Rural Electrification, Agricultural Processing, Agricultural Structures and allied subjects- 34%

1 Assume that a 20-mm-diameter rivet joints the plates that are each 110 m wide, and the allowable
stresses are 120 MPa for bearing in the plate material and 60 MPa for shearing rivet, then
determine the minimum thickness of each plate.
a. 5.87 cm b. 7.58 mm c. 8.57 cm d. 8.75 mm e. 7.85 mm

2 Given the condition from the problem above, determine the largest tensile stress in the plates
a. 667.20 kPa b. 76.260 MPa c. 72.660 MPa d. 762.60 kPa e. 26.670 MPa

3 A steel shaft 3 ft long that has a diameter of 4 in is subjected to a torque of 15 kip-ft. Determine
the maximum shearing stress and the angle of twist. Use G=12,000,000 psi.
a. 14.30 ksi b. 41.03 ksi c. 31.40 ksi d. 43.10 ksi e. 13.40 ksi

4 Given the condition from the problem above, determine the angle of twist in radian.
a. 0.0215 b. 0.2150 c. 0. 1520 d. 0.5120 e. 0.0512

5 What is the minimum diameter of a solid steel shaft that will not twist through more than 3 degrees
in a 6-m length when subjected to a torque 0f 12 kN-m? Use G=83 GPa.
a. 113.98 mm b. 13.981 cm c. 3.9811 in d. 31.981 mm e. 181.13 mm

6 From the problem above, what is the maximum shearing stress developed?
a. 42.17 MPa b. 4127 kPa c. 41,270 kPa d. 47.21 MPa e. 421.7 MPa

7 A solid steel shaft 5 m long is stressed at 80 MPa when twisted through 4 degrees. Using G=83 GPa,
compute the shaft diameter?
a. 138 mm b. 18.3 cm c. 8.31 cm d. 183 mm e. 381 mm

8 Given the condition in the problem above, what power can be transmitted by the shaft at 20 Hz?
a. 5.19 MW b. 5.91 MW c. 9510 kW d. 1.95 GW e. 9.15 MW

9 A steel wire 30 ft long, hanging vertically, supports a load of 500 lb. Neglecting the weight of the
wire, determine the required diameter if the stress is not to exceed 20 ksi and the total
elongation is not to exceed 0.20 in. Assume modulus of elasticity to be 29,000,000 psi.
a. 0.1784 in b. 0.1988 in c. 0.8714 in d. 0.9188 in e. 0.8974 in

10 A beam that us supported at each end without rigid connection.

a. simple beam b. cantilever c. structural beam d. loaded beam e. roller beam

11 A structure is called a ____ if at least one of its individual member is a multiforce member.
a. machine b. truss c. joists d. girder e. frame

12 The common spaces of roof trusses.

a. 1 to 24 ft b. 25 to 50 ft c. 51 to 74 ft d. 75 to 100 ft e. 101 to 125 ft

13 The weight of a steel roof truss W in pounds per square foot of the horizontal surface as a function
of span L in feet can be determined by an empirical equation:
a. W=0.5+0.075L b. W=0.4+0.040L c. 0.3+0.021L d. 0.2+0.012L e. 0.1+0.086L

14 The recommended overlapping of corrugated GI sheet roof between sides.

a.0.5 to 1 corrug. b.1.5 to 2.5 corrug c.3.5to4.5 corrug d.2.5to3.5 corrug. e.1.5to3.5corrug.

15 The volume of cement contained in a 40in. x 8-in. x 16-in. concrete hallow block is:
a. 0.001 cu.m. b. 0.002 cu.m. c. 0.003 cu.m. d. 0.004 cu.m. e. 0.005 cu.m.

16 The process of strengthening concrete through hydration is known as:

a. annealing b. tempering c. hydrolysis d. curing e. rubbling

17 A solid aluminum shaft 2 in. in diameter supported at one end is subjected to two torques 200 lb-ft
2ft (segment A) from the support and 800 lb-ft 5ft (segment B) from the support. Determine the
maximum shearing stress in each segment.
a. seg A=47.7 psi; seg B=63.7 psi c. seg A=763 psi; seg B=1.02 ksi e. none of these
b. seg A=573 psi; seg B=763.9 psi d. seg A=9.17 ksi; seg B=12.22 ksi

