FPM_FTB_2010 Flashcards by Brillianne Mae Ballasio

All are listed as critically endangered mammal species in DENR Administrative Order 2004-15 except:

a. tamara
b. dugong
c. Palawan flying fox
d. Visayan spotted deer

c. Palawan flying fox

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What is the ratio of the total stem volume to the volume of the cylinder with diameter equal to the
dbh of the tree and height equal to the height of the tree?

a. cylindrical form factor
b. taper
c. ingrowth
d. increment

a. cylindrical form factor

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The silvicultural and harvesting system for mangrove forest based on PD 1559.
a. selective logging
b. seed tree with planting
c. shelterwood
d. coppice

b. seed tree with planting

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The relative proportions of various size groups in a given soil mass:

a. soil texture
b. soil profile
c. soil structure
d. soil horizon

a. soil texture

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The year when the species produces abundant seeds throughout its range or area of distribution.

a. seed year-off
b. seed year
c. fruiting year
d. flowering year

b. seed year

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What is the percent purity if the weight of impurities is 30 g and the weight of pure seeds is 470 g?

a. 6.38%
b. 93.61%
c. 94.00%
d. 15.67%

c. 94.00%

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The difference between cash receipts and cash expenditures over a given period of time.

a. cash flow
b. interest rate
c. revenue
d. payback period

a. cash flow

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The title of DENR Administrative Order No. 24, s. 1991

a. Ban in the Use of Highlead Yarding Systems in the Dipterocarp Forests

b. Shift in Logging from the Old Growth (virgin) Forests to the Second Growth (residual) Forest

c. Annual Allowable Cut Formula and Marking Goal Computation for Second Growth Dipterocarp
Forests

d. No Hauling of Logs from Virgin Forests Effective January 1, 1992

b. Shift in Logging from the Old Growth (virgin) Forests to the Second Growth (residual) Forest

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Lands that does not consistently produce a profitable crop because of infertility, drought, or other
physical limitations such as shallow soils

a. badlands
b. marginal lands
c. poor lands
d. waste lands

b. marginal lands

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Not among trees removed in improvement cutting:

a. inferior trees
b. over mature trees
c. trees with clear bole
d. crooked trees

c. trees with clear bole

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The only place where the Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis) can be found

a. Mt. Pulag
c. Mt. Apo
b. Mt. Banahaw
d. Mts. Iglit-Baco National Park

d. Mts. Iglit-Baco National Park

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After a heavy rain, the water in the soil that drains down due to gravity is called gravitational water or:

A. Available water
B. Free water
C. Bound moisture
D. Hygroscopic water

A. Available water

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Graphical presentation of stream flow over time.

A. Hydrograph
B. Bargraph
C. Pantograph
D. Hygrograph

A. Hydrograph

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It is a plant species growing in coastal region or near the sea:

A. Littoral species
B. Marginal species
C. Montane species
D. Beach species

A. Littoral species

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The process of removing all trees, large and small, in a stand in one cutting

A. Sanitation cutting
B. Shelterwood cutting
C. Thinning
D. Clearcutting

D. Clearcutting

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The first stage of erosion during which layers of soil are imperceptibly washed away by surface flow is called:

A. Earth movement
B. Avalanche
C. Sheet erosion
D. Gully erosion

C. Sheet erosion

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Refers to the alkalinity or acidity of the soil and commonly expressed in pH value.

A. Soil acidity
B. Soil condition
C. Soil chemistry
D. Soil reaction

D. Soil reaction

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The amount of rainfall falling in an area:

A. Evaporation
B. Precipitation
C. Streamflow
D. Field capacity

B. Precipitation

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Forests generally:

A. Increase relative humidity
B. Decrease relative humidity
C. No effect on relative humidity
D. All of the above

A. Increase relative humidity

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A forest was inventoried using strip method. If the distance between strips is 200 meters and the width of strip is 20 meters, the sampling intensity is:

A. 5%
B. 20%
C. 40%
D. 10%

D. 10%

(20/200)*100

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The measuring of lengths and diameters of logs and calculating deductions for defect to determine volume

A. Grading
B. Scaling
C. Biometric measurement
D. Volume estimation

B. Scaling

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A measure of the degree of responsiveness of quantity demanded to price changes

A. Deflation
B. Elasticity
C. Inflation
D. Fluctuation

B. Elasticity

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The presence of limestone white rocks indicates this kind of forest [2003]

A. Pine forest
B. Karst forest
C. Mossy forest
D. Dipterocarp forest

B. Karst forest

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What is the interest rate used if the present value amounting to P500 became P2,980.23 eight (8) years hence?

