Production Machinery Tillage Equipment Practice Test

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• Which bottom type has wider moldboards that works well at fairly high speeds in most soil conditions?
• The component described as a flanged tube mounted on a gang axle between two discs to prevent lateral movement is what?
• What is the term for the height of an implement measured from the topmost point to its lowest point?
• The part of an implement designed to connect to the tractor is called what?
• The upright support which connects the furrower bottom to a toolbar is called what?
• Which tractor type is a self-propelled machine with a single axle used to pull or propel mounted or trailed implements?
• Field efficiency percentage commonly associated with a field cultivator?
• What term defines how much of the gross field productivity is realized as actual field productivity due to efficiency losses?
• Which plow bottom is used for stubble, ordinary trash, and stalk cover?
• Secondary tillage is best described as the tillage that:
• For spike-tooth harrowing operations, what is the minimum field area in square meters?
• Which bottom type is designed for better scouring in sticky soils?
• Which term describes the vertical clearance from ground to the disc bottom on a harrow under load?
• For four-wheel tractor-drawn plowing, the maintained traveling speed should be in which range?
• Which part of the spring-tooth harrow holds the transverse toolbars and the lever assembly together?
• What is the part of the main frame to which shank assemblies are attached?
• The upright support which connects the plow bottom to the tillage implement frame is called what?
• Which term describes the reduction in the distance traveled by the tractor due to the attached implement?
• What is the transverse distance between the cutting edges of the end discs at their depth of cut?
• Which reversible disc plow is attached to the tractor's lower hitch points?
• For measuring the width of cut, the tilt angle shall be set to which range?
• The field used for spike-tooth harrowing should be rectangular with sides in which approximate ratio?
• Which factor describes the loss of actual travel distance due to wheel slip when an implement is attached?
• The total force parallel to the direction of travel required to move the implement is called?
• Which term describes the vertical distance between the ground and the lowest edge of the disc when the trailed harrow is supported on transport wheels?
• Which term describes the angle of a shovel relative to the ground, affecting penetration depth?
• Which auxiliary component of the field cultivator helps maintain uniform depth and eliminates the need to set the tension with the three-point hitch every time you set a cultivator down?
• Which plow throws the furrow slice to the left of the plow's direction?
• Which tillage operation is designed to create refined soil conditions after primary tillage?
• What type of plow is mounted on the tractor's three-point linkage and depends upon the tractor for its general operation?
• Which term describes a self-propelled, wheeled vehicle having two axles designed to carry, pull or propel agricultural implements and machines?
• What is the warranty period for a spike tooth harrow?
• Which term describes the structure to which the standards are mounted?
• Which term is the angle formed by the shank or the shovel relative to the ground surface or to its base, respectively?
• Which part of the plow is the central piece that connects the share, moldboard and landside?
• Outside the longer side of the test plot, two poles ___ m apart.
• Which term is the ratio between the productivity of a machine under field conditions and the theoretical maximum productivity?
• Which plow throws the furrow slice either to the left or right of the plow's direction?
• Which term is the function of speed and operating width expressed in hectares per hour?
• Which part of an implement is designed to connect the implement to a power source?
• Which term is used for the component that attaches the furrower to the tractor and provides a hinge point?
• What is the part of the main frame to which shank assemblies are attached?
• Which reversible disc plow is attached to the tractor's lower hitch points and is raised and lowered by the tractor hitch as well as a remote hydraulic cylinder on the rear transport wheel?
• Which term is used to describe the ratio of actual field capacity to theoretical field capacity?
• Which operation breaks clods, levels the soil, and prepares it for planting?
• Which part of the field cultivator holds the transverse toolbars and gauge wheels together?
• Which term describes the transverse distance between either the top or bottom cutting edges of the end discs?
• Which is the secondary tillage implement consisting of long curved teeth made of spring steel and fastened on the transverse toolbars with the other end pointed to give good soil penetration?
• In a moldboard plow, the distance measured from the wing of the share to the point of the share is called the
• Which measure represents the theoretical maximum rate at which a field operation could be performed under ideal conditions?
• Which part of the plow presses and slides against the furrow wall, providing lateral stability during operation?
• What is the trench called that forms after the furrower bottom cuts and turns the furrow slices?
• What is the typical travelling speed range of a furrower?
• Which component holds the transverse toolbars and gauge wheels together?
• The overall height of the implement measured from the topmost point to its lowest point is called what?
• The reduction on the traveled distance by the tractor due to the implement attached is called what?
• During the test, the draft of the implement shall be approximately what percentage of the animal's body weight?
• Which disc plow is designed for walking-type tractors?
• Which term describes the angle, in the soil surface plane, between a tool axis and a line perpendicular to the direction of travel?
• The three-point hitch mounted field cultivator is attached to the rear of the tractor via which mounting method?
