ARMS III Quiz Question Title * 1. The ARMS is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s secondary source of information on agricultural resource use and costs, farm sector financial conditions, and farm household finances. The Census of Agriculture is the primary source. a) True b) False Question Title * 2. In a Census year, ARMS 3 is a mandatory survey. a) True b) False Question Title * 3. If the respondent completes the ARMS 3 survey, they have completed their mandatory Census of Agriculture reporting responsibilities and do not have to complete the Census form. a) True b) False Question Title * 4. Information from ARMS Phase 3 is used to (select all that apply): a) provide information about relationships among agricultural production, resources, and the environment. b) determine what it costs to produce various crop and livestock commodities, and the relative importance of various production expense items. c) estimate net farm income and provide data on the financial situation of farm and ranch businesses, including the amount of debt. d) provide the farm sector portion of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the Nation. e) identify the characteristics and financial situation of agricultural producers and their households, including information on management strategies and off-farm income. Question Title * 5. Numerous reports are published based on data gathered from ARMS. Which NASS report is compiled from ARMS 3: a) Considerations in Work Choices of U.S. Farm Households: The Role of Health Insurance b) Characteristics of Beginning and Women Farmers c) Farm Production Expenditures d) None of the above Question Title * 6. Why is it important to collect information about the farm operator’s household? Question Title * 7. What should you do if an interview cannot be conducted because the respondent has refused? Next