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Pre-Technical studies is one of the learning areas in Junior School. Which one of the

following represents the components of Pre-Technical studies?

• Technical, Computer Studies and Business Studies.

• Technical, Entrepreneurship and Business Studies.

• Technical, Entrepreneurship and Computer Studies.

• Technical, Information Technology and Business Studies

A school is planning to put up an outdoor sculpture in the school park. Which material is best suited for making the sculpture?

• Rubber

• Steel

• Bronze

• Plastic

Concrete is widely used in construction. Which of the following is one of the materials used for making concrete?

• Brick

• Cement

• Rock

• Block

Which safety rule should be followed when handling sharp tools in the workshop?

• Store tools in random places

• Toss tools to your partner

• Pass tools by the handle

• Hold tools by the sharp edge

The school has decided to buy fire extinguishers for the workshop. Which type is best for electrical fires?

• Foam extinguisher

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂) extinguisher

• Water extinguisher

• Sand bucket

A Grade 9 learner wants to cut a piece of metal for a project. Choose from the following, the appropriate tool to use for cutting the metal.

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A material is any substance or matter that things are made from.

• True
• False

Wood is classified into two categories as hardwood and softwood. Which of the following are characteristics of hardwood?

• Broad leaves, slow growth, heavy weight.

• Slow growth, broad leaves, light weight.

• Broad leaves, faster growth, light weight.

• Needle-like leaves, faster growth, heavy weight.

The following pictures show computer input devices. Which one is a pointing device?

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A Grade 8 learner created the instructions on the left using a visual programming application. The instructions were meant for calculating the

• area of a rectangle

• area of a square

• perimeter of a rectangle

• perimeter of a square