18 Design an economical square wood column that will support an axial load of 350 kN. The supported
length is 4m and normal compression stress 5 Mpa. Use E=2 GPa.
a. 0.26m x 0.26m b. 0.30m x 0.30m c. 0.32m x 0.32m d. 0.35m x 0.35m e. 0.38m x 0.38m

19 Recommended concrete proportions (mixture) for filling and massive work not exposed to severe
weather.
a. 1:1.2:3 b. 1:2:3 c. 1:2:3.5 d. 1:2.5:4 e. 1:3:5
20 Thickness of GI sheet usually used for gutters and flushing.
a. Gauge 14 b. Gauge 16 c. Gauge 20 d. Gauge 24 e. Gauge 30

21 The unsupported length of a column divided by its least dimension in cross-section is known as:
a.beam ratio b.slenderness value c.slenderness ratio d.column ratio e.none of the these

22 Specific gravity of sand is:

a. 3.15 b. 3.41 c. 2.66 d. 2.65 e. 1

23 The minimum load to be supported by the overhead rail system per linear meter.
a. 10 kg b. 15 kg c. 20 kg d. 25 kg e. 30 kg

24 To be classified as large-scale, what should be the minimum capacity of the poultry

dressing/slaughtering plant?
a.100 heads/hour b.200 heads/hour c.300 heads/hour d.400 heads/hour e.500 heads/hour

25 A mixture of cement and water only, mixed to the consistency of very thick cream used for coating
surfaces of concrete to improve their appearance.
a. mortar b. grout c. plaster d. cement e. none of these

26 Members that join the top and bottom chords to form the triangular patterns that give truss action.
The members are subject only to axial compression or tension forces (no bending) are:
a. webs b. span c. chords d. king post e. top chord

27 The recommended stack heights for paddy and rice storage is:
a. 4.57m b. 4.47m c. 4.37m d. 4.27m e. 4.17m

28 The minimum space requirements for swine with 41-60 kgs is ____ square meter/animal.
a. 0.50 b. 0.70 c. 0.85 d. 0.60 e. 0.95

29 The minimum space requirement for finisher is ____ square meter/animal.

a. 0.50 b. 0.70 c. 0.85 d. 0.60 e. 0.95

30 Operations connected with excavating and placing embankments with soil, earth or rock.
a. earthwork b. clearing c. digging d. excavation e. all of these

31 The recommended minimum road carriageway width for one-lane roadway.

a. 1.5 m b. 2.0 m c. 1.0 m d. 2.5 m e. 3.0 m

32 What is the minimum space requirement for 100 carabao?

a. 2,000 sq.m. b. 300 sq.m. c. 400 sq.m. d. 500 sq.m. e. 1,000 sq.m.

33 A system of grading the performance of a constructor for a specific kind of infrastructure projects
using a set of criteria.
a. CPES b. PERT c. CPM d.CDMT e. none of these

34 For layers in cage, what is the minimum area for 5 birds?

a. 0.20 sq.m. b. 0.25 sq.m. c. 0.30 sq.m d. 0.35 sq.m. e. 0.40 sq.m.

35 In broiler housing, what is the recommended floor elevation from the ground?
a.at least 900mm b.at least 1000mm c. at least 1100mm d. at least 1200mm e. at least 1300mm

36 How many 15-amp branch circuits are needed if a plan calls for the installation of 54 small-appliance
outlets?
a. 5 b. 6 c. 7 d. 9 e. 10

37 What is the special mark that indicates good quality for switches?
a. capital Q b. capital S c. capital A d. capital G e. capital T

38 It is the average life of an incandescent light bulb:

a. 750-2500 hr b. 1000-2500 hr c. 2500-6000 hr d. 1000-6000 hr e. 750-1000 hr

39 Calculate the lamp lumens required having given the following values: intensities=40 foot-candles,
room size: 30 ft x 15 ft x 10 ft, coefficient of utilization=0.53, and service factor=0.7.
a. 44335 lumens b. 48578 lumens c. 44533 lumens d. 45878 lumens e. 47588 lumens

40 For size over 1 horsepower which is least expensive?

a. three-phase b. split-phase c. two-valve d. capacitor- e. repulsion-start
induction motor induction motor capacitor motor start motor motor
41 If a 1/2-hp motor has a full-load speed of 1,740 rpm, what size pulleys should be used for driving a
machine at 580 rpm having a 3-on diameter of motor pulley?
a. 8 in b. 9 in c. 10 in d. 10.5 in e. 11 in