• Which term describes the device used to scrape?
• What minimum traveling speed shall be attained during the operation of the walking-type agricultural tractor?
• Which type of field cultivator has the main frame mounted far behind the tractor, with guide wheels required for transport?
• Which implement is used to pulverize the soil to attain better soil tilth for seed germination and growth?
• Which harrow consists of two gangs of discs placed end-to-end at an angle, which throw the soil in opposite directions?
• Which device is a sliding implement that cuts, lifts, inverts and throws to one side a layer of soil (furrow slice) to bury surface materials?
• What material specification is given for the carbon content of disc plows?
• Which term is the horizontal distance perpendicular to the direction of travel between the outermost edges of the implement?
• Which term denotes the angle, in a vertical plane perpendicular to the direction of travel, between a tool axis and the soil surface?
• What part of a spike tooth harrow engages with the soil during operation?
• The maintained travelling speed for a two-wheel tractor-drawn implement should be approximately
• Which tillage category constitutes the initial major soil-working operation?
• The ratio between the productivity of a machine under field conditions and the theoretical maximum productivity is called what?
• Which bottom type is most commonly used for general field operations across various soils and speeds?
• Headland shall be at least ___ m in width.
• Secondary tillage implement consisting of long spikes that break the soil clods after plowing is what?
• Harrowing field shape should be rectangular with sides in what ratio as much as possible?
• What is the minimum field area per trial for two-wheel tractor-drawn plowing?
• Which term defines the angle, in the soil surface plane, between a tool axis and a line perpendicular to the direction of travel?
• Which plow throws the furrow slice to the right of the plow's direction?
• What is the warranty period for a spring tooth harrow?
• In field testing of a field cultivator, what is the standard test area size?
• What term describes the transverse distance between the top or bottom cutting edges of the end discs?
• The leading edge of the moldboard located above the landside is called what?
• What term describes the transverse distance between two adjacent disc edges?
• Which term is the angle between the axes of two adjacent gangs?
• Which width describes the horizontal extent across which the implement can operate effectively?
• What is the standard test area size for field cultivator testing?
• What is the term for the distance by which the point of the share is bent out of line with the landside to cut the proper furrow width?
• Warranty period for furrower.
• Which plow bottom is short, broader, curved more abruptly along the top edge and suited to soil cultivated from year to year?
• Harrowing operation shall be conducted in fields not less than what area?
• What is the horizontal distance perpendicular to the direction of travel between the outermost edges of the implement?
• Which term can refer to a horizontal structural member used within the frame?
• Which parameter reflects how much the tractor's travel distance is affected by the attached implement?
• The part of the spike tooth harrow that holds the teeth is what?
• Which term describes the mechanism used to adjust the gang angles?
• What term refers to any agricultural tool hitched to the tractor?
• The 1000 m2 test area and 2:1 ratio pertain to which piece of equipment?
• Which furrower component lifts, inverts and throws the furrow slice laterally in opposite directions?
• What ratio accompanies the furrower test area specification?
• Which term describes the function of field speed, operating width and field efficiency expressed in hectares per hour?
• What term describes the group of different tillage operations following primary tillage designed to refine soil conditions before planting?
• Which term describes the horizontal distance across the entire tool, including non-working parts?
• Which type of disc plow is attached to the tractor by three-point hitch linkages and is fully carried by the tractor during transport?
• The working part of the furrower that includes the share and moldboard is called what?
• Which definition describes the transport length of an attached implement?
• The plow body is described as the part of the plow that penetrates the soil and cuts the furrow slice horizontally. Which term is that part?
• What is the term for the distance by which the point of the share is bent downward for the plow to penetrate the soil to the proper depth?
• Which optional accessory is attached to the wing of the moldboard to improve inversion of the furrow slice?
• Which plow component lifts, inverts and throws the furrow slice to one side?
• The plot shall be rectangular in shape with sides in which ratio as much as possible?
• Which statement about wheel slip is accurate?
• The horizontal distance within which an implement performs its intended function; distance between the outermost teeth of the springtooth harrow is called what?
• If you need the vertical clearance while transporting the implement, which dimension should you consult?
• Spring tooth harrow size of test area and ratio is what?
• Which term defines how wide the implement is from edge to edge in the direction perpendicular to travel?
• Which term refers to the upright support that connects to the toolbar as part of the furrower framework?
• Which unit is used to express the minimum field area for harrowing?
• Which term is the horizontal distance perpendicular to the direction of travel within which an implement performs its intended function; distance between the outermost shanks of the field cultivator?
• Which equipment is associated with a standard 1000 m2 test area and a 2:1 test ratio?
