QUESTION 1
1.1 What is a structure?
(2)
1.2 What are THREE properties of structure?
(3)
1.3 Discribe the function of each of the examples below using one of these terms
1.3.1 Pencil case
1.3.2 House
1.3.3 Dam wall
1.3.4 Bridge
1.3.5 School desk
(5)
1.4 Choose the correct answer from the list provided. Just circle the letter of the
correct answer.
1.4.1.The term given to the statement of how you intend to develop solutions related
to a given problem or needs is called
(1)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Technology
Design brief
Specification
Comunicate
1.4.2 The difference between frame structure and shell structure is
A. A shell breaks easily compared to frame structure
B. Shell structure supports from outside and frame structure are forms of
construction that support the load
C. Frame structure should be stronger than shell structure as it supports the
flash of big animals like elephants and giraffes
D. Frame structure are hollow and shell structures are built in a frame work
form
(1)
1.4.3 A structural failure is the
A.
B.
C.
D.
(1)
The inability of structure to hold a load
The ability of a structure to hold a load
Stable structure
Reinforce structure
1.5 There is a serious problem of water supply throughout the country. The
department of education has decided to dig your school a borehole to solve the
problem of water at your school. Your class as asked to design a water stand for
5000 litre tank that will supply learners with water.
The following are two examples of the water tank stands that you can choose from.
Figure A
Figure B
1.5.1 In which THREE ways can you construct the stand in a way that will become
very stable?
(a)
(1)
(b)
(1)
(c)
(1)
1.6 Name TWO methods of strengthening used in both figures
Figure A:
(2)
Figure B:
(2)
1.7 What are the TWO causes of structural failures that can cause the water stand to
collapse?
(a)
(2)
(b)
(2)
1.8 Explain what each of the following structure members are:
1.8.1 Tie beam:
(2)
1.8.2 Strut:
(2)
1.9 Name TWO types of cellphone tower
(2)
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QUESTION 2
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2.1 Which of these structures (A-H) are natural structures and which are man-made
structures
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
(1)
B
(1)
C
(1)
D
(1)
E
(1)
F
(1)
G
(1)
H
(1)
(8)
2.2 Match the statements in Column A with the correct answer in Column C.
Just write the letter of the correct answer in Column B.
Column A
Column B
Column C
2.2.1 A strong bar or rod that makes a
turn on a fixed point called fulcrum
A. Triangulation
2.2.2 Another name for pivot
B. Fulcrum
2..2.3 The measure of easier is that the
mechanisms can make a particular task
C. Human skeleton
2.2.4 Frame structure
D. Lever
2.2.5 Method of strengthening structures
E. Mechanical
advantage
2.3 Why is it important to evaluate the project after making it? (2)
2.4 What is the last stage of design before building the house? (2)
2.5 Explain what a design brief is. (1)
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Question 3
3.1 Use the 3D Oblique cupboard below to answer the question that follow:
Explain the nature or shape of the following lines shown in the picture above.
3.3.1 Construction line:
(2)
3.3.2 Outerline:
(2)
3.3.3 Hidden details line:
(2)
3.3.4 Dimension line:
(2)
3.5 Now draw the cupboard in the single vanishing point perspective
(4)
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GRAND TOTAL: 60
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