42 What is the maximum fraction of the power of the betz coefficient?

a. 93.5% b. 53.9% c. 95.3% d. 59.3% e. 39.5%

43 Materials to be used as a resistive heating element should have the following properties:
a. high electrical resistance
b. low temperature coefficient of expansion to avoid mechanical stresses in the material
c. high melting point
d. low resistivities to oxidation to avoid deterioration during use
e. none of these

44 Compute for the energy from the wind in a day if the wind machine has a blade diameter of 5m, the
efficiency of the machine is 35%, and the wind speed is 35 m/s.
a. 21,336 Wh b. 1,536,440 Wh c. 4,609,320 Wh d. 6,153,133 Wh e. 7,319,448 Wh

45 The inductive reactance of an air core may be increased by:

a. decreasing frequency c. decreasing inductance e. none of these
b. increasing source of voltage d. adding capacitors

46 If the capacitive reactance is greater than the inductive reactance in a series RLC circuit which of
the following is true?
a. total voltage is in phase with the current
b. total current will lag voltage
c. current leads total voltage
d. resonance in both axes will be negligible
e. none of these

47 A motor takes 49.2 W of power and draws 0.82 A from a 120-V, 60 Hz source. Calculate the power factor
of the motor.
a. 0.5 b. 0.6 c. 0.7 d. 0.8 e. 0.9

48 The power taken by a motor is 5 kW with a power factor of 0.9. Calculate the motor current if the
motor is connected to a 240-V, 60 Hz source, and there is no line drop in voltage.
a. 28.15 A b. 25.81 A c. 32.15 A d. 25.13 A e. 23.15 A

49 What is the recommended minimum lighting level for farrowing?

a. 10 fc b. 15 fc c. 12 fc d. 5 fc e. 20 fc

50 In what rate does the sunlight arriving at the endge of the earth's atmosphere carries energy at
ground level?
a.177 kW/sq.m b. 177 kW/sq.km c. 177 W/sq.m d. 177 W/sq.km e. none of these

51 Group of high intensity discharge lamp that is produced by an electric arc passing through sodium
vapor.
a. Metal Hallide b. Mercury Lamp c. Fluorescent Lamp d. Incandescent e. High Pressure
Lamp Lamp Sodium Lamp

52 It is the amount of light received from a particular surface per unit power input.
a. Lighting b. Lighting c. Lighting d. illumination e. radiance level
effectiveness efficiency intensity

53 Compute for V3.

a. 2V b. 4V c. 4V d. 6V e. 8V

54 Compute for the voltage at loop 3 (L3).

 a. 5V b. 15V c. 25V d. 30V e. 35V

55 Compute for “R”.

a. 5 ohms b. 10 ohms c. 15 ohms d. 20 ohms e. 25 ohms

56 Compute for total R.

a. 2 ohms b. 4 ohms c. 6 ohms d. 8 ohms e. 10 ohms

57 Compute for total R.

a. 0.33 ohms b. 0.236 ohms c. 13.33 ohms d. 6.67 ohms e. 20 ohms

58 Referring to figure above, compute for total current flowing across the load resistors.
a. 0.33 A b. 0.236 A c. 13.33 A d. 6.67 A e. 20 A

59 What is the current flowing in the 4-ohm resistor?

a. 5.394 A b. 1.423 A c. 3.415 A d. 5.234 A e. 8.804 A

60 What is the current flowing in the center leg?

a. 4 A b. 7 A c. 6 A d. 5A e. 3A

61 Blanching is used to inactivate enzymes and it consist of short time exposure to _________.
 a. low temperature b. high c. extremely low d. extremely e. none of these
temperature temperature high temperature
Two hundred thousand kilograms of shelled corn at 24% moisture content (wet basis) are dried to 14%
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moisture content. Determine the amount of bone-dried material.
a. 152,000 kg b. 125, 000 kg c. 215, 000 kg d. 251, 000 kg e. none of these

3. The force that diffuse water vapor in all direction and is caused by the mass and velocity of
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vaporized water molecules is __________.
a. vapor pressure b. partial c. air pressure d. atmospheric e. none of these
pressure pressure

Bushel is defined as the volume of measurement for containers of fruits and vegetables. This is
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approximately equivalent to:
a. 0.0328 cu.m b. 0.0352 cu.m c. 0.04099 cu.m d. 0.04119 cu.m e. none of these

It is the equalization of moisture or temperature throughout the product for processing.

