2015ND State FFA Convention

Small Animal Care CDE Written Test

Instructions: Read each of the following questions carefully and darken the oval of the letter you choose on the SCANTRON sheets provided. MAKE CERTAIN THAT YOU ARE USING A No. 2 LEAD PENCIL! If you do not have one, see one of the advisors running this event.

Breeding and Genetics: 10 Questions

  1. The average feline pregnancy is ______days.
  1. 59 daysC. 60 days
  2. 65 daysD. 68 days
  1. ______is the nutrient needed to grow new tissue and repair old tissue.
  1. Vitamin DC. Protein
  2. SulfurD. Vitamin C
  1. A female guinea pig is called a:
  1. SowC. Boar
  2. HeiferD. Bitch
  1. A random change of the DNA of a cell is called a:
  1. ReplicationC. Transcription
  2. MutationD. All of the above
  1. Rabbits are born hairless.
  1. TrueC.
  2. FalseD.
  1. Freshwater fish only lay eggs to reproduce.
  1. TrueC.
  2. FalseD.
  1. Chromosomal ______is a non-invasive way of sexing fledglings.
  1. LaparotomyC. Fecal steroid analysis
  2. KaryotypingD. Surgical sexing
  1. The average litter size for a queen cat is:
  1. 3-4C. 4-5
  2. 2-3D. 5-6
  1. The dorsal wall of the male bird’s cloaca is lined with small finger-like projections

called______.

  1. PreenC. Papilla
  2. IsthmusD. Rectum
  1. The basic unit of heredity is?
  1. SpermC. Chromosome
  2. GenesD. Ova

Nutrition: 10 Questions

  1. Which of the following vitamins is important for successful reproduction?
  1. AC. D
  2. BD. E
  1. How many times a day should a newly weaned puppy be fed?
  1. 1C. 2
  2. 3D. 4
  1. Guinea pigs cannot make their own vitamin______.
  1. AC. C
  2. B12D. D
  1. A function of the liver in digestion is:
    A. Storing glucoseC. Secreting hormones

B. Cleansing the bloodD. Producing endocrine

  1. The process of keeping adequate DO in the aquarium water is called?
  1. FiltrationC. Oxygenation
  2. Nitrogen cycleD. Salinity
  1. According to the N.R.C.,the average dog should have a diet that consists _____% fat.
  1. 19C. 21
  2. 23D. 25
  1. How long should it take a dog to eat a serving of dry dog food?
  1. 5-10minC. 15-20min
  2. 8-10minD. 25-30min
  1. Flake fish foods contain which of the following?
  1. VegetablesC. Fish eggs
  2. Meat of fishD. All of the above
  1. This breed of cat is unable to store fat and thus needs to eat frequently to

maintain its body temperature?

  1. Oriental ShorthairC. Bombay
  2. Colorpoint ShorthairD Sphynx
  1. ______is non-dried vegetables with fruit.
  1. GreenfoodC. Grit
  2. TofuD. Freshfood

Breeds and Grooming: 5 questions

  1. What is the average life span of an African Grey Parrot?
  1. 5-10 yearsC. 10-20 years
  2. 20-30 yearsD. 60-70 years
  1. Which is an example of a long hair breed of cat?
  1. BirmanC. Manx
  2. AbyssinianD. Siamese
  1. The Terrier breed of dog is known for?
  1. WorkingC. Herding
  2. SportingD. Digging Holes
  1. Which breed of cat is noted for its tiny voice that squeaks and chirps?
  1. PersianC. Birman
  2. Maine CoonD. Norwegian Forest Cat
  1. Which breed of rabbit did breeders originally compete to increase ear length?
  1. Mini LopC. Mini Rex
  2. Netherland DwarfD. None of the above

Anatomy and Physiology: 10 questions

  1. Which is the hollow muscular tube which transports the food from the mouth to the

stomach?

  1. DuodenumC. Esophagus
  2. PancreasD. Throat
  1. Fish have taste buds located in or on up to how many body parts?
  1. 4C. 6
  2. 5D. 7
  1. Hamsters survive a hot day by going into a deep sleep called?
  1. EstivationC. Sleep Apnea
  2. REMD. Solitary
  1. What is it called when an animal eats its own feces?
  1. CoprophagyC. Cecum
  2. CationD. Anemia
  1. Birds have two pouches, called ______, located where the small intestine connects to the large intestine.
  1. CecumC. Grit
  2. CropD. Ceca
  1. What is the esophagus of a bird often referred to?
  1. ProventriculusC. Gullet
  2. GizzardD. Grit
  1. Most nutrient absorption occurs in which part of the small intestine?
  1. DuodenumC. Jejunum
  2. IieumD. Gizzard
  1. Heart murmurs are caused by:
  1. Blood leaking into the abdomen
  2. Blood leaking back into the ventricles
  3. Blood leaking out of atria
  4. Blood leaking back into the atria
  1. What is the purpose of the mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and is attached to the upperparts of the eyeball?
  1. Improve Vision
  2. UV protection
  3. Produce tears
  4. Protect eyes
  1. The average cat weighs ______pounds.
  1. 4 to 6C. 6 to 12
  2. 5 to 10D. 7 to 14

Diseases and Parasites: 10 Questions

  1. What is caused by a prolapse and enlargement of the tear gland on the inner surface of the third eyelid in dogs?
  1. Cherry EyeC. Pink Eye
  2. GlacomaD. Cataracts
  1. The fine dead skin on the surface of a cat that may cause human

allergies are:

  1. PapillaeC. Hairballs
  2. DanderD. Scabies
  1. Mange is a disease caused by?
  1. MitesC. Ticks
  2. MosquitoesD. Lice
  1. ______is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain, lameness, and stiffness in the joints.
  1. TetanusC. Arthritis
  2. BlastomycosisD. Botulism
  1. Excessive tear production in cats caused by a blockage is called?
  1. Wet EyesC. Cherry Eye
  2. IchD. Pink Eye
  1. Parvovirus can be prevented by?
  1. RadiationC. DeWorming
  2. VaccinationD. Nutrient Supplement
  1. Rabbits with persistent sneezing and white-colored nasal discharge is a symptom of what disease
  1. RabiesC. Snuffles
  2. Wheepy EyeD. Scabies
  1. ______are ulcerated areas on the foot on rabbits.
  1. Sore HocksC. Hutch Burn
  2. Athletes FootD. Ich
  1. The flea life cycle under optimum conditions is
  1. 1-2 weeksC. 5-6 weeks
  2. 3-4 weeksD. 6-8 weeks
  1. What is the respiratory disease in dogs where the symptoms are; coughing fever and loss of appetite?
  1. Canine DistemperC. Crickets
  2. Kennel CoughD. Rabies

Housing and Management: 5 Questions

  1. What is the most common mistake when building a dog house?
  1. Too SmallC. Wrong Materials
  2. Too BigD. No Ventilation
  1. A cat bed should be several inches off the floor.
  1. True
  2. False
  1. Before introducing old pets to new ones what should be done?
  1. FeedingC. Vaccinating
  2. QuarantiningD. Grooming
  1. An ______is house-like enclosure for birdkeeping.
  1. BirdhouseC. Aviary
  2. HutchD. Nest
  1. The most common place to find a tick on a dog?
  1. Lower AbdomenC. Lower Back
  2. HeadD. Shoulder

2015 SAC Written Test Key

  1. B26. C
  2. C27. B
  3. A28. A
  4. B29. A
  5. A30. D
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  11. D36. A
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  24. B49. C
  25. D50. B