Tools and Equipment

12 Grade 10 Agriculture questions on Tools and Equipment, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which tool would give the most accurate measurement of the diameter of a metal rod being used to make a poultry feeder stand?

   A. Vernier calliper

   B. Tape measure

   C. Steel rule

   D. Spirit level

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   A learner is joining two pieces of timber to make a rabbit hutch and must check that the corner formed is a true right angle. Which tool should be used?

   A. Spirit level

   B. Marking gauge

   C. Try square

   D. Tape measure

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A dairy farmer wishes to remove the horn buds of a two-week-old Friesian calf. Which tool is used for this operation?

   A. Disbudding iron

   B. Burdizzo

   C. Elastrator

   D. Hoof trimmer

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4. Question 4

   4 marks

   State the tool or equipment used for each of the following livestock operations: (i) cutting back the overgrown hooves of a dairy cow; (ii) giving liquid medicine to a sheep through the mouth; (iii) castrating a bull calf without cutting the skin; (iv) making an identification mark on the ear of a calf.

   (4 marks)

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Describe four practices carried out to maintain garden tools such as jembes and pangas in good working condition.

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   Any FOUR, 1 mark each: 1. Clean off soil, sap and plant debris immediately after use. 2. Dry the metal parts before storage so that moisture does not cause rust. 3. Smear metal parts with oil or grease before storing for a long period. 4. Sharpen the cutting edges regularly using a file or grinding stone. 5. Tighten loose handles and replace cracked or broken ones. 6. Store the tools in a dry store, hung on racks or with cutting edges protected. 7. Use each tool only for the job it was designed for.

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   A farmer in Machakos wants to dig planting holes for avocado seedlings in hard, stony ground. Which tool should be used to break the ground first?

   A. Garden trowel

   B. Pick axe

   C. Garden rake

   D. Jembe

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   A Grade 10 learner has been asked to trim the thin green branches of coffee bushes on the school farm. Which tool is most suitable for this task?

   A. Pruning saw

   B. Panga

   C. Secateurs

   D. Axe

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Outline four factors a school farm manager should consider when buying a new farm tool.

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   Any FOUR, 1 mark each: 1. The type of work to be done, so that the tool suits the intended task. 2. Cost of the tool against the money available in the farm budget. 3. Quality and durability of the material, especially the steel of the blade. 4. Availability of spare parts and of repair services locally. 5. Ease of use and safety for the learners who will handle it. 6. Size and weight of the tool in relation to the user. 7. Reputation of the make/supplier and the warranty offered.

9. Question 9

   3 marks

   Explain three safety precautions a learner should observe when using a knapsack sprayer.

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   Any THREE, 1 mark each (statement + reason): 1. Wear protective clothing (overall, gumboots, gloves, mask, goggles) to prevent the chemical from contacting the skin, eyes or lungs. 2. Check the sprayer for leaks before filling so that the chemical does not run down the operator's back. 3. Spray with the wind blowing the mist away from the body, so that the operator does not inhale the drift. 4. Do not eat, drink or smoke while spraying, to avoid swallowing the chemical. 5. Wash the sprayer and bathe thoroughly with soap and water immediately after spraying. 6. Never blow a blocked nozzle with the mouth; clean it with water or a soft brush.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    While repairing a broken wheelbarrow frame in the farm workshop, a learner needs to hold a piece of metal that has just been heated in the forge. The correct tool for holding it is a:

    A. Pair of pliers

    B. Bench vice

    C. G-clamp

    D. Blacksmith's tongs

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11. Question 11

    2 marks

    Distinguish between a spade and a shovel as used on the farm.

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12. Question 12

    3 marks

    Explain three advantages of using a motorised chaff cutter instead of chopping Napier grass with a panga on a dairy farm.

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