WorksheetsGrade 8 Technology Exam
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 51mins
Wooden or concrete beams that support the walls above windows or doors.
Post
Beam
Bar
Lintel
A type of force where no movement is involved.
Static
Tension
Dynamic
Compression
An example of a specification as included in a design brief.
You may not work in groups of more than 5
The pulley must lift 500g to a height of 1m
Do not waste material
You have 2 hours to complete the task
An object that is broken down naturally.
Synthetic material
Biodegradable
Recyclable
Non-renewable resource
A tension force causes the following effect on a structural member.
A pull in opposite directions
A pushing in opposite directions
A sliding past in opposite directions
A twist in opposite directions
Structures made from rigid parts joined together. These different parts are called structural members.
Natural or basic material that a product is made from.
Ropes, cables or chains that hold a structure firmly in place by pulling on it.
Undesirable objects found in an object.
To make a structure withstand large tensile and compressive force, another strong material is put inside the structure.
Stays are inflexible.
T
F
The functions of a structure are to span a gap, support a load and enclose people, animals or objects.
T
F
Bending is a result of compression and tension.
T
F
Angle iron is very strong. The U-shaped bend makes it much stronger than a flat piece of material.
T
F
Match each description/example in column B with the mechanism in column A.
1.4.6 = A
1.4.1
B
1.4.2
D
1.4.3
E
1.4.4
F
1.4.5
C
What process is being depicted in the diagram above?
Mention 2 aspects that are involved in the process part of this diagram.
How does this process benefit the environment?
How does littering affect the budgets of local government and businesses?
What are the specific costs associated with cleaning up litter?
In what way does littering influence tourism and potential investment in a community?
Provide 2 examples of industries that may suffer financially due to littering?
Are there any strategies or initiatives that have been successful in addressing the economic consequences of littering? Give a reason for your answer.
Read and answer the questions in the image.
In your workbook.
OR
Use an empty grid paper on your booklet. Each block on the grid paper is 5mm x 5mm
Convert the isometric drawing to an oblique drawing on the annexure provided (Annexure B). Ensure that this oblique drawing is drawn to a scale of 1:1.
