FPM_FTB_2014 Flashcards by Brillianne Mae Ballasio

Timber harvesting in the production natural forest (dipterocarp) is through highlead yarding and/or by skidding methods. The use of highlead yarding was however banned as contained in what DENR Regulation?

A. DAO No. 56, Series of 1990
B. DAO No. 3, Series of 1992
C. DAO No. 12, Series of 1992
D. DAO No. 24, Series of 1991

B. DAO No. 3, Series of 1992

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In a pine forest, the minimum number of healthy seed trees (40 cm dbh and larger) per hectare to be left and properly distributed over the logging set-up.

A. 50–55 trees
B. At least 10 trees
C. 16–20 trees
D. 5–10 trees

C. 16–20 trees

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When is the best time to judge range utilization?

A. Middle part of the grazing season
B. Start of the grazing season
C. End of the grazing season
D. About the end of the grazing season

C. End of the grazing season

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You were hired as a Forest Manager in Indonesia, for a huge timber concession. To determine the best system of operation in the area, what activity will you suggest to your employer as the fastest and least cost to determine the viability of the project?

A. Conduct ground validation of the area
B. Conduct timber inventory
C. Conduct aerial survey and photogrammetry of the area
D. Conduct road location survey

C. Conduct aerial survey and photogrammetry of the area

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This is a science and art of establishing and tending forest to get the best timber products.

A. Silvicultural system
B. Silvipasture
C. Silvics
D. Silviculture

D. Silviculture

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Which of the following does not directly affect timber production in a forest concession?

A. Credit availability and taxes
B. Availability of harvestable timber
C. Ownership of forest lands
D. Take home pay of laborers

D. Take home pay of laborers

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This is a document which characterizes a 25-year plan for preferred trends in Philippine Forestry till 2015.

A. Sustainable Forestry Plan
B. Philippine Forestry 2000
C. Master Plan for Forestry Development
D. Sustainable Forestry Management

C. Master Plan for Forestry Development

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An investor in forest tree plantation would like to recapture his initial investment within a given period. What do you call the number of years within which to recapture the initial investment?

A. Rotation
B. Payback period
C. Cutting cycle
D. Age

B. Payback period

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Under what Executive Order was issued in 2011 declaring a moratorium on the cutting and harvesting of timber in the natural and residual forests.

A. E.O. 76
B. E.O. 26
C. E.O. 23
D. E.O. 318

C. E.O. 23

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Mulching is being used to prevent the drying up of the soil around planted seedlings. Which of the materials below is not practical nor suited for mulch?

A. Grass or rice straw
B. Newspaper
C. Sawdust
D. Lumber

D. Lumber

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Which of the following site factors is not within the soil or edaphic site factors?

A. Humus content
B. Soil texture
C. Soil depth
D. Slope and altitude

D. Slope and altitude

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“A” bought a chainsaw to be used in the province of Palawan purposely for tree cutting. Where will “A” register the equipment?

A. REDS Office
B. PCSD – Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Office
C. PENRO Office
D. CENRO Office

B. PCSD – Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Office

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This is a process of estimating the volume of standing trees within a particular forest area.

A. Timber Sealing
B. Timber Cruising
C. Mensuration
D. Timber Assessment

B. Timber Cruising

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This is the volume of wood or quantity of forest products that is authorized to be removed from a forest area under a particular license during a given year.

A. Stumpage volume
B. Allowable Cut
C. Volume cut
D. Annual Allowable Cut

D. Annual Allowable Cut

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Which of the following is not a parameter used in Germination test?

A. Germination capacity
B. Length of germination
C. Percent Germination
D. Provenance

D. Provenance

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This is law that requires all public forest be developed, managed and utilized on a sustained yield basis with the benefit of a duly registered professional forester.

A. P.D. 330
B. P.D. 705
C. P.D. 1559
D. P.D. 331

D. P.D. 331

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What is the average volume per hectare of 7 plots with an average volume of 19.0 cubic meter if the area plot is 0.10 of a hectare.

A. 90 cu. m.
B. 133 cu. m.
C. 89 cu. m.
D. 190 cu. m.

D. 190 cu. m.

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What is the benefit cost ratio after 10 years given the following data information?

Discounted cost = ₱59, 495.00
Discounted return = ₱102,783.00

₱59,495.00/₱102,783.00=1.7275

1.73

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What do you call a tree that had been blown down?

A. Spar tree
B. Windblown
C. Widow maker
D. Windfall

D. Windfall

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What is the legal basis of the Community Based Forest Management (CBFM) as a National Strategy to ensure the sustainable development of the country’s forestland resources?