• The implement used for tilling the soil to a shallower depth than primary tillage implements, providing pulverization, mixing pesticides and fertilizers, leveling and firming the soil, closing air pockets, and eradicating weeds, is called what?
• The disc plow described is designed for use with which type of tractor?
• What is the term for the power required to tow or push an implement?
• What is the standard test area ratio used with the 1000 m2 area for field cultivator testing?
• Which term best describes the overall purpose of harrowing in field preparation?
• Which device mounted on a toolbar is used to guide the operator in setting the furrower for the next pass to ensure uniform furrow spacing?
• The overall length of the implement measured from the terminal point of the implement to the mounting point is called what?
• Which term is used to describe the angular orientation of a disc blade?
• Which harrow consists of two gangs wherein one gang is located behind the other at an angle and the harrow is operated in an offset position relative to the tractor centerline?
• Which plow type is mounted on the tractor's three-point linkage and depends on the tractor for its operation?
• The teeth of a spring-tooth harrow are typically made of which material?
• Which term is used to denote the angle of the disc relative to the soil plane?
• What term refers to the set of concave discs mounted on a single shaft?
• Total force parallel to the direction of travel required to move the implement.
• Which term is the mechanism by which the gang angles are adjusted?
• Which of the following describes the distance measurement used to describe the length of an attached implement?
• Which term is the overall height of the implement measured from the topmost point to its lowest point?
• A self-propelled machine with a single axle designed to pull and propel trailed or mounted agricultural implements and machinery is called what?
• The term for the reduction in the tractor's travel distance caused by the attached implement is called what?
• Which part is attached to the rear of a landside and applies the vertical load of the plow bottom to the furrow bottom?
• Which term denotes the portion of an implement designed to connect the implement to the power source?
• What is the mechanism that adjusts the tooth depth to fit soil conditions?
• Which type of plow is designed to throw the furrow slice to either the left or right, i.e., a two-way plow?
• Which term denotes the structure on which the standards are fitted?
• The warranty period from purchase of the disc harrow is how long?
• What is the name of the tillage implement used to create ridges and beds for planting and trenches for irrigation?
• Which term describes the circular concave steel plate used for cutting and inverting the soil?
• Which term describes the reduction in the distance traveled by the tractor due to an attached implement?
• Which term refers to any agricultural tool mounted on the tractor?
• Which term describes a self-propelled machine with a single axle designed to pull and propel mounted or trailed implements?
• Which term is defined as the function of field speed, operating width and field efficiency, expressed in hectares per hour?
• What is the term for the power requirement of an implement being towed or pulled?
• The maintained travelling speed for a four-wheel tractor-drawn implement should be approximately
• The leading edge of the moldboard located above the landside is called what?
• The depth of cut shall be set at what fraction of the disc diameter for a disc plow?
• The standard field cultivator test area size and ratio are 1000 m2 and 2:1. Which device uses these standards?
• Which term denotes the primary structural member that attaches the harrow to the tractor?
• Which term refers to the component that connects the implement to the power source?
• Which statement best describes the effect of wheel slip on the tractor's travel when an implement is attached?
• Which term is the main structural member that supports the equipment and to which other parts are attached?
• Which optional accessory mounted above the shin deposits the upper edge of the furrow in the furrow bottom?
• Which part penetrates the soil and cuts the furrow slice horizontally?
• Which implement uses individually mounted concave disc blades to cut, partially or completely invert soil slices, bury surface material, and pulverize the soil?
• Which term refers to the shaft on which a set of concave discs are fitted?
• The central part of the plow to which the share, moldboard and landside are attached is called the?
• Which term is the angle formed by the edges of the sweep?
• Which harrow type uses spike teeth to break clods after initial plowing?
• What term describes the ratio between the productivity of a machine under field conditions and the theoretical maximum productivity?
• The reversible plow's working part includes the share, moldboard, and landside, all attached to the frog. What is this part called?
• For nonadjustable plow disc blades, the tilt angle shall be set to which range?
• What is the type of shovel used in hard soil conditions and for deeper penetration?
• The operation described as breaking clods, leveling and making the soil ready for planting is called what?
• What term describes any agricultural tool mounted on the tractor?
• Which plow component is described as lifting, inverting, and throwing the furrow slice to one side?
• Which term describes the height measurement critical for transport clearance?
• What term describes a set of concave discs mounted on a common shaft and separated by a spool?
• Which term describes the distance across the implement's width perpendicular to travel that determines the working coverage at a given speed?
• Which reversible disc plow is attached to the three-point hitch and is fully carried by the tractor in transport, typically limited in size to 2-4 discs due to front-end stability and hydraulic lift capacity?
• Which type of plow has its front end connected to the three-point linkage and rear end supported by furrow and land wheels?
• Transport length is defined as the distance between which two points?
• Which statement correctly describes transport length?
