Institute of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (IABE), BPSU Abucay Campus

Republic of the Philippines

BATAAN PENINSULA STATE UNIVERSITY – ABUCAY CAMPUS
Institute of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
Bangkal, Abucay, Bataan

ABE BOARD EXAM REVIEW 2024

PREBOARD EXAM
October 18, 2024 (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)

SUBJECT 1: AB POWER, ENERGY, AND MACHINERY ENGINEERING AND ALLIED SUBJECTS

INSTRUCTIONS: Shade the letter of the corresponding answer on the answer sheet provided.
1. A device that meters the fuel air and mixes them into harmonious mixture before the mixture enters the combustion
chamber of an engine?
A. Governor C. Carburetor
B. Air injector D. None of these
2. A lever that can be adjusted to admit more or less fuel mixture which could control the speed of the engine.
A. Choke Lever C. Fuel Cock Lever
B. Decompression Lever D. Throttle lever
3. Part of an engine that converts reciprocating motion into rotary motion.
A. Crankshaft C. Camshaft
B. Piston D. None of these
4. The burning of portion of fuel in the combustion chamber of an engine at a rate faster than the desired.
A. Knocking C. Misfiring
B. Detonation D. All of these
5. It is the act of checking, testing, measuring, repairing and adjusting the engine in order to bring it to the peak
efficiency.
A. Trouble shooting C. Timing adjustment
B. Tune-up D. All of these
6. When a diesel engine knocks, the trouble is?
A. Incorrect engine lubrication and wrong grade oil C. Incorrect type of spark plug
B. The diesel fuel ignition timing is late D. All of these
7. Determine the brake thermal efficiency of a 5-hp gasoline engine consuming 2 liters of fuel in an hour?
A. 19% C. 30%
B. 20% D. 35%
8. A 5-liter engine consumes 11.5 liters of diesel fuel in 30 minutes. The engine is operating with a thermal efficiency
of 18% and is running at 2400 rpm. Calculate the brake torque?
A. 447N-m C. 173.8N-m
B. 86.9N-m D. 89.4N-m
9. What is the engine displacement for a 10 cm by 15 cm engine with 4 cylinders?
A. 5 L C. 2.5L
B. 4.7L D. 1.3 L
10. Among the fuels that belong to the paraffin group, this has three carbon atoms in its molecular structure. It is the
main component of LPG:
A. Pentane C. Butane
B. Ethane D. Propane
11. Engine oil having high flash and fire point indicates:
A. High boiling point C. High heating value
B. High evaporation rate D. All of these

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12. How much oxygen does air have?

A. 23.2% by volume C. 15.3% by weight
B. 23.2% by weight D. 15.3% by volume
13. Select two consecutive farm operations which when done mechanically can increase cropping intensity.
A. Planting – spraying C. Harvesting – plowing
B. Irrigation – weeding D. Harvesting – threshing
14. Tractor size is determined by:
A. Weight, horsepower, and size and number of wheels
B. Implement capacity, weight, and size and number of wheels
C. Weight, horsepower, and implement capacity
D. Weight, horsepower, and size ONLY
15. In paddy field plowing operation using a four-wheel tractor, which of the following is true?
A. Smaller plots are much efficient to plow than larger plots
B. Larger plots are much efficient to plow than smaller plots
C. Smaller or larger plots have the same plowing efficiency
D. None of these
16. Currently, this is considered as highly mechanized sector in the Philippines.
A. Rice C. Corn
B. Sugar D. Coconut
17. The conventional system of harvesting and threshing of rice in the Philippines is:
A. Manual harvesting and mechanical threshing C. Manual harvesting and threshing
B. Mechanical harvesting and threshing D. Combining
18. A special type of DC motor that can move in angular increments in response to digital pulses:
A. Servo motor C. Stepper motor
B. Brushless motor D. Shunt motor
19. It senses the physical changes occur in the surrounding and converting it into a readable quantity.
A. Transducer C. Actuator
B. Sensor D. None of these
20. An instrument that is equipped with strain gauge installed at the dynamometer shaft to determine the torque
delivered by an engine.
A. Amplifier C. Tachometer
B. Transducer D. None of these
21. In a load cell, the strain gauge is connected to form a ________ to yield a voltage proportional to the load.
A. Parallel circuit C. Series circuit
B. Bridge circuit D. Voltage divide
22. Proximity sensor is used for.
A. Sensing humidity C. Sensing heat
B. Sensing the presence of nearby objects D. Measuring distance
23. Transmission of data to a remote line-of-sight point is best done using.
A. Fiber optics C. E-mail
B. Fax D. Radio frequency
24. When measurement needs to be done to gather sets of data in a defined period of time, what instrument would
you recommend to be included in your instrumentation set-up as an Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer?
A. Data encoder C. Data logger
B. Data compiler D. None of these