A. P.D. 705
B. E.O. 263
C. R.A. 7160
D. R.A. 6969

B. E.O. 263

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In measuring the diameter of trees, which of the following instrument is use.

A. Steel tape
B. Abney hand level
C. Tree Caliper
D. Haga altimeter

C. Tree Caliper

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What is the basis for liming a rangeland or pastureland?

A. Over-grazing
B. Burning
C. Frequent light grazing
D. Soil analysis

D. Soil analysis

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Which of the following factors may affect site quality of a forest stand?

A. Vegetative indicators
B. Volume characteristics
C. Height characteristics
D. Elevation and topography

D. Elevation and topography

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Where does the forest charges being collected by the government out of timber cut from the natural forest accrue?

A. BIR
B. Forest Management Bureau
C. National Treasury
D. DENR

C. National Treasury

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This is a process/method of computing the volume of harvest based on the volume of growing stock available in the area scheduled for operational development. A. All of it B. Volume control method C. Area control method D. Area-volume control method

B. Volume control method

The most important thing to be strictly observed that make plantation development successful is: A. Proper timing of site preparation B. Proper timing of planting C. Proper timing of sowing D. Proper timing of seed collection

B. Proper timing of planting

Line AB measures a distance of 50 meters. In walking through the distance, you made 55, 58, 56, 58 and 56 paces. What is your pace factor? A. 8.8 meters/pace B. 1.132 meters/pace C. 0.88 meters/pace D. 0.088 meters/pace

C. 0.88 meters/pace

What is that nursery operation wherein the seedlings are set-out, leave the favorable environment of the nursery and have to grow under hard condition of the field? A. Field planting B. Transplanting C. Lifting D. Hardening-off

D. Hardening-off

What is the most considered straight forward cash flow measure for the worth of a project? A. Discounting B. Internal Rate of Return C. Benefit-Cost Ratio D. Net Present Value

D. Net Present Value

Which of the following does not test seed quality? A. Viability B. Seed vigor C. Purity D. Size and weight of seeds

D. Size and weight of seeds

It covers the application of business methods and technical forestry principles geared towards the sustainable development of a forest property. A. Forest Economics and Finance B. Forest Mensuration C. Forest Management D. Forest Valuation

C. Forest Management

What is the effect on domestic wood supply, of the shift of logging from old growth forest to residual forests, and also the ban under E.O. 23 series of 2011? A. Supply increased B. Diameter of trees to be cut decreased C. Supply decreased D. Allowable cut increased

C. Supply decreased

Which of the following is not the most important factor in the selection of nursery sites? A. Water supply B. Location C. Accessibility D. Elevation of the planting site

D. Elevation of the planting site

Given a pure market competition, which of the following conditions do not conform into it? A. Homogenous product B. Absence of artificial restraint C. Large number of sellers and buyers D. Few sellers, each one can influence the price

D. Few sellers, each one can influence the price

What forest benefits that are not normally valued in the market? A. Multiple benefits B. Tangible benefits C. Single use D. Intangible benefits

D. Intangible benefits

During timber harvesting operation, what is that term used when the logs are removed from the stump as fast as they are felled and bucked? A. Log deck B. Hot docking C. Log landing D. Cold docking

B. Hot docking

Which of the following is not an expression of stand density? A. Number of trees per hectare B. Site index C. Ratio of trees in the area D. Basal area per hectare

B. Site index

This is a table that shows the number, basal area and volume of trees per hectare by species and diameter class of a particular forest area. A. Stock Table B. Growth Table C. Yield Table D. Stand and Stock Table

D. Stand and Stock Table

It develops mainly from callus tissues formed after wounding the plant. A. Root suckers B. Epicormic branches C. Adventitious buds D. Stamp suckers

C. Adventitious buds

A dao tree is characterized by a big buttress. To maximize the volume to be extracted from it, what kind of cutting when the buttresses are removed? A. Delimbing B. Buttressing C. Trimming D. Flanging

D. Flanging

When yellow spots appear all over the leaf of broadleaved species, what plant nutrient which is central component of chlorophyll causes the deficiency? A. Calcium B. Potassium C. Iron D. Magnesium

D. Magnesium

Which is best sown using drilled method? A. Malapapaya B. Dipterocarp species C. Paper mulberry D. Agoho

B. Dipterocarp species

The method of computing the volume of timber harvest based on the volume of growing stocks available to be extracted in the area programmed for operation. A. All of it B. Area control C. Volume control D. Area–volume control

