PST104 Field Hygiene and Latex Collection Quiz
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In the latex collection process, what material should the tapping utensils be made of?

  • Aluminum or steel (correct)
  • Plastic
  • Wood
  • Rubber

    • What should be prevented during the process of removing sand, dirt, and small pieces of pre-coagulum in the latex reception process?

  • 'Splashing'
  • 'Mixing'
  • 'Squeezing'
  • 'Bumping' (correct)

    • What is added to the latex to prevent darkening in the bulking process?

  • Ammonia
  • Bleach
  • Hydrochloric acid
  • Sodium metabisulphite (correct)

    • What can be used to separate solid impurities (sand particles) in ammonia preserved latex?

    <p>Locating the discharge throat above the bottom of the tank</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the floor of the collection station shed be made of?

    <p>Concrete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor in determining high-quality latex products?

    <p>The cleanliness of the tapping knives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is hygiene considered important in preventing deterioration and coagulation in latex?

    <p>To keep everything that comes into contact with field latex clean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using anticoagulants and bactericides in latex collection?

    <p>To prevent deterioration and coagulation in latex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to replace dirty and broken tapping cups during tapping?

    <p>To avoid deterioration and coagulation in latex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of storing latex collection buckets in shade?

    <p>To avoid deterioration and coagulation in latex</p> Signup and view all the answers

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