Question 1State whether the following statement is true or false

1. A twisting force acting on a structure, it is the same as when you play sport and

accidentally twist your ankle is called torsion. __________

2. A stretching force acting on a structure, for example when a car is being towed the rope

gets stretched is example of compression .___________

3. Force acting on a structure (like when trees bend in windy weather is example of bending

force. ____________

4. A tearing force acting on a structure like a trunk of a tree that has broken is example of

shearing force._____________

5. A squashing force or pushing force acting on a structure is example tension

force__________

{5} marks

Question 2

2. Match the Term in Column A with the correct Statement in Column B. Column A Column B Column C

2.1 Magnetism A. To make something smaller or less. 2.1

2.2 Tubing B. Is the use of knowledge, skills, values and resources to meet people’s needs and wants.

2.2

2.3 Electromagnet C. Is something that is built, made or put together in a particular way?

2.3

2.4 A structure D. A magnet that can be controlled when an electrical current is allowed to flow through it.

2.4

2.5 RecycleE. Is the technique of building a structure out of

triangular shapes to increase the strength of the structure?

2.5

2.6 ReduceF. The force that pulls (attracts) or pushes (repels)

an object which contains metal towards, or away from, a magnet.

2.6

2.7 Triangulation G. A piece of tube or a system of tubes. 2.7

2.8 Technology H. Do something on the material so that it can be used again

2.8

{8} marks

Question 33. Draw the correct symbols for the following electrical components.

Device Symbols

3.1 Bulb / Globe

3.2 Buzzer

3.3 Electrical motor

3.4 Switch

3.5 Cell

{10} marks

QUESTION 4Name the following structures. State their classification as well as their type – i.e. Man-made frame structure.

4.1. 4.2.

______________________________(1) ________________________{1}

4.3. 4.4.

____________________________ (1) _______________________ (1)Total: 4

Question 55.1 Discuss the differences between Landline vs Mobile phones

Mobile phone Landline

Advantage

Disadvantage

{4} marks Question 6

6. Use the following symbols to draw diagrams to illustrate the different classes of levers. Write the correct words in the spaces provided.

Fulcrum Load Effort

6.1. First Class Lever

a b__________________________

{2}a) ______________________

b) ______________________

6.2. Second Class Lever

a b___________________________

a) _______________________ {2}

b) _______________________

6.3. Third Class Lever

a b___________________________

a) ________________________ {2}

b) ________________________

Question 77. Difine the following words

7.1 Economic refugee {2}

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

7.2 Refugee {2}

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

7.3 Asylum {2}

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Question 8

SCENARIOImagine you and your family are on a cruise ship on your way to an exotic holiday. After a terrible storm the ship sinks and you are stranded on a deserted island. Every night there are torrential storms. In your possession you have only a few candles, matches, a bottle of pariffin, a small amount of food and water and a pocket knife. Some debris has also washed ashore, including old bed sheets.To keep your family warm and safe you need to build a shelter. The shelter needs to be waterproof. It must be made from materials that you have in your possession or that you would find on the island. It needs to be stable, strong and durable.

Answer the following questions.

8.1 Write a design brief {2}____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8.2 List three specifications____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

{3}8.3 List two constraints________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ {2}8.4 Make 3D oblique drawing of your solution(4)

Question 9

9.1 Draw two cells in parallel, two globes in parallel and a open switch.{5}

9.2 Draw cells connected in series, two globes in series with a toggle switch.{5}

TECHNOLOGY EXAMINATIONGRADE 7NOVEMBER 2016TIME: 1 HourMARKS: 60No. of Pages: 5

Learner’s Name: _______________________________________________

Grade 7: __________

Date: ___________________________

INSTRUCTIONS:1. Read all the questions carefully before answering them.2. Answer all the questions in this answer book.3. Follow the instructions for every question carefully.4. Write clearly and neatly.5. Use pencil only when drawing/ sketching.

GOOD LUCK!