Technology

All structural members help to _____.

• weaken a structure

• multiply the weight of a structure

• perform a specific function in a structure

• build houses

King posts in roof trusses _____.

• join two rafters and spreads the load

• connects the rafters with tie beams and strengthens the truss

• allow the roof truss to span over larger distances

• forms the framework of a roof

Queen posts in roof trusses _____.

• allow the roof truss to span over larger distances

• joins two rafters and spreads the load

• connects the rafters with tie beams and strengthens the truss

• forms the framework of a roof

Shear forces _____.

• push objects closer together

• stretches the object or pulls it apart

• twists objects in opposite directions

• moves two objects in opposite directions

Compression forces _____.

• stretches the object or pulls it apart

• twists objects in opposite directions

• moves two objects in opposite directions

• press solids, gas, or liquids together

Triangulation involves _____.

• strengthening a structure by joining it in the form of a square

• strengthening a structure by joining it in the form of a rectangle

• strengthening a structure by joining it in the form of a triangle

• strengthening a structure by joining it in the form of a circle

Which one of the following is NOT a type of beam?

• Pillar

• Steel I-beam

• Cantilever

• Lintels

What does the subject area Technology entail?

• Making life easier by applying the technological process.

• Identifying problems in a community and solving them.

• Identifying problems in a community and solving them and making life easier by applying the technological process.

• None of the above.

Which one of the following is NOT a general advantage of technology?

• Improves the quality of life.

• Makes work harder.

• Saves time.

• Saves labour.

Design means to

• Evaluate both the design phase and final product.

• Design brief, specifications, restrictions, initial drawings, sketches of idea, the choice of the best design and material choices.

• Present solutions, learners collect notes and drawings in aproject report in their workbooks.

• Draw plans, develop order of manufacturing and make theitem/model.

• To Identify, find and use information.