Exam Breakdown

The Red Seal exam for this trade evaluates activities specified in the Red Seal Occupational Standard.

Total questions: 125

Major Work Activity A - Performs Common Occupational Skills: 6 questions

Task 1: Performs safety-related functions - 1 question

Task 2: Performs routine work practices - 2 questions

Task 3: Organizes work - 1 question

Task 4: Uses and maintains tools and equipment - 2 questions

Task 5: Uses communication and mentoring techniques - 0 questions

Major Work Activity B - Diagnoses and Repairs Engines and Engine Support Systems: 18 questions

Task 6: Diagnoses engine and engine support systems - 11 questions

Task 7: Repairs engine and engine support systems - 7 questions

Major Work Activity C – Diagnoses and Repairs Drive Trains: 16 questions

Task 8: Diagnoses drive trains - 9 questions

Task 9: Repairs drive trains - 7 questions

Major Work Activity D – Diagnoses and Repairs Hydraulic, Hydrostatic, and Pneumatic Systems: 22 questions

Task 10: Diagnoses hydraulic, hydrostatic, and pneumatic systems - 13 questions

Task 11: Repairs hydraulic, hydrostatic, and pneumatic systems - 9 questions

Major Work Activity E – Diagnoses and Repairs Electrical and Electronic Systems: 24 questions

Task 12: Diagnoses electrical/electronic power and control monitoring systems - 15 questions

Task 13: Repairs electrical/electronic power and control monitoring systems - 9 questions

Major Work Activity F – Diagnoses and Repairs Steering, Brakes, and Suspensions: 13 questions

Task 14: Diagnoses steering and brake systems - 3 questions

Task 15: Repairs steering and brake systems - 4 questions

Task 16: Diagnoses track, wheel, and suspension systems - 3 questions

Task 17: Repairs track, wheel, and suspension systems - 3 questions

Major Work Activity G – Diagnoses and Repairs Structural Components and Operator Stations: 8 questions

Task 18: Diagnoses structural components - 1 question

Task 19: Repairs structural components - 2 questions

Task 20: Diagnoses climate control systems - 3 questions

Task 21: Repairs climate control systems - 2 questions

Major Work Activity H – Diagnoses and Repairs Agricultural Equipment: 18 questions

Task 22: Prepares agricultural equipment - 2 questions

Task 23: Diagnoses precision farming equipment - 2 questions

Task 24: Repairs precision farming equipment - 1 question

Task 25: Diagnoses land preparation, tillage, and seeding/planting equipment - 2 questions

Task 26: Repairs land preparation, tillage, and seeding/planting equipment - 2 questions

Task 27: Diagnoses harvesting, hay, and forage equipment - 3 questions

Task 28: Repairs harvesting, hay, and forage equipment - 2 questions

Task 29: Diagnoses application and irrigation equipment - 2 questions

Task 30: Repairs application and irrigation equipment - 2 questions 

Agricultural Equipment Technician: Red Seal Exam Overview

Charting Your Course Through Red Seal Exam Questions

The Red Seal exam, ranging from 100 to 120 questions, will evaluate your professional knowledge across three main areas. Your exam will encompass varying percentages of the following question types:

Grasping the Multiple-Choice Format:

Every question adheres to a standard multiple-choice format, offering four potential answers (A, B, C, D), with one being the correct choice.

Classifying Question Types:

Knowledge and Recall:

Puts your memory to the test on essential definitions, facts, and core principles.

Accounts for 5% of the exam content in this trade.

Procedural and Application:

Measures your capacity to apply theoretical knowledge in practical tasks.

Makes up 40% to 50% of the exam, underscoring its practical relevance.

Critical Thinking:

Probes your abilities in analyzing data, solving complex issues, and making logical deductions.

Comprises 50% to 60% of the exam, highlighting the importance of in-depth analysis and decision-making.

Adopting a Clear Questioning Strategy:

Straightforward and Defined Questions:

Questions are explicit, aimed at testing knowledge with precision.

Distracting options are intentionally straightforward to differentiate from the correct answer.

Your Success Plan:

Balanced Preparation Approach:

Align your study regimen with the distribution of question types.

Utilize our practice exams and study guides to ensure a thorough and effective preparation.

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