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TOPICAL TEST 7 : TECHNOLOGY AROUND USSection A

This question paper consists of25 questions. Answer all questions. Every question is followed by four options A, B, C

andD. Choose the correct answer.

1 Diagram 1 shows a device used to overcome thelimitation of humans.

Diagram 1

The invention shown is important in the field of

A agriculture B construction

C transportation D telecommunication

2 Which of the following is used to overcome the

limitations in eyesight?

A C

B D

3 The following information shows two devices.

Which of the following are the similarities of these

devices?

I Relaying information

II Communication device

III Entertainment instruments

IV Gathered information

A I and II C II and III

B I and III D II and IV

4 Which of the following gives convenience for human

to travel?

A C

B D

5 Diagram 2 shows an object used by ancient people.

Diagram 2

Why this activity is important?

I Sending messages III Burning rubbish

II Heating up the body IV Entertainment purpose

A I and II C II and III

B I and IV D III and IV

6 Diagram 3 shows two technological inventions.

Diagram 3

Which of the following is true about the usefulness of

both technological inventions above?

A To store information

B To present information

C To process information

D To identify information

7 Which of the following devices enables a person to see

objects at far away, such as stars?

A C

B D

8 Diagram 4 shows the development of technology in

water transportation.

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Telephone

Fax machine

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Diagram 4

What is represented byX?A Ferry C Glider

B Train D Canoe

9 Which of the following inventions can help human to

store data?

A C

B D

10 Which of the following can be used by a pupil to see

microorganisms?

A C

B D

11 Diagram 5 shows the development of land

transportations,R, S, Tand U.

Diagram 5

Which of the following sequences is in the correct

order?A S, T,R, UB R, U, S, TC U,R, T, SD U,R, S, T

12 Which of the following describes how technology

helps human?

A Slows down working rate.

B Causes humans to think less.

C Human workers replaced by machines.

D Overcomes humans limitation.

13 Which of the following is not an advantage about the

development of the technology in transportation?

A Eases delivering of goods.

B Enables an astronaut to explore outer space.

C Speeds up the journey between two distant places.D Enables two people from different places to

exchange information.

14 Table 1 shows the development of the land

transportation.

P Steam-powered vehicles were invented.

Q Humans were riding horses to go to farther

laces.

R Goods were transported by lorries.

S Wheels were fixed on carriages and other

means of trans orts.

Table 1

Which of the following shows the correct sequence of

P, Q,R and S?A P, S, Q,R C Q,R, S,PB Q, S,P,R D R, Q,P, S

15 Diagram 6 shows the development in the

communication field.

Diagram 6

What isX?

A Smoke signal C Loudhailer

B Cellphone D Carrier pigeon

16 Which of the following are the old methods to send

messages?

I Using walkie-talkie

II Beating drum

III Waving of a flag on a ship

IV Broadcasting live through satellite

A I and II C II and III

B I and III D III and IV

17 Diagram 7 shows an activity carried out by a man.

Diagram 7

Technological invention above is in the field of

A agriculture C transportation

B construction D communication

18 Diagram 8 shows a few pupils pulling a heavy rock.

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X Telephone CommunicationSatellite

Postal

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Diagram 8

Which of the following technological inventions can

ease their work?

A Wheel C Hoe

B Spear D String

19 Diagram 9 shows a device of technology.

Diagram 9

Which of the following is the advantage of thisdevice?

A Enable to carry human.

B Enable to build buildings.

C Enable to transport heavy things.

D Enable humans to do agricultural work faster.

20 Diagram 10 shows four activities.

K M

L N

Diagram 10

Which of the following involve the application oftechnology?

A KandN

B Kand M

C L andN

D MandN

21 Diagram 11 shows the development of technology in

the communication field.

P R

Q S

Diagram 11

Which of the following is the correct sequence ofP, Q,

R and S?

A S,P, Q,R

B P, S,R, Q

C Q,P,R, S

D P, S,R, Q

22 Diagram 12 shows four inventions.

I III

II IV

Diagram 12

Which of the following inventions can bring harm to

human?

A I and II

B I and III

C II and III

D II and IV

23 Diagram 13 shows the devices of technology of the

same type of transportation.

Diagram 13

Yprobably is a

A train

B ferry

C helicopterD steam locomotive

24 Diagram 14 shows the uses of the deviceX.

Diagram 14

Xprobably is

A radio

B computer

C stethoscope

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X

Communication

Education Store

information

Process

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D fax machine

25 What are the advantages of technology to human?

I Reduces pollution

II Increases productivity

III Shortens travelling time

IV Reduces road accidents

A I and II

B I and III

C II and III

D II and IV

Section B

Answer all the questions.Write your answer in the spaces provided.

1 A group of pupils were carrying out an investigation.

They took turn to jump as high as they could to reach

the ceiling, none of the pupils managed to reach the

ceiling.

(a) What is the purpose (aim) of this investigation?

_______________________________________

[1 mark]

(b) State

(i) what is changed (manipulated variable):

_________________________________

(ii) what is observed (responding variable):

_________________________________

(iii) what is kept the same (constant variable):

_________________________________

[3marks]

(c) What is the conclusion for this investigation?

_______________________________________

[1 mark]

(d) Suggest one invention that can help to solve the

problem above.

_______________________________________

[1 mark]

2 Diagram 1 shows two types of ships,Xand Y.

Diagram 1

(a) What is the source of energy that used to move?

(i) X: _________________________________

(ii) Y: _________________________________

[2 marks]

(b) State two advantages ofYcompared toX.

1. _____________________________________

2. _____________________________________

[2 marks]

(c) State the ship that can cause air pollution.

_______________________________________

[1 mark]

(d) Explain your answer in (c).

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

[1 mark]

3 An investigation was carried out to determine the

relationship between the methods of ploughing and

the time taken to complete the job. Table 1 shows the

results obtained.

Method of ploughing Time taken (days)

Tractor 3

Buffalo-drawn plough 30

Table 1

(a) What is the purpose (aim) of this investigation?

_______________________________________

[1 mark]

(b) What is the observation based on Table 1?

_______________________________________

[1 mark]

(c) State

(i) what is changed (manipulated variable):

_________________________________

(ii) what is observed (responding variable):

_________________________________

[2 marks]

(d) Besides methods of ploughing, give another

factor that also affects the ploughing time.

_______________________________________

[1 mark]

(e) What can you conclude from this investigation?

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_______________________________________

[1 mark]

(f) Give two advantages of modern inventions to

farmers.

1. _____________________________________

2. _____________________________________

[2 marks]

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