APARRI EAST NATIONAL SCHOOL

Summative Examination
TLE-8 (Technology and Livelihood Education)

Name:_______________________________ Score:___________
Year/Section: _________________________ Date:____________

Directions: Read and understand very well the questions. Select the best answer by writing only the letter in a sheet of
paper.

1. Which among the family of vegetable crops is commonly used as condiments and for medicinal purposes?
a. Allium family c. Cruciferaceae family
b. Solanaceae family d. Cucurbitaceae family
2. Which among the following crops do not belong to Solanaceae family?
a. Tomato c. Ladies finger
b. Sweet pepper d. Eggplant
3. Most of the vegetables under Cucurbitaceae family possess tendrils and vines for crawling or climbing on a trellis.
Which among the following crops is not a cucurbit?
a. Squash c. Bottle gourd
b. Bitter gourd d. Snap beans
4. This family of vegetable crops is rich in protein and commonly regarded as the “poor man’s meat”.
a. Leguminosae family c. Crucifereae family
b. Solanaceae family d. Cucurbitaceae family
5. This method of classification was developed by botanists for the purpose of identifying plants and usually it is
based on relationships among different plants.
a. Botanical classification
b. Classification Based on Edible Parts
c. Classification of Vegetable Crops According to Their Methods of Culture
d. Classification of Vegetable Crops According to Their Temperature or Season
6. Almost all parts of the plant can be used as planting materials. What is that part of the plant that develops into a
young plant through the process of germination whose primary function is for reproduction?
a. Leaf b. Stem c. Root d. Seed
7. Seeds for planting purposes must be of good quality to obtain quality seedlings and quality and quantity produce.
Which is not a characteristic of quality seeds?
a. Viable c. True-to-type
b. Free from seed-borne diseases and impurities d. Immature
8. It is important to test the viability of the seeds before planting them in the field. Which is not true about seed
testing?
a. Find out the percentage of germination of the seeds.
b. Determine whether or not the seeds are viable, clean, and true-to-type.
c. Seed testing does not economize labor and expenses in replanting.
d. Determine the amount of seeds/seedlings needed to plant a certain area.
9. Growing seedlings requires patience and extra care. Vegetable seeds for transplanting purposes could be grown
using different materials. Which are recycled materials for growing seedlings?
a. Seed beds c. Seed boxes
b. Used plastic cups/tin cans d. Seed trays
10. You need to test the seeds for planting to attain good results. Which is not a method of seed testing?
a. Winnowing c. Breaking the seed coat
b. Using better storage facilities d. Floating in water
11. Which is not a part of the process for preparing the growing media?
a. Thoroughly mix the components.
b. Gather the components of equal amount.
c. Collect any available materials as your growing media.
d. Sterilize the media to suppress soil-borne diseases.
12. We sterilize the soil to ensure that the production of seedlings is free from any soil-borne diseases. Which of the
following methods of soil sterilization is not environment friendly?
a. Solarization c. Chemical treatment
b. Biofumigation d. Pouring boiling water on to the soil
13. Which of the following is not true about raising seedlings in trays?
a. It produces less seeds and promotes uniform growth of superior seedlings.
b. It minimizes transplanting shock and lowers seedlings mortality.
c. It saves on labor for thinning, weeding, and watering.
d. It allows frequent cultivation and pest management.
14. Which one is not a benefit of growing media?
a. It achieves high porosity.
b. Water retention is improved.
c. It provides adequate aeration.
d. It influences the growth of microorganisms.
15. Which of the following are the most common methods of sterilizing the soil?
a. Biofumigation and solarization
b. Chemical and biofumigation
c. Solarization and pouring boiling water
d. Chemical method and pouring boiling water
16. Pricking is a practice in seedling production to produce uniform size of seedlings. Which is not a practice in
pricking?
a. Pricking is the transfer of seedlings to another seed box, seed bed, or individual plastic bags.
b. Seedlings to be pricked are taken from a thinly populated seed box or seed bed.
c. A dibble is used to separate individual seedlings in order not to damage delicate roots.
d. Pricking is practiced when the seedlings have already two developed true leaves.
17. Before seedlings are transplanted to their permanent places to continue their growth and development they must
be prepared to avoid stress in the open field. What is the practice of exposing gradually the seedlings to sunlight
to acclimatize them?
a. Thinning b. Pricking c. Hardening d. Roguing
18. Which of the following is the factor which least affects the growth of vegetable seedlings and transplants?
a. Soil requirements c. Nutrient requirements
b. Climatic requirements d. Water requirements
19. Which is NOT a practice of thinning?
a. Moisten the seed box or seed bed a few hours before thinning.
b. Throw the seedlings being pulled out or bury them into the soil.
c. Incorporate into the soil uprooted unhealthy and disease-infected seedlings.
d. Remove the weak, unhealthy and poor-looking seedlings and press back firmly the disturbed soil with
hands immediately.
20. Which of the following should not be done in pricking?