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25. During testing of agricultural machines, thermometer sensors should be partially shielded to minimize?
A. Mechanical damage on thermometer sensor C. Error on the effect of heat of radiation
B. Error from heat of conduction from wall of the machine D. None of these
26. The rate of flow of hot gas is to be measured in a duct. As an Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer, what
instrument would you recommend to determine the velocity of the gas?
A. Pitot-tube and manometer C. Current meter
B. Thermoanemometer D. None of these
27. An instrument used to measure the amount of water present in a sample.
A. Hygrometer C. Moisture meter
B. Hydrometer D. All of these
28. The sensing instrument made of two dissimilar wires used to measure the temperature of air in a dryer.
A. Thermometer wire C. Thermo wire
B. Thermocouple wire D. All of these
29. Device used to increase the amount of signal (emf) delivered by an instrument sensor so that it can be read by a
multimeter that gives the calibrated value such as temperature, torque, etc.
A. Amplifier C. Tachometer
B. Transducer D. None of these
30. The following acts are grounds for the revocation of professional license except for:
A. Moral turpitude C. Negligence
B. Dishonesty D. Fairness
31. The following are the qualifications to become a member of the Board of ABE except:
A. Natural-born citizen C. Active practitioner for not less than 7 years
B. Registered PABE D. At least 35 years old
32. Items indicated in the documents signed, used or issued by PABE in connection with the practice of profession
except:
A. Professional license number C. Duration of validity
B. Professional tax receipt D. Registration date of license
33. Under RA 10601, this shall be carried out in order to effect suitable field shapes and sizes conducive to efficient
operation of agricultural machinery and equipment and likewise to ensure economies of scale:
A. Contiguous farming C. Precision agriculture
B. Corporate farming D. Modern farming
34. The credit units required for PABEs under the IRR of Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016:
A. 45 C. 50
B. 55 D. 60
35. The code that deals with minimum standards and requirements for all buildings and structures:
A. RA 6541 C. RA 6657
B. RA 9003 D. RA 9367
36. RepublicActNo.9367isalsoknownas:
A. CARPER C. Renewable Energy Act
B. CARP Law D. Biofuels Act
37. The Local Government Code of 1991:
A. RA 7160 C. RA 10372
B. RA 8435 D. RA 8981
38. The specific principles for Professional Conduct include the following except for:
A. Posterity C. Integrity
B. Solidarity D. Equality
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39. Part of the BAC that purpose is to enhance transparency of the government procurement process:
A. TWG C. BAC Secretariat
B. End user D. Observers
40. A certificate issued by the Bureau of Agricultural and Fishery Engineering (BAFE) to all agricultural and fishery
machinery with PNS/PAES. It guarantees that all agricultural and fishery machinery conforms to PNS/PAES or
other relevant standards identified only by BAFE:
A. Certificate of Compliance C. Certificate of Conformity
B. Certificate of Agreement D. Certificate of Arrangement
41. The seal of an Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer shall be circular in shape with _______ diameter?
A. 40 mm C. 44 mm
B. 42 mm D. 45 mm
42. In what year was the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Philippine Agricultural and Biosystems
Engineering Act of 2016 approved?
A. 2016 C. 2020
B. 2018 D. 2022
43. The Renewable Energy Law promotes the development and utilization of renewable energy sources to:
A. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions C. Improve water resource management
B. Increase agricultural productivity D. Enhance rural infrastructure

