PRACTICE QUESTIONS: BASIC TECHNOLOGY YEAR 8

OBJECTIVE TESTS

1. Bisection of a line means________

A. division of a line into two equal parts
B. division of a line into three parts
C. division of a line into four equal parts
D. division of a line into five equal parts
E. division of a line into six equal parts

2. The thin, short dashed line shown below is used to show _________.
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
A. Outlines
B. Construction line
C. Dimension lines
D. Hidden details
E. Long breaks

3. Which of the following lines is used to show Centre lines?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

4. When two lines meet at a point they form a/an

A. Angle
B. Arc
C. Chord
D. Circumference
E. Radius

5. Protractor is a drawing instrument used for

A. Bisecting angles
B. Drawing inclined lines
C. Drawing straight lines
D. Measuring angles
E. Transferring measurements

6. A compass is a drawing instrument used for

A. Bisecting angles
B. Drawing inclined lines
C. Drawing straight lines
D. Measuring angles
E. Transferring measurements

7. An angle that is greater than 90o but less than 180o is called
A. Acute
B. Alternate
C. Corresponding
D. Obtuse
E. Reflex

8. The type of drawing that requires the use of pencil and eraser only is
A. Auxiliary
B. Free hand
C. Oblique
D. Orthographic
E. Perspective

9. The circle in the triangle is____________

A. circumscribed
B. inscribed
C. escribed
D. eccentric
E.concentric

10. The bench vice is a/an _________ tools

A. holding
B. driving
C. cutting
D. boring
E. measuring

11. A part of a circle bounded by an arc and two radii is called

A. segment
B. sector
C. chord
D. arc
E. radius

12. A perpendicular line is drawn at________ to a horizontal line

A. 60°
B. 70°
C. 80°
D. 90°
E. 100°

13. Which of the following instrument is used to transfer measurement from one point to another?
A. Scale rule
B. Set squares
C. Protractor
D. A pair of dividers
E. A pair of compasses

14 _____ is a plane figure bounded by three sides and angles

A. Triangle
B. Quadrilateral
C. Polygon
D. Circle
E. Reflex

15. In order to divide a line in the ratio 2:3:4 by construction method, a student is expected to divide that
line into _______ equal number of parts.
A. five
B. nine
C. eleven
D. ten
E. two

16. Which of the following instrument is used for drawing circles and arcs?
A. Protractor
B. Set squares
C. A pair of divider
D. French curve
E. A pair of compasses

17. The following are parts of circle except

A. Chord
B. Diameter
C. Section
D. Sector
E. Segment

18. A line drawn to just touch the circumference of the circle at one point without cutting into it is
known as
A. Arc
B. Chord
C. Diameter
D. Normal
E. Tangent

Use the diagram below to answer questions 19-21

B C

19. The part of the circle labeled A is known as

A. diameter
B. sector
C. chord
D. quadrant
E. radius

20. The part of the circle labeled B is known as

A. diameter
B. sector
C. chord
D. quadrant
E. radius

21. The part of the circle labeled C is known as

A. diameter
B. sector
C. chord
D. quadrant
E. radius

22. Identify the polygon below

A. Pentagon
B. Hexagon
C. Octagon
D. Nonagon
E. Decagon

23. The following are parallelogram except

A. Rhombus
B. Square
C. Rectangle
D. Rhomboid
E. Deltoid

24. A triangle with none of its sides equal is known as

A. Isoscele
B. Scalene
C. Equilateral
D. Right-angled
E. Obtuse angle

25. A quadrilateral with all sides equal but has no right angle is called ___
A. Rectangle
B. Cube
C. Square
D. Rhombus
E. Rhomboid

26. Which of the following polygons has external angles of 60°

A. Pentagon
B. Nonagon
C. Hexagon
D. Octagon
E. Decagon

27. A polygon with 5 sides is called

A. Decagon
B. Heptagon
C. Nonagon
D. Dodecagon
E. Pentagon

28. The circles below are

A. concentric
B. eccentric
C. circumscribed
D. inscribed
E. escribed
29. A polygon with 10 sides is called ____
A. Pentagon
B. Hexagon
C. Decagon
D. Heptagon
E. Nonagon

30 _____ is a plane figure bounded by four sides and angles

A. Triangle
B. Quadrilateral
C. Polygon
D. Circle
E. Reflex

31. The straight line drawn from one point on the circumference of a circle through the centre to another
point on the circumference is known as
A. Arc
B. Chord
C. Diameter
D. Normal
E. Tangent