A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%

D. 25%

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If the log scale is 850 bd. ft and the mill tally is 855 bd. ft, we have a condition of: A. Underrun B. Overrun C. Isorun D. Positive run

B. Overrun

The international agreement among countries which focuses on wetlands A. Agenda 21 B. Bonn Convention C. CITES D. Ramsar Convention

D. Ramsar Convention

Palosapis is distinguished from guijo by its A. Heavier texture B. Finer texture C. Boarder rays D. Glossy texture

C. Boarder rays

Compute the height of the tree if the observer is standing 25 m from the tree and the vertical angle readings are +45° and -5°? A. 22.81 m B. 27.19 m C. 30.65 m D. 28.15 m

B. 27.19 m

To fell a tree so that it lodges in a second tree rather than falling to the ground. A. Hang up B. Hang down C. Drive a tree D. Deck

A. Hang up

In the conduct of vegetation studies, the minimal area which can be used for sampling is determined thru: A. J-curve B. Tolerance curve C. S-curve D. Species-area curve

D. Species-area curve

Which sequence is correct? A. Residual Inventory − TSI − Tree Marking B. TSI − Tree Marking − Residual Inventory C. Tree Marking − Residual Inventory − TSI D. Tree Marking − TSI − Residual Inventory

C. Tree Marking − Residual Inventory − TSI

Which among the following forest types is the most highly stratified and has the greatest diversity of ecological niches? A. Tropical rainforest B. Coniferous forest C. Deciduous forest D. Mangrove forest

A. Tropical rainforest

Describe the graph of demand for a product the elasticity of which is perfectly inelastic A. Straight horizontal line B. Straight vertical line C. Moderately sloping line D. Steeply sloping line

B. Straight vertical line

Simple interest is generally employed in forestry project. Using simple interest, the future value of money is computed using the formula: Vn = Vo(1 + i)n A. Only the first statement is true B. Only the second statement is true C. Both statements are true D. Both statements are false

D. Both statements are false

Which of the following does not employ rate of interest? A. NPV B. SEV C. BCR D. Forest Rent

D. Forest Rent

It is the largest coral atoll-like reef in the Philippines. A. Apo Reef Natural Park B. Kalayaan Reef C. Turtle Islands D. Calatagan Reef

A. Apo Reef Natural Park

How much is the forest charge for falcata if the FOB market price is P1,200? A. P300 B. P10 C. P500 D. P120

D. P120

A drainage area of a river system supporting an existing or proposed hydroelectric power and irrigation water needing immediate rehabilitation. A. Priority catchments B. Critical watershed C. Watershed reserve D. River basin

B. Critical watershed

A dead or partially dead tree that is used in some way by one or more forms of wildlife. A. Nurse tree B. Wildlife tree C. Cavity tree D. Snag

D. Snag

How fast is the stream flow in meter per second if the volume of water passing a stream is 15,000 m³/hr and the average cross-sectional area of the channel is 2 m² A. 125 m/sec B. 8.33 m/sec C. 2.08 m/sec D. 5.27 m/sec

C. 2.08 m/sec

It refers to the flow to groundwater storage of water from precipitation, infiltration from surface streams and other sources: A. Evaporation B. Recharge C. Water storage D. None of the above

B. Recharge

A soil bacterium that forms nodules on the roots of legumes such as beans and clover and takes up nitrogen from the atmosphere. A. Lichen B. Rhizobium C. Micorrhiza D. Nematode

B. Rhizobium

It is the process of determining the best end use or combination of uses of a specific land resource: A. Forest mensuration B. Multiple use C. Land use planning D. Forest valuation

C. Land use planning

In aerial photogrammetry, it refers to the height of the optical center of the camera lens above the datum plane. A. Parallax B. Nadir C. Flying height D. Flight lines

C. Flying height

The value represented by the land, timber, reproduction, and physical improvements that make-up a forest property is referred to as: A. Aesthetic value B. Stumpage value C. Stand price D. Forest capital

D. Forest capital

It is the most popular improved pasture species in the Philippines. Its leaves are broad and tapering with a strong midrib and with cylindrical, golden yellow flowers. A. Stylo B. Para grass C. Guinea grass D. Napier

D. Napier

It involves subdividing the range into units and grazing one range unit, then another, in regular succession. A. Continuous grazing B. Rotation grazing C. Deferred rotation grazing D. Deferred grazing

B. Rotation grazing

The maximum volume of output that a mill can produce in one shift of 8 hours based on actual performance of machinery/equipment A. Allowable production B. Daily rated capacity C. Daily output D. Daily performance rating

B. Daily rated capacity

This emerging moth pest (Lepidoptera: Cossidae) has been found in A. mangium and G. arborea plantations, posing a threat to these plantations A. Xyleutes spp. B. Euproctis spp. C. Poecilips spp. D. Dryocoetiops spp.

