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Key Facts: EPCSE Agricultural Technology 5920 Exam

5920

Official ECESWA syllabus code for EPCSE Agricultural Technology

EPCSE Agricultural Technology 2025–2026 syllabus

3 papers

Paper 1 MCQ 25%, Paper 2 written 35%, Paper 3 project 40%

EPCSE Agricultural Technology 5920 scheme of assessment

40 MCQs

Paper 1 has 40 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour

EPCSE Agricultural Technology 5920 Paper 1 description

A*–G

Letter grading scale (U = ungraded) for EPCSE awards

Examinations Council of Eswatini

No aquaculture

Section 6.0 Aquaculture removed in the 2025–2026 syllabus

EPCSE Agricultural Technology 2025–2026 change notes

100

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ECESWA EPCSE Agricultural Technology 5920 is a Form 5 prevocational exam (Paper 1 MCQ 25% + Paper 2 written 35% + Paper 3 project 40%), grades A*–G. This page provides 100 FREE 2026 English MCQ study questions with explanations—an adaptation for revision, not a full official paper simulation.

Sample EPCSE Agricultural Technology 5920 Practice Questions

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1When siting a poultry house for layers, which factor is correctly matched to its purpose?

A.Good drainage — reduces damp floors that favour disease

B.Proximity to a busy public road only — maximises natural ventilation

C.Dense closed canopy trees on all sides — blocks all light for dark housing

D.No access road — reduces biosecurity risk completely

Explanation: Drainage keeps litter and floors drier, limiting pathogen survival. Site selection also considers water, accessibility, wind/sun direction, and sensible proximity—not isolation from all access.

2A footbath at a layers house entrance is mainly intended to:

A.Provide drinking water for hens during peak lay

B.Disinfect footwear and reduce disease introduction into the flock

C.Cool the house by evaporating water all day

D.Replace vaccination of the whole flock

Explanation: Footbaths are a biosecurity measure to reduce pathogens carried on shoes into the poultry house.

3Before point-of-lay (POL) hens arrive, which preparation is essential?

A.Leave old litter in place to transfer immunity from the previous flock

B.Switch off all water lines so hens learn thirst control

C.Clean and disinfect the house and equipment, then provide litter, feed, and water

D.Remove all records so the new flock starts with a clean paper trail only

Explanation: Syllabus preparation includes cleaning/disinfecting house and equipment, testing equipment, adequate litter, records ready, and feed plus fresh clean water.

4A flock of 200 layers produces 160 eggs in one day. What is the laying percentage?

A.60%

B.160%

C.40%

D.80%

Explanation: Laying percentage = (eggs collected ÷ number of hens) × 100 = (160 ÷ 200) × 100 = 80%.

5Which sign is most consistent with a good layer rather than a poor layer?

A.Bright red comb, moist enlarged vent, and flexible wide pubic bones

B.Pale shrivelled comb, dry tight vent, and hard narrow pubic bones only

C.Heavy moulting of all feathers with no egg production expected as ideal

D.Closed eyes and inactive posture as a mark of calm high production

Explanation: Good layers typically show active reproductive signs: well-coloured comb, moist enlarged vent, and pubic bones that allow egg passage. Poor layers often show the opposite.

6Which factor can reduce laying performance in chickens?

A.Collecting eggs more than once daily only

B.Inadequate day length, stress, poor feed/water, disease, or extreme weather

C.Using a footbath at the door

D.Keeping accurate egg-collection records

Explanation: Factors affecting lay include food and water, health, stress, weather, poor layers in the flock, and day length.

7Newcastle disease in poultry is best classified as a:

A.Nutritional deficiency cured only by extra calcium grit

B.Parasitic mite infestation treated with footbaths alone

C.Viral disease requiring prevention through biosecurity and vaccination programmes

D.Bacterial food-poisoning limited to humans eating eggs

Explanation: Newcastle disease is a major viral poultry disease. Control emphasises prevention (biosecurity, vaccination) rather than casual treatment after severe outbreaks.

8Coccidiosis in poultry is primarily associated with:

A.Excess vitamin C only in the ration

B.Too much day length in the laying house

C.Overuse of nest boxes without eggs present

D.A parasitic infection often linked to wet litter and poor hygiene

Explanation: Coccidiosis is a parasitic (protozoal) disease favoured by damp, dirty litter conditions; hygiene and litter management are central to prevention.

