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Praxis® Agriculture (5701) Practice Tests

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Questions
2h
Time limit
147
Pass score
7
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Source: All exam details are drawn from the official ETS Praxis website. Passing scores vary by state — always confirm at ets.org/praxis/states.

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Praxis Agriculture (5701): Test at a Glance

Key facts directly from the official ETS test specifications.

TEST CODE
5701
PRAXIS
TOTAL QUESTIONS
120
Selected-response
TIME LIMIT
2h
Computer-delivered
PASSING SCORE
147
Scaled; varies by state
REGISTRATION FEE
$130
Paid to ETS at registration
CONTENT AREAS
7
Official blueprint
SCORE REPORTING
5 wks
After test date
DELIVERY
Computer
Prometric or remote

About the Praxis Agriculture Exam

The Praxis Agriculture (5701) is designed to measure the professional knowledge and competencies of prospective teachers of agriculture in junior and senior high schools. The 120 selected-response questions assess both basic knowledge and the ability to apply principles to real-life situations, making it critical to understand content at a practical level — not just memorize definitions.

Test content is appropriate for candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree program in agricultural education. According to ETS, the content is based largely on the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster Content Standards published by the National Council for Agricultural Education.

The exam is delivered entirely by computer, at Prometric testing centers or via approved remote proctoring. Note that some questions on the test are unscored field-test items included to gather data for future test development — these do not count toward your final score.

Praxis Agriculture (5701) Official Exam Outline

The official ETS blueprint defines exactly 7 content categories. Together they cover every competency an entry-level agriculture teacher needs. Percentages are drawn directly from the ETS Study Companion.

Category I
Agribusiness Systems
Principles of capitalism and entrepreneurship; management skills; record-keeping; accounting practices; savings, investments, and credit; marketing principles for agribusiness objectives.
12%
14 questions
Category II
Animal Systems
Historical development and trends; classification, anatomy, and physiology; animal health care; nutrition; production and management; safety practices; animal behavior; facilities; reproduction; environmental impacts and animal welfare.
16%
20 questions
Category III
Food Science & Biotechnology Systems
Major trends in food processing; regulatory agencies (USDA, FDA); food safety including HACCP; harvesting and classifying food products; biotechnology innovations; ethical, legal, and environmental issues; genetic engineering in agriculture.
12%
14 questions
Category IV
Environmental & Natural Resource Systems
Natural cycles (carbon, water, nitrogen); chemical properties and herbicides; ecosystems; ecological concepts including rotational grazing and reforestation; EPA/NRCS/BLM regulations; energy sources; wetlands; land use impacts.
14%
16 questions
Category V
Plant Systems
History of plant science; safety; plant identification, classification, anatomy, and physiology; environmental factors on plant growth; propagation, cultivation, and harvesting; soil characteristics; integrated pest management (IPM); horticultural and agronomic crop management.
16%
20 questions
Category VI
Power, Structural & Technical Systems
Physical science and engineering principles; electrical wiring and Ohm's law; power and energy sources; hand tools, power tools, and OSHA regulations; small-engine operation; planning and building agricultural structures; metal fabrication and welding; GPS/GIS in precision agriculture.
15%
18 questions
Category VII
Leadership & Career Development
Principles of leadership; career planning; National FFA Organization (purpose, structure, history, degrees); parliamentary procedure; communication skills; Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs; career pathways in agriculture; local program planning and advisory committees.
15%
18 questions

Key Topics by Content Category

Focus your study on these specific competencies — drawn from the official ETS test specifications.

