WorksheetsTechnology Quiz, Chapter 4, Structures, Sollutions to problems
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is a sustainable alternative to reduce carbon emissions from cars?
a)
Use diesel-powered cars
b)
Use electric-powered cars
c)
Increase car sales
d)
Reduce public transport
2.
How can public transport help reduce carbon emissions?
a)
By building more roads
b)
By encouraging personal car use
c)
By using underground or sky trains
d)
By stopping bicycle usage
3.
What is one way to reduce pollution from excess paper use?
a)
Burn all paper waste
b)
Use plastic packaging instead
c)
Use Kindles and Tablets
d)
Print more newspapers
4.
Which of the following helps reduce the demand for new building materials?
a)
Use fresh cement only
b)
Recycle building waste like bricks and concrete
c)
Use only natural stones
d)
Import more materials
5.
What is one benefit of transporting goods via rail instead of road?
a)
Increases road repair costs
b)
Increases road traffic
c)
Reduces accidents and road damage
d)
Decreases container space
6.
How can underused stadiums be repurposed to benefit the community?
a)
Leave them unused
b)
Convert them into malls or business parks
c)
Use for parking only
d)
Demolish them immediately
7.
Why is improper disposal of cell phone batteries harmful?
a)
They are reusable
b)
They contain heavy metals that can contaminate soil and water
c)
They are too expensive
d)
They contain plastic only
8.
What does the term 'static' refer to in structures?
a)
Moving forces
b)
Changing shapes
c)
Not moving
d)
Pulling forces
9.
Which of the following is a dynamic force?
a)
Structure’s own weight
b)
Load on a bridge
c)
Wind
d)
Pillars
10.
Which force causes stretching or lengthening?
a)
Compression
b)
Shear
c)
Tension
d)
Torsion
11.
Why is concrete often reinforced with steel?
a)
Steel is cheap
b)
Steel is heavy
c)
Concrete is weak in tension and steel complements it
d)
Steel looks better
12.
How are plywood panels made stronger?
a)
Using thicker outer layers only
b)
Using plastic coatings
c)
Gluing more veneers at 90˚ to each other
d)
Painting them
13.
Which metal section is used in structures like bridges and cranes?
a)
T-bar
b)
Angle iron
c)
I-beam and H-beam
d)
HSS-shape
14.
Which metal section is best known for resisting torsion?
a)
I-beam
b)
Angle iron
c)
T-bar
d)
HSS-shape
15.
What is one solution to reduce carbon emissions from cars?
a)
Use more petrol engines
b)
Encourage short flights
c)
Use electric-powered cars
d)
Increase road construction
16.
Which of the following is a benefit of using bicycles for short trips?
a)
Increases fuel consumption
b)
Increases carbon emissions
c)
Reduces pollution
d)
Increases traffic
17.
How can excess paper waste be reduced?
a)
Burn all newspapers
b)
Use more packaging
c)
Recycle and remake paper products
d)
Stop reading books
18.
Which is a technological alternative to newspapers and books?
a)
Chalkboards
b)
Kindles and tablets
c)
Posters
d)
Magazines
19.
Why should waste building materials be recycled?
a)
To create garbage
b)
To increase construction costs
c)
To reduce environmental harm
d)
To reduce recycling centers
20.
What is a method to reduce the number of vehicles on the road?
a)
Increase vehicle prices
b)
Build more roads
c)
Encourage car-pooling
d)
Stop using public transport
21.
What is a suggested solution for underused stadiums?
a)
Demolish them
b)
Leave them empty
c)
Turn them into shopping malls or business parks
d)
Use them only for sports
22.
Why should cell phone batteries not be thrown in the trash?
a)
They smell bad
b)
They are expensive
c)
They contain harmful materials
d)
They cannot be recycled
23.
What does the word “static” mean in Technology?
a)
Moving fast
b)
Twisting
c)
Not moving
d)
Breaking apart
24.
Which term describes a force that changes the shape of an object?
a)
Static
b)
Deformation
c)
Reinforcement
d)
Fracture
25.
Which force acts from inside a structure?
a)
External force
b)
Tension
c)
Internal force
d)
Dynamic force
26.
What does “reinforcing” a material mean?
a)
Making it heavier
b)
Painting it
c)
Making it stronger with another material
d)
Making it lighter
27.
What is compression?
a)
Pulling force
b)
Bending force
c)
Pushing/squashing force
d)
Twisting force
28.
Which force stretches a material?
a)
Compression
b)
Tension
c)
Shear
d)
Torsion
29.
What happens when a bookshelf bends under heavy books?
a)
Torsion
b)
Shear
c)
Bending
d)
Compression
30.
What is shear force?
a)
Pushing down
b)
Twisting
c)
Tearing from opposite forces
d)
Pulling
31.
Twisting a ruler is an example of what force?
a)
Tension
b)
Torsion
c)
Shear
d)
Compression
32.
What is the weakness of concrete?
a)
Weak in compression
b)
Weak in tension
c)
Weak in shape
d)
Weak in colour
33.
Why is concrete reinforced with steel?
a)
To make it lighter
b)
To save cost
c)
To improve both tension and compression strength
d)
To make it colorful
34.
How is plywood strengthened?
a)
Paint it
b)
Stack bricks on it
c)
Glue layers at 90˚ angles
d)
Use one thick sheet
35.
What is a property of plywood?
a)
Weak and inflexible
b)
Expensive and soft
c)
Flexible and reusable
d)
Only used in boats
36.
What is an I-beam used for?
a)
Supporting decorations
b)
Carrying heavy loads
c)
Heating structures
d)
Electrical wiring
37.
Why is angle iron stronger than a flat bar?
a)
Made of better metal
b)
Painted
c)
Has a v-shaped bend
d)
Wider in size
38.
T-bars are typically used to:
a)
Hold water
b)
Carry light loads
c)
Create fences
d)
Paint walls
39.
Which metal shape has excellent resistance to twisting (torsion)?
a)
Flat sheet
b)
Angle iron
c)
Hollow structural section (HSS)
d)
T-bar
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