Grade 9 Technology Final Exam

Examiner: Ms. L. Kader Moderator: Mrs. K. Barow

NAME:_________________________________________________

Class:_______

Time: 1.5 Hours

November 2021

Pages:

Marks: _______/80

Instructions

1. Marks will be deducted for careless and untidy work

2. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided on the question paper
3. Read the mark allocations for each question carefully
Glossary
WORD MEANING
Calculate To work out the value of something using a
mathematical method.
Describe To say what something is like.
Design To explain step-by-step a process or plan of action.
Discuss To write about something in detail.
Explain To describe something so that it can be understood.
Express To clearly state.
Identify To give the details or name of something.
Indicate To show.
Justify To support an answer by giving reason, argument or
evidence.
Name To state something, to give, to mention.
Order To arrange according to a specific method or
sequence.
Predict To tell something in advance; to foretell of a future
event.
Select To choose.
Suggest To put forward ideas, a plan or reasons.
Section 1
Question 1: Multiple Choice
Various possible options are provided as answers to the following questions. Choose the
correct answer and write the letter only (A- D) next to your question number on your
answer sheet.
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1.1 Which of the following is not an output device:
A) Buzzer.
B) Printer.
C) Projector.
D) Battery. (1)

1.2 Study the diagram below and choose the letter which matches the diagram: The
diagram below indicates:

Source: Technology Study & Master

A) Switches connected in series (AND logic)

B) Switches that are at logic state 1 for both A and
C) Switches connected in parallel (OR logic)
D) None of the above

(1)
1.3 Ohmmeters are used to measure the ............ in a circuit.

A) Energy.
B) Resistance.
C) Voltage.
D) Current. (1)
 1.4 A process in which a thin, protective covering of one metal is applied to
another metal by dipping it.
A) Painting
B) Vanishing
C) Electroplating
D) Galvanising (1)

1.5 The term ‘plastic memory’ refers to?

A) Plastics that can return to its original shape after being heated.
B) Plastics that have memory.
C) Plastics that are hard and cannot be recycled.
D) Plastics that are translucent. (1)
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Section 2- Question 2: Electrical Systems

2.1) The resistance of the bulb is 25 Ohms. The voltage of the circuit is 5V. Calculate
the current the bulb uses.

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2.2) Explain the relationship between the voltage and current in terms of Ohm’s Law.
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(2)

2.3 In the table, draw or describe the circuit components in the listed circuit
components below.

Electrical Circuit
Description
Component Symbol
1) An LED A)
B)_________________________________
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C)_________________________________
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2) A Transistor
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D)
3) A Light-
A Light dependant resistor changes
Dependant
resistance based on the ambient light.
Resistor

E) ________________________________
4) A Thermistor __________________________________
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(5 x 2= 10 Marks)

2.4 Draw a parallel circuit with the following electrical components:

Two light bulbs, an open switch, one motor, one battery and a LED

(5)

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Question 3: Preserving Food and Metal

3.1 Explain what is meant by preservation?

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3.2 List three methods in which metals can be preserved

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3.3 List three methods in which food can be preserved

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3.4 You live at the coast and need a new metal gate for your property. You investigate the
costs and find that the prices are very different, with a galvanised gate being much more
expensive than an untreated gate. Decide which gate to buy. Motivate your answer in full.
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3.5 Define the following terms:

3.5.1 Ferrous metal _______________________________________________________(2)

3.5.2 Alloy
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3.5.3 Irradiation
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3.6
Briefly discuss why salt is so important in the method of preserving
food_______________________________________________________________________
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20 Marks

Section 3: QUESTION 4: IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY -PROCESSING - PLASTIC

4.1Give two reasons why plastic products should be recycled after they have been used.

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4.2 What does recycling mean?

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4.3 Draw a step diagram on the process of recycling plastic bottles

(6)

4.4 Name the type of plastic that cannot be easily shaped after reheated and provide an
example of where it is used

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___________________________________________________(2)4.5 List three properties of
plastics

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Section 4 - Question 5-
Drawing Draw the orthographic view of the object below on the square grid,
Include the front view, left view and top view

Orthographic drawing /4
Neatness /1
scale /1
Correct views /1

Isometric Drawing /5
Neatness /1
scale /1
Correct views /1