44. An agricultural machine is purchased for P100,000 and has a useful life of 12 years. At the end of 12 years, the
salvage value is P13,000. By straight-line depreciation, what is the accumulated depreciation at the end of 8
years?
A. P 58,000 C. P 53,000
B. P 42,000 D. P 68,000
45. Remains constant whatever the quantity of goods and services produced.
A. Fixed Cost C. Incremental Cost
B. Variable Cost D. Overhead Cost
46. Lot rental is an example of __________.
A. Fixed Cost C. Incremental Cost
B. Variable Cost D. Overhead Cost
47. Miguel is a young entrepreneur. He has determined that his firm could break even if it operated at 25% of its
capacity. Its annual fixed costs are P1.5 M and the variable cost of making a unit of product is P30. The product
could be sold for P150 per unit. How many units of product does Miguel’s company sell when it is neither losing
nor earning a profit?
A. 10,000 C. 25,000
B. 12,500 D. 50,000
48. An analysis that takes all of a project's relevant factors into account including economic technical, legal, and
scheduling considerations to ascertain the likelihood of completing the project successfully.
A. Project Proposal C. Feasibility Study
B. Technical Analysis D. Market Study
49. This refers to the minimum value of input required to cause a detectable change from zero output in an
instrument.
A. Criterion C. Matrix
B. Sensitivity D. Threshold
50. Devices used to measure the position or movement of an object relative to a reference point, often translating
physical displacement into an electrical signal.
A. Capacitive Proximity Sensor C. Inductive Proximity Sensor
B. Displacement Sensor D. Displacer Gauge

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51. Simple devices that detect displacement by opening or closing an electrical circuit in response to physical
movement or contact.
A. Latches C. Switches
B. Reed Switch D. Potentiometer
52. A non-contact sensor that detects metallic objects by using electromagnetic induction, producing an output
signal when a metal object enters its sensing range.
A. Capacitive Proximity Sensor C. Piezoelectric Sensor
B. Strain-Gauged Sensor D. Inductive Proximity Sensor
53. What is the actual horsepower of a tractor which can do 149.2 kw-hrs of work in 2 hours?
A. 74.6 hp C. 100 hp
B. 57.5 hp D. 105 hp
54. A 4-ha field was plowed using a three-bottom 12-inch tractor-mounted moldboard plow. It took 11 hrs to complete
the operation at a tractor speed of 70 kph. Find the theoretical field capacity:
A. 0.46 ha/hr C. 0.56 ha/hr
B. 0.64 ha/hr D. 0.65 ha/hr
55. On the above question, what is the field efficiency?
A. 79% C. 65%
B. 57% D. None of the above
56. What should be the number of teeth to be meshed with T3 to achieve the linear speed of a hand tractor running
at 2.75 kph with the given data below:

A. 144T C. 355T
B. 244T D. 555T
57. A field measuring 45 x 90 meter is to be prepared using a 1.2 meter upland power tiller at a speed of 3kph.
Assume a `0% overlap between passing and 15 seconds turn-around time at the end of each pass. Determine the
field efficiency when tilling is done along the shorter field direction.
A. 76% C. 80%
B. 78% D. 84%
58. A 5-liter engine consumes 11.5 liters of diesel fuel in 30 minutes. The engine is operating with a thermal
efficiency of 18% and is running at 2400 rpm. Calculate the brake torque.
A. 447 N-m C. 173.8 N-m
B. 86.9 N-m D. 89.4 N-m
59. Gasoline is burned with 25% excess air during a combustion process. Assuming a complete combustion,
determine the air to-fuel ratio.
A. 7.25:1 C. 15.25:1
B. 15:1 D. 19:1
60. The calibration of the 9X7 (9 rows X 7 inches row spacing) grain drill is shown below. Row spacing is to be
adjusted to 14 inches. Groundwheel diameter is 1.22 m.