a. Hold the seedling on their true leaves and place the root system in the hole previously prepared in the new
planting medium.
b. Set the seedlings even if the roots are curled.
c. Press the soil firmly around the roots after setting them.
d. Water the new transplants gently and thoroughly.
21. Cropping season is considered when selecting a planting method to follow. This method is simply placing the
seeds in one spot at definite intervals in the row. What is the best planting method for cucurbits or vine crops?
a. Furrow-planting
b. Drill-planting
c. Hill-planting
d. Ridge-planting
22. Which of the following set of vegetables are directly planted in the field?
a. Eggplant, lettuce, ampalaya
b. Pepper, snap beans, tomato
c. Spinach, pechay, mustard
d. Squash, patola, pole sitao
23. There are factors to consider in selecting seedlings of vegetable crops. Which of the choices is not a
consideration?
a. Seedlings should be free from insects and diseases.
b. Seedlings should come from productive mother plants.
c. Seedlings should be uniform in size and weak.
d. Seedlings should come from a plant that is vigorous and of known identity.
24. The rate of planting should be taken into consideration when planting vegetables. When should more seeds be
planted?
a. When there are possible ravages of insects in the area.
b. When the soil and weather condition are favorable.
c. When seeds are viable seedlings.
d. When seeds produce sturdy and vigorous seedlings.
25. Depth of planting is the most important factor in direct seeding. Which is not considered in determining the depth
of planting?
a. Shape of the seed
b. Types of soil
c. Size of the seed
d. Amount of moisture in the soil
26. The rate of planting should be taken into consideration when planting vegetables. When should more seeds be
planted?
a. When there are possible ravages of insects in the area.
b. When the soil and weather condition is favorable.
c. When seeds are viable seedlings.
d. When seeds produce sturdy and vigorous seedlings.
27. What is not true about the rate of planting?
a. Less seeds are planted when there are possible ravages of insects in the area.
b. Less seeds are planted when the soil and weather condition are favorable.
c. More seeds are planted when seeds produce delicate and weak seedlings.
d. More seeds are planted when seeds have low viability.
28. Depth of planting is the most important factor in direct seeding. Which is not considered in determining the depth
of planting?
a. Shape of the seed
b. Types of soil
c. Size of the seed
d. Amount of moisture in the soil
29. Which of the following set of vegetables are directly planted in the field?
a. Eggplant, lettuce, ampalaya
b. Pepper, snap beans, tomato
c. Spinach, pechay, mustard
d. Squash, patola, pole sitao
30. Cropping season is considered when selecting a planting method to follow. This method is simply placing the
seeds in one spot at definite intervals in the row. What is the best method for cucurbits or vine crops?
a. Furrow planting c. Hill planting
b. Drill planting d. Ridge planting
31. There are factors to consider in selecting seedlings of vegetable crops. Which of the choices is not a
consideration?
a. Seedlings should be free from insects and diseases.
b. Seedlings should come from productive mother plants.
c. Seedlings should be uniform in size and weak.
d. Seedlings should come from a plant that is vigorous and of known identity.
32. Plants need food to nourish their parts. Which refers to any organic or inorganic materials of natural or synthetic
origin which is added to the soil to suppy certain elements essential for plant growth?
a. Fertilizers
b. Trace elements
c. Macroelements
d. Microelements
33. The amount of fertilizer to be applied depends on many factors. Which is the least observed factor regarding the
rate of fertilizer application?
a. Nutrient requirement of the plant
b. The manner of applying the fertilizer
c. Environmental factors particularly rainfall
d. The capability of the farmer to supply the neededfertilizer material
34. Which method of fertilizer application is most applicable to seedlings for their starter solution?
a. Fertigation
b. Broadcasting
c. Foliar application
d. Localized application
35. There are several ways of determining soil fertility which are simple and complicated. What method observes any
abnormal appearance of the growing plant which maybe caused by a deficiency of one or more nutrient
elements?
a. Soil analysis
b. Plant tissue analysis
c. Field fertilizer trials
d. Nutrient deficiency symptom
36. Which is the primary function of nitrogen?
a. Hastens maturity
b. Aids in seed formation
c. Forms and transfers starch
d. Gives dark green color to plant
37. When the fertilizer materials are uniformly scattered over the entire area, what is the method of fertilizer
application called?
a. Side-dressing
b. Broadcast method
c. Foliar application
d. Band or localized placement
38. Which is not a method of determining soil fertility?
a. Soil analysis
b. field fertilizer trials
c. Nutrient deficiency symptom
d. Foliar application of fertilizer
39. Which is not a method of conserving soil fertility?
a. Composting
b. Application of organic fertilizer
c. Practice cover cropping and mulching
d. Practice green manuring and intercropping
40. Which fertilizer element hastens maturity, stimulates blooming, aids in seed formation, and gives plants
hardiness?
a. Calcium
b. Nitrogen
c. Phosphorus
d. Potassium
Test II. Matching Type.

