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year 8 Summer Assessment (Master)

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a hot strip heater primarily used for?
a)
Shaping and bending plastic
b)
Drilling holes
c)
Cutting wood
d)
Sanding surfaces
2.
Which safety equipment should you wear when using a band facer?
a)
Gloves
b)
Ear protection
c)
Goggles
d)
Safety harness
3.
When using a pillar drill, what must you always do before starting?
a)
Select the correct drill bit
b)
Turn off safety guards
c)
Remove all clamps
d)
Increase speed
4.
What is the main use of a screwdriver?
a)
To measure angles
b)
To tighten or loosen screws
c)
To cut through metal
d)
To mix paint
5.
Which tool is used to smooth out surfaces of wood and plastic?
a)
Hammer
b)
Chisel
c)
Band facer
d)
Saw
6.
How should materials be secured when using a pillar drill?
a)
With your hand
b)
With a clamp
c)
Loosely on the table
d)
With adhesive
7.
How can you prevent injury when using a band facer?
a)
Work without any distractions
b)
Use the machine at its highest speed
c)
Ignore safety warnings
d)
Leave guards in place
8.

Where is this tool placed in the drill?

a)

Vice

b)

table

c)

Chuck

d)

Pulley

9.
Identify this tool
a)
Tenon saw
b)
Coping saw
c)
Band facer
d)
Hot strip heater
10.
Identify this tool
a)
Flat file
b)
Steel ruler
c)
Carpenters Ruler
d)
Measuring Tape
11.
Identify this tool
a)
Scriber
b)
Centre punch
c)
Ball pein hammer
d)
Flat file
12.
Identify this tool
a)
Band facer
b)
Hot strip heater
c)
Coping saw
d)
Tenon saw
13.
Identify this tool
a)
Steel ruler
b)
Try square
c)
Scriber
d)
Centre punch
14.

Name the machine

a)
Pillar drill
b)
Ball pein hammer
c)
Tenon saw
d)
Coping saw
15.

Identify this machine

a)
Polishing Machine
b)
Vacuum Former
c)
Bandfacer
d)
Hot strip heater
16.
Identify this tool
a)
Marking Gauge
b)
Centre punch
c)
Nail
d)
Scriber
17.

Identify this saw

a)
Coping Saw
b)
Tenon Saw
c)
Mitre Saw
d)
Hack Saw
18.
Identify this Sign
a)
Toxic
b)
Electricity
c)
Explosive
d)
Flammable
19.
Identify this Sign
a)
No food or drink
b)
Acute Toxicity
c)
Corrosive
d)
Hazardous to the environment
20.
Identify this Sign
a)
Corrosive
b)
Gas under pressure
c)
Explosive
d)
Electrical
21.
Identify this Sign
a)
Emergency Stop
b)
Do not touch
c)
Acute Toxicity
d)
First Aid Kit
22.
Identify this Sign
a)
Do not look directly at laser
b)
Tie hair back
c)
Wear Welding Mask
d)
Wear Goggles
23.
Why is Brass listed as Non-Ferrous & Alloy?
a)
It is made from copper and zinc.
b)
It is a type of plastic.
c)
It is a type of wood.
d)
It is a ferrous metal.
24.
What type of wood is Mahogany?
a)
Hardwood
b)
Softwood
c)
Manufactured board
d)
Thermoplastic
25.
What's the main difference between Ferrous & Nonferrous metals?
a)
Ferrous metals contain iron.
b)
Ferrous metals do not contain iron.
c)
Nonferrous metals are magnetic.
d)
Nonferrous metals are not recyclable.
26.
Which plastic stays set when it is moulded?
a)
Thermoset
b)
Thermoplastic
c)
Polystyrene
d)
Acrylic
27.
How are manufactured boards produced?
a)
By pressing and gluing wood layers.
b)
By growing naturally.
c)
By melting and molding plastics.
d)
By extracting from mines.
28.
Brass is an alloy of which two metals?
a)
Copper and Zinc
b)
Copper and Tin
c)
Iron and Carbon
d)
Aluminium and Magnesium
29.
Explain the meaning of malleability.
a)
The ability to be reshaped without breaking.
b)
The ability to conduct electricity.
c)
The ability to resist rust.
d)
The ability to float on water.
30.
What two materials make up steel?
a)
Iron and Carbon
b)
Copper and Zinc
c)
Aluminium and Silicon
d)
Tin and Lead
31.
What two properties are added when carbon and iron are mixed to make steel?
a)
Toughness and tensile strength
b)
Flexibility and softness
c)
Brittleness and conductivity
d)
Hardness and weight
32.
Why is safety important in the workshop?
a)
To keep everyone safe from accidents.
b)
To complete tasks faster.
c)
To reduce costs.
d)
To impress the teacher.
33.
What must you wear for protection in the workshop?
a)
Apron and goggles
b)
Sunglasses
c)
Sandals
d)
Hat and scarf
34.
What colour are mandatory signs?
a)
Blue
b)
Red
c)
Green
d)
Yellow
35.
What do prohibition signs indicate?
a)
Actions that must not be done
b)
Actions that must be done
c)
Areas that are safe
d)
Emergency exits
36.
Which plastic is used for making water taps and lamps due to its properties?
a)
Melamine
b)
Polystyrene
c)
Brass
d)
Polyethylene
37.
What is smog composed of?
a)
Smoke, gases, and moisture
b)
Water vapor and oxygen
c)
Dust and sand
d)
Car exhaust and sunlight
38.
What is a more eco-friendly way to get around compared to cars?
a)
Bicycles
b)
Motorcycles
c)
Airplanes
d)
Personal helicopters
39.
What should you do if you are unsure about using a machine in the workshop?
a)
Ask the teacher
b)
Use it anyway
c)
Ask a classmate
d)
Look it up online
40.
Why should you not distract a person using a machine?
a)
It is a safety hazard.
b)
They might get angry.
c)
It is rude.
d)
They might lose their concentration.
41.
What should you do in the event of an accident in the workshop?
a)
Report it immediately
b)
Keep it a secret
c)
Try to fix it yourself
d)
Ignore it
42.
What does 'SMART' stand for in the technology and design department rules?
a)
Safety, Management, Attitude, Respect, Tidiness
b)
Safety, Make sure, Always try, Respect, Tidy up
c)
Smartness, Maturity, Alertness, Readiness, Tidiness
d)
Sensible, Mature, Alert, Ready, Tidy
43.
What are the three different types of materials used in Technology?
a)
Wood, Plastic, Metal
b)
Paper, Cloth, Glass
c)
Leather, Rubber, Stone
d)
Clay, Sand, Cement
44.
What are most plastics made from?
a)
Oil
b)
Wood
c)
Metal
d)
Stone
45.
What is a thermoplastic?
a)
A plastic that can be reheated and reshaped.
b)
A plastic that cannot be reshaped after molding.
c)
A type of metal.
d)
A type of wood.
46.
What is a thermosetting plastic?
a)
A plastic that sets permanently after molding.
b)
A plastic that can be reheated and reshaped.
c)
A type of fabric.
d)
A type of glass.
47.
Which plastic is an example of a thermosetting plastic?
a)
Melamine Formaldehyde
b)
Polystyrene
c)
Polyethylene
d)
Nylon
48.
Name a product made from Melamine Formaldehyde.
a)