A. 60 kg/ha C. 80 kg/ha
B. 70 kg/ha D. 90 kg/ha
61. The type of steel used in the manufacture of disc plows and disc blades.
A. AISI 1021 C. AISI 1080
B. AISI 1045 D. None of the above
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62. A BOABE member should be a good-standing member of the AIPO for at least _____ years.
A. 1 C. 5
B. 3 D. 7
63. The validity of the professional license of a registered ABE is _____ years.
A. 1 C. 4
B. 3 D. 5
64. It refers to the degree of closeness among output readings when the same input is applied multiple times under
identical conditions. Consistency of measurements under the same conditions.
A. Accuracy C. Precision
B. Repeatability D. Reproducibility
65. Which one is an integrated circuit (IC) used in instrumentation and control?
A. TD 8062 C. CQ 556
B. ES 8813 D. LM 333
66. pk is Dutch acronym for:
A. Paardekracht C. Padkracht
B. Pardkract D. None of these
67. The speed of the engine is automatically regulated by:
A. Regulator C. Throttle
B. Hand Lever D. Governor
68. A safety gray color at the ASAE safety code is code for:
A. Floor or work area around machines and C. Areas with radiation hazard
Equipment D. All of these
B. Traffic and housekeeping areas
69. The gearbox placed on first gear will develop:
A. High torque - high speed C. Low torque – high speed
B. Low torque – low speed D. High torque – low speed
70. The true value of interest rate computed by equations for compound interest for a 1-year period is:
A. Expected Return C. Effective Interest
B. Nominal Interest D. Economic Return
71. A farm estimates that it will have to replace a piece of equipment at a cost of $800,000 in 5 years. To do this a
sinking fund is established by making equal monthly payments into an account paying 6.6% compounded
monthly. How much should each payment be?
A. $10,290.42 C. $22,134.54
B. $11,290.42 D. $23,134.54
72. You make monthly deposits of $100 into an annuity and after 30 years wish to accumulate $160,000. What annual
rate compounded monthly will be required to do this?
A. 0.083 C. 0.073
B. 0.038 D. 0.037
73. A method of computing depreciation where it assumes that a sinking fund is established in which funds will
accumulate for replacement purposes.
A. Straight-Line Method C. Sum-of-Year Digit Method
B. Sinking Fund Method D. Declining Balance Method
74-75. Solve the following questions using the critical path method. Consider the given data for project below.

