Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION I
PANGASINAN SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE II
MALICO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
San Nicolas, Pangasinan

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

Subject: TLE 10- AGRICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION Grade Level:

10-A

Learning Number Number Item Placement/Levels of Test Item Key

Competency Cod of of Items Cognitive Domain Answ
(MELCs) e Teachin (TD/ R U A A E C er
g Days TTD)
*TI)
Personal 2 2 1 2 1 1. They are individuals with 1. A
Entrepreneurial
4 8
skills and capabilities to see 2. B
1,2 16,17 31 39,40 46 and evaluate business
opportunities.
a. Entrepreneurs
b. Entrepreneurship
c. Businessman
d. Farmers
2. It refers to the important
characteristics that should
be possessed by an
 individual in order to
perform entrepreneurial
functions effectively.
a. Hardworking
b. Entrepreneurial
competencies
c. Confident
d. None of the above
Mr. Tony Ocampo opens his
vegetable plant nursery business. 16. C
He knows that his personal 17. D
entrepreneurial characteristics are
insufficient to ensure a successful
operationalization of a business that
he has in mind. Your answers to the
questions below will help in
developing his PECs.

16. Which of the following is NOT

considered a characteristic of an
entrepreneur?
a. Copes with failure
b. Opportunity seeker
c. Dependent
d. Persistent
17. What PECs must he possess if
there are customers who complain
about the quality of his product?
a. Hardwork
b. Patience
c. Versatility
d. All of the above
31. If Mang Alberto wants to ensure 31. D
a profitable business operation,
what characteristics will she
maintain?
a. Has commitment
b. Goal oriented
c. Futuristic
d. Opportunity seeker

Mr. Tony Ocampo opens his 39. B

vegetable plant nursery business. 40. B
He knows that his personal
entrepreneurial characteristics are
insufficient to ensure a successful
operationalization of a business that
he has in mind. Your answers to the
questions below will help in
developing his PECs.

39. Mr. Ocampo follows the advice

of a friend to be flexible especially
if he intends to open a retail
business. What PECs has been
demonstrated by Mr. Ocampo?
a. Open to feedback
b. Reliable and has integrity
c. Persistent
d. Self- confident
40. He tells Ronnie, his best friend
that he has a strong will and does
not give up to find a solution to
a business problem. What PECs has
been demonstrated by Mr.
Ocampo?
a. Hard work
b. Persistence
c. Risk- taking
d. Self-confidence

46. Why we need to assess one’s 46. D

PECs before engaging in a
particular entrepreneurial activity?
a. to know the weakness and
strengths when it comes to
 entrepreneurship
b. in order to deliver the excellency
of being an entrepreneur
c. in order to be aware in all the
activities
d. all of the above

Environment and 3 3 2 3. These are essential to an 3. B

Market
4 8
individual to live with 4. C
3,4, 18,19 32,33 dignity and pride in a 5. D
5 20 community.
a. Wants
b. Needs
c. Innovation
d. Branding
4. These are desires, luxury
and extravagance that
signify wealth and
expensive way of living.
a. Branding
b. SWOT
c. Wants
d. Needs
5. It is the introduction of
something new in your
product or service.
a. USP
b. SWOT
c. Branding
d. Innovation
18. Which of the following is not 18. D
belong to the group. 19. D
a. Bread 20. D
b. Medicine
c. Clothes
d. Perfume
19. All of the following are
 examples of a luxury or wants of
people except:
a. expensive shoes
b. expensive clothes
c. perfume
d. food
20. The simple tips to publicize the
brand are the following except:
a. Develop a tagine
b. Design a logo
c. Write a brand message
d. Product development
32. Successful entrepreneurs have 32. B
the ability to think quickly and to 33. C
make wise decisions towards a pre-
determined set of objectives.
a. Has the initiative
b. Sound decision maker
c. Excellent planner
d. None of the above
33. They give full commitment and
solid dedication to make the
business successful.
a. Creative
b. Profit-Oriented
c. Committed
d. Disciplined

