2005 ND State FFA Convention
Small Animal Care CDE
Written Test Key-200 points
Instructions: Read each of the following questions carefully. Place the letter of the choice that you feel best answers each question on the scantron sheet provided. DO NOT WRITE ON THIS TEST PAPER. Each correct answer is worth 4 points.
Section 1: Anatomy and Physiology
1. What is the opposing descriptive word of dorsal used for locations on an animal?
a. posterior c. caudal
b. ventral d. plantar
2. The top layer of skin is called the:
a. epidermis c. sebaceous
b. dermis d. subcutaneous
3. Blood vessels that travel away from the heart are the:
a. veins c. capillaries
b. arteries d. lymph ducts
4. Sounds are carried to the brain by the;
a. auditory nerve c. optic nerve
b. olfactory nerve d. vagus nerve
5. Fish have a ____ chambered heart.
a. 2 c. 4
b. 3 d. 5
6. Muscles are attached to the bones by:
a. ligaments c. filaments
b. tendons d. cartilage
7. Heart murmurs are caused by:
a. blood leaking into the abdomen
b. blood leaking back into the ventricles
c. blood leaking out of the atria
d. blood leaking back into the atria
8. The average cat weighs ____ pounds.
a. 4 to 6 c. 6 to 12
b. 5 to 10 d. 7 to 14
9. One function of the gizzard in birds is to grind food with:
a. saliva c. carbohydrates
b. acids d. grit
10. Cats produce a higher concentration of ______in their urine, which allows them to survive with less water.
a. ultisols c. urea
b. unipera d. uric acid
Section 2: Nutrition
11. An essential mineral element in the diet of animals is:
a. calcium c. fluorine
b. boron d. selenium
12. Cats have a high requirement for:
a. calcium c. carbohydrates
b. protein d. lipids
13. One of the most needed vitamins by hamsters is:
a. vitamin A c. vitamin C
b. vitamin B d. vitamin D
14. Crude protein refers to:
a. the part of the protein that cannot be digested
b. the part of the protein that can be digested
c. the total amount of protein
d. none of the above
15. Amino acids are the building blocks of:
a. glucose c. fats
b. bone material d. protein
16. A function of the liver in digestion is:
a. storing glucose c. secreting hormones
b. cleansing the blood d. producing endocrine
17. Material leaving the stomach is called:
a. feces c. chime
b. urine d. salivary glandular
18. The taking in of feed or water is called:
a. mastication c. digestion
b. deglution d. prehension
19. According to the NRC, the average dog should have a diet that consists of ____ % fat.
a. 19 c. 23
b. 21 d. 25
20. Due to the inability of a cat to synthesize these vitamins, they are not required in a cat’s diet.
a. C & K c. A & K
b. B & C d. A & D
Section 3: Diseases and Parasites
21. If there is a bacteria infection under the skin, a(n) ______is likely to develop.
a. colic c. adystocia
b. abcess d. stroke
22. The chemical which is found on flea collars is called a(n):
a. herbicide c. fungicide
b. insecticide d. rodenticide
23. Ringworm is classified as a(n):
a. external parasite c. fungi
b. internal parasite d. bacteria
24. An example of an external parasite is:
a. mite c. worms
b. bacteria d. virus
25. An infection contracted by an animal that gradually wears down the animal’s resistance is called a(n):
a. antibody c. antigen
b. acute d. chronic
26. Which parasite is common to most species?
a. whipworm c. roundworm
b. tongueworm d. lungworm
27. Most contaminants are killed at heat levels above ____ degrees F.
a. 60 c. 100
b. 75 d. 140
28. The flea life cycle under optimum conditions is:
a. 1-2 weeks c. 5-6 weeks
b. 3-4 weeks d. 6-8 weeks
29. Which of the following diseases in fish, would most likely show the symptom of gasping for air at the surface of the tank?
a. ich c. ascities
b. cotton mouth d. gill flukes
30. The fine dead skin on the surface of a cat’s skin that may cause human allergies is:
a. papillae c. scabies
b. dander d. hairballs
Section 4: Breeding and Genetics
31. A random change of the DNA of a cell is called a:
a. replication c. transcription
b. mutation d. all of the above
32. Another name for giving birth is:
a. parturition c. copulation
b. gestation d. lactation
33. If the testicles are inside of the body cavity of a cat, the number of viable (live) sperm will be___ than a normal cat.
a. more c. no different
b. lower d. none of the above
34. Mating one male to more than one female is called _____ mating.
a. harem c. crossbred
b. quorum d. hybrid
35. In dogs, the average length of pregnancy is:
a. 45 days c. 63 days
b. 54 days d. 120 days
36. Another name for pregnancy is:
a. parturition c. copulation
b. gestation d. lactation
37. Cats have ____ pairs of chromosomes.
a. 17 c. 19
b. 18 d. 20
38. The average canine pregnancy is _____ days.
a. 59 c. 62
b. 61 d. 63
39. The hormone that promotes pregnancy is called:
a. testosterone c. estrogen
b. progesterone d. prolactin
40. The type of fish displaying the widest variety of breeding habits is the:
a. Zebra Danio c. Pearl Gourami
b. Cichlid d. Tiger Barb
Section 5: Breeds and Grooming
41. If you will be living in an apartment and want a dog, you should consider a:
a. Great Dane c. Chihuahua
b. Collie d. St. Bernard
42. The breed most likely to have an external parasite problem is the:
a. Great Dane c. Chihuahua
b. Collie d. St. Bernard
43. AKC stands for:
a. All Kings Canines c. Average Keratin Calibration
b. American Kennel Club d. Analysis of Karyotype of Canines
44. Grooming consumes about ____ % of a cat’s waking hours.
a. 20-40 c. 40-60
b. 30-50 d. 50-70
45. Which of the following rabbits would be the smallest?
a. Wild Rabbit c. Hare
b. American Cottontail d. Mini Lop
Section 6: Housing and Management
46. Most fish are:
a. nest builders c. egg depositors
b. egg scatterers d. egg buriers
47. The lack of a well developed _____ allows the cat to move through narrow gaps.
a. pelvis c. caudal
b. cervical d. clavicle
48. Which breed of dog generally has their tails docked?
a. German Shepherd c. Smooth Coated Collies
b. Doberman Pincher d. Irish Setter
49. Another name for a budgie (budgerigar) is a:
a. parrot c. cockatoo
b. parakeet d. cockatiel
50. Which type of fish will tolerate the warmest temperature?
a. Betta c. Neon Tetra
b. Tiger Barb d. Red Swordtail