[ Department of science and technology examination review ] October 13, 2012

Department of Science and Technology CALABARZON

In Collaboration with the

UPLB Department of Science and Technology Scholars’ Society

University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna 4031
Email: uplbdostss@yahoo.com

MECHANICAL-TECHNICAL ABILITY
Direction: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the best answer on the answer sheet provided. DO NOT
WRITE ANYTHING ON THIS QUESTIONNAIRE.

1) How much weight is required to balance the lever?

A B C D E
15kg 5kg 10kg 7.5kg 20kg

Hint: the force required in the following way: w x d1 = f x d2

Where: w = weight
d1 = distance from fulcrum to weight
f = force needed
d2 = distance from fulcrum to point where force is applied

2) Approximately how much force is needed to lift the weight?

A B C D E

9lbs 8lbs 6lbs 4lbs 16lbs

Hint: If the pulley is fixed, then the force required is equal to the weight. If the pulley moves with the
weight then the force is equal to half of the weight. Another way of thinking about this is to divide the
weight by the number of sections of rope supporting it to obtain the force needed to lift it.
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3) If gear X turns clockwise at a constant speed of 10 rpm. How does gear Y turn?

A B C D E
anti c/w 10 rpm c/w 10 rpm c/w 5 rpm anti c/w 5 rpm c/w 20 rpm

4) If drive wheel X rotates clockwise at a speed of 10 rpm. How does wheel Y turn?

Hint: Where pulley wheels are driven by belts, they rotate in the
same direction. Smaller wheels will turn faster than larger wheels.

A B C D E
anti c/w faster c/w slower c/w faster anti c/w slower anti c/w same

5) A force of 15 Kg compresses the springs parallel 10cm. What will be the total distance that the springs in series are
compressed?

A B C D E
10 cms 5 cms 20 cms 7.5 cms 15 cms

Hint: When springs are arranged in series, each spring is subjected to the force applied. When the springs are arranged in parallel the force is
divided equally between the springs.
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6) If bulb 1 is removed, how many bulbs will light up when the switch is closed?

A B C D E
None One Two Three Four

Hint: These diagrams are usually restricted to showing the power source, switches, loads (typically bulbs), and the path of the wiring. To answer
these questions you need a basic understanding of how electricity flows around a circuit.

The sketch shows a component which is stamped out of sheet steel. These components are stamped out of a continuous
steel coil with a width of 75 cm. The stamping process requires a gap of 25mm between each component. The steel is
supplied in lengths of 30 meters costing $200.

7) What is the approximate area of the component in square centimetres?

A B C D E
4688 4470 4562 4860 4328

Hint: Question may require you to know some simple formulas. For example, the areas of simple shapes like rectangles, circles and triangles.
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8) How much weight is required to balance the lever?

A B C D E
15kg 5kg 10kg 7.5kg 20kg

9) In the circuit shown, how many switches need to be closed to light up one bulb?

A B C D E
None One Two Three Four

10) Which weight requires the least force to move?

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11) Which weight requires the least force to move?

A) A B) B C) Both require the

same force

12) If drive wheel X rotates clockwise at a speed of 10 rpm. How does wheel Y turn?

A B C D E

anti c/w faster c/w slower c/w faster anti c/w slower anti c/w same

For numbers 13-16, refer to the image below.

13) Which hammer is the most suitable tool for general carpentry?

A B C D E
None 1 2 3 4
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14) Which hammer is the most suitable tool for general metalwork?

A B C D E
None 1 2 3 4

15) Which is the most suitable tool for breaking up concrete?

A B C D E
None 1 2 3 4

16) Which is the most suitable tool for assembling a friction fit wooden frame?

A B C D E
None 1 2 3 4

For numbers 17-20:

17) Which tool or combination of tools would be most useful for general woodwork?

A B C D E
4&2 3, 5 & 7 2, 4 & 6 4&7 3&6

18) Which tool or combination of tools would be most useful for repairing a broken radio?

A B C D E
1&8 3, 5 & 7 8 1&9 3&6
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19) Which tool or combination of tools would be most useful for working with sheet glass?

A B C D E
4&2 6 9 4 3&6

20) Which tool or combination of tools would be most useful for auto body repair work?

A B C D E
1&8 3, 5 & 7 8 1&9 3&6

21) Which kite is most likely to fly the highest?

a. c.

b. d.

22) Suppose that two objects of different shapes are both moving in the speed of light, which is more likely to reach a
certain point, a sphere or a cube?

a. Sphere c. They will reach the point at the same time

b. Cube d. Cannot be determined

23) Suppose that your mass in earth is 60kg, what will be your mass in the moon?

a. 10kg c. 120kg
b. 60kg d. 0kg

24) A group of science enthusiasts plan a swimming activity. They want a venue where they will float better. Where will
they go?

a. sea c. river
b. pool d. basin

25) Natsu is aware that a magnet has two poles, north and south. He accidentally broke a bar of magnet into two, what
is the polarity of the resulting pieces?

a.One part is the north pole and the other half is the south pole.
b.Both are north poles.
c. Both are south poles.
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d.Each magnet piece has both north and south pole.

26) Maria is riding a jeepney while she is holding a glass filled with water when it suddenly turned right. What will
happen to the water inside the glass?

A. B. C. D.

27) How are you supposed to put a blade on a basin full of water in order for it to float?

a.Carefully lay it in a slanting position.

b.Carefully lay it while still in the box.
c. Carelessly lay it in a slanting position.
d.Carefully lay it flat.

28) What is the principle governing the preceding question?

a.Inertia c. Density
b.Surface Tension d. Gravity

29) Suppose that there is a very strong typhoon and you closed every door and every window of your house, why is it
that your roof will be taken by the wind?

a.Because the roof is the lightest part of the house.

b.Because the pressure inside the house is lower than the pressure outside the house.
c.Because the pressure inside and outside the house are equal.
d.Because the pressure inside the house is higher than the pressure outside the house.

30) Which is heavier, 1L of water in Europe or 1L of water in the Philippines?

a.Europe c. Philippines
b.They’re equal d. Cannot be determined