Explore topic-wise MCQs in Dairy Engineering.

This section includes 75 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Dairy Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

51.

If a cow is observed in heat in the morning, when should she be bred?

A. next morning
B. the afternoon the same day
C. the night the same day
D. the next afternoon
Answer» C. the night the same day
52.

When clipping the head and neck of a dairy animal, what two body points are used to clip forward of?

A. Forward of a line formed by the point of the shoulders and the front of the withers
B. Udders and shoulder
C. Back and front
D. Skin and udders
Answer» B. Udders and shoulder
53.

Oral reasons should not be longer than how many minutes?

A. 4
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
Answer» C. 3
54.

Name a defect when judging a class of dairy cows which is a disqualification?

A. Wetness
B. Black
C. Mastitis
D. Blindness
Answer» E.
55.

What are the physical characteristics of a quality fore udder in a dairy cow?

A. Strongly and smoothly attached, moderate length and uniform width from front to rear
B. Slippery
C. Moldy
D. Shady
Answer» B. Slippery
56.

At what age can a heifer be bred?

A. 1 year
B. 2 year
C. 13- 15 months
D. 3-4 months
Answer» D. 3-4 months
57.

Each protein is made up of several nitrogen compounds. What are they called?

A. urea
B. benzene
C. coal
D. amino acid
Answer» E.
58.

How much should a Holstein or Brown Swiss heifer weigh at 2 years of age?

A. 200 pounds
B. 1000- 1100 pounds
C. 500 pounds
D. 600 pounds
Answer» C. 500 pounds
59.

What percent of a calf’s weight should it receive in colostrum the first 3 days?

A. 4%
B. 5%
C. 6%
D. 8%
Answer» D. 8%
60.

What is the name of one of the 4 compartments of a ruminant’s stomach?

A. Rumen
B. Hind
C. Udder
D. Calf
Answer» B. Hind
61.

What do the letters DHIA stand for?

A. Dairy Herd Improvement Association
B. Diet herd improvement Association
C. Diet herb improvement association
D. Dairy herb improvement Association
Answer» B. Diet herd improvement Association
62.

What is a sign which tells that calving is near?I. udder begin to swellII. vulva becomes swollen and discharges presentIII. area around tail head appears sunkenIV. heifer will lie down and strain

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I only
D. I, II, III and IV
Answer» E.
63.

Milk that has all the water removed is called what?

A. powdered milk
B. whey
C. flavor milk
D. condensed milk
Answer» B. whey
64.

How can extra colostrum be kept?

A. frozen in container
B. dry
C. powder
D. liquid
Answer» B. dry
65.

How many points are given for udder on the Dairy Cow Unified Score Card?

A. 35
B. 20
C. 30
D. 10
Answer» B. 20
66.

What type of bedding is recommended for groups of calves?

A. straw
B. stone
C. pillow
D. bed
Answer» B. stone
67.

What is the official record of registered animals of a breed kept by the breed association called?

A. cow book
B. bull book
C. heard book
D. book
Answer» D. book
68.

How do dairy producers improve the inherited ability of cattle to produce greater amounts of milk?

A. through culling
B. through tasting
C. through nutrition
D. through selection
Answer» E.
69.

How early should a calf receive colostrums?

A. 1 day after born
B. 2 days after born
C. 12 hours after born
D. 30 minutes after born
Answer» E.
70.

How many points are given for body capacity on the Dairy Cow Unified Score Card?

A. 15
B. 20
C. 30
D. 10
Answer» E.
71.

Colostrum has a higher percentage of what nutrients than normal milk?

A. Protein
B. Vitamin A and energy
C. Mineral
D. Protein, energy, minerals, vitamin A
Answer» E.
72.

What are two causes of calf scours?I. overfeeding milkII. feeding from dirty pailsIII. allowing calf to drink too fastIV. unsanitary pens

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I, II, III and IV
D. IV only
Answer» D. IV only
73.

What are two types of culling in a dairy herd?

A. Forced culling
B. Choice culling
C. Forced culling and choice culling
D. No culling
Answer» D. No culling
74.

How many feet should be allowed between one show person and another when circling in the show ring?

A. 5-7
B. 8-9
C. 2-3
D. 2-5
Answer» E.
75.

What is the seed portion of the plant called?

A. grain
B. chaff
C. stem
D. root
Answer» B. chaff