS: 1
5. What are some important questions to ask when interviewing someone
about their job?
ANS:
Why did you pick this job? How did you get
started in your occupation? How did you choose your place of training? How much
traveling is involved? Is there a chance of layoff?
PTS: 1
6. What should you do to prepare yourself for a career in
agricultural mechanics?
ANS:
Develop good work and management skills.
PTS: 1
7. Identify the five levels of job skills within agriculture.
ANS:
laborer, semiskilled, skilled, managerial,
and professional
PTS: 1
8. How do the National FFA Organization, 4-H, and the Boy/Girl Scouts
of America use agricultural mechanics?
ANS:
In FFA, students may participate in ag
mechanics contests, win proficiency awards, or use ag mechanics as a speech
topic. In 4-H, students may participate in many projects in ag mechanics and
related areas. In the Boy/Girl Scouts of America, young people may be involved
in obtaining merit badges in the diverse area of agriculture.
PTS: 1
9. Define occupational division.
ANS:
A group of occupations or jobs within a
cluster that requires similar skills
PTS: 1
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