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a. equivalent b. equalization c. tempering d. homeostatis e. none of these
moisture content

A term of conditioning as opposed to simple drying in which a chemical change occurs, such as in
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tobacco, sweet potatoes, etc., to prepare the crop for storage or use.
a. dryaeration b. dehydration c. parboiling d. flue curing e. none of these

It is a machine used to remove the husk from the paddy grain which consists of 2 horizontal discs,
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the top one is stationary while the lower disc is rotating.
a. under runner b. rubber roller c. cono type d. kiskisan e. none of these
disc

What is the theoretical horsepower requirement of a bucket elevator with a capacity of 545 kg/ min
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and lift of 10.7 m and the elevator is loaded downside?
a. 2.19 hp b. 2.91 hp c. 1.92 hp d. 1.29 hp e. none of these

69 When a material goes with air, the velocity that cause it to pick-up the material is called
a. superfluous b. cyclone c. laminar d. terminal e. none of these
velocity velocity velocity velocity

In a dryer, 4 tonnes sorghum (final weight) is dried from 18% (db) moisture content to 13% (db)
moisture content per hour. Calculate the heat requirement for drying and the necessary air flow rate
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for the drying system. Given that the dryer efficiency is 50% and the latent heat of evaporation is
equal to 574 kcal/kg.
a. 280,112 kcal/kg b. 280, 121 c. 221, 810 kcal/ d. 220, 180 e. none of these
kcal/kg kg kcal/ kg

71 It is defined as the mass of water vapor per mass of air, including the moisture.
a. absolute b. mixing ratio c. specific d. relative e. none of these
humidity humidity humidity

72 If the actual vapor pressure is less than the saturated vapor pressure, the condition of the air is
said to be ________.
a. in equilibrium b. unsaturated c. saturated d. at dew point e. none of these

73 The law that states that all objects with temperature above absolute zero emits radiation at a rate
proportional to the fourth power of their absolute temperature.
a. Fourier's Law b. Newton's Law c. Planck's Law d. Stefan- e. none of these
Boltzmann Law

74 It is the branch of engineering science which deals with the study of dry air.
a. Thermodynamics b. Refrigeration c. Psychrometry d. Bioprocessing e. none of these
Engineering

75 Identify if the following statements are true or false. (a) In psychrometry, for the unsaturated air,
the dry bulb temperature, wet bulb temperature and dew point temperature are the same. (b) The
psychrometric process that involves the increase in the temperature of air without changing its
humidity ratio is sensible cooling.
a. True, True b. False, False c. True, False d. False, True e. none of these
76 This term is used when the air changes in the conditioned space are the result of deliberate
introduction of outside air into the space.
a. air change load b. infiltration c. ventilating d. cooling load e. all of these
load load

77 One ton of refrigeration is equal to _______.

a. 211 kJ/hr b. 200 BTU/min c. 3.52 hp d. 4.72 kW e. all of these

78 The saturated vapor pressure of the air is a function of its temperature, and is expressed using the
________.
a. Dalton's Law b. Ideal Gas Law c. Teten's d. Carrier's e. none of these
Equation Equation

79 A reversed Carnot cycle has refrigerating COP of 4. The work done on the cycle is 10 hp. Determine
the ratio T2/T1.
a. 1.25 b. 5.00 c. 1.33 d. 0.75 e. none of these

80 From item 79, if the cycle is used as heat pump, determine the COP.
a. 1.25 b. 5.00 c. 1.33 d. 0.75 e. none of these

81 It is the term used to denote constant atmospheric humidity.

a. Isohumes b. Isohumic c. Isohumid d. Isoyou e. none of these

82 A glassful of ice-cold water is an example of a phenomenon when solid, liquid, and vapor phases of a
substance coexist. What do you call this?
a. boundary b. critical point c. transient d. triple point e. none of these
phenomenon phenomenon

83 A motor draws 10-A from a 220-V supply at a power factor of 0.75. If the power delivered is 1.4 hp,
what is the efficiency of the motor?
a. 47.5% b. 39.2% c. 63.3% d. 47.8% e. none of these

84 It is the refrigerant suitable for large industrial low-temperature installations.

a. ammonia b. R-11 c. CO2 d. R-22 e. all of these

85 In the condition when the vapor pressure deficit is high, the air is said to be ______.
a. moist b. dry c. expanding d. compressing e. none of these

