2015 MN FFA State Small Animal Career Development Event
Written Test – 50 questions, 4 points each = 200 points
1.
Birds and many types of fish are: a.
Oviparous b.
Ovoviviparous c.
Viviparous d.
All of the above
2.
Because cats are true carnivores, they must have this amino acid in their diet: a.
Thymine b.
Taurine c.
Biotin d.
Folic acid
3.
Which of the vitamins is water-soluble? a.
A b.
C c.
D d.
E
4.
Ringworm is: a.
An internal parasite b.
A roundworm that lives in an animal’s small intestine c.
A common fungal disease d.
A viral disease affecting the central nervous system
5.
The heart of a fish has __________ chambers. a.
1 b.
2 c.
3 d.
4
6.
A puncture wound to your cat may result in: a.
Tetanus b.
Hepatitis c.
Distemper d.
Parvovirus
7.
What is the term for a canine giving birth? a.
Kindling b.
Kidding c.
Queening d.
Whelping
8.
Dogs have a 6 month long: a.
Estrus b.
Estrus cycle c.
Gestation period d.
Parturition length
9.
This nutrient is needed in greater amounts in younger animals compared to older animals because of body tissue growth. a.
Carbohydrates b.
Minerals c.
Vitamins d.
Proteins
10.
Which of the following is false concerning hydatid disease? a.
May cause damaging tissue cysts in humans b.
Canids are the definitive hosts c.
Adult Echinococcus segments are large and easily seen with the naked eye d.
It can be prevented, in part, by preventing dogs from eating sheep offal

2015 MN FFA State Small Animal Career Development Event
Written Test – 50 questions, 4 points each = 200 points
11.
Classic symptoms of this disease include loss of feathers over the entire body, abnormal feathers, affected upper beak, and discoloration of feathers. a.
Alopecia b.
Roundworm c.
Threadworm d.
Lice
12.
The term for a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans is called a(n) ___________________ disease. a.
Metabolic b.
Zoonotic c.
Non-infectious d.
Genetic
13.
A common disease in fish that looks like little white spots all over the body of the fish is called: a.
Velvet disease b.
Anchorworm c.
Popeye d.
Ich
14.
A viral respiratory infection in cats that includes symptoms of loss of appetite and eye and nasal discharges is most likely: a.
Rabies b.
Lungworm c.
Feline chlamydiosis d.
Feline calcivirus
15.
This parasite’s pupal stage can greatly affect how it is treated. a.
Mite b.
Tick c.
Flea d.
Lice
16.
This term is used for lack of breathing: a.
Brachycardia b.
Tachycardia c.
Apnea d.
Dystocia
17.
Palatability describes how well an animal likes its food. Several factors affect palatability and they include all of the following EXCEPT: a.
Appearance of food b.
Odor of food c.
Texture of food d.
Nutrient content
18.
A parasite can damage the host in several ways which include: a.
They compete for nutrients b.
They damage intestinal mucosa c.
They consume the blood of the host d.
All of the above
19.
What is the genetic division called that results in cells being haploid? a.
Prophase b.
Meiosis c.
Mitosis d.
Monophase

2015 MN FFA State Small Animal Career Development Event
Written Test – 50 questions, 4 points each = 200 points
20.
The variation of a trait that is due to genetic factors is called: a.
Heritability b.
Line breeding c.
Mendelian d.
None of the above
21.
When introducing rabbits for breeding it is best to: a.
Introduce the buck into the doe’s cage b.
Introduce the doe into the buck’s cage c.
Introduce several bucks into the doe’s cage at the same time d.
Introduce several does into the buck’s cage at the same time
22.
What is the name of the common condition in dogs in which the ball and socket joint of the hip becomes diseased? a.
Hip dysplasia b.
Psoriasis c.
Carpal tunnel d.
Atherosclerosis
23.
What is the most important nutrient for any species? a.
Vitamins b.
Minerals c.
Proteins d.
Water
24.
Antibody production occurs primarily in the : a.
Liver b.
Lymph nodes c.
Heart d.
Kidney
25.
Another name for the shoulder blade is the: a.
Clavicle b.
Scapula c.
Cervical d.
Carpal
26.
The part of the digestive system that absorbs the most nutrients is the: a.
Esophagus b.
Jejunum c.
Cecum d.
Stomach
27.
Which of the following is the outer most layer of skin? a.
Dermis b.
Epidermis c.
Subcutaneous Tissue d.
Sclera
28.
Which of the following muscle tissues are both striated and voluntary? a.
Smooth muscle b.
Skeletal muscle c.
Cardiac muscle d.
Sweeny muscle