32. In technical drawing, outlines are made using _____

A. thick continuous line
B. thin continuous line
C. thin short dashed line
D. long thin chain
E. ruled line with zigzags

33. Which of the following lines is used for centre lines?

A. thick continuous line
B. thin continuous line
C. thin short dashed line
D. thin chain line
E. ruled line with zigzags

34. Ruled line with zigzags are used to show_____

A. outlines
B. centre lines
C. construction lines
D. Long breaks
E. hidden details

35. Arrow-head lines are used for_____

A. outlines
B. dimension lines
C. construction lines
D. centre lines
E. hidden details

36. When the sum of two angles placed side by side equals 180 degrees, they are called ______
A. acute angles
B. complimentary angles
C. reflex angles
D. obtuse angles
E. supplementary angles

37. The sum of angles in a circle is equal to ___________.

A. 45 o
B. 90 o
C. 180 o
D. 270 o
E. 360o

38. Which of the following grades of pencil is used for construction lines?
A. HB
B. B
C. 2H
D. 2B
E. 3B

39. Which of the following grades of pencil is used for drawing out lines?
A. HB
B. B
C. 2H
D. 2B
E. 3B

40. The first step to take in quenching an electrical fire is ____

A. use water mixed with detergent
B. switch off all sources of electrical power supply
C. start using a fire extinguishers immediately
D. pour running water on the fire
E. use a fire blanket

41. Which of the following lines is used for construction line?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

42. Which of the following lines is used to show long breaks?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

43. The following are quadrilaterals except

A. Cuboids
B. Parallelogram
C. Rectangle
D. Rhombus
E. Square
44. The quadrilateral drawn below is called ____
A. Deltoid
B. Rectangle
C. Rhombus
D. Trapezium
E. Square

45. Which of the following appliances converts mechanical to electrical energy?

A. Blender
B. Fan
C. Generator
D. Radio
E. Toaster

46. Electric kettle converts electrical energy into _____ energy

A. Chemical
B. Heat
C. Kinetic
D. Potential
E. Solar

47. The kerosene cooker shown below convert chemical energy to ________ energy
A. light
B. heat
C. sound
D. electrical
E. chemical

48. A polygon with ten sides is known as

A. Pentagon
B. Hexagon
C. Octagon
D. Nonagon
E. Decagon

49. The following are parallelogram except

A. Rhombus
B. Square
C. Rectangle
D. Rhomboid
E. Deltoid

50. A polygon having all its sides equal is best known as a ___________ polygon.
A. Re-entrant
B. Perfect
C. Irregular
D. Regular
E. Uniform

51. The circles below are

A. concentric
B. eccentric
C. circumscribed
D. inscribed
E. escribed

52. Which of the following polygons has external angles of 60°

A. Pentagon
B. Nonagon
C. Hexagon
D. Octagon
E. Decagon

53. The process of putting on the computer system is known as

A. Booting
B. Clicking
C Commanding
D. Set-up
E Trouble shooting

54. A battery converts _____ energy to ________.

A. Chemical, electrical
B. Electrical, heat
C. Electrical, mechanical
D. Heat, solar
E. Sound, mechanical

55. Which of the following instrument is used to transfer measurement from one point to another?
A. Scale rule
B. Set squares
C. Protractor
D. A pair of divider
E. A pair of compasses

56. _____ is a plane figure bounded by four sides and angles

A. Triangle
B. Quadrilateral
C. Polygon
D. Circle
E. Reflex

57. All the following are examples of conductor except

A. Metal
B. Earth
C. Human body
D. Water
E. plastic

58. Which of the following instrument is used for drawing circles?

A. Protractor
B. Set squares
C. A pair of divider
D. French curve
E. A pair of compasses

59. A polygon with 5 sides is called

A. Decagon
B. Heptagon
C. Nonagon
D. Dodecagon
E. Pentagon

60. The following are parts of circle except

A. Chord
B. Diameter
C. Section
D. Sector
E. Segment

THEORY

INSTRUCTIONS: answer any three questions from this section

1. (a) What is Rescue operation? (2 marks)

(b) List and briefly explain three types of rescue operation. (3 marks)
(c) (i) List three Personal Protective equipment (PPEs) needed by a rescue team in carrying out
rescue operation. (3 marks)
(ii) State two firefighting equipment. (2 marks)

2. (a) (i) Define a straight line (2 marks)

(b) (ii) List four types of line used in technical drawing. (2 marks)
(iii) State the uses of the four types of line listed above. (2 marks)
(c) Draw a horizontal line AB of length 75mm, bisect the line. (4 marks)

3. (a) Define angle (2 marks)