9In broiler production, which practice is most appropriate during the early brooding period?

A.Provide suitable heat, clean litter, and correct feeders/drinkers for chicks

B.Keep the house completely dark and cold to toughen chicks

C.Withhold feed for the first three days to reduce wet droppings

D.Mix adult layer mash only because protein needs are identical

Explanation: Day-old chicks need a prepared brood area with heat, litter, and feeding equipment; temperature regulation and litter management are core broiler practices.

10Which set lists commercial pig breeds commonly associated with Eswatini production teaching?

A.Merino, Dorper, and Boer only

B.Large White, Landrace, and Duroc

C.Saanen, Angora, and Nguni cattle only

D.Rhode Island Red, Leghorn, and Sussex only

Explanation: The syllabus lists Large White, Landrace, and Duroc as common commercial pig breeds, with traits such as litter size, body size, and colour.

About the EPCSE Agricultural Technology 5920 Exam

EPCSE Agricultural Technology (syllabus code 5920) is Eswatini’s Form 4–5 prevocational agriculture qualification for the 2025–2026 syllabus cycle, administered by the Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA). Learners develop practical and technical skills in animal production (layers, broilers, pigs, goats), crop production (vegetables, field crops, fruit), land use and conservation (including agroforestry and fire-breaks), fencing and basic farm mechanisation, landscaping and ornamental horticulture, and apiculture. Aquaculture was removed from the 2025–2026 content. Official assessment combines a 40-item MCQ paper, a structured/extended theory paper, and a major school-based project; this page offers 100 free English-language MCQ study items as a practice adaptation.

Assessment

Paper 1 (1 hour, 40 marks, 25%): 40 multiple-choice questions assessing AO1 and AO2. Paper 2 (2 hours, 100 marks, 35%): Section A short structured questions (60 marks, AO1–AO2) and Section B extended questions—answer two of three (40 marks, AO2–AO3). Paper 3 (100 marks, 40%): school-based project with written proposal (about 600–800 words), product development, and evaluation; external examiner awards most marks, teacher supervision marks contribute a small share; portfolio of evidence required. Theory papers total 60%; project 40%. Grades A*–G.

Time Limit

Paper 1: 1 hour; Paper 2: 2 hours; Paper 3: Form 5 project timeline (approximately 26 hours, February–October)

Passing Score

Letter grades A* to G (U = ungraded) under ECESWA EPCSE rules for the examination year. Confirm current award rules on examscouncil.org.sz or through your school.

Exam Fee

EPCSE examination fees are set annually by ECESWA and communicated through schools and the official fee schedule on examscouncil.org.sz. Confirm the current year's registration and subject fees with your school centre or ECESWA. (Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA))

EPCSE Agricultural Technology 5920 Exam Content Outline

25%

Animal Production and Health

Poultry house siting, layers preparation and management, laying percentage and factors affecting lay, broiler growth stages, pig breeds and farrowing/piglet care, goat breeds and breeding systems, feeding, bloating, diseases/parasites, injections, and health and safety.

25%

Crop Production

Garden siting, vegetable groups, crop rotation, compost, planting and transplanting, fertiliser application, irrigation methods, vegetable pests/diseases and control, field crops and nutrients, fruit orchard establishment, vegetative propagation, harvesting and fruit processing.

15%

Land Use, Conservation and Mechanisation

Conservation farming practices, causes and control of soil erosion and pollution, fire-breaks, agroforestry benefits in Eswatini, fencing materials and construction, pipe fittings and minor plumbing repairs, farm tools/implements, and safety precautions.

15%

Landscaping and Ornamental Horticulture

Classification of landscape plants, hand and powered tools, organic/inorganic landscape materials, lawn establishment and management, ornamental garden features and formal/informal design, nursery/greenhouse crops, potting, dormancy, floriculture and floral design basics.

10%

Apiculture

Importance of beekeeping, apiary site factors, hive types (Swazi top-bar, Langstroth, traditional, trap boxes), protective clothing and tools, castes and dances, swarming vs absconding, pests/diseases, honey harvest and extraction, beeswax products.

