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Design and Technology QUIZ

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is/are a function of structures?

X: Protect something

Y: Support a load

Z: Span between points

a)

X

b)

X and Z only

c)

Y and Z only

d)

X, Y and Z

2.

Which of the following is NOT an electrical output component?

a)

Diode

b)

Light bulb

c)

Light emitting diode

d)

Motor

3.

Which of the following describes a shear force?

a)

Carrying a stack of books with two hands.

b)

Cutting a piece of paper with a scissor

c)

Kicking a soccer ball with one leg.

d)

Stretching a rubber band.

4.

Which of these statements is a correct and safe practice when working in the

workshop?

a)

Use blunt tools to prevent injuries.

b)

Wear an apron only when you are using the machines.

c)

Bags should not be brought into a workshop as people can trip over them.

d)

Wear gloves when using all machines.

5.

Which of these is an electrical insulator?

a)

Plastic spoon

b)

Copper tape

 

c)

Metal chopstick

d)

Sea water

6.

Which of the following is an advantage of using LED over light bulb?

a)

Easy to remove and replace

b)

Level of brightness

c)

Shorter life span

d)

Energy efficiency

7.

When making the acrylic photo frame, the strip heater is used to

a)

bend the edges.

b)

cut the edges.

c)

clean the edges.

d)

shape the edges.

8.

The figure below shows a technical drawing commonly used in working drawing.

a)

Isometric Drawing

b)

Oblique Drawing

c)

Oblique Drawing

d)

Orthographic Drawing

9.

Which of these statements is true when using the scroll saw in the workshop?

a)

Always use your hands to clear any waste material stuck in the scroll saw.

b)

Internal slots cannot be cut by a scroll saw.

c)

The scroll saw only can cut straight edges and not curved edges.

d)

When cutting, your fingers should stay clear of the moving blade.

10.

The figure below shows a machine used to polish the edges of acrylic. Name the machine.

a)

Buffing machine

b)

Drilling machine

c)

Scroll saw

d)

Strip heater

11.

The figure shows a workshop tool used to bend aluminum sheet. Name the tool.

a)

Metal bender

b)

U-shape bar

c)

Folding bar

d)

Metal bar

12.

Which of the following is best used to join two pieces of acrylic together?

a)

Chloroform

b)

Super glue

c)

PVA glue

d)

Special solvent

13.

Name the switch.

a)

Slide switch

b)

Tilt switch

c)

Toggle switch

d)

Rocker switch

14.

Which of the following reason(s) can be the intention of making a mock up?

a)

To check if parts fit well together.

b)

To provide a visual impression of an idea.

c)

To evaluate the proportions of the design.

d)

All of the above.

15.

Which of the following is correct when using the bench drilling machine?

a)

Support the work piece with two hands.

b)

Stand on the yellow line.

c)

Wear safety googles to protect our eyes.

d)

Wear gloves so that our hands will not get entangled in the machine.

16.

Which of the following is an example of a natural frame structure?

a)

Bridge

b)

Branches of tree

c)

Ladder

d)

Bicycle

17.

Which of these statements is correct when using the soldering iron in the workshop?

a)

The soldering iron should be left on the table when not in use.

b)

Use your finger to test that the soldering iron is working.

c)

The metal parts to be joined should be heated up first, not the solder.

d)

The tip of the soldering iron is cleaned with a cloth when needed.

18.

Which of the following statement is correct?

a)

A structure must collapse when in use.

b)

Compression force is an example of an external force acting on an object.

c)

An egg shell is an example of a man-made shell structure.

d)

A structure can be natural or man-made.

19.

A resistor ………………. the current flowing in an electric circuit.

a)

multiples

b)

stops

c)

limits

d)

monitors

20.

A design brief should include the following information except

a)

the environment where the product will be used.

b)

the target user.

c)

the design problem.

d)

the main function of the product.

21.

Which of the following statement(s) describe(s) the purpose of a Gantt chart?

X: helps you plan the activities that need to be completed

Y: helps you to monitor whether your project is on schedule

Z: helps you to plan the allocation of resources needed for the project

a)

X

b)

X and Z only

c)

Y and Z only

d)

X, Y and Z

22.

Which of the following is an example of a man-made frame structure?

a)

branches of tree

b)

bicycle

c)

spider web

d)

skeleton

23.

Electric current is measured in

a)

Amperes

b)

Watts

c)

Volts

d)

Ohms

24.

Which of the following tool was likely used to design the product shown.

a)

Shape borrowing

b)

Random lines

c)

SCAMPER

d)

Lines and Shapes

25.

Name the name of the tool that is used to cut big holes in wood.

a)

Twist drill bit

b)

Hole saw

c)

Forstner bit

d)

Circle cutter

26.

Which of the following best describes Acrylic (plastic) as a material for making

products?

A - It is available in many colours.

B - It can be shaped using heat.

C - It is waterproof.

D - It will not break when drop to the ground.

a)

A, B, D

b)

A, B, C

c)

A, C, D

d)

B, C, D

27.

What is the type of force applied?

a)

Compression force

b)

Torsion force

c)

Tension force

d)

Shear force

28.

Name the abrasive paper used to finish metal.

a)

Emery cloth

b)

Glass paper

c)

Wet and dry abrasive paper

d)

tracing paper

29.

Name the electrical component.

a)

Resistor

b)

Light emitting diode

c)

Dry cell

d)

Switch

30.

LEDs are sometimes connected parallel in a circuit. Explain why?

a)

Parallel circuit uses less wires.

b)

Parallel circuit looks neater.

c)

If one LED fuses, the rest will not light up.

d)

If one LED fuses, the rest will still light up.