Direction: Match the items in Column A with the items in Column B. Write only the letter of the correct answer.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. Transplanting time a. young plant that emerged from a seed

2. Hardening b. small-seeded vegetables
3. Quality seedlings c. transplanting tool
4. Hand trowel d. 1-2 weeks before transplanting
5. Temporary shade e. eliminate diseased and weak seedlings
6. Seedlings f. late in the afternoon
7. Rate of seeding g. produced are handled with extra care
8. Transplanted vegetable h. one seed per hill crops
9. Principles of TLC i. healthy and sturdy
10. Advantage of transplanting j. newly transplanted seedlings

Test III. TRUE OR FALSE

Direction: Write true if the statement is correct but if it is false change the underlined word or group of words to make the
sentence correct.

1. All plants show temporary wilting when water is limited.

2. Irrigation by machinery is practiced in small areas like school and backyard gardens.
3. Irrigation is a guarantee for the quick germination of seeds and for securing early maturity of some crops.
4. Transpiration refers to the loss of water from plant parts, soil surface and even from bodies of water with the aid
of sunlight.
5. The removal of excess water from the field is called drainage.

Test IV. Computation

Direction: Compute for the percentage germination of the seed. (5 points each)

A. Mr. Cruz received free seeds of tomato from a friend who is a vegetable grower in his community. To determine
if the seeds are viable, he sowed 50 seeds using a 50-hole-seed tray. After a week he found out that only 40 seeds
germinated. What is the percentage germination of the tomato seeds he tested?
B. Mr. X tested 125 seeds of hybrid tomato and 105 germinated. What is the percentage germination of the tomato
seeds?
C. You needed 200 seedlings to plant your garden. You found out that your seeds have only 75 % germination. How
many seeds will you sow?
D. Mr. Cruz tested 75 seeds of tomato which he took from the school seed bank. He found out that only 53 seeds
germinated. What is the percentage germination of the tomato seeds?

Test IV. Enumeration

1. Enumerate the advantages of direct planting and indirect planting (5 points)

2. Enumerate the characteristics of quality seeds (5points)
3. Enumerate the methods of seed testing (5points)

Prepared: Checked:

ROMMEL U. SACRAMENTO GIGI S. BANASTAS

Teacher Grade 10, Chair

Approved:

JONAH JOYE R. URBI

Secondary School Principal