A. Xyleutes spp.

The penalty or fine on damaged marked trees to be left in a logging operation is: A. 5X the regular forest charges B. 3X the regular forest charges C. 4X the regular forest charges D. Double the regular forest charges

C. 4X the regular forest charges

A grassland that is artificially established for the production of forage plants for animal feed A. Range B. Savannah C. Pasture D. Fodder

C. Pasture

A rangeland area where livestock graze with little or no management, usually on gentle slopes, near water sources, valleys and along ridges A. Primary range B. Secondary range C. Transitory range D. Unsuitable range

A. Primary range

A factor present in an environment in such short supply that it limits growth or some other life process A. Limiting factor B. Shortening factor C. Compensating factor D. Tolerance factor

A. Limiting factor

Any stage of development of an ecosystem from disturbed, unvegetated state to a climax plant community A. Seral stage B. Ecotone stage C. Edge stage D. Transition stage

A. Seral stage

Which accessory is different from the rest? A. Hub tree B. Felling wedges C. Gunstick D. Spring board

A. Hub tree

To mark trees with a shallow cut of an axe or other cutting tools A. Girdle B. Blaze C. Chop D. Dieback

B. Blaze

A cleared area at the logging site where logs are collected and piled for transportation to the manufacturing site A. Turnout B. Deck C. Landing D. Log pond

C. Landing

A gelatinous substance obtained from red algae, which is an ingredient used in making culture media to study the growth characteristics of microorganism. A. Malt B. Gel C. Substrate D. Agar

D. Agar

Plants usually have their own root system and derive most of the nourishment from soil but have to ascend by clinging trees for better exposure to sunlight A. Creepers B. Clingers C. Epiphytes D. Climbers

D. Climbers

Refers to species in which the evolutionary process has been influenced by humans to meet their needs A. Cultivated or domesticated B. Naturalized C. Wild D. Invasive

A. Cultivated or domesticated

The point in the life cycle of a tree or stand when harvesting can be most profitable, i.e., when the rate of value increase of an individual tree or stand falls below a desired alternative rate of return. A. Economic maturity B. Rotation age C. Peak of growth D. Harvesting age

A. Economic maturity

Similar to a back fire, except that the purpose is to burn fuel (grasses and twigs) between the sides of the fire and the control line. A. Fireline clearing B. Burning out C. Burning down D. Firebreak

B. Burning out

A species that interacts with a large number of other species in a community, and whose removal of this species may cause widespread changes to community structure. A. Indicator species B. Extinct species C. Keystone species D. Flagship species

C. Keystone species

Birds which travel from one place to another depending on the season A. Migratory birds B. Traveler birds C. Tourist birds D. Birds of flight

A. Migratory birds

The original plant from which a clone has been derived A. Ramet B. Scion C. Ortet D. Propagule

C. Ortet

In the Universal soil loss equation, R stands for A. Rainfall erosivity B. Soil erodibility C. Slope length D. % Slope

A. Rainfall erosivity

The common name of Themeda triandra is: A. Cogon B. Amorseco C. Talahib D. Bagokbok

D. Bagokbok

The relative relish with which forage plants are eaten or consumed by domestic animals. A. Browsability B. Grazability C. Eatability D. Palatability

D. Palatability

A plantation was established in which the trees are spaced equidistant (triangular) from one another. If the between-tree spacing is 5 meters, how many trees are there in a five-hectare (5 ha) land. A. 2,000 B. 2,500 C. 2,309.47 D. 461.89

C. 2,309.47

The harmonized utilization of the numerous beneficial uses of the land, soil, water, wildlife, recreation, forage and timber of forest lands. A. Single-use B. Multiple-use C. Mixed-use D. All of the above

B. Multiple-use

In the context of timber management, what refers to a production potential a site for a particular species of forest type? A. Eco-profile B. Site quality C. Site D. Logs

B. Site quality

Material transported by and deposited on land surfaces from moving water is called: A. Alluvium B. Illuvium C. Solum D. Soil profile

A. Alluvium

The process by which water returns to the atmosphere in the form of water vapor coming from the soil, water surface, and vegetations A. Transpiration B. Evapotranspiration C. Evaporation D. Condensation

B. Evapotranspiration

It is tract of forest lands planted to timber crops to provide raw materials for existing or proposed processing plants A. Protection forest B. Urban forest C. Industrial plantation D. Communal forests

C. Industrial plantation

The most threatened endemic mammal is the tamaraw while the most threatened endemic bird is the Philippine eagle. Both species are estimated to have a wild population of less than 200 each. Which of the foregoing statements is/are true? A. Both statements are true B. Both statements are incorrect C. Only the 2nd statement is true D. Only the 1st statement is true

A. Both statements are true

This multiple-use forestry concept states that there should be several compatible land-use types in an area at any timeframe with consideration on relevant factors pertaining to the management of forest resources: A. Pearson's concept B. Dana-McArdle's concept C. Stocker's concept D. Sustainable development