I

Agribusiness Systems

14 questions · 12%
Supply and demand for agricultural commodities
Fixed vs. variable costs; marginal cost vs. marginal return
Agribusiness record-keeping: enterprise budgets, balance sheets, cash-flow statements
Sources of credit; building and maintaining credit
Law of diminishing returns
Proprietorships, partnerships, cooperatives, corporations
Break-even analysis; debt-to-equity and solvency ratios
Commodity futures, options trading, hedging vs. speculation
II

Animal Systems

20 questions · 16%
Major livestock species and taxonomical classification
Vaccination, immunization, and parasite control
Grading livestock; interpreting Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs)
Artificial insemination, embryo transfer, selective breeding
Anatomy of major body systems (digestive, reproductive, respiratory)
Ruminant vs. nonruminant digestion; balancing rations (Pearson's square)
Punnett square crosses; phenotype and genotype
USDA inspection process; animal welfare vs. animal rights
III

Food Science & Biotechnology Systems

14 questions · 12%
USDA and FDA regulatory roles in food processing
Food grading, value-added commodities, preservation techniques
Genetic engineering, cloning, and stem-cell research in agriculture
Safe laboratory procedures; aseptic technique
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
GMOs, herbicide tolerance, insect-resistant crops
Ethical and legal issues surrounding biotechnology adoption
Environmental impacts of biotechnology (herbicide resistance in weeds)
IV

Environmental & Natural Resource Systems

16 questions · 14%
Carbon, water, and nitrogen cycles in agriculture
EPA, NRCS, and BLM regulatory roles
Renewable vs. nonrenewable resources; wetland conservation
Erosion control: buffers, windbreaks, and best management practices
Preemergence vs. postemergence herbicides; biomagnification
Ecosystems: biomes, biotic/abiotic factors
Endangered Species Act; Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act
Rotational grazing; reforestation; forest succession
V

Plant Systems

20 questions · 16%
Monocots vs. dicots; plant anatomy and photosynthesis
Sexual reproduction; asexual propagation (cutting, layering, grafting)
Macronutrients and micronutrients; role of N, P, and K
Integrated Pest Management (IPM): cultural, biological, chemical controls
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Maps
Hydroponics; major cultivation types for agronomic crops
Soil pH, structure, texture, and horizons
Horticulture divisions: pomology, floriculture, olericulture; crop rotation
VI

Power, Structural & Technical Systems

18 questions · 15%
Hydraulics (single-acting vs. double-acting cylinders) and pneumatics
AC vs. DC circuits; GFCI and grounding importance
Four-stroke and two-stroke engine cycles; diesel vs. gas operation
Agricultural building plans; slope, elevation, and grade calculations
Electrical terms: amp, volt, ohm, watt; Ohm's law calculations
OSHA regulations for laboratory safety; hazardous materials storage
Welding types: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, TIG, oxy-fuel; common weld joints
GPS and GIS in precision agriculture; computer-controlled technology
VII

Leadership & Career Development

18 questions · 15%
Leadership styles: democratic, authoritarian, situational; Maslow's hierarchy
FFA degrees: Greenhand, Chapter (local chapter), State, American
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE): types, purpose, financial records
Three components of a comprehensive agricultural education program
National FFA Organization: mission, creed, motto, history (founded 1928)
Parliamentary procedure (Robert's Rules of Order); motions and precedence
Career pathways in the AFNR Career Cluster
Career Development Events (CDEs) and FFA award programs

Registration, Test Day & Scoring

Everything you need to know before and on exam day.

Registration

Where to registerpraxis.ets.org
Exam fee$130
Testing formatsIn-person or remote
ID required2 forms of valid ID
Arrive (in-person)30 min early

Scoring

Score typeScaled score
Raw score basisCorrect answers only
Typical pass score147 (varies by state)
Results available5 weeks post-test
State requirementsets.org/praxis/states

In-Person Testing

Test centersPrometric locations
Personal itemsStored in locker
Interface tutorialProvided before start
Admission ticketPrint from ETS account

Remote Testing

Browser requiredETS Secure Test Browser
Equipment neededWebcam, mic, speakers
Check-in processRoom scan required
Proctor typeLive remote proctor

Passing Score Requirements by State

The Praxis Agriculture (5701) is required for agriculture teacher certification in numerous states. Scores are not one-size-fits-all.

Important: While most states that use this exam require a minimum scaled score around 147, exact requirements vary. For example, some states set their cut scores higher or lower. You must verify the exact passing score for your state before you register. The official source for state-by-state requirements is ets.org/praxis/states.

