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FOF412S - FUNDAMENTALS OF FARM MECHANISATION - 1ST OPP - NOVEMBER 2025 |
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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCE AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
QUALIFICATION: NUST BRIDGING PROGRAMME-TVET AGRICULTURE SPECIALISATION
QUALIFICATION CODE: 04DNBTA
COURSE CODE : FOF412S
SESSION: NOV 2025
LEVEL: 4
COURSE NAME: FUNDAMENTAL OF FARM
MECHANISATION
PAPER: MAIN
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER{S)
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
MS HilJA IIYAMBO
MODERATOR: MR HELMUTH TJIKURUNDA
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Number the answers clearly
4. Each section must start on a new page
5. This paper consist of 3 sections{ A,B and C}
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF _7_ PAGES (Including this front page)
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Section A
. Question 1
(10 marks)
Select the correct answer for each question. Write down the letter corresponding to your
choice, next to the question number. 1 mark per question
1.Which of the following is not an agricultural application of hydraulics?
a) Transport crops to the market and generate electricity
b) Facilitate mechanical operations like lifting and adjusting implements
c) Powering hydraulic sprayers
d) Operating tractor brakes
2. Electrode have a brittle covering which is called :
a) Slag
b) Sparks
c) Arc
d) Flux
3. The following are defects in welding caused by excessive current, except one .
Which one?
a) Overheating of the electrode
b) Lack of penetration
c) Overheating and burning through of the workpiece
d) Excessive splattering
4. Record keeping is important in agricultural mechanisation for several reasons, except:
a) Monitoring fuel consumption and repair costs
a) Scheduling implements/ machineries maintenance
b) Assisting in planning future operations
c) Providing clean working environment
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5. During tractor set up, why is it important to test the wheel sl ip/ revolution?
a) To check if the tractor paint is not scratched.
b) To ensure proper traction and efficient fuel use
c) To increase the weight of the tractor permanently
d) To make the tractor move faster when ploughing
6. Which of the following implement should not be used in conservation Agriculture?
a)
Rototill drills
b) Slit till drill
c)
Mold board plough
d)
Happy seeders
7. The following are typical workplace documents required for maintenance activities,
except one . Wh ich one?
a) Employment contract
b) Operator manual
c) Replacement manual
d) Decals on Machinery
8. Which of the following is a key laboratory safety precaution?
a) Wear loose clothes when hot
b) Using appropriate protective clothing
c) Ignoring chemical labels
d) Handling equipment with wet hands
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9.What should a tractor operator do before performing primary and secondary operations?
a) Check and set up the tractor correctly
b) Start operations immediately
c) Perform hydraulic connections if necessary
d) Skip inspection of tires and brakes
10. Types of chemical application equipment include :
a) Ploughs and harrows
b) Sprayers and spreaders
c) Tractors only
d) Seed drills
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Section B
Question 2
(10 marks)
Match the descriptions in column A with the correct terms/words in column B. Write only
the number and the correct term/ word next to it. 1 mark per question
Column A
1. Proactively taking measures to prevent equipment failure or degradation before it occurs
Column B
Risk
2. Before the start of a new farming season, conduct thorough inspections of all equipment to Wire Tension
identify and address any issues.
3 Is any source that poses a potential threat of causing harm or damage to humans, property,
or the environment.
Arc welding
4. Aagricultural machinery moves or works, using its own power that is generated by its own
engine or motor.
Pipe Wrench
5. Performs the tillage operation and directly place the seed and fertilizer in the soil opening
in the stubble field
Boom sprayer
6. Used to tighten or loosen threaded pipes and fittings
Hazards
7. Used to apply liquid substances, such as herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers evenly across
the crop field
Rototill drills
8.ls a process that uses an electric arc to join the metals being welded.
Self-propelled
machinery
9. Used to draw wire through narrow spaces and adjust wire tension on the fence line.
10. Is the chance (increased possibility) that a person, equipment or the environment will be
harmed or damaged resulting in a loss.
Pre-season
Inspection
Preventative
Maintenance
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Section C
Question 3
(20 Marks)
3.1. List 8 safety precautions that should be followed when performing maintenance or
repair on vehicles/ tractors or engines . (8)
3.2 . Name 6 types of chemical application equipment used in agriculture- crop production .
(6)
3.3. Define the following terms: 2 marks each
a) Routine Maintenance
b) Personal Protective Equipments
c) Arc welding
Question 4
(60 marks)
4.1. Using your understanding of tractor operation and attachments. Discuss the key
areas for a tractor set up and operation for a successful planting or seeding. (20)
4.2. Briefly explain the general maintenance procedures to be followed before storing farm
machinery or implements after operation. (8)
4.3. Risks in working place can be minim ized using PPEs. Name the PPEs on the diagram
below. (12 marks)
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4.4. Explain the importance of calibrating machinery, equipment, tools, and materials for
application in agriculture. (S)
4.5. Write brief notes to explain how you will check and refill a vehicle's engine oil. (5)
4.6. Provide the requirements for a good fence (8)
4.7. Explain why many farmers opt to use disk harrows for primary tillage than Mold board
plough. (2)
The End!!
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