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Grade 9 Holiday Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An object that provides support is called ________.
a)

a structure

b)

a design

c)

the base

d)

supportive

2.
The strongest structural shape is _________.
a)

rectangular

b)

arched

c)

square

d)

triangular

3.
The function of a structure refers to ___________.
a)

its overall design

b)

its use or purpose

c)

how it is built

d)

the technological requirements

4.
Characteristics which are important in structures are ___________.
a)

function, design, aesthetics

b)

form, function, and design

c)

seasonal demands and functions

d)

climate, aesthetics and design

5.
Two essential characteristics of effective structures are _____________.
a)

to stay warm and dry

b)

to remain stable and be mobile

c)

to provide protection and remain stable

d)

to provide protection and security

6.
You friend steals your paper and pretends to rip it but doesn't not apply enough force to successfully do so.  The paper as exhibited ___________.  
a)

tensile strength

b)

compressive strength

c)

shear strength

d)

torsion strength

7.
The weight of a structure and the non-moving load is supports is called ___________.
a)

a dynamic load

b)

a mass load

c)

a static load

d)

a load weight

8.
Th MOST common type of joining use in modern construction is _________.
a)

a. nails, screws, rivets 

b)

b. interlocking pieces 

c)

c. frictional mass 

d)

d. staples and glue 

9.

What is a mechanism?

a)

The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

b)

A toothed wheel that works with others to alter the relation between the speed of an engine and the speed of the driven parts.

c)

The part of a machine which contains two or more pieces arranged so that the motion of one compels the motion of the others.

d)

The information produced by a computer.

10.

What is a Force?

a)

The information produced by a computer.

b)

A push or a pull on object.

c)

Circular motion

d)

A procedure or formula for solving a problem.

11.

What is rotary motion?

a)

Circular motion

b)

A twisting force

c)

The output gear. The member of a pair of gears to which motion and power are transmitted by the other

d)

The input gear. The gear which transmits power and motion to the rest of the system. The input gear.

12.

Mechanisms can change direction, speed, and force or torque. They can also change the type of movement. A back and forth movement is called what?

a)

rotary movement

b)

reciprocating movement

c)

oscillating movement

d)

linear movement

13.

A gear between the driver and the driven gears used to change rotational direction is called what?

a)

Idler gear

b)

Rotary motion

c)

Oscillating

d)

Worm gear

14.

Mechanisms can change direction, speed, and force or torque. They can also change the type of movement. The type of movement that moves in a straight line in one direction is called what?

a)

Reciprocating motion

b)

Linear motion

c)

Rotary motion

d)

Oscillating motion

15.

A fastener with internal threads is known as a _________.

a)

bolt

b)

nut

c)

tap

d)

lock washer

16.

Choose the nail

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

Which tool is design to (work with) nails?

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

What would be a good reason to use hot glue?

a)

the ability to remove what was glued

b)

its incredible strength

c)

how quick it dries

d)

its pretty color

19.

Identify the joint

a)

finger

b)

rabbet

c)

dovetail

d)

none of these

20.

Identify the joint

a)

lap

b)

miter

c)

rabbet

d)

butt

21.
A rectangular hole cut in wood is known as a:
a)
Tenon
b)
Mortise
c)
dovetail
d)
none of these
22.
The projecting piece of wood shaped to fit into the hole in a mortise-and-tenon joint is the _____.
a)
Tenon
b)
Blind
c)
Width
d)
Length
23.

What is glue?

a)

Adhesive

b)

Snap-joint

c)

Joinery

d)

Fastener

24.

Which joining technique would be used to adhere wood together?

a)

Jelly

b)

Snap joint

c)

Peanut butter

d)

Wood Glue

25.

A person who installs pipes, fixtures and other apparatus to convey and supply water in buildings and to dispose and discharge waste water.

a)

Carpenter

b)

Mason

c)

Plumber

d)

Plumbing

26.
a)

Adjustable Wrench

b)

Pipe Wrench

c)

T-handle Torque Wrench

27.
a)

Slip Joint Pliers

b)

Long-nose Pliers

c)

Side-cutting Pliers

28.

It cuts through old galvanized pipes, rusted bolts, and if necessary, copper tubing.

a)
b)
c)
29.

What is the name of this fitting?

a)

union

b)

elbow

c)

tee

d)

coupling

30.

What is the name of this fitting?

a)

90

b)

tee

c)

elbow

d)

coupling

31.
What type of metals contain iron?
a)
Ferrous
b)
Non-Ferrous
32.
What is the corrosion of ferrous metals called?
a)
Rusting
b)
Annealing
c)
Weathering
d)
Colouring
33.
What is the longest lasting corrosion protection?
a)
Zinc Plating
b)
electroplatiing
c)
Yellow passivated
d)
Galvanising
34.
What two conditions make iron rust
a)
Water only
b)
air only
c)
water and air
d)
Hydrochloric acid
35.

Material obtained by harvesting trees

a)

Metal

b)

Plastic

c)

Ceramic

d)

Wood

36.

This material property is the ability to carry electrical current

a)

Thermal Conductivity

b)

Electrical Conductivity

c)

Resistance to corrosion

d)

Electron Conductivity

37.

This material property is the ability to resist indentation or abrasion

a)

Elasticity

b)

Ductility

c)

Hardness

d)

Softness

38.

A transparent and brittle material:

a)

Metal

b)

Sponge

c)

Glass

d)

Thermoplastic

39.
What is a disadvantage of ceramics?
a)
Ceramics are tough. 
b)
Clay is easy to obtain.
c)
They can be painted.
d)
They can fracture easily.
40.

What is the name of the constraint that results from a force that stretches materials?

a)

Compression

b)

Tension

c)

Torsion

d)

Shear

41.

What is the name given to the force that compacts materials?

a)

Compression

b)

Tension

c)

Torsion

d)

Shear

42.

What is the name of the force that twists materials?

a)

Compression

b)

Tension

c)

Torsion

d)

Shear

43.

What force is applied to a suspension bridge hanger?

a)

Compression

b)

Tension

c)

Torsion

d)

Shear

44.

The ability of a material to be shaped in all directions without cracking or breaking.

a)

Hardness

b)

Ductility

c)

Malleability

d)

Conductivity

45.

These materials can be easily shaped, stretched, and are sometimes elastic.

a)

metals

b)

thermoplastics

c)

ceramics/glass

d)

composites

46.

Material can conduct heat and electricity, is malleable, and ductile.

a)

metals

b)

polymers

c)

ceramics

d)

glass

47.

A force is defined as a

a)

only a push

b)

only a pull

c)

a pull or a stretch

d)

a push or a pull

48.

What's made of wood?

a)
b)
c)
d)
49.
Which type of wood is oak?
a)
hardwood
b)
softwood
50.
Which type of wood is pine?
a)
hardwood
b)
softwood