Prepare Land for 3 3 2 1 6. It refers to the physical 6. A

Planting arrangement of the soil 7. B
Vegetables Crops 4 9
6,7, 21,22, 34,35 41 particles in relation to each 8. D
8 23 other.
a. Soil structure
b. Soil
c. Soil texture
d. Climate
7. It is the physical
 characteristics of the overall
field site and includes
conditions such as water, air
drainage.
a. Sunlight
b. Topography
c. Water and drainage
d. None of the above
8. It is the main component of
chlorophyll.
a. Phosphorus
b. Potassium
c. pH levels
d. Nitrogen
21. Which of the following factors 21. B
in selecting the site is considered as 22. D
the life–blood of vegetable 23. D
production?
a. Topography
b. water
c. Sunlight
d. Soil
22. Which of the following is NOT
a consideration when taking soil
samples for soil analysis?
a. Slope of the area
b. Cropping history
c. Past lime and fertilizer
application
d. Frequency of irrigation
23. Which of the following is NOT
a characteristic of good soil?
a. Has good aeration
b. Has plenty of minerals
c. Has high water holding capacity
d. Contains large amount of clay
making the soil compact
 34. The type of soil directly affects 34. B
the growth and development of 35. D
vegetable crops. What types of soil
are best for growing vegetables?
a. Clay – loam
b. Sandy – loam
c. Silty – clay
d. Sandy – clay
35. Access to sunlight plays a
significant role in producing
vegetable crops. How long should
the crops be exposed to direct
sunlight every day?
a. 3 – 5 hours
b. 2 – 4 hours
c. 4 – 6 hours
d. 6 – 7 hours

41. Why is soil analysis important? 41. D

a. To describe the type of soil
b. To know how to apply fertilizers
c. To identify the crops to be
planted
d. To determine the rate and kind of
fertilizers to be applied

Soil Laboratory 2 2 1 2 1 9. It is essential for plant 9. B

Analysis
4 8
growth and plays a vital role 10. C
9,10 24,25 36 42,43 49 in photosynthesis, energy
storage, and cell growth.
a. Nitrogen
b. Phosphorus
c. Potassium
d. pH levels
10. It helps to control the
movement of water,
 nutrients and carbohydrates
in plant tissues.
a. Nitrogen
b. Phosphorus
c. Potassium
d. pH levels

24. What is the best topography 24. D

suited for vegetable production? 25. C
a. Hilly b. Level
c. Sloping d. Slightly Sloping
25. Which of the following refers to
the proportion of sand
, silt, and clay particles that
comprise a particular soil sample?
a. Soil b. Soil profile
c. Soil texture d. Soil
structure

36. Which of the following is NOT 36. A

a reason why we consider
accessibility to road and
transportation as one of the
important factors in selecting the
site?
a. Vegetables are harvested anytime
b. Vegetables are highly perishable
c. Vegetables are best liked when
they are fresh
d. Products are transported without
much damage

42. The following statements tell 42. C

43. A
how to collect composite soil
samples from each sampling area.
Choose from the choices below the
correct procedure in taking soil
samples.
1. Place the bar of soil
(representing a one spot
soil sample) in a pail or
any suitable clean
container.
2. Using a spade or
shovel, dig a pit to a
depth of 20 – 30
centimeters.
3. From one vertical
side of the pit, take a
slice of soil 2 – 3 cm
thick with a single
downward thrust of the
spade. Using a knife or a
trowel, trim the slice of
soil on both sides to a bar
3 – 4 cm width.
4. Clear the soil
surface of litter and
vegetation before
digging a pit.
a. 4,3,1,2
b. 1,3,2,4
c. 4,2,3,1
d. 2,4,3,1
 43. Which of the following is the 1st
step in measuring the soil nutrient.
a. take your soil samples
b. create a soil and water mixture to
set aside
c. take PH
d. take N, P, K
49. Why it is important for a farmer 49. D
to conduct soil testing and analysis
in his farm before planting crops or
vegetable?
a. to optimize crop production
b. to protect the environment from
contamination
c. to aid the diagnosis of plant
culture problems
d. all of the above

