Agricultural Communication & Technical Drawings is one of 9 topics in the Grade 12 Agricultural Technology CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. What can an agricultural climate controller in a greenhouse automatically adjust to maintain a target temperature and humidity?
Ventilation fans, heating, or misting systems
Only the colour of the greenhouse roof
The GPS location of the greenhouse
The soil pH level directly
Answer: Ventilation fans, heating, or misting systems — A climate controller can automatically adjust ventilation fans, heating, or misting systems to maintain a target temperature and humidity range.
Easy
2. Which communication technology is particularly useful for coordinating farm workers across a large property without reliable cellular signal?
Two-way radios
A grain silo level sensor
A floor plan drawing
A tensiometer
Answer: Two-way radios — Two-way radios are useful for coordinating workers across a large property without reliable cellular signal.
Medium
3. Name the government service that provides farmers with technical support and updated agricultural information through advisors.
Answer: extension services — The Department of Agriculture's extension services provide farmers with technical support and updated agricultural information through government advisors.