Laminated tables

b)
Water bottles
c)
Window frames
d)
Food containers
49.
What are two ways that thermoplastics can be shaped?
a)
Melting and molding
b)
Cutting and gluing
c)
Bending and heating
d)
Pressing and painting
50.
Why are plastics harmful to our environment?
a)
They take a long time to decompose.
b)
They decompose quickly.
c)
They release oxygen.
d)
They are good for wildlife.
51.
Which tool is used to mark out metal?
a)
Scriber
b)
Pencil
c)
Chisel
d)
Saw
52.
What tool is used for smoothing plastic?
a)
Hand file
b)
Hammer
c)
Screwdriver
d)
Wrench
53.
What does a pillar drill do?
a)

Paint surfaces

b)
Cut wood
c)
Shape metal
d)

Drill holes

54.
Why is it important to use a template when shaping metal?
a)
To ensure accuracy
b)
To save time
c)
To impress others
d)
To waste materials
55.
Why should you use the strip heater for shaping plastic?
a)

To cool it down

b)

to make it more flexible

c)
To change its colour
d)
To harden it
56.
Which plastic is known for its use in musical instruments due to its acoustic properties?
a)
Nylon
b)
Acrylic
c)
Polyethylene
d)
Brass
57.
What is the property of a material that allows it to be reshaped easily called?
a)

Brittle

b)
Conductivity
c)
Hardness
d)

Malleability

58.
What is the purpose of an apron in the workshop?
a)

To keep you warm

b)
To look professional
c)

To protect your clothes

d)
To show rank
59.
What is a try square used for?
a)
Marking out wood
b)
Cutting wood
c)
Measuring angles
d)
Drilling holes
60.
What is the main use of plywood in manufacturing?
a)

Insulating heat

b)
Creating flexible shapes
c)

Strengthening structures

d)
Conducting electricity
61.
What is the main benefit of recycling plastic?
a)
Saves resources
b)
Increases pollution
c)
Produces more waste
d)
Reduces job opportunities
62.
What is the significance of using renewable resources?
a)
They are unlimited.
b)
They are cheaper.
c)
They deplete quickly.
d)
They are non-recyclable.
63.
What is resistance measured in?
a)
Amps
b)
Ohms
c)
Volts
d)
millimetres
64.
Click the correct statement
a)
LEDs are brittle
b)
LEDs are energy efficient
c)
LEDs only come in one colour
d)
LEDs are hot to touch
65.

what inspired the mechanism used in the Angle poise lamp?

a)

clock springs

b)

Gears on a car

c)

car suspension

d)

camera tripod