86 The normal atmosphere for storage is 21% oxygen, 0.03% carbon dioxide, and 79% nitrogen. In
controlled atmosphere storage, the ___(X)___ is reduced and the ___(Y)___ level is increased.
a. X = carbon b. X = nitrogen; Y c. X = oxygen; Y = d. X = oxygen; Y e. none of these
dioxide; Y = oxygen = carbon dioxide nitrogen = carbon dioxide

87 Which is not true about dry bulb temperature?

a. also called as b. actual air c. index of the d. unaffected by e. none of these
“temperature of temperature sensible heat of humidity
adiabatic air
saturation”

88 Consider an air-water vapor mixture similar to the atmosphere. The dry bulb temperature at 100
percent relative humidity is equal to _______.
a. Wet bulb b. Dew point c. Saturation d. Potential e. none of these
temperature temperature Temperature Temperature
89 In a building, which may be a source of latent heat?
a. electic lights b. moisture c. solar radiation d. appliances e. all of these
difference

90 Seventy-five hundred pounds of fresh beef enter a chilling cooler at 102 F and are chilled to 45 F
each day. The specific heat of beef before freezing is 0.75 Btu/lb F, and after freezing is 0.40
Btu/lb F. 61. Assuming that the beef is chilled in 20 hr rather than over the entire 24-hr period,
determine the product load in Btu per 24-hour.
a. 294,964 b. 179,550 c. 589,950 d. 384,750 e. none of these
91 35T load of chickens is received on site. This has
50T of mulched green waste is added to bulk up the
content of 20%. 15T of Milk Whey will be added for
ratio of 100:1 and moisture content of 60%. 10T of
a C/N ratio of 120:1 will be added to further bulk
levels in the mix. Nitrogen percent results: 2.8%,
ratio of the compost mix. MC is on wet basis.
a C/N ratio of 11:1 and moisture content of 50%.
mix. This has a C/N ratio of 25:1 and moisture
the high availability of carbon. This has a C/N
blue gum mulch with a moisture content of 35% and
up the mix, aid with porosity and adjust carbon
1.5%, 0.5% and 0.3% respectively. Determine the CN

a. 6.26:1 b.22.58:1 c.23.60:1 d.7.43:1 e.none of these

92 Determine the size of the digester required to produce biogas for a livestock farm having 1000 heads
cattle. The projected retention time is 25 days with feed material to water ratio of 1:1.5. If the
density of the substrate is 870kg/m3 and the manure production is 14kg/day-head
a. 400 cu.m b. 450 cu.m c. 500 cu.m d. 550 cu. m e. 600 cu.m

93 Turbidity is measured units that relate the clarity of the water sample to that of a standardized
suspension of silica denoted by tubidity unit (TU). Based on water quality standards, determined the
level of turbidity of a relatively clear water.
a. 15 TU b.25 TU c. 35 TU d.50 TU e.none of these

94 Determine the amount of chlorine in kilograms to disinfect a 100 megaliters of water for 1 day if the
maintained dosage is equals to 0.3 mg/L

a. 15 b.20 c.25 d.30 e.none of these

95 It is used to determine the percentages of volatile matter, fixed carbon, and ash in the fuel and
gives the indication of the flaming and glowing combustion.
a. Proximate b. Ultimate c.Combustion d.Chemical e.none of these
analysis analysis Analysis Analysis
96 It is the optimum pH value of substrate for methane fermentation.
a. 3 to 5 b. 5 to 6 c.6 to 7 d. 7 to 8 e.none of these
97 For a fixed type biogas plant with a 45 cubic meter total digester volume, determine the volume of
the gas chamber.
a. 13.5 cu.m b.12.5 cu.m c. 36 cu.m d.9 cu.m e.none of these
98 The estimated daily quantity of available manure (kg/head) 18 - 36 kg swine is equals to:
a. 2.2 b.7.75 c.2.55 d.7.55 e.none of these
99 It is a treatment process in which the velocity of the water is lowered below the suspension velocity
and the suspended particles settle out of the water due to gravity.
a.sedimentation b. clarification c.purification d.both a and b e. both a and c
100 It is the chamber where manure and water are collected, stored and separated from heavy and
nonbiodegradable materials before feeding them into the digester
a.digester b.bio - reactor c.holding tank d.stilling tank e.none of these