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Technology

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

All structural members help to _____.

a)

weaken a structure

b)

multiply the weight of a structure

c)

perform a specific function in a structure

d)

build houses

2.

King posts in roof trusses _____.

a)

join two rafters and spreads the load

b)

connects the rafters with tie beams and strengthens the truss

c)

allow the roof truss to span over larger distances

d)

forms the framework of a roof

3.

Queen posts in roof trusses _____.

a)

allow the roof truss to span over larger distances

b)

joins two rafters and spreads the load

c)

connects the rafters with tie beams and strengthens the truss

d)

forms the framework of a roof

4.

Shear forces _____.

a)

push objects closer together

b)

stretches the object or pulls it apart

c)

twists objects in opposite directions

d)

moves two objects in opposite directions

5.

Compression forces _____.

a)

stretches the object or pulls it apart

b)

twists objects in opposite directions

c)

moves two objects in opposite directions

d)

press solids, gas, or liquids together

6.

Triangulation involves _____.

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

7.

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

a)

Pillar

b)

Steel I-beam

c)

Cantilever

d)

Lintels

8.

What does the subject area Technology entail?

a)

Making life easier by applying the technological process.

b)

Identifying problems in a community and solving them.

c)

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

d)

None of the above.

9.

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

a)

Improves the quality of life.

b)

Makes work harder.

c)

Saves time.

d)

Saves labour.

10.

Design means to

a)

Evaluate both the design phase and final product.

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

e)

To Identify, find and use information.

11.

Lintels are made of _____.

a)

steel-reinforced concrete

b)

plastic

c)

wood

d)

iron

12.

Tie beams:

a)

A long horizontal beam at the bottom of a roof truss.

b)

A single, vertical, central support post.

c)

Strengthening a structure.

13.

Cranks :

a)

Makes a shaft turn more easily.

b)

Should be able to withstand all forces applied to them.

c)

The simplest type of gear.

14.

Electricity pylons:

a)

Should be able to withstand all forces applied to them.

b)

Synchronises the movement.

c)

A force that moves two objects relative to each other.

15.

You should work with electricity near water.

a)

true

b)

false

16.

Gears are used to change the direction of a force.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

A general advantage of technology is that it saves labour

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Biodegradable:

a)

Products made from waste or recycled materials.

b)

Capable of being broken down to natural elements when exposed to sunlight, water, bacteria, enzymes and wind abrasion.

c)

Made from cement, sand, gravel and water.

19.

First angle orthographic projections are the basis on which we draw 3-D drawings

a)

True

b)

False

20.

I love technology

a)

true

b)

false