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BASIC TECHNOLOGY EXAMINATION
Class: JSS1 & JSS2
Term: 3rd Term
Session: 2025
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JSS1 QUESTIONS
SECTION A: Objective Questions
Choose the correct answer for each question.
1. The process of providing a quick representation of an object through drawing without the aid
of drawing instruments is _______ (a) right hand sketching (b) free hand sketching (c) left hand
sketching
2. Where is the title block located on the drawing sheet? _______ (a) bottom left corner (b)
upper right hand corner (c) bottom right hand corner
3. Which of these is a type of drawing board? _______ (a) quarter size (b) medium size (c) full
imperial
4. A protractor is used for measuring _______ (a) angles (b) curves (c) straight lines
5. A compass is used to draw _______ (a) circles (b) inclined lines (c) curves
6. In the workshop, accidents are caused by _______ (a) good observation (b) good rules (c)
carelessness
7. All of these can cause fire outbreak except _______ (a) fire extinguisher (b) electric spark (c)
naked flame
8. An unexpected event which can cause harm or injury in the workshop is called _______ (a)
road accident (b) workshop accident (c) safety
9. Shiny or good luster property is often associated with _______ (a) metals (b) woods (c)
plastics
10. The type of plastic that can be moulded is called _______ (a) synthetic (b) thermoplastic (c)
thermoset
11. The function of a try square is to _______ (a) level surfaces (b) measure angles (c) measure
length
12. The tool used to mark a line parallel to an edge is _______ (a) sliding bevel (b) scriber (c)
divider
13. The tool used to draw circles and arcs is _______ (a) square (b) ruler (c) compass
14. The tool used to drive nails into wood is _______ (a) pliers (b) hammer (c) chisel
15. The tool used to make round holes in wood is _______ (a) screwdriver (b) hammer (c)
auger bit
16. The purpose of a bench vice is _______ (a) cutting wood (b) boring holes (c) holding
workpieces securely
17. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy? _______ (a) coal (b) petroleum (c)
solar energy
18. The unit of energy is _______ (a) joule (b) watt (c) volt
19. The purpose of a saw is _______ (a) cutting wood (b) measuring lengths (c) boring holes
20. Gloves are generally used for the protection of the _______ (a) eye (b) leg (c) hand
21. Aluminium is a _______ (a) ceramic (b) metal (c) wood
22. One of these is not a product of technology _______ (a) telephone (b) computer (c) hoe
23. The need for maintenance is because _______ (a) it makes the equipment spoil on time (b)
it makes the equipment last longer (c) it makes the equipment not to be in good condition
24. Which of these is not a form of energy? _______ (a) heat energy (b) light energy (c) surgical
energy
25. The motion energy is called _______ (a) chemical energy (b) heat energy (c) kinetic energy
26. _______ are good conductors of heat and electricity (a) plastics (b) rubbers (c) metals
27. French curves help to draw different _______ (a) curves (b) lines (c) circles
28. Oil or water spillage on the floor causes _______ in our homes (a) celebration (b) party (c)
accident
29. All are cutting tools except _______ (a) spanner (b) files (c) chisels
30. _______ crossing is an area on the road with broad white stripes (a) lion (b) tiger (c) zebra
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SECTION B: Theory Questions
Answer four (4) questions only.
1a. List four woodwork measuring tools and explain their uses.
1b. Mention two types of saws and explain their uses.
2a. Mention four driving tools and explain their uses.
2b. Mention two woodwork holding devices and explain their uses.
3a. State five ways of caring for and maintaining woodwork hand tools.
3b. Mention two metalwork hand tools and explain their uses.
4a. Mention three types of maintenance and explain them.
4b. State two importance of maintenance.
5a. Define electric current.
5b. What is the unit of current?
5c. Explain what is meant by DC and AC electric current and give one example of each.
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JSS2 QUESTIONS
SECTION A: Objective Questions
Choose the correct answer for each question.
1. Which of these is not used in rescue operations? _______ (a) digger (b) shovel (c) whistle
2. The following are metalwork machines except _______ (a) circular saw (b) central lathe (c)
milling machine
3. The air used for pneumatic tools is supplied by _______ (a) pump (b) windmill (c) compressor
4. Which of the following causes tear and wear of machine parts? _______ (a) friction (b) heat
(c) corrosion
5. First aid helps an injured person in the following ways except _______ (a) it makes the
injured person happy (b) prevents loss of life (c) stops the condition from worsening
6. A plane figure bounded by ten straight lines is called _______ (a) hexagon (b) decagon (c)
nonagon
7. Pneumatic devices make use of _______ (a) air (b) oil (c) solar
8. Gear drives are used to transmit _______ (a) force (b) work (c) power
9. Friction is a force which _______ (a) opposes motion (b) causes movement (c) generates
heat
10. The function of the brake is to _______ (a) minimise motion (b) stabilise motion (c) stop
motion
11. Site preparation includes the following except _______ (a) cutting of grass (b) uprooting of
trees (c) moulding of blocks
12. Which of the following is used to transmit power in a bicycle? _______ (a) spoke (b) chain
(c) pedal
13. Which of the following is not a belt drive? _______ (a) open belt (b) flat belt (c) timing belt
14. The following are applications of belt drives except _______ (a) pepper grinder (b)
motorcycle (c) refrigerator
15. _______ is the arrangement of gears on a shaft (a) gearing (b) chain drives (c) meshing
16. The following are reasons for lubricating gears except _______ (a) increases heat (b)
prevents wear (c) resists friction
17. Equipment may break down due to the following except _______ (a) bad operating method
(b) poor installation (c) regular maintenance
18. The tool used for taking out nails in wood is _______ (a) gouge (b) pincer (c) hammer
19. A plane is the woodwork tool used for _______ (a) cutting (b) clamping (c) smoothing
20. Pneumatic systems are applied in the following except _______ (a) sewing machine (b) tyre
bay equipment (c) dentist drill
21. Which of the following is needed for lifting heavy loads? _______ (a) pneumatic system (b)
hydraulic system (c) pump system
22. Engineers should be good at _______ (a) literature (b) sport (c) mathematics
23. The process of splitting the log into marketable sizes is known as _______ (a) seasoning (b)
felling (c) conversion
24. A _______ is any feature that reduces the quality or value of timber (a) veneer (b) board (c)
defect
25. Steel is a mixture of iron and _______ (a) copper (b) carbon (c) tin
26. Ceramics are products made from _______ (a) clay (b) metal (c) rubber
27. The angle on a straight line is _______ (a) 360° (b) 180° (c) 90°
28. One of these is not an example of softwood _______ (a) pine (b) cedar (c) mahogany
29. An event that causes harm or destruction of property in the workshop is called _______ (a)
accident (b) disaster (c) frustration
30. Natural rubber is made from the milky white liquid called _______ (a) complex (b) sap (c)
latex
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SECTION B: Theory Questions
Answer four (4) questions only.
1a. Define bisection of lines.
1b. Mention four drawing instruments used in construction and explain their uses.
2a. What is an angle?
2b. Define the following angles: obtuse angle, acute angle, reflex angle, complementary angle.
3a. Define a triangle.
3b. Define the following triangles: right-angled triangle, obtuse-angled triangle, isosceles
triangle, scalene triangle.
4a. Define a circle.
4b. Construct a circle, label the following parts and define them: radius, diameter, sector, chord.
5a. Mention four woodwork machines and explain the functions of two of the machines.
5b. State three advantages of friction and two disadvantages of friction.
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