Scores are reported on a scaled score range. Your raw score (number of correct answers) is converted to a scaled score that accounts for minor differences in difficulty between test editions. There is no penalty for incorrect answers — so never leave a question blank.

How to Prepare for the Praxis Agriculture Exam

Strategies drawn from ETS's own Study Companion guidance.

Map your strengths to the blueprint.

Rate your confidence in each of the 7 content categories on a 1–5 scale. Allocate the most study time to categories where your confidence is lowest and the question weight is highest — Animal Systems and Plant Systems together account for 32% of the exam.

Study the AFNR Content Standards.

The test is explicitly based on the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster Content Standards published by the National Council for Agricultural Education. Reviewing these standards helps you understand the scope of what's tested.

Know your FFA facts cold.

Leadership and Career Development (Category VII) is 15% of the exam and includes highly specific facts about the FFA — founding year (1928), historical figures (Henry C. Groseclose, E. M. Tiffany), degrees, parliamentary procedure, and SAE programs. These are memorizable and scoring-critical.

Practice calculation problems.

Several categories require math: straight-line depreciation (Agribusiness), balanced rations using Pearson's square (Animal Systems), and Ohm's law calculations (Power Systems). Work through sample calculations with real numbers.

Review regulatory frameworks.

Multiple categories test knowledge of federal agencies and laws — USDA, FDA, EPA, NRCS, BLM, OSHA, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Clean Water Act. Know which agency governs what.

Download the official ETS Study Companion.

The free PDF from ETS includes the full test blueprint, sample questions with answer explanations, and a customizable study plan template. It is the most authoritative preparation resource available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers sourced from ETS official documentation and Mometrix test preparation resources.

How many questions are on the Praxis Agriculture (5701) exam?+
The exam contains 120 selected-response questions with a time limit of 2 hours. Questions span all 7 content categories, each weighted according to the official ETS blueprint. Note that some questions may be unscored field-test items — you won't know which ones — so treat every question equally.
What is the passing score for the Praxis Agriculture exam?+
There is no single universal passing score. Most states that use this exam require a minimum scaled score around 147, but requirements differ by state. You must check the specific requirement for your state at ets.org/praxis/states before registering.
What content categories are on the Praxis Agriculture (5701)?+
The exam covers 7 official content categories based on AFNR standards: (I) Agribusiness Systems — 12%, (II) Animal Systems — 16%, (III) Food Science and Biotechnology Systems — 12%, (IV) Environmental and Natural Resource Systems — 14%, (V) Plant Systems — 16%, (VI) Power, Structural, and Technical Systems — 15%, and (VII) Leadership and Career Development — 15%.
How much does the Praxis Agriculture exam cost?+
The registration fee is $130, paid directly to ETS when you register. Some states charge additional fees. Register through your ETS account at praxis.ets.org.
When will I receive my Praxis Agriculture score?+
Official score reports are typically available approximately five weeks after your test date. Scores are posted to your ETS account and sent to any institutions you designated at registration.
What standard is the Praxis Agriculture exam based on?+
According to ETS, the Praxis Agriculture (5701) is based on the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster Content Standards published by the National Council for Agricultural Education (2009). Understanding these standards is essential for effective preparation.
Can I take the Praxis Agriculture exam at home?+
Yes. Remote testing is available and requires a laptop or desktop with the ETS Secure Test Browser installed, plus a functioning webcam, speakers, and microphone. A live remote proctor will monitor your session. You must show ID and perform a room scan before testing begins.
Is there a penalty for wrong answers on the Praxis Agriculture exam?+
No. Your score is based solely on the number of questions answered correctly. There is no penalty for incorrect answers, so you should always answer every question — never leave one blank.

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Sources: ETS Agriculture (5701) Study Companion (official PDF, praxis.ets.org); ETS Praxis Test Schedule 2025–26. Praxis® is a registered trademark of Educational Testing Service (ETS). This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by ETS. Passing score requirements vary by state — always verify at ets.org/praxis/states.
Last Updated: May 10, 2026