(b) (i) List four types of angles. (2 marks)
(ii) Briefly explain any two types of angle listed above. (2 marks)
(c) Construct the following angles:
(i) 600
(ii) 300 (4 marks)

4. (a) (i) Define triangle (2 marks)

(ii) Briefly explain three types of triangle (3 marks)
(b) With the aid of a neat sketch, show three concentric circles and three eccentric circles. (2 marks)
(c) Construct a triangle ABC, of sides AB= 80 mm, AC= 55 mm and BC= 75 mm. (3 marks)
.
5.(a) Explain the term “energy conversion in appliances” (2 marks)
(b) List one appliance under the following energy conversions:

ENERGY CONVERSION APPLIANCE

Chemical to heat energy Gas cooker
Mechanical to electrical energy
Electrical energy to sound energy
Electrical energy to mechanical energy
Electrical to light energy
(4 marks)
(c) Draw a circle of diameter 80 mm and divide it into 12 equal parts using appropriate construction
method. (4 marks)
 ANSWERS TO OBJECTIVES
1 A 11 B 21 B 31 C 41 A 51 A
2 D 12 D 22 B 32 A 42 E 52 C
3 C 13 D 23 E 33 B 43 A 53 A
4 A 14 A 24 B 34 D 44 D 54 A
5 D 15 B 25 D 35 B 45 C 55 D
6 A 16 E 26 C 36 E 46 B 56 B
7 D 17 C 27 E 37 E 47 B 57 E
8 B 18 E 28 B 38 C 48 E 58 E
9 B 19 C 29 C 39 A 49 E 59 E
10 A 20 A 30 B 40 B 50 D 60 C

ANSWERS TO THEORY
1. (a) Rescue operation can be defined as an activity organized to free from danger or to save life during
an incident or dangerous situation.
(b)1. Urban search and rescue: This type of rescue operation is performed where the exact points of
location of the victims are not known for example victims trapped under a collapsed building.
2. Air-sea Rescue operations: Air-sea rescue operation are usually carried out during war by
trained and experienced airmen which may be military or civilian. Air-sea rescue operations
involve a wide variety of resources including seaplanes, helicopters, submarine, rescue boats,
and ships.
3. Rope rescue: This involves the use of static nylon ropes, anchoring and belaying devices to
reach victims and safely recover them.
(c) (i) 1. Helmet
2. Safety boot
3. Nose mask
(ii) 1. Fire extinguisher
2. Sand bucket

2. (a) (i) A straight line is the shortest distance between any two points.
(b) (ii) 1. Thin continuous line
2. Thick continuous line
3. Thin short dashes
4. Thin long chain line
(iii) 1.Thin continuous line: It is used for construction, projection, hatching, dimensions and
adjacent parts.
2. Thick continuous line: This is used for visible outlines and edges.
3. Thin short dashes line: it is used for hidden outlines and edges.
4. Thin long chain line: This is used for Centre lines
(c) Drawing of horizontal line AB of length 75mm. (1 marks)
Bisection arcs. (2 marks)
Drawing of the perpendicular bisector (1 mark)

3. (a) An angle is the space (measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines. Angles are formed at
the intersection of two straight lines.
(b) (i) 1. Acute angle
2. Obtuse angle
3. Reflex angle
4. Reflex angle
(ii) Acute angles: Angles that are lesser than 90 degrees
Obtuse angles: Angles that are greater than 90 degrees but lesser than 180 degrees
 (c) Construct the following angles:
(i) Drawing of initial horizontal line.
Drawing of construction arcs
Drawing of the second arm of the angle
(ii) Construction of angle 60 degrees
Bisection of angle 60 degrees

4. (a) (i) A triangle is a plane shape bounded by three straight lines and three angles.
(ii) Equilateral triangle: It is a triangle which has all sides equal and the angles.
Isosceles triangle: This is a triangle which has two of its sides equal.
A Right-Angled triangle: This is a triangle with one of its angle at right angle.

(b)

Concentric circles Eccentric circles

(c)
Drawing of horizontal line AB of length 80 mm. (1 marks)
Construction of arcs from A and B. (1 marks)
Drawing of the perpendicular bisector (1 mark)
.
.
5.(a) Appliances operate by converting energy from one form to another

(b)

ENERGY CONVERSION APPLIANCE

Chemical to heat energy Gas cooker
Mechanical to electrical energy Electric generator
Electrical energy to sound energy Loud Speaker
Electrical energy to mechanical energy Electric fan
Electrical to light energy Light bulb

(c) Drawing of the circle to an accurate diameter 80 mm (2 marks)

Division of the circle into 12 equal parts (2 marks)