Proper Land 3 3 1 1 1 11. D

Preparation Using
4 9 11. It lowers the pH of the soil
12. B
Plow and Harrow and increases the nutrients.
11,12 26,27 37 44 46 13. C
a. Manure
, 28 b. Peat moss
13 c. Bark
d. Compost
12. It is used to improve the
drainage of the clay soil.
a. Peat moss
b. Sand
c. Bark
d. Manure
13. It raises the soil PH and
helps in loosening the soil.
a. Peat moss
b. Sand
c. Lime
d. bark
26. Which of the following is not
included in the primary and 26. D
essential nutrients for plant growth. 27. B
a. Nitrogen 28. C
b. Phosphorus
c. Potassium
d. Ion
27. The following are the common
soil amendments except:
a. Sand
b. Nitrogen
c. Peat Moss
Lime
28. Choosing the best garden
location is the ____ step in land
preparation procedure.
a. 2nd step
b. 3rd step
c. 1st step
d. 4th step

37. A
37. To achieve the best results,
your crops should be obtain
sunlight for at least ____ hours.
a. 6 hours
b. 3 hours
c. 10 hours
d. 8 hours

44. A
44. During land preparation, a
tree’s root system can create subtle
problems for the gardener. If you
have enough space for gardening
try to grow the crop _____ feet
away from the tree.
a. 10-20
 b. 20-30
c. 30-40
d. 40-50
46. D
46. In land preparation, why do we
need to follow the requirements for
land preparation?
a. to ensure that the rice field is
ready for planting
b. a well prepared field control
weeds
c. recycles plant nutrients
d. all of the above
Safety Precaution
in Operating Farm 2 2 1 1 2 14. B
Tools and
4 8 1 14. This means keeping all
15. C
Equipment guards, shields and access
14,15 29,30 38 45 47,4
50 doors in place when
8
operating equipment.
a. Maintain awareness
b. Adjust equipment
accordingly
c. Avoid alcohol
d. None of the above
15. These laws are in place to
protect both of you and
citizens around you.
a. Read and comply with the
manual
b. Always keep your slow-
moving-emblen
c. Follow and keep up with
federal and state laws
d. Ensure your well rested

29. B
29. Never issue or use a damaged or
30. D
defective hand or power tool.
a. Wear your PPE
b. Inspect your tools
c. Don’t alter your tool
d. Handle with care
30. Make sure you are using the
correct tool for the task at hand.
a. Wear your PPE
b. Inspect your tools
c. Don’t alter your tool
d. Pick the right tool

38. D
38. Feeling fatigued when operating
machinery can be dangerous.
a. Dress appropriately
b. Avoid alcohol
c. Read up about planter equipment
safety
d. Ensure you’re well rested

45. A
45. Always thoroughly read the
manual for each piece of
equipment.
a. Read and comply with manual
b. Avoid alcohol
c. Read up about planter equipment
safety
d. Ensure you’re well rested

47. Mang Kanor always make it sure

the power use of hand and power tools 47. A
required for the task at hand. 48. B
a. Get trained
b. Keep your distance
c. pick up after yourself
 d. none of the above
48. A cluttered floor can lead to
accidental trips or falls which can be
extremely dangerous when working
with hand and power tools.
a. Get Trained
b. Keep your workplace clean
c. Pick up after yourself
d. Unplug and disconnect yourself
50. Why we need to assess one’s PECs 50. D
before engaging in a particular
entrepreneurial activity?
a. to know the weakness and strengths
when it comes to entrepreneurship
b. in order to deliver the excellency of
being an entrepreneur
c. in order to be aware in all the
activities
d. all of the above

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Number of Items Per Domain 1-15 16-30 31-38 39-45 46- 49-
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Prepared by: Noted:

RISHAN S. BANIG EDITHA G. AQUINO
Subject Teacher OIC