2008 State FFA Tractor Operator Test

DIRECTIONS: Use a #2 lead pencil to mark your answers on the “Grade Master” score sheet. Make dark marks, erase completely to change, make no stray marks, write your name and chapter on card.

1. Which Agricultural machine causes the greatest number of serious injuries to youth? A. Corn Pickers C. Combines B. Tractors D. Hay Balers

2. ROPS are designed to protect the operator by doing what? A. Preventing the tractor from overturning B. Keeping the operator inside the cab C. Providing a “critical zone of safety” D. All of the above

3. Which characteristic causes younger people to be at a greater risk of injury while doing farm/ranch work? A. Lack of experience B. Lack of strength C. Lack of coordination D. All of the above

4. Which environmental hazard increases the chance of injury? A. Darkness B. Cold C. Snow D. All of the above

5. The Fair Labor Standards Act restricts the employment of youth under the age of _____, from performance of farm tasks considered hazardous, without special training. A. 12 B. 14 C. 16 D. 20

6. When installing section knives in a mower or other equipment, you should: A. Use a metal object to control the knife bar B. Keep people away from the sickle knife when installing C. Use a woood object to control the knife bar D. A & C are correct E. B & C are correct

7. The correct way to check for a leak in a hydraulic hose is to:? A. Spray water on the hose and watch for bubbles B. Run your hand over the hose C. Look for a hydraulic leak by holding a piece of cardboard several inches from the hose, moving it the length of the hose D. All of the Above

8. Which of the following PTO components is a part of the Tractor? A. Tunnel Shield B. Spinner Shield C. Master Shield D. Inverted Shield

9. Records show that most tractor accidents are caused by what? A. Working When Tired C. Trying to Hurry B. Careless Attitude D. All of these 10. Before leaving the tractor seat to adjust or repair any equipment: A. Shut off the tractor B. Disengage the PTO and raise the equipment C. Be sure all controls are in neutral and the parking break is on D. Disengage the PTO and shut off the tractor

11. Starting a tractor, while standing beside it on the ground, is safe if the tractor is in neutral and the breaks are set? A. True B. False

12. Which hazard is associated with hydraulic systems? A. Exposure to hot fluids C. Component failure/collapse B. High pressure fluid skin protection D. All of the above

13. When operating a tractor on a public highway, the flashing amber lights are only required to be used after dark. A. True B. False

14. The SMV emblem is only used on machines that travel at speeds less than ______miles per hour? A. 10 B. 20 C. 25 D. 35

15. Which of the following PTO shielding systems is most commonly used on modern agricultural equipment? A. Tunnel shield B. Integral-journal (spinner) shield C. Fully shielded D. Master shield

16. Almost half of all tractor related deaths could be prevented if tractors were equipped with what?? A. Narrow front ends C. ROPS B. Seat Belts D. Power Steering

17. Audible warnings are frequently used on agricultural tractors to alert the operator when: A. The parking break is engaged B. The cab door is ajar C. The brakes are worn D. The tractor is backing up

18. Which of the following characteristics contribute to making farm/ranch work so dangerous? A. Workers often work alone C. Exposure to hazardous machinery B. Few enforced safety regulations D. A & C E. A, B & C

19. Which of the following design features does not reduce the potential for a tractor upset? A. Use of wheel weights and ballast C. Fixed drawbar height B. Wide front end D. Seat belts

20. When moving a very wide implement such as a combine on a public road, it is best to: A. Move it after dark when there are fewer cars on the road B. Have someone follow in a car or pickup C. Have someone lead in a car or pickup with flashers on D. None of the above are considered good practices 21. The letters SMV stand for: A. Slow Machine Verification C. Snails-pace Moving Vehicle B. Slow Moving Vehicle D. Standard Machine Violation

22. When operating self propelled equipment on public roads, what should the operator do if someone is approaching from behind and wants to pass? A. Slow down and motion to them to go around B. Continue to drive as you are C. It is the responsibility of the automobile operator to safely pass you D. Signal with flashing lights when safe E. Slow down and find a suitable place to pull off the road so they may safely pass

23. Road travel with agricultural tractors is more hazardous because when the speed of the tractor is doubled, the chance of and upset is ______: A. The same C. Four times as likely B. Twice as likely D. None of the above

24. ROPS – Just what is it?? A. Reinforced Overhead Protection System B. Risk Optimized Personal Safetyguards C. Roll Over Protection Structure D. Risk Of Personal Safety System

25. Which operator behavior increases the risk of an injury occurring? A. Being Cautious C. Being Patieint B. Using Self Control D. Working while angry

26. If a tractor is left running inside a confined area such as a barn, it can present a health hazard to people and animals because: A. It may drip oil that contains PCB’s B. The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide - a poisonous gas C. The engine could overheat and start a fire D. High decibel sound can cause hearing loss

27. Contact with overhead power lines can result in? A. Burns C. Electrocutions B. Explosions D. Both explosions and burns E. Both burns and electrocutions

28. Silo gas (Nitrogen Dioxide) can be present in silos for ______weeks after filling is complete. A. One B. Two C. Three D. Forty

29. When towing implements on public highways, which of the following should be used? A. SMV Emblem B. Safety Hitch Pin C. Flashing Lights D. All of the above

30. How much time does it take for an average sized person to become totally helpless in flowing grain? A. 5 seconds B. 15 seconds C. 60 seconds D. 90 seconds 2008 State FFA Tractor Operator Test Answer Key

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