First Term Examination Basic Technology JSS 1 JSS 2 JSS 3 Exam Questions

 

 

BASIC TECHNOLOGY 

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION 

JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL 

JSS 1 JSS 2 JSS 3 EXAM QUESTIONS 

 

JSS 1 BASIC TECHNOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS

Section A – Objectives

Instructions – Choose the correct options lettered A – D

1. Which of these is not a technological product?

(a) Electric blender

(b) Grinding stone

(c) Washing machine

(d) Phone

 

2. One of these is safety device for the eye.

(a) Boot

(b) Goggle

(c) Helmet

(d) Gloves

 

 

3. In a workshop, one of these is a fire protector equipment.

(a) Hammer

(b) Helmet

(c) Extinguisher

(d) Safety boot

 

4. The shining property of a metal is called its ________.

(a) shining

(b) lustre

(c) sonorosity

(d) fair

 

5. Metal is a good conductor of heat and electricity.

(a) Yes, very true

(b) No, very false

(c) No

(d) Yes, partially true

 

6. Electric spark and current fluctuation can lead to ________.

(a) human fire

(b) chemical fire

(c) electric fire

(d) water fire

 

7. Which of these is not an example of hardwood?

(a) Iroko

(b) Afara

(c) Mahogany

(d) Spinach

 

8. ________ is a major raw material in the production of ceramic.

(a) Wood

(b) Coal

(c) Clay

(d) Sand

 

 

9. Ceramics break easily and shutter to pieces; this mean that ceramics are ________.

(a) strong

(b) brittle

(c) malleable

(d) agile

 

10. Rubbers are obtained from liquid sap called ________.

(a) oil

(b) latex

(c) honey

(d) mud

 

11. The ability of a material to return to its original position or shape when released after a stretch is called ________.

(a) longevity

(b) elasticity

(c) alloy

(d) weighty

 

12. The mixing of two or more metals to form a new one is called ________.

(a) mixing

(b) alloying

(c) joining

(d) engraving

 

13. Which of these cannot be made using plastic?

(a) Plate

(b) Cloth

(c) Spoon

(d) Bucket

 

14. Which of these is not a type of triangle?

(a) Scalene

(b) Equilateral

(c) Trapezium

(d) Isosceles

 

 

15. One major advantage of technology is that, it ________.

(a) wastes time

(b) saves time and reduces stress

(c) increases bad behavior in the workshop

(d) makes us lazy

 

16. Which one or more are not technological products?

I. Aeroplane

II. Air conditioner

III. Laptop

IV. Grinding stone

V. Mortar and pestle

 

(a) I, II and IV

(b) I, II and III

(c) IV and V only

(d) all of the above

 

17. The impure form of a metal is called ________.

(a) ore

(b) asphalt

(c) bitumen

(d) steel

 

18. Traffic lights on our major roads are also a product of technology.

(a) Not true

(b) False

(c) Partially false

(d) Very true

 

19. Any harm or injury that is done to a student in a workshop while he/she is working on the machine is called ________.

(a) danger

(b) accident

(c) hazard

(d) mutilation

 

20. Goggle or Visor is a safety device for the ________.

(a) nose

(b) leg and hand

(c) eyes

(d) chest

 

 

Section B – Theory

Instruction – Answer four (4) questions in this section.

QUESTION 1

A. What do you understand by ‘technology’?

B. List ten products of technology.

 

QUESTION 2

A. What are safety devices?

B. List four safety devices and state the functions of each.

 

QUESTION 3

A. List eight things that can be made of wood.

B. List four ceramic products.

 

QUESTION 4

A. State the two classes of metals and differentiate between them, using their ability to attract a magnet.

B. What is an accident?

 

QUESTION 5

A. Differentiate between plastic and rubber.

B. List four things each made of plastic and rubber.

 

 

JSS 2 BASIC TECHNOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS

Section A – Objectives

Instructions – Choose the correct options lettered A – D

1. Which of these is not a material found in a first aid box?

(a) Cottonwool

(b) Knife

(c) Scissors

(d) Bandage

 

 

2. When handling a patient with blood wound, which of these is compulsory?

(a) Goggle

(b) Nose mask

(c) Gloves

(d) Face cap

 

3. The best first aid given to someone with burns is to quickly apply ________.

(a) methylated spirit

(b) cold water

(c) petrol

(d) sandy water

 

4. One of these is best applied on the hand after treating an injured patient.

(a) Iodine

(b) Hand sanitizer

(c) Water

(d) Bandage

 

5. Metals are not obtained from a living source, this means that, they are ________.

(a) organic

(b) special beings

(c) inorganic

(d) humane

 

6. ________ Is the process of mixing two or more metals together to form a new one.