C. Volume control

Given a second-growth forest in Mindanao and if allowed for timber harvesting, a tree marking has to be undertaken to determine the trees to be left and the future tree volume sustainability. What is the biggest diameter class to be left as part of the marking goal? A. 50 cm. dbh B. 40 cm. dbh C. 70 cm. dbh D. 60 cm. dbh

D. 60 cm. dbh

This is a form of cutting generally done in situations where a young crop of potentially good tree is overtopped by older, distinctly less desirable trees. A. Notching B. Liberation cutting C. Cleaning D. Delimbing

B. Liberation cutting

What kind of management in the natural resources is being implemented when the needs of the present generation are satisfied without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs? A. Multiple-Use Management B. Sustained Yield Management C. Sustainable Development D. Forest Management

C. Sustainable Development

Line AB was measured with a 25 meter tape and was found to be 1.5 km long. When compared with the standards tape was found to be 20 cm short. What then is the correct distance of AB? A. 1,500.20 m B. 1,512.00 m C. 1,489.80 m D. 1,488.00 m

B. 1,512.00 m

It refers to the land of public domain which was reserved by virtue of Letter of Instruction No. 917 as amended to preserve its natural conditions, to maintain its hydrologic quality and restrict public use except for national welfare and security. A. Critical watershed B. National Forest C. Reservation D. Wilderness Area

D. Wilderness Area

In a given forest, a forester conducts the measurement, determination of volume and quality of trees and taking notes of the different characteristics of the entire area. What forestry practice is being conducted? A. Timber Cruising B. Timber Sealing C. Timber Assessment D. Timber Appraisal

A. Timber Cruising *Forest Inventory

Under DAO 2000-63, dated July 31, 2000, what is the computed forest charges per cubic meter for mangrove species? A. P50.00 B. P100.00 C. P95.00 D. P100.00 (0.00)

D. P100.00 (0.00)

This is a method of reproduction wherein the mature timber are cut and removed in one cutting operation except for a small seed trees left singly or in small groups. A. Release cutting method B. Seed Tree method C. Selection method D. Clear cutting method

B. Seed Tree method

What is the basal area of a given forest tract with the following data? 10 trees with diameter of 20 cm 10 trees with diameter of 30 cm 10 trees with diameter of 40 cm A. 2.76722 B. 2.27762 C. 2.67722 D. 2.72762

B. 2.27762

A forest manager has a production cost of P2,500 per cubic meter. He sold a timber at P6,000 per cubic meter. What is the stumpage value in pesos per cubic meter of the timber given a margin for profit and risk of 20% of the production cost. A. P2,500.00 B. P3,500.00 C. P6,500.00 D. P3,000.00

D. P3,000.00

Which of the following species is NOT suited for the production of wildlings for reforestation purpose? A. Agathis alba B. Pentacme contorta C. Tectona grandis D. Parashorea plicata

C. Tectona grandis

When conducting a timber inventory in a given forest area, what is the standard length of a "log" that is being used? A. 8 m B. 10 m C. 5 m D. 6 m

C. 5 m

When was the Philippine log export ban for natural forest took effect, which is a measure to save the dipterocarp forest? A. November 24, 1997 B. August 21, 1986 C. January 1, 1992 D. December 8, 2004c

B. August 21, 1986

This is a method of determining accurately the monetary value of standing timber that will be converted into commercial lumber product. A. Stumpage value B. Stumpage volume C. Stumpage appraisal D. Stumpage sales

C. Stumpage appraisal

If the scale of the map is 1:50,000, what is the actual length of the river on the ground if it measures 2 cm. on the map. A. 200 meters B. 100 meters C. 1000 meters D. 500 meters

C. 1000 meters

Given a map with a scale of 1:50,000, what is the actual ground distance of a road in a forest plantation measuring 11.5 cm on the map? A. 57.5 km B. 5075 km C. 575 km D. 5.75 km

D. 5.75 km

Which of the following are considered the guiding principles of E.O. 318? A. Holistic, Sustainable and Integrated Development of Forestry Resources B. Delination Classification and Demarcation of State C. Community-Based Forest Conservation and Development D. All of it

D. All of it

A forest area of 1000 hectares is to be inventoried by you using a systematic line plot method. If the radius of the circular plot is 25 meters, sampling intensity of 5% and the distance between plots on the line is 100 meters, what is the total area of sample plots to be established? A. 5 hectares B. 50 hectares C. 500 hectares D. 55 hectares

B. 50 hectares

It is a line which follows ridges or summits forming exterior boundary of a drainage area or basin, separating one drainage basin from another. A. Watershed boundary B. Phreatic Divide C. Topographical Divide D. Watershed or Drainage divide

