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Agen 0342: Farm Structures Question Paper

Agen 0342: Farm Structures

Course:Diploma In Animal Health And Production

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2012

CHUKA UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION

AGEN 0342: FARM STRUCTURES

STREAMS: DIP. ANHE Y3S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 11/12/2012 11.30 A.M – 1.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer all questions in Section A and any two in Section B.

SECTION A:

1. Briefly explain five (5) factors that one has to consider when selecting the site of
a building in a farm. [10 marks]

2. (a) Name the three main building material properties. [3 marks]
(b) Explain each of the properties named. [7 marks]

3. (a) What is a dip? [2 marks]
(b) Briefly explain the best site of putting up a dip. [8 marks]

4. (a) Define the following terms in relation to structures:

(i) Strength
(ii) Durability
(iii) Workability
(iv) Tampered finish
(v) Broomed finish [10 marks]

SECTION B:

5. (a) What factors do influence the layout and design of a farm structure?
[5 marks]
(b) Give the purpose of a structure to a farmer and the benefits of each. [10 marks]

6. (a) With the aid of a sketch show and name the five substructural elements
of a standard building. [10 marks]

(b) What is the use of each element named to the building? [5 marks]

7. (a) Today one of the most used building material is concrete. What determines
its quality? [10 marks]

(b) What is the purpose of ventilation in a building? [5 marks]

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