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Holiday Assignment: Basic Technology

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a natural source of timber?

a)

Plastic

b)

Metal

c)

Tree

d)

Rubber

2.

The process of cutting down trees for timber is called:

a)

Milling

b)

Felling

c)

Sawing

d)

Carving

3.

Which part of the tree is mainly used for timber?

a)

Roots

b)

Bark

c)

Trunk

d)

Branches

4.

Timber obtained directly from felled trees is known as:

a)

Treated wood

b)

Raw wood

c)

Processed timber

d)

Green timber

5.

The process of drying timber to reduce moisture content is called:

a)

Smoking

b)

Sanding

c)

Seasoning

d)

Painting

6.

Which of these is a softwood tree?

a)

Mahogany

b)

Iroko

c)

Pine

d)

Teak

7.

Which of the following is a method of seasoning timber?

a)

Welding

b)

Air drying

c)

Freezing

d)

Painting

8.

Hardwoods are usually obtained from:

a)

Fast-growing trees

b)

Palm trees

c)

Broad-leaved trees

d)

Needle-leaved trees

9.

The main purpose of seasoning timber is to:

a)

Make it shiny

b)

Improve its smell

c)

Reduce its weight

d)

Remove excess moisture

10.

A major disadvantage of improperly seasoned timber is:

a)

High cost

b)

Shrinking and warping

c)

Increased strength

d)

Better color

11.

Which tool is commonly used to cut timber in the workshop?

a)

Spanner

b)

Screwdriver

c)

Saw

d)

Chisel

12.

The waste product from timber processing that can be reused is:

a)

Metal scraps

b)

Sawdust

c)

Oil

d)

Plastic

13.

Which of these is NOT a common use of timber?

a)

Furniture

b)

Building construction

c)

Electrical wiring

d)

Flooring

14.

The timber from pine trees is classified as:

a)

Hardwood

b)

Softwood

c)

Composite wood

d)

Processed wood

15.

Before being used, logs are usually cut into planks in a:

a)

Printing press

b)

Sawmill

c)

Foundry

d)

Refinery

16.

The bark of a tree is:

a)

The outer protective layer

b)

The inner soft part

c)

The roots

d)

The leaves

17.

What is the name of the rings seen in the cross-section of a tree trunk?

a)

Bark lines

b)

Growth rings

c)

Fiber circles

d)

Leaf scars

18.

A common defect in timber caused by poor seasoning is:

a)

Smooth surface

b)

Straight grain

c)

Warping

d)

Glossy finish

19.

Which of these is an advantage of using timber in construction?

a)

Heavy weight

b)

Easily corroded

c)

Renewable resource

d)

Non-biodegradable

20.

Which of the following is a man-made wood product?

a)

Teak

b)

Mahogany

c)

Iroko

d)

plywood