D. Watershed or Drainage divide

In computing annual allowable cut for areas other than Palawan and Region 8, what is the basis of determining the harvestable volume of a given area? A. 100% of the volume of 60 cm dbh and up B. 50% of the volume of 60 cm dbh plus 100% of 70 cm dbh and up C. 50% of the volume of 60 cm dbh plus 50% of 70 cm dbh and up D. 50% of the volume of 50 cm dbh plus 100% of 60 cm dbh and up

B. 50% of the volume of 60 cm dbh plus 100% of 70 cm dbh and up

It is a science that studies the growth and development of flowering and fruiting of plants in relation to the climate and site factors. A. Horticulture B. Botany C. Genetics D. Phenology

D. Phenology

What is the forest charges of firewood cut in forestland except mangroves species as provided for in R.A. 7161? A. P20.00/cu.m B. P10.00/cu.m C. P15.00/cu.m D. P25.00/cu.m

B. P10.00/cu.m

A soil expectation value (SEV) is also referred to as what? A. Amortized net revenue B. Annualized net revenue C. Capitalized net revenue D. Discounted net revenue

C. Capitalized net revenue

Under what Republic Act regulate the ownership, possession, sale, importation and use of chainsaws? A. R.A. 7161 B. R.A. 6239 C. R.A. 9176 D. R.A. 9175

D. R.A. 9175

Pursuant to DAO 2000-63, what is the forest charges of harvested timber species, which were planted in compliance with licenses of reforestation activity? A. P1,400 per cubic meter B. P1,800 per cubic meter C. 30% based on gross sales at farm gate price D. P0.00 per cubic meter

C. 30% based on gross sales at farm gate price

This is an act when an old tree are replaced either naturally or artificially. A. Relogging B. Regeneration C. Replanting D. Reforestation

B. Regeneration

When is the roots and shoot trimming desirable? A. Certain roots have been severely injured B. Taproot and shoot trimming is balanced C. When there are well developed side branches or lateral roots D. When taproots have been coiled

A. Certain roots have been severely injured

A hectare Mahogany plantation yields 180 cubic meter after 7 years. What is the projected mean annual increment? A. 2.57 cu. m. B. 18.00 cu. m. C. 1.80 cu. m. D. 25.71 cu. m.

D. 25.71 cu. m.

If the axis of a camera is pointed on at an angle between the vertical and the horizontal, the photograph made is called a A. Photo pair photograph B. Oblique photograph C. Vertical photograph D. Stereoscopic photograph

B. Oblique photograph

The present regulation governing the licensing of forestland into an Integrated Forest Management Agreement is A. DENR Adm. Order No. 99-51 B. DENR Adm. Order No. 99-56 C. DENR Adm. Order No. 99-53 D. DENR Adm. Order No. 99-58

C. DENR Adm. Order No. 99-53

"A" has planted edible fruit bearing trees inside his private property and later on wanted to utilize it as timber or lumber. What transport documents the DENR can issue under DAO 1994-18? A. Private Tree Plantation Ownership Certificate B. Certificate of Timber Origin C. Certificate of Verification and Self-Monitoring Form D. Certificate of Tree Plantation

C. Certificate of Verification and Self-Monitoring Form

In a forest, what is that average height of the dominant and co-dominant trees at a certain age. A. Site Quality B. Site C. Soil Site Index D. Site Index

D. Site Index

You are about to conduct a timber inventory over an area of 5,000 hectares using a strip-sampling at 5% intensity as required by P.D. 705. What is the distance between strips assuming that the width of the strip is 20 M? A. 500 meters B. 450 meters C. 250 meters D. 400 meters

D. 400 meters

In watershed management, what do you call those large, rectangular cages filled with rocks to assist in erosion control. A. Gully B. Gabion C. Terraces D. Scrub

B. Gabion

Which of the following is considered the direct cause of watershed degradation. A. Unregulated land conversion B. Deforestation and removal of natural vegetation C. Inappropriate forestry activities D. Overgrazing

B. Deforestation and removal of natural vegetation

This is the component of rainfall that does not reach the ground surface. A. Drainage B. Interception loss C. Infiltration D. Evaporation

B. Interception loss

A timber is being sold for P6,000.00 per cubic meter, with a production cost of P2,500.00 per cubic meter. If you were given a margin for profit and risk of 20% of the production cost, what would be the stumpage value of the timber? A. P3,080.00 B. P3,000.00 C. P2,500.00 D. P3,200.00

B. P3,000.00

To implement a harvesting method in a given forest area, one has to a knowledge of computing the volume of trees to be harvested. Using Smalian formula, what is the volume of a 5 meter log with base and top diameter of 45 and 35 cm. respectively? A. 0.7952 cu. m. B. 0.6831 cu. m. C. 0.055 cu. m. D. 0.8836 cu. m.

