CERTIFIED CROP ADVISOR FINAL EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Nutrient Management Answer: Competency area that covers basic
concepts of plant nutrition, soil fertility, testing, and management
planning
● Soil and Water Management Answer: Competency area that covers
basic soil properties, erosion, residue and tillage management, and water
quality
● Pest Management Answer: Competency area that covers basic
concepts, sampling, identification, decision-making, and strategies for
managing pests
● Cropping Systems Answer: Competency area that covers different
cropping methods and their advantages and limitations
● Hybrid and Variety Selection Answer: Competency area that covers
selecting the best hybrid or variety for specific crops
,● Crop Establishment Answer: Competency area that covers methods
and techniques for establishing crops
● Crop Growth, Development, and Diagnostics Answer: Competency
area that covers understanding the growth and development of crops and
diagnosing problems
● Applied Information Technologies Answer: Competency area that
covers using technology to improve crop management
● Harvest and Storage Answer: Competency area that covers techniques
for harvesting and storing crops
● Crop Production Economics Answer: Competency area that covers
the economic aspects of crop production
● What are the 17 essential elements for plant nutrition? Answer: C, H,
O, N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Cl, Zn, Fe, Mn, Cu, B, Mo, Ni
● What are the beneficial elements for plants? Answer: Si, Na, Co, and
Se
● How are the essential elements classified? Answer: Macronutrient or
micronutrient
, ● What are the functions of N, P, K, and S in plants? Answer: N: protein
synthesis, P: energy transfer, K: enzyme activation, S: amino acid
production
● How are macronutrients and micronutrients classified in terms of
mobility in plants? Answer: Macronutrients: mobile, Micronutrients:
immobile
● What are the chemical uptake forms of each macronutrient? Answer:
N: nitrate or ammonium, P: phosphate, K: potassium ion, S: sulfate
● How does nutrient uptake change as plant growth progresses from
germination to maturity? Answer: Increases as plant grows, with higher
demand during reproductive stages
● What is the role of soil solution in supplying nutrients from the soil?
Answer: Provides nutrients in dissolved form for plant uptake.
● What is the role of cation exchange sites in supplying nutrients from
the soil? Answer: Hold and release cations for plant uptake.
● What is the role of organic matter in supplying nutrients from the soil?
Answer: Acts as a source of nutrients through decomposition.
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Nutrient Management Answer: Competency area that covers basic
concepts of plant nutrition, soil fertility, testing, and management
planning
● Soil and Water Management Answer: Competency area that covers
basic soil properties, erosion, residue and tillage management, and water
quality
● Pest Management Answer: Competency area that covers basic
concepts, sampling, identification, decision-making, and strategies for
managing pests
● Cropping Systems Answer: Competency area that covers different
cropping methods and their advantages and limitations
● Hybrid and Variety Selection Answer: Competency area that covers
selecting the best hybrid or variety for specific crops
,● Crop Establishment Answer: Competency area that covers methods
and techniques for establishing crops
● Crop Growth, Development, and Diagnostics Answer: Competency
area that covers understanding the growth and development of crops and
diagnosing problems
● Applied Information Technologies Answer: Competency area that
covers using technology to improve crop management
● Harvest and Storage Answer: Competency area that covers techniques
for harvesting and storing crops
● Crop Production Economics Answer: Competency area that covers
the economic aspects of crop production
● What are the 17 essential elements for plant nutrition? Answer: C, H,
O, N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Cl, Zn, Fe, Mn, Cu, B, Mo, Ni
● What are the beneficial elements for plants? Answer: Si, Na, Co, and
Se
● How are the essential elements classified? Answer: Macronutrient or
micronutrient
, ● What are the functions of N, P, K, and S in plants? Answer: N: protein
synthesis, P: energy transfer, K: enzyme activation, S: amino acid
production
● How are macronutrients and micronutrients classified in terms of
mobility in plants? Answer: Macronutrients: mobile, Micronutrients:
immobile
● What are the chemical uptake forms of each macronutrient? Answer:
N: nitrate or ammonium, P: phosphate, K: potassium ion, S: sulfate
● How does nutrient uptake change as plant growth progresses from
germination to maturity? Answer: Increases as plant grows, with higher
demand during reproductive stages
● What is the role of soil solution in supplying nutrients from the soil?
Answer: Provides nutrients in dissolved form for plant uptake.
● What is the role of cation exchange sites in supplying nutrients from
the soil? Answer: Hold and release cations for plant uptake.
● What is the role of organic matter in supplying nutrients from the soil?
Answer: Acts as a source of nutrients through decomposition.
