(EXAM) JS1 Basic Tech (1st term)
  • 1. What is the definition of technology?
A) The use of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
B) The production of goods using machinery
C) The study of computers and software
D) The development of new inventions and discoveries
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT a product of technology?
A) Television
B) Mobile phones
C) Cars
D) Books
  • 3. Which of the following is an example of a life application of technology?
A) Painting a picture
B) Cooking a meal using a stove
C) Riding a bicycle for exercise
D) Using a calculator to solve mathematical problems
  • 4. What is the main purpose of technology?
A) To make life more complicated
B) To increase pollution
C) To improve the quality of life
D) To create unnecessary gadgets
  • 5. Which of the following is an example of a technological innovation?
A) The discovery of fire
B) The creation of the internet
C) The invention of the wheel
D) The development of agriculture
  • 6. How does technology impact society?
A) It decreases the standard of living
B) It increases unemployment rates
C) It improves communication and transportation
D) It promotes inequality
  • 7. What are the positive effects of technology on the environment?
A) Destruction of ecosystems
B) Depletion of ozone layer
C) Conservation of natural resources
D) Increased pollution and waste
  • 8. Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?
A) Nuclear power
B) Coal
C) Solar power
D) Natural gas
  • 9. How does technology contribute to economic development?
A) By creating job opportunities and improving productivity
B) By promoting corruption and unethical practices
C) By depleting natural resources and causing environmental degradation
D) By increasing poverty and inequality
  • 10. What are the ethical considerations in the use of technology?
A) All of the above
B) Promotion of equality and social justice
C) Privacy and security concerns
D) Responsible use of resources
  • 11. What is the definition of safety?
A) The absence of accidents and incidents
B) The act of being physically fit and healthy
C) The practice of using caution and common sense in everyday activities
D) The state of being protected from harm, injury, or danger
  • 12. What is an accident?
A) An intentional act that causes harm to oneself or others
B) An unpredictable event that results in injury or damage
C) A normal part of daily life that cannot be prevented
D) A result of negligence and carelessness
  • 13. Which of the following can be a cause of accidents?
A) All of the above
B) Unsafe working conditions
C) Poor lighting in the workplace
D) Lack of training and supervision
  • 14. What is the main goal of accident prevention techniques?
A) To shift the blame for accidents onto others
B) To minimize the occurrence and severity of accidents
C) To eliminate all risks and hazards
D) To punish individuals responsible for accidents
  • 15. What are some common accident prevention techniques?
A) Implementation of safety policies and procedures
B) All of the above
C) Regular maintenance and inspection of equipment
D) Proper training and education of workers
  • 16. Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard?
A) Electrical wires exposed in the workplace
B) Insufficient ventilation in a room
C) Inadequate lighting in a stairwell
D) Lack of personal protective equipment
  • 17. Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic hazard?
A) Loud noise levels in the workplace
B) Slippery floors due to spilled liquids
C) Heavy lifting without proper equipment
D) Exposure to harmful chemicals or substances
  • 18. How can you prevent accidents related to fire?
A) Ensure that all electrical cords are in good condition
B) All of the above
C) Have an evacuation plan and conduct regular fire drills
D) Regularly check and maintain fire extinguishers
  • 19. Why is it important to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in certain situations?
A) It helps to prevent injuries and illnesses
B) It provides a sense of fashion and style
C) It makes workers look more professional
D) It is a legal requirement in every workplace
  • 20. What should you do in case of a chemical spill?
A) Clean it up by yourself without any protective gear
B) Notify your supervisor and follow proper procedures for cleanup
C) Ignore it and continue working
D) Leave the area immediately and wait for someone else to handle it
  • 21. Which of the following is an example of underdeveloped technlohgy?
A) Firewood
B) Cell phones
C) A.T.M machine
D) Digital camera
  • 22. Which of the following products of technology is the fastest means of travelling from Nigeria to Palestine?
A) Car
B) Ship
C) Aeroplane
D) Horse
  • 23. In which of the following everyday life activity is the stethoscope applied?
A) Business
B) Healthcare
C) Politics
D) Agriculture
  • 24. Newspapers, Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp are various media that are used in enhancing
A) Education
B) Sports
C) None of the above
D) Social life
  • 25. A.T.M used in banks for financial transaction is referred to as
A) Automation Teller Machining
B) Automated Teller Machine
C) Automated Teller Medicine
D) Automating Teller Methods
  • 26. Listening to music while crossing the road can cause
A) Injury
B) Deafness
C) Accident
D) Sleeping
  • 27. The following are to be used by pedestrians except
A) Walkways
B) None
C) Zebra crossing
D) Overhead bridge
  • 28. Brightly coloured clothes are used at night for?
A) Fancy
B) None
C) Visibility
D) Security
  • 29. Aluminum is an example of .............
A) Steel
B) Non ferrous metal
C) Ferrous metal
D) Plastics
  • 30. Mahogany is an example of ..........
A) Softwood
B) Solid wood
C) Tough wood
D) Hardwood
  • 31. The truck is the part of the trees called........
A) Leaves
B) Stem
C) Root
D) Branch
  • 32. Softwoods are obtained from ........
A) Trunk trees
B) Carnivorous trees
C) Deciduous trees
D) Coniferous trees
  • 33. Shiny or good lustre property is often associated with?
A) Metals
B) Plastics
C) Ceramics
D) Woods
  • 34. Which of the following metals is highly magnetic?
A) Brass
B) Aluminum
C) Iron
D) Zinc
  • 35. The type of plastics that can be easily softened and remoulded is called?
A) Thermolatex
B) Synthetic
C) Thermoset
D) Thermoplastic
  • 36. In the workshop, accidents are caused by one of the following
A) Good observation
B) Carelessness
C) Good rules
D) Good working habits
  • 37. The condition of being protected against harm is called?
A) Workshop
B) Accident
C) Dancing
D) Safety
  • 38. The following are workshop safety devices except?
A) Boots
B) Slippers
C) Gloves
D) Shield
  • 39. An unexpected event which can cause harm or injury in the workshop is called?
A) Safety
B) Failure
C) Road accident
D) Workshop accident
  • 40. Accidents at home can be prevented by all of the following except?
A) Watching the TV
B) Cleaning the floors
C) Not playing with fire
D) Keeping dangerous things safely
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