• Which type of field cultivator has the main frame mounted to the rear of the tractor using the three-point hitch linkages?
• What is the horizontal distance perpendicular to the direction of travel within which an implement performs its intended function?
• What type of plow has the front end directly connected to the tractor's three-point linkage and its rear end is supported by furrow and land wheels?
• For spike-tooth harrowing, the field should be rectangular with sides as close as possible to which ratio?
• Which of the following is the test area and ratio for the spring tooth harrow?
• Which type of field cultivator has the main frame mounted on the front of the tractor, with hydraulic cylinders for lowering or lifting in four-wheel drive and gauge wheels to adjust depth for a two-wheel driven type?
• Which component scrapes the soil adhering to the concave side of the disc?
• What is the term for the length of the implement measured from the terminal point to the mounting point?
• Plowing operations shall be performed in fields of not less than how many m2?
• What is the function of speed and operating width, expressed in hectares per hour?
• Field efficiency of field cultivator.
• The maintained travelling speed for an animal-drawn implement should be approximately
• The structure to which the standards are mounted is called which term?
• What is the auxiliary part of the spring-tooth harrow attached at the bottom of the main frame to facilitate easy turning?
• Warranty for furrower is which period?
• Which plow bottom is used in sticky soils and does not scour on solid moldboard?
• What term refers to the part that cuts the soil vertically in front of the plow bottom?
• Which bottom type has very small share and moldboard designed for use in combination with disc openers to open hard-baked soils?
• What is the minimum field area per trial for four-wheel tractor-drawn plowing?
• Which term refers to the spade-shaped, V-pointed soil-working tool used for various plowstocks, cultivators, grain drills, and soil scarifiers?
• What is the term for the unplowed portion of the field at both ends of the furrow strip used for turning the tractor and implement?
• Which bottom type would you choose for sticky soils requiring better scouring?
• What is the standard test area size used for evaluating furrower performance?
• Which term is used to describe the width across the end discs measured from edge to edge?
• In field testing of a field cultivator, what is the standard test area ratio?
• Which term is the upright support that connects the shank to the tillage implement frame?
• Which mounting arrangement places the main frame behind the tractor, making guide wheels necessary for transport?
• Which term describes the plow bottom as part of the reversible plow?
• What is the type of shovel which is wing-shaped?
• Which harrow consists of two or more gangs, in which a set of two gangs follows behind the front gangs and is arranged such that the discs on the front gangs throw the soil in one direction and the rear discs in the opposite direction?
• What is the minimum field area per trial for animal-drawn plowing?
• Which structural member is primarily used for attaching a tillage tool to a beam?
• What type of plow is hitched to the drawbar or lower links of the tractor, supported by two or three wheels and equipped with hydraulic lines and cylinders for lifting and/or depth control?
• Which term describes a self-propelled machine having a single axle designed primarily to pull and propel trailed or mounted agricultural implements and machinery?
• The horizontal distance perpendicular to travel between the outermost edges of the implement is called what?
• Why is the Tractor-mounted Reversible Disc Plow usually limited in size to 2-4 discs?
• Which plow bottom has long, narrow and less sloping moldboard with a gradual twist that allows complete inversion of the furrow slice with minimum breakage?
• Which part of the spring-tooth harrow engages with the soil during operation?
• If the manual lists the length from the terminal point to the mounting point, what is this dimension called?
• Which of the following is an optional accessory that deposits the upper edge of the furrow in the furrow bottom?
• What term describes the minimum vertical distance between the soil surface and a potentially obstructing machine element?
• Which of the following describes a valid category of disc plows?
• Which structural member is used for attaching a tillage tool to a beam?
• Which plow bottom has less curvature than the stubble and is suitable for stubble, ordinary trash and stalk cover?
• In plow terminology, which component is the upright support that connects the plow bottom to the frame?
• What term refers to the vertical distance measured from the lowest point to the center of the disc when its concave side rests on a flat surface?
• A traveling speed of what range shall be maintained during the disc harrow operation?
• Which mounting arrangement places the main frame at the front of the tractor?
• Which term describes the ratio of actual field output to theoretical potential?
• What term is defined as the angle between the axis of gang and the line perpendicular to the direction of motion?
• What is the approximate carbon content percentage described for the disc plow materials?
• Warranty period for field cultivator.
• Which term is the plow body that penetrates soil and cuts the furrow slice horizontally?
• Which statement is NOT a function of harrowing?
• The tillage implement resembling a double moldboard, one left wing and one right wing, used to make ridges and beds for planting and trenches for irrigation and drainage purposes is called what?
• Which term describes the circular concave plate used to cut and invert soil?
• What is the term for the flat knife or revolving disc mounted in front of the plow bottom that cuts the soil vertically?
• What component prevents lateral movement of the discs on the shaft?