B. Dana-McArdle's concept

It is the earth's underground reservoir A. Aquifer B. Catchment C. Impounding dams D. Recharge basin

A. Aquifer

The log scaling formula: Volume = 0.7854 × (Mid diameter in cm)² × Length in meters is A. Huber’s formula B. Smalian formula C. Newton’s formula D. DENR formula

A. Huber’s formula

For purposes of imposing forest charges, timber species have been grouped. Which of the following does not belong to the Premium Species group? A. Bolong-eta B. Manggis C. Sanggilo D. Yakal

D. Yakal

The bulk density of soil with 55% pore space and particle density of 2.60 g/cc is A. 1.17 g/cc B. 1.33 g/cc C. 1.43 g/cc D. 1.24 g/cc

A. 1.17 g/cc

Refers to logged-over areas with an existing stand of timber containing less than 20 trees of dipterocarps, premium and/or other commercial species with diameter at breast height or above buttress of more than 20 centimeters A. Grassland area B. Open/denuded area C. Reforestation area D. Inadequately-stocked residual forest

D. Inadequately-stocked residual forest

The science of soil in which different soils are considered natural units and attention is given to development, physical, chemical, and biological relationships, and their dynamic nature A. Geology B. Pedology C. Paleontology D. Soilogy

B. Pedology

The volume of trees that have grown into the lowest inventoried diameter class during the growth period is referred to as A. Increment B. Periodic growth C. Outgrowth D. Ingrowth

D. Ingrowth

Removal of certain trees in a stand as defined by specific criteria such as species, diameter at breast, height and form A. Selection cutting B. Seed tree method C. Shelterwood method D. Clear cutting method

A. Selection cutting

Upper part of a tree, including the branches and foliage. A. Crown B. Blossom C. Canopy D. Bole

A. Crown

The knowledgeable application of fire to a specific unit of land to meet predetermined resource management objectives A. Prescribed burning B. Fire suppressant C. Back firing D. Firing

A. Prescribed burning

Arnel is making a Biltmore stick. He wants to locate the 50-cm diameter mark. If his arm length is 70 cm, how far from the zero-end of the stick should the “50-cm diameter” be marked. A. 42.31 cm B. 38.19 cm C. 28.20 cm D. 7.07 cm

B. 38.19 cm

A plan for assigning treatments to the subjects of the experiment and the statistical analysis that is associated with the plan: A. Experimental design B. Treatment model C. Lay-out plan D. Research methodology

A. Experimental design

Stream that flows only in direct response to precipitation, receiving no water from springs A. Creek B. Ephemeral C. Underground stream D. Intermittent

B. Ephemeral

Forest value, rooted in beauty and visual appreciation, affording inspiration, contributing to the arts, and providing a special quality of life. A. Externalities B. Recreational C. Amenities D. Aesthetic

D. Aesthetic

Trees with diameter at breast height (dbh) ranging from 5.0 to 14.9 cm under the standards of tree measurements are classified as: A. Undersized B. Saplings C. Reproductions D. Poletimber

B. Saplings

Which of the following species is levied higher than any other species listed? A. Almaciga B. Benguet pine C. Palosapis D. Bagtikan

A. Almaciga

As defined in DENR Memorandum Circular 2005-05, forest plantation with crown cover of between 10 to 40 percent of the area is known as: A. Young plantation forest B. Open broad-leaved plantation forest C. Medium closed broad-leaved plantation forest D. Closed broad-leaved plantation forest

B. Open broad-leaved plantation forest

Fees paid to the government by the wood industry for the extraction and utilization of forest product: A. Tax B. Forest charges C. Interest D. Surcharge

B. Forest charges

It refers to all forms of moisture falling from the atmosphere to the earth’s surface A. Humidity B. Condensation C. Precipitation D. Rainfall

C. Precipitation

What is the principle on the reallocation of resource, which improves the position of one without harming the other? A. Pareto optimum B. Equal distribution C. Monopoly D. Economics

A. Pareto optimum

Tree marking provides an effective means of controlling the felling operation. However, only trees to be left are marked. A. Only the first statement is true B. Only the second statement is true C. Both statements are true D. Both statements are false

A. Only the first statement is true

Branches produced from dormant buds on the bole at a relatively high level A. Adventitious branches B. Seedling sprouts C. Stool branches D. Epicormic branches

D. Epicormic branches

Republic Act 9367 is known as: A. Clean Water Act B. Jatropha Act of 2006 C. Biofuel Act of 2006 D. Clean Development Mechanism Law

C. Biofuel Act of 2006

Which of the following is not one of the most common weeds invading rangelands and pasture areas in the Philippines A. Chromolaena odorata B. Centrosema pubescens C. Solanum ferox D. Pteridium aquilinum

B. Centrosema pubescens * c. wild eggplant d. bracken fern

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