Each candidate should be provided with the following
A sample of SSP fertilizer labelled E
A sample of NPK fertilizer labelled F
A liver fluke labelled G
A cattle tick labelled H
A halter labelled I
A drenching gun labelled J
A syringe and needle labelled K
A strip cup labelled L
A milk strainer labelled M
A piece of timber 50 mm × 75 mm and about 300 mm long labelled P
A metal rod or square section of about the same length and cross section as specimen P labelled Q
An unbarked dry brick 100 mm × 150 mm and 75 mm thick labelled R
A piston with rings and connecting rod labelled S
Elephant grass labelled T
Rhodes grass labelled U
Guinea grass labelled V
Glycine/ style/ desmodium labelled W (please indicate which was supplied)
1. Specimen P,Q and R are used in construction work on a farm
a) Give two farm structures in which specimen P and Q are used.
P .................................................................................................................................
Q ................................................................................................................................
b) State four advantages specimen P has over Q in farm construction work.
c) Suggest one way by which each of specimens P, Q and R can be made to last longer.
P ................................................................................................................................
Q ................................................................................................................................
R .................................................................................................................................
d) A farmer wishes to construct a calf barn using specimen R for its walls. The barn is to measure 2m wide, 4m long and the walls 1.5m high. An entrance 0.6m wide will be left.
Advice the farmer on the approximate quantity of R he will need. (Show your working. Ignore the foundation requirements).
2. You are provided with specimen S.
a) Examine and identify the specimen.
b) Where in the tractor engine is specimen S found?
c) In the space below draw a labelled diagram of specimen S.
d) (i) State two functions specimen S performs in the engine.
(ii) How do the parts labelled in (c) help the specimen to carry out its functions efficiently?
3. a) Identify specimen T, U, V and W which are common pasture plants.
T ............................................................................................................................................
U ...........................................................................................................................................
V ...........................................................................................................................................
W .........................................................................................................................................
b) Suggest two of the specimens which may be sown together as a mixed pasture.
c) Give the advantages of sowing together the specimens suggested in (b).
d) In what form is specimen T best preserved?
4. You are provided with specimens E and F which are fertilizers.
a) Observe and identify each specimen.
E .....................................................................................................................................
F .....................................................................................................................................
b) What nutrient elements does each specimen supply to crops?
E ....................................................................................................................................
F ....................................................................................................................................
c) (i) At what stage of growth of a maize crop should each specimen be applied?
E .......................................................................................................................................
F .......................................................................................................................................
(ii) Give a reason in each case for your answer in (c) (i).
E ....................................................................................................................................
F ....................................................................................................................................
5. Specimen G and H provided are common livestock paratites.
a) Identify each specimen.
G .................................................................................................................................
H ................................................................................................................................
b) How do the two specimens differ in the way they attack their hosts?
c) State the effects of specimens G and H on their hosts.
G ...............................................................................................................................
H ...............................................................................................................................
d) Suggest three measures that can be taken to control specimen H.
6. Observe specimens I, J,K,L and M provided and fill in the table below.
| Specimen | Identity | Use on the farm |
| I | ||
| J | ||
| K | ||
| L | ||
| M |