B. 0.6831 cu. m.

What is the most important physical activities that determine the productivity, sustainability and ecological stability of rangelands? A. Soil - vegetation - climate tandem B. Soil - topography - weather tandem C. Soil - vegetation - topography tandem D. Soil - plant - water tandem

D. Soil - plant - water tandem

You were provided a map with a scale of 1:50,000. The map has a road with a length of 20 cm. and 15 cm of river. What is the actual ground distance in meter of the road and river? A. 10 m. of road and 7.5 m. of river B. 1,000 m. of road and 750 m. of river C. 10,000 m. of road and 7,500 m. of river D. 100 m. of road and 75 m. of river

C. 10,000 m. of road and 7,500 m. of river

A team is conducting an inventory of a 2,500 hectare of forest land at 20% intensity and that the average performance per team is 2 km. strip per day. How many days is needed to finish the work given a strip width of 20 m? A. 42 days B. 41.66 days C. 40 days D. 41 days

B. 41.66 days

In conducting timber inventory of a particular forest stand, what is the length of a log? A. 12 m B. 10 m C. 6 m D. 5 m

D. 5 m

This is the amount derived after deducting the total cost from the total revenue. A. Net Gain B. Net Loss C. Net profit D. All of it

C. Net profit

XYZ is a cooperative that has an approved SIFMA of 500 hectares. The area has been developed into a forest plantation and is now ready to harvest about 500 cubic meters of timber of planted trees. What is the total forest charge that XYZ will pay the government? A. P50,700.00 B. P50,000.00 C. P00,000.00 D. P48,500.00

C. P00,000.00

The law of supply and demand also applies to forestry business. Which of the following do not affect demand? A. Price of the good B. Range of products to choose from C. Change in demand D. Consumers income

C. Change in demand

This is a system of planting food crops simultaneously with the planting of trees and other perennials in order to provide income while waiting for the planted trees to mature and become productive. A. Taungya method B. Intercropping C. Multiple cropping D. Agri-planting

A. Taungya method

This is one of the sequences of cutting operation in the shelterwood system so that new crops fill the growing space and make potentialities of the old crop to increase in value. A. Preparatory cutting B. Final cutting C. Seed cutting D. Removal cutting

D. Removal cutting

What kind of grazing that is done if the animals are allowed to graze in the area during same parts of the year while stalling them during the rest period to allow the recovery of the graze land? A. Frequent light grazing B. Soiling C. Continuous grazing D. Combined grazing and soiling

D. Combined grazing and soiling

This is a law that prohibits the courts from issuing preliminary injunctions in cases involving concessions, license and other permits for the exploitation of natural resources. A. P.D. 410 B. P.D. 1020 C. P.D. 605 D. P.D. 705

C. P.D. 605

This is the concept of harvesting timber intended to bring a balance between annual growth and yield. A. Conservation B. Selection C. Sustained Yield D. Stumpage Valuation

C. Sustained Yield

Which of the following trees classified according to crown classes? A. Seedling B. Sapling C. Dominant D. Standard

C. Dominant

What is the objective of managing a forest land and its resources on a continuous basis when the harvest do not exceed the capacity of the forest to grow and regenerate? A. Forest Management and Development B. Sustained Yield Production C. Multiple-Use Production D. Forest Plantation Development and Production

B. Sustained Yield Production

Which of the following terminologies can affect the change in diameter, height and volume of trees? A. Ingrowth B. Net growth C. Yield D. Increment

A. Ingrowth

Which of the following species is not suited to be planted in firelines to provide protection for the tree plantation? A. Kakawate B. Mahogany C. Ipil-ipil D. Benguet Pine

D. Benguet Pine

Company "A" has an IFMA license area in Mindanao and planted 1000 hectares with Falcatta trees in 1986. Applied an authority to cut over an area of 100 hectares and was given 25,000 cubic meter allowable cut. He manifested 2,500 cu. m for sale to company "B". What is the total forest charges to be paid by company "A" that will support his sales. A. P1,500,000.00 B. P160,000.00 C. P906,106.00 D. None of it

D. None of it

This often used to transfer logs from one set-up to another instead of constructing circuitous logging roads. A. Cold deckers B. Rub Trees C. Choker D. Skyline switches

D. Skyline switches

This is a method of development of the genetic make-up of a tree through controlled pollination. A. Mutation cutting B. Hybridization C. Tree breeding D. Tree improvement

D. Tree improvement

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