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This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Dairy Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
There are four classes of milk under federal orders and they provide for what? |
| A. | Classification is according to the relative safety of each class |
| B. | Payment for milk is according to its quality |
| C. | Payment for milk is according to its cost of production |
| D. | Payment for milk is according to its end use |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Which of these is a good nutritional strategy to maintain milk production in hot weather? |
| A. | Feed more grain |
| B. | Increase protein concentration |
| C. | Add more fat |
| D. | Milk slower |
| Answer» D. Milk slower | |
| 3. |
What disease is caused by a worm that is taken up as larvae by cattle eating grass, penetrates the gut, and eventually matures to an adult form in the respiratory tract? |
| A. | Tuberculosis |
| B. | Heartworm |
| C. | Trichinosis |
| D. | Lungworm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
New food plate guidelines recommended how many servings of dairy products per day? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
When performing a CMT test, watch for color changes and gel formation. Milk from a normal quarter does which of the following? |
| A. | Forms a gelatinous mass clinging together in a strong reaction |
| B. | Flows freely without change in viscosity |
| C. | Forms small clumps in a moderate reaction |
| D. | Turns a deep purple color |
| Answer» C. Forms small clumps in a moderate reaction | |
| 6. |
Why do protein and amino acids go hand in hand? |
| A. | Amino acids and proteins need to be found in a 2:1 ratio in all diets |
| B. | Proteins are basically the building blocks of amino acids |
| C. | Amino acids are basically the building blocks of protein |
| D. | Proteins link to amino acids in bone formation |
| Answer» D. Proteins link to amino acids in bone formation | |
| 7. |
At refrigerated temperatures, the butter will begin to lose some of its natural flavor after how long? |
| A. | Within 2 months |
| B. | Within 6 months |
| C. | Within 1 year |
| D. | Butter will not lose its natural flavor when stored properly |
| Answer» C. Within 1 year | |
| 8. |
What method of manure application is best to fully utilize nutrients, reduce the risk of runoff, and lower odor complaints? |
| A. | Injecting |
| B. | Broadcasting |
| C. | Surface application |
| D. | Flood application |
| Answer» B. Broadcasting | |
| 9. |
What technology destroys 90 percent of BST found in milk? |
| A. | Pasteurization |
| B. | Homogenization |
| C. | Hormonization |
| D. | Reverse osmosis |
| Answer» B. Homogenization | |
| 10. |
Which of the following fatty acids found in milk have been associated with health benefits in humans? |
| A. | Oleic acid |
| B. | Conjugated Linoleum Acid |
| C. | Butyric Acid |
| D. | Lactic Acid |
| Answer» C. Butyric Acid | |
| 11. |
For every pound of dry matter, cows should consume how much water? |
| A. | 1 to 2 pounds |
| B. | 4 to 5 pounds |
| C. | 10 to 15 pounds |
| D. | 25 to 30 pounds |
| Answer» C. 10 to 15 pounds | |
| 12. |
The decision of a milk hauler to accept or reject milk at the producing farm? |
| A. | Depends on knowledge of milk quality and ability to smell off odors |
| B. | Should always be confirmed by tests for acidity |
| C. | Should be made the day before pickup is scheduled |
| D. | Age of cow |
| Answer» B. Should always be confirmed by tests for acidity | |
| 13. |
Body condition scoring is one way to measure cow health. What is the ideal score for a milking cow? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» C. 4 | |
| 14. |
What stomach is a magnet typically used in to remove metal objects that cause Hardware disease? |
| A. | Abomasum |
| B. | Omasum |
| C. | Reticulum |
| D. | Rumen |
| Answer» D. Rumen | |
| 15. |
How long should Calf hutches be left empty between calves to prevent disease spread? |
| A. | 2 to 3 days |
| B. | 3 weeks |
| C. | 10 to 14 days |
| D. | 1 month |
| Answer» D. 1 month | |