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74. What is the critical path combination
A. A-D-G-I C. A-C-F-H
B. A-E-G-I D. A-E-G-H
75. Using the critical path, what is the duration of the project.
A. 17 days C. 19 days
B. 18 days D. 20 days
76. You desire to save $200,000 for retirement. You can afford to save $125 a month into a mutual fund that
averages7.75% compounded monthly. How many years will be needed to do this?
A. 15 years C. 30 years
B. 17 years D. 32 years
77. Based on the act pertaining to number 2, on Article III, Section 19 – Report of Ratings: The Board shall submit
to the Commission the report of ratings obtained by each candidate within ten (10) days after the examination
unless extended for just cause.
A. True C. False, it is within 15 days
B. False, it is within 5 days D. Fals, it is within 3 days
78. CPD means __________
A. Continuous Professional Development C. Commission on Professional Development
B. Continuing Professional Development D. None of these
79. An act providing for the modernization, standardization and regulation of the procurement activities of the
government and for other purposes, also known as “Government Procurement Reform Act”
A. RA 9003 C. RA 9184
B. RA 9275 D. RA 7160
80. Who founded PSAE?
A. Engr. Jomar Manalo C. Engr. Felix Maramba Sr.
B. Engr. Alexis Belonio D. Engr. Joaquin Juliano III
81. What is the force required to pull a single-moldboard plow on a clay-loam soil having a width and depth of cut
of 30 cm and 15 cm, respectively. Soil draft is 8 psi.
A. 157 kg C. 314 kg
B. 253 kg D. None of these
82. Determine the brake thermal efficiency of a 5-hp gasoline engine consuming 2 liters of fuel in an hour?
A. 19% C. 29%
B. 20% D. 30%
83. What is the speed ratio of the transmission unit to give the tractor a travel speed of 3.5 kph. The engine speed is
2200 rpm and a rear wheel diameter of 55 centimeters.
A. 65.2:1 C. 11.43:1
B. 33.72:1 D. 2.74:1
84. It is the specific quantity or property that is being measured in a measurement process. is termed as:
A. Attribute C. Measurand
B. Value D. Parameter
85. What type of sensor is DHT11?
A. Temperature Sensor C. Humidity Sensor
B. Pressure Sensor D. Light Sensor
86. If the plate used in agricultural machine is designated as AISI 1040, the carbon content is ______%
A. 10% C. 40%
B. 0.1% D. 0.4%
87. The full pressure of the oxygen cylinder in oxyacetylene welding is _________.
A. 1100 psi C. 3300 psi
B. 2200 psi D. None of the above
88. The recommended reel speed of a rice combine should be __________faster than the ground speed.
A. 5% to 10% C. 25% to 50%
B. 10% to 25% D. 50% to 95%
89. The recommended peripheral speed of threshing drum of a rice combine.
A. 5 to 10 m/s C. 20 to 30 m/s
B. 10 to 20 m/s D. 30 to 50 m/s

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90. The maximum allowable header loss for rice combine.

A. 0.2% C. 1.2%
B. 0.5% D. 1.3%
91. How many degrees of crankshaft rotation are represented by each inch on the face of a flywheel 1-foot in
diameter?
A. 1° C. 15°
B. 9.5° D. 19.1°
92. The grain-straw ratio for samples to be used for testing a mechanical rice thresher should be at ______ range
A. 0.35 to 0.50 C. 0.65 to 0.80
B. 0.50 to 0.65 D. 0.55 to 0.70
93. The direct coupling type of power transmission system has _____ efficiency.
A. 90% C. 98%
B. 95% D. 100%
94. The direct coupling type of power transmission system has _____ efficiency.
A. 3.8 ha/hr C. 0.18 ha/hr
B. 2.08 ha/hr D. None of the above
95. The application rate of a certain chemical is recommended at 4 kg/ha. The calibration test of a 16-liter knapsack
sprayer is as follows: Nozzle discharge = 1.5 liters/min, swath = 1.5 m and walking speed = 20 m/min. Determine
the total volume of water applied per hectare:
A. 200 L/ha C. 400 L/ha
B. 300 L/ha D. 500 L/ha
96. Upon regularly checking the engine, some problems were observed such as black exhaust gas, overheating, white
exhaust gas and discharging of the battery. What can be the cause of discharging battery
A. Excessive engine oil C. Clogged filter
B. Insufficient water in radiator D. Faulty alternator
97. How many scopes of practice of ABE are specified per RA 10915
A. 3 C. 8
B. 4 D. 12
98. A pump is drawing water from a river 10 m below, discharging 5 lps to a rice field 5 m below the elevation of
the pump. Shaft has a torque of 0.5 kg.m and has a speed of 1500 rpm. Compute for the pump efficiency.
A. 92.35% C. 95.45%
B. 89.30% D. 85.62%
99. A savings loan offers a 5.25% rate per annum compounded daily. What is the effective annual rate?
A. 5.31% C. 5.54%
B. 5.39% D. 5.65%
100.What is the volume in the cylinder if the piston is at the top dead center?
A. Bore C. Cylinder Volume
B. Stroke D. Clearance Volume

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