(a) Processing

(b) Joining

(c) Alloying

(d) Extracting

 

7. Which of these is not a portable work machine?

(a) Sander

(b) Circular saw

(c) Drill press

(d) Metal lathe

 

 

8. One of these is best used for holes on wood.

(a) Circular saw

(b) Drill press

(c) Sanders

(d) Lathe

 

9. Which of these is a protective device for the eyes?

(a) Goggle

(b) Gloves

(c) Safety boot

(d) Laboratory coat

 

10. The impure/raw form of a metal is called ________.

(a) impurity metals

(b) ore

(c) metallic

(d) ferrous metal

 

11. The major raw material in the making of ceramic is ________.

(a) sand

(b) ore

(c) clay

(d) copper

 

12. A polygon with 8 sides is called ________.

(a) nonagon

(b) hexagon

(c) octagon

(d) heptagon

 

13. Which of these is not a type of triangle?

(a) Scalene

(b) Isosceles

(c) Regular

(d) Equilateral

 

 

14. Find the area of a square with sides 5cm.

(a) 10 cm²

(b) 25 cm²

(c) 15 cm²

(d) 5 cm²

 

15. The radius of a circle is x cm, what will its diameter?

(a) 4x cm

(b) 2x cm

(c) 3x cm

(d) x cm

 

16. Which of these is not a quadrilateral?

(a) Square

(b) Circle

(c) Rectangle

(d) Trapezium

 

17. A circle of diameter 20 cm will have a radius of ________.

(a) 40 cm

(b) 20 cm

(c) 10 cm

(d) 5 cm

 

18. Which of these cannot conduct electricity?

(a) Metals

(b) Wet metals

(c) Dry wood

(d) Wet wood

 

19. Which of these is not a technological product?

(a) Phone

(b) Electric blender

(c) Grinding stone

(d) Pressing iron

 

 

20. One of these is not an alloy of copper?

(a) Brass

(b) Bronze

(c) Solder

(d) Duralumin

 

Section B – Theory

Instructions – Answer any four (4) questions in this section. 

QUESTION 1

A. What is first aid?

B. List 8 materials we can find in a first box.

 

QUESTION 2

A. Explain the process of obtaining wood.

B. List ten things that can be made of wood domestically.

 

QUESTION 3

A. Define, ‘Rescue Operation’.

B. How would you rescue victims of building collapse?

 

QUESTION 4

A. List six ceramic products around you.

B. What is a polygon? List the four polygons according to their size, with their names included.

 

QUESTION 5

A. Differentiate between plastics and rubber, using their breaking property.

B. Differentiate between ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

 

 

JSS 3 BASIC TECHNOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS

Section A – Objectives

Instructions – Choose the correct options lettered A – D

1. Which of these is not a product of technology?

(a) Pressing iron

(b) Electric blender

(c) Photocopying machine

(d) Shovel and rake

 

2. ________ designs and creates a picture of a proposed building.

(a) Sound engineer

(b) Architect

(c) Mechanical engineer

(d) Bricklayer

 

3. The main source of wood is the ________.

(a) sky

(b) water bodies

(c) ground

(d) machine

 

4. The process of cutting down trees in the forest with the aid of specialized saw is called ________.

(a) cutting

(b) felling

(c) removing

(d) hacking

 

5. Which of these is not a state in the southern part of Nigeria?

(a) Bayelsa

(b) Delta

(c) Cross River

(d) Benue

 

6. The raw form of metals is called ________.

(a) impurity

(b) ore

(c) alloy

(d) cost

 

 

7. Which of these is not an impurity from raw materials?

(a) manganese

(b) iron

(c) silicon

(d) phosphorous

 

8. The process of heating metal ore in a blast furnace is called ________.

(a) blasting

(b) smelting

(c) finishing

(d) extraction

 

9. Which of these is not an alloy of metals?

(a) Brass

(b) Bronze

(c) Mercury

(d) Duralumin

 

10. Which of these is used to harden clay by heat?

(a) Warmer

(b) Microwave oven

(c) Kiln

(d) Stove

 

11. At what angle is isometric drawings achieved?

(a) 45°

(b) 60°

(c) 30°

(d) 90°

 

12. At what angle is oblique drawing?

(a) 45°

(b) 60°

(c) 30°

(d) 90°

 

 

13. A rectangular field of size 120 by 60m is reduced by half, its new size will be ________.

(a) 120 m by 60 m

(b) 60 m by 30 m

(c) 30 m by 90 m

(d) 40 m by 15 m

 

14. A square shape of length 40cm is increased by half, its new length will be ________.

(a) 80 cm

(b) 60 cm

(c) 20 cm

(d) 100 cm

 

15. The process of mixing two or more metals to form a new one is called ________.

(a) casting

(b) blasting

(c) alloying

(d) joining

 

16. Rubber is produced from the sap of trees called ________.

(a) wax

(b) Perspex

(c) latex

(d) gum

 

17. Which of these is not a product of technology?

(a) Drier

(b) Generator

(c) Paper

(d) Phone

 

18. A person who designs, repairs and maintains aircraft is called ________

(a) Mechanical Engineer

(b) Pilot

(c) Aeronautic Engineer

(d) Civil Engineer

 

 

19. The first raw material of ceramic is ________.

(a) sand

(b) gum

(c) clay

(d) metals

 

20. An alloy of copper and tin will give ________.

(a) brass

(b) bronze

(c) duralumin

(d) gilding metals

 

Section B – Theory

Instruction – Answer all questions in this section. 

QUESTION 1

A. What do you understand by the following as used in wood production?

I. Seasoning

II. Conversion

B. Give four importance of seasoning woods.

 

QUESTION 2

A. Explain in details, the stages of metal production.

B. What is an alloy of metal?

 

QUESTION 3

A. Differentiate between ferrous and non-ferrous metals using the relationship with magnet.

B. List at least four products that can be made using ceramics.

 

QUESTION 4

A. Why is it necessary to remove sand particles and air bubbles from clay before using it?

B. State the main functions of the following technological fields profession.

I. Architect

II. Civil Engineer

III. Mechanical Engineer

IV. Pilot

V. Aeronautic Engineer