Lesson 3 Quiz
(Lesson 3. Fencing Systems continued)
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1. Before setting the first post, what non-fence issue should livestock producers think about? (Review the lesson material.)
2. Give three reasons why livestock operators should consider high tensile electric fence. (Review the lesson material.)
3. The effectiveness of any electric fence depends on what? (Review the lesson material.)
4. The ability of a fence to deliver a shock depends on what three things? (Review the lesson material.)
5. When buying an energizer, what are two things you should not do? (Review the lesson material.)
6. ____________ is the leading cause of electric fence problems. (Review the lesson material.)
7. A minimum of ____________ ground rods should be used for each energizer. (Review the lesson material.)
8. If electric fences are to consistently hold livestock, ____________ is essential. (Review the lesson material.)
9. When using high tensile wire, a ____________ must be used and make sure you start at the ____________ end. (Review the lesson material.)
10. Temporary electric fences give livestock producers a powerful tool for ____________. (Review the lesson material.)
11. A ____________ is essential for rolling up polywire or polytape. Rolling up the polywire or polytape back onto the spool, on a stick or around your arm, simply ____________. (Review the lesson material.)
12. What are some advantages and disadvantages of each of the following. (Review the lesson material.)
a) Metal “T” posts
b) Fiberglass Rods
c) Tread-In Posts