2015 MN FFA State Small Animal Career Development Event
Written Test – 50 questions, 4 points each = 200 points
29.
In genetics the notation “Bb” means: a.
Two genes, two alleles b.
Two genes, one allele c.
One gene, one allele d.
One gene, Two alleles
30.
Luteinizing hormone targets the: a.
Adrenal glands b.
Mammary glands c.
Ovaries d.
Thyroid
31.
A universal sign of estrus in mammals includes a discharge from the vulva. a.
True b.
False
32.
Guinea pigs, unlike many other animals, cannot synthesize this vitamin in their body and must therefore get in their diet. a.
Vitamin A b.
Vitamin B c.
Vitamin C d.
Vitamin D
33.
Rabbits engage in coprophagy. This means that: a.
They chew on wood to help keep their teeth short b.
They eat their own feces to get additional nutrients that weren’t absorbed the first time it was digested. c.
They eat only hay d.
They drink a lot of water to help flush out toxins
34.
The difference between macrominerals and microminerals is: a.
Macrominerals have larger molecular weights than microminerals b.
Macrominerals are needed in larger amounts in the diet than microminerals c.
Macrominerals are easily absorbed by the body and microminerals are not d.
There is no difference between macrominerals and microminerals
35.
Which of the following nutrients contains nitrogen? a.
Minerals b.
Proteins c.
Carbohydrates d.
Fats
36.
Which of the following is known as a cecal fermenter or hindgut fermenter? a.
Cats b.
Dogs c.
Rabbits d.
Parrots
37.
By allowing a dog to come inside when it is barking can encourage barking. This is called: a.
Negative reinforcement b.
Positive reinforcement c.
Punishment d.
Extinction
38.
Which of the following is NOT required on a Material Safety Data Sheet? a.
Manufacturer Information b.
Physical and chemical characteristics c.
Control measures d.
List of species in which it causes toxicity or injury

2015 MN FFA State Small Animal Career Development Event
Written Test – 50 questions, 4 points each = 200 points
39.
The symbol to the right indicates: a.
A biohazard b.
Radiation area c.
Something flammable d.
All of the above
40.
a.
b.
c.
d.
41.
a.
b.
c.
d.
42.
a.
b.
c.
d.
43.
a.
The cage should be placed in an area that is free from drafts b.
The cage should be placed in direct sunlight if possible, especially for tropical species c.
The spacing of wires on the cage should be narrow enough so the bird cannot stick their head between the bars d.
Wood makes the best perches
44.
Dogs should be bathed: a.
Once per week b.
Once per month c.
Only when they become dirty d.
Dogs should never be bathed
45.
A person trimming nails should be careful not to cut into the: a.
Blood vessel b.
Nerve ending c.
Quick d.
All of the above
46.
The Devon and Cornish Rex have special coats and should be groomed daily. a.
True b.
False
47.
If a black coat, B, is dominant to a red coat, b, what percentage of offspring will have a black coat if both parents are heterozygous for coat color? a.
25% b.
50% c.
75% d.
100%
48.
The four stages of the estrus cycle in order are: a.
proestrus, estrus, diestrus, and anestrus b.
estrus, proestrus, diestrus, and anestrus c.
proestrus, estrus, anestrus, and diestrus d.
estrus, proestrus, anestrus, and diestrus

2015 MN FFA State Small Animal Career Development Event
Written Test – 50 questions, 4 points each = 200 points
49.
Which of the following is true? a.
Animals that are linebred generally have severe deformities and high mortality rates b.
Animals that are crossbred have a higher inbreeding coefficient than those that are linebred c.
Inbreeding reduces fertility and overall health d.
Crossbreeding is becoming less popular in dogs
50.
How many gametes are possible from the following 4 genes that are each heterozygous? (AaBbCcDd) a.
4 b.
8 c.
12 d.
16

15. C
16. C
17. D
18. D
19. B
20. A
21. B
22. A
23. D
24. B
25. B
2015 MN FFA State Small Animal Career Development Event
Written Test – 50 questions, 4 points each = 200 points
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. B
9. D
10. C
11. A
12. B
13. D
14. D
26. B
27. B
28. B
29. D
30. C
31. A
32. C
33. B
34. B
35. B
36. C
37. B
38. D
39. A
40. A
41. C
42. C
43. B
44. C
45. D
46. B
47. C
48. A
49. C
50. D