10%

Project Process, Equipment and Safety

Paper 3 stages (proposal, product development, evaluation), word limits and hard-copy submission, portfolio evidence, equipment selection, pesticide and tool safety, and practical judgment—without substituting for the official project mark.

How to Pass the EPCSE Agricultural Technology 5920 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Letter grades A* to G (U = ungraded) under ECESWA EPCSE rules for the examination year. Confirm current award rules on examscouncil.org.sz or through your school.
Assessment: Paper 1 (1 hour, 40 marks, 25%): 40 multiple-choice questions assessing AO1 and AO2. Paper 2 (2 hours, 100 marks, 35%): Section A short structured questions (60 marks, AO1–AO2) and Section B extended questions—answer two of three (40 marks, AO2–AO3). Paper 3 (100 marks, 40%): school-based project with written proposal (about 600–800 words), product development, and evaluation; external examiner awards most marks, teacher supervision marks contribute a small share; portfolio of evidence required. Theory papers total 60%; project 40%. Grades A*–G.
Time limit: Paper 1: 1 hour; Paper 2: 2 hours; Paper 3: Form 5 project timeline (approximately 26 hours, February–October)
Exam fee: EPCSE examination fees are set annually by ECESWA and communicated through schools and the official fee schedule on examscouncil.org.sz. Confirm the current year's registration and subject fees with your school centre or ECESWA.

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EPCSE Agricultural Technology 5920 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practise laying-percentage calculations and interpreting whether a flock is still profitable—common applied numeracy on Paper 1/Paper 2 style items.

2Learn signs of good vs poor layers and healthy vs sick stock for poultry and goats; link each sign to a management action.

3Drill vegetable groups, fertiliser methods (broadcasting, drilling, fertigation), and irrigation types with advantages/disadvantages.

4Memorise conservation practices versus erosion-causing practices, fire-break purpose, and agroforestry roles in Eswatini.

5For bees, distinguish swarming from absconding causes and know hive types including the Swazi top-bar hive.

6Treat Paper 3 seriously: write a clear 600–800 word proposal (problem, justification, methodology, timeframe, references) and keep a dated portfolio with photos—MCQs here support judgment only.

7Observe pesticide and farm-tool safety (PPE, sober operation, correct use)—safety items appear across production topics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EPCSE Agricultural Technology 5920?

Syllabus 5920 is the Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA) Agricultural Technology course for the Eswatini Prevocational Certificate of Secondary Education. It is a two-year Form 4–5 prevocational elective covering animal production, crop production, land use and mechanisation, landscaping/ornamentals, and apiculture. The 2025–2026 syllabus is the current cycle referenced on this page (aquaculture removed).

How is EPCSE Agricultural Technology examined?

All candidates take three compulsory components: Paper 1 (1 hour, 40 multiple-choice questions, 25%), Paper 2 (2 hours, short structured and extended questions, 35%), and Paper 3 (school-based project worth 40% with proposal, product development, and evaluation). Grades are awarded from A* to G (U = ungraded).

Are these official ECESWA examination questions?

No. These are original English-language multiple-choice study questions aligned to EPCSE Agricultural Technology 5920 outcomes. Official assessment also includes structured/extended writing and a substantial project. This bank is a FREE 2026 study adaptation, not an official paper simulation or substitute for ECESWA past papers.

What topics should I prioritise?

Balance layers and goat management (including laying percentage calculations), vegetable/field/fruit production with fertilisers, irrigation and pests, conservation and fire-breaks/agroforestry, landscaping and nursery basics, beekeeping products and safety, and Paper 3 proposal–portfolio process awareness. Do not revise aquaculture for the 2025–2026 cycle—it was removed.

Where can I find the official syllabus?

Download the EPCSE Agricultural Technology 2025–2026 Syllabus from the Examinations Council of Eswatini upload centre at examscouncil.org.sz and confirm entry deadlines, fees, and timetable details with your school centre.

How much does EPCSE Agricultural Technology cost?

Fees are set annually by ECESWA and published through schools and the official fee schedule. Always confirm the current year’s subject and registration fees on examscouncil.org.sz rather than relying on third-party quotes.