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Grade 8 Design and Technology Quiz

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An Isometric Drawing shows objects in how many dimensions?

a)

2 dimensions

b)

3 dimensions

c)

4 dimensions

d)

1 dimension

2.
What type of sketch is shown in the image?
a)
orthographic
b)
one point perspective
c)
two point perspective
d)
isometric
3.

What view would go in position B of an orthographic sketch?

a)

Top

b)

Front

c)

Right side

4.

What is the purpose of sketching?

a)

It can tell how and where the design will be used.

b)

Sketching is appealing to people.

c)

Sketching can provide details of an idea and lots of information all at once.

d)

Color can be added to a sketch to show texture and appearance.

5.

A line that is light and thin and used to show the beginning of the sketch is called a _______________________.

a)

Object Line

b)

Hidden Line

c)

Construction Line

d)

Center Line

6.

Why is it a bad idea to wear very loose clothing during practical lessons?

a)

It's not. You can wear what ever you want.

b)

It may become caught in the tools or machinery.

c)

Loose clothing is not in fashion at the moment.

7.

What is the correct name of the tool shown?

a)

Set Square

b)

Tri Square

c)

30/60 Square

d)

Engineers Square

8.
What is the correct name of the tool shown?
a)
Hack Saw
b)
Coping Saw
c)
Back Saw
d)
Tenon Saw
9.
What type of wood comes from the tree shown?
a)
Plywood
b)
Hardwood
c)
MDF
d)
Softwood
10.

Plywood is stronger than natural wood.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Safety goggles are required when operating the disc sander and drill press.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Ferrous metals are metals that contain lots of this...

a)

IRON

b)

ALUMINUM

c)

STEEL

d)

ALLOYS

13.

Aluminium is a relatively heavy metal to work with.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

Which of the following should never be worn around tools and machines?

a)

jewelry and loose fitting clothing

b)

work aprons

c)

closed-in shoes

15.
When should accidents be reported to the teacher?
a)
if the injury is minor, it doesn't need to be reported
b)
immediately, no matter how small
c)
at the end of class 
16.
Why is plastic used so much?
a)
it is rigid.
b)
is is flexible.
c)
it is expensive.
d)
it is cheap and versatile.
17.

Define Hardness

a)

The ability of a material to absorb force and flex in different directions, returning to its original position.

b)

The ability of a material to resist scratching, wear and tear and indentation.

c)

The ability of a material to be change in shape permanently.

d)

The ability of a material to be reshaped in all directions without cracking

18.

Once formed, it can be heated and reformed over and over again

a)

thermoset

b)

thermoplastic

c)

elastomer

d)

kevlar

19.
Hard means...
a)
bends easily 
b)
breaks if you bend it 
c)
scratches easily
d)
does not scratch easily
20.
Brittle means...
a)
bends easily 
b)
breaks if you bend it 
c)
scratches easily
21.

The ability for a solid to be hammered without shattering

a)

Density

b)

Conductivity

c)

Malleability

d)

Viscosity

22.

The amount of money made after expenses are taken out is the

a)

profit

b)

income

c)

earnings

d)

expenses

23.

A heavy solid line used on a drawing to represent the outline of an object.

a)

Dimension lines

b)

Object lines

c)

Hidden lines

d)

Extension lines

24.

A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a circle.

a)

radius

b)

diameter

c)

circumference

d)

dimension

25.

This is the design of structures, machines, and systems in order to solve problems.

a)

Electronics

b)

Engineering

c)

Designing

d)

Industry

26.

A person who uses science and technology to make mechanical and structural designs.

a)

Engineer

b)

Engineering

c)

Engine

d)

Legionnaire

27.

A(n) __________ is an unfortunate event causing injury resulting from carelessness, unawareness, ignorance, or a combination of these factors.

a)

Accident

b)

Incident

c)

Fluke

d)

Hazard

28.

The time it takes a person to respond to an accident is called:

a)

Safety Factor

b)

Shock duration

c)

Reaction time

29.

Compared to the speed of a machine, a person’s reaction time is:

a)

Slow

b)

Moderate

c)

Fast

30.

Any accident, however small, needs to be reported to your teacher immediately

a)

True

b)

False

31.

This tool is the manual version of the Bandsaw

a)

Coping Saw

b)

Dremmel

c)

Hack Saw

d)

Hand Saw

32.

Which machine is this tool used on?

a)

Bandsaw

b)

Drill Press

c)

Mitre Saw

d)

Table Saw

33.

What does the abbreviation P.P.E. represent?

a)

Personal Protection Equipment

b)

Personal Protection Event

c)

ProActive Protection Equipment

34.
Name that tool!
a)
Table Saw
b)
Circular Saw
c)
Miter Saw
d)
Jig Saw
35.

The term used when humans use tools or materials to change or improve their environment.

a)

Invention

b)

innovation

c)

technology

d)

engineering

36.

This technology converts electrical energy to mechanical Energy

a)

Engine

b)

Motor

c)

Generator

37.

This technology converts chemical energy to mechanical energy

a)

Engine

b)

Motor

c)

Generator

38.

If you really enjoy Computer-Aided Technical Drawing, a career where you take technical specifications and create technical drawings is called...

a)

Drafting

b)

Architect

c)

Engineer

d)

Technical Illustrator

39.

Many drawings are still done in this way, but most modern drawings are created on ______________ or design software.

a)

Computer Aided Design(CAD)

b)

PLC

c)

Webpage

d)

Dialux

40.

Which type of drafter prepares plans for machinery and mechanical devices?

a)

architectural drafters

b)

civil drafters

c)

electrical drafters

d)

electronic drafters

e)

mechanical drafters

41.

Which type of drafter prepares plans for residential and commercial buildings?

a)

architectural drafters

b)

civil drafters

c)

electrical drafters

d)

electronic drafters

e)

mechanical drafters

42.

Which type of drafter prepares plans for use in the design and building of roadways, bridges, sewer systems and other major projects?

a)

architectural drafters

b)

civil drafters

c)

electrical drafters

d)

electronic drafters

e)

mechanical drafters

43.

Which type of drafter work with electricians to prepare diagrams of wiring electrical system layouts?

a)

architectural drafters

b)

civil drafters

c)

electrical drafters

d)

electronic drafters

e)

mechanical drafters

44.

A civil engineer may design a bridge.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Which type of engineer designs new medicines and technologies for healthcare?

a)

Civil engineer

b)

Agricultural engineer

c)

IT engineer

d)

Biomedical Engineer

46.

Which type of engineer studies production, transformation, and transportation of chemicals and other materials.

a)

Civil engineer

b)

Agricultural engineer

c)

Chemical Engineering

d)

Electrical Engineering