Technology: Term 2 Quiz

What are natural structures?

• Trees, plants, rock formations

• Metal structures

• Electronic devices

• Structures made by people

Which of the following is a man-made structure?

• Skeletons

• Bridges

• Trees

• Caves

What is the purpose of gusset plates in strengthening a structure?

• To provide better fasteners

• To thicken the material

• To fold into geometric shaped tubes

• To add triangulation

What type of force tries to pull a structural member apart?

• Compression

• Tension

• Torsion

• Shear

What is the main purpose of a cell phone tower?

• To provide electricity

• To support bridges

• To stiffen materials

• To enhance cellular network coverage

What is the function of a vanishing point in a drawing?

• To make objects look more realistic

• To add dimensions

• To show hidden lines

• To make objects look smaller

Why are free-hand sketches helpful in the design process?

• To show hidden lines

• To add dimensions

• To make objects look smaller

• To communicate initial ideas

What is the purpose of dimension lines in a drawing?

• To communicate initial ideas

• To add dimensions

• To make objects look more realistic

• To show hidden lines

Which type of line is used to give the basic shape of an object in a drawing?

• Dimension lines

• Hidden lines

• Construction lines

• Outlines

What is the main function of a brace in strengthening a frame structure?

• To thicken the material

• To provide better fasteners

• To add triangulation

• To prevent skewing under forces