Ag Tech & Dig Farming

Question 1

At what percentage does wheel slip become visible to the naked eye?

Answer 1

12%

Question 2

What is the average horse power tractor sold in the UK during 2023?

Answer 2

173.9

Question 3

Which is the best way to improve traction on a heavy clay soil?

Answer 3

Deflate the tires

Question 4

The number of sheep in a field would be considered as which type of data?

Answer 4

Quantitative

Question 5

Which of the following file types is used for precision farming applications?

Answer 5

.shp

Question 6

What is the speed relationship between the crank shaft and the cam shaft?

Answer 6

2:1

Question 7

What component connects the piston to the crank shaft?

Answer 7

Connecting rod

Question 8

What is the purpose of the thermostat on a tractor engine?

Answer 8

It helps the engine warm up faster

Question 9

Which of the following is used to reduce emissions from a tractor exhaust?

Answer 9

Ad Blue

Question 10

What sprays diesel into the combustion chamber?

Answer 10

Injector

Question 11

What is a valid reason for choosing a materials handling system?

Answer 11

The solution fits into the current farm layout

Question 12

When is an electric motor powered augur based materials handling system a good choice?

Answer 12

When an automated system is needed

Question 13

What should be checked regularly to prevent a potential instability?

Answer 13

Tyres

Question 14

Which way should the forks be positioned when travelling with a load up hill?

Answer 14

Up hill

Question 15

When using a man basket on a telehandler, which system should be engaged?

Answer 15

Anti-tilt

Question 16

Thermostat

Answer 16

Regulates coolant flow in the engine

Question 17

Connecting rod

Answer 17

Connects the crank shaft to the piston

Question 18

Crank shaft

Answer 18

Converts the up and down motion of the pistons to a rotational movement enabling the rotation of the wheels

Question 19

Turbo charger

Answer 19

Compress more air flowing into the engine’s cylinder, compressing the oxygen molecules meaning more fuel can be added

Question 20

Piston

Answer 20

Pushes upward compressing the fuel and air into a much smaller space in the cylinder head where it is then ignited by the spark plug. The resulting explosion forces the piston downward, creating exhaust gases

Question 21

Fuel injector

Answer 21

Break up the fuel into a fine spray

Question 22

Water pump

Answer 22

Directs the coolant to the radiator

Question 23

Timing gears

Answer 23

Helps valves to open and close at the required timing

Question 24

Fuel filter

Answer 24

Stop debris and contaminants such as dirt and rust particles from entering the fuel pump, injectors and tractors engine

Question 25

Air compressor

Answer 25

Inflate the tyres