Examination on Basic Technology
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions.

1. ________ is a tool that makes work easier. (a) Simple machine (b) Toy (c) Food
2. Which of these is not a simple machine? (a) Spoon (b) Car (c) Knife
3. The main reason for using a simple machine is to ________. (a) play (b) make work easier (c) eat
4. All of these are simple machines found at home except ________. (a) broom (b) cutlass (c) scissors
5. A ________ is used to sweep the floor. (a) knife (b) broom (c) spoon
6. Which of the following simple machines helps to move heavy loads on a farm? (a) Hoe (b) Cutlass (c) Wheelbarrow
7. Wearing gloves when using farm tools is a way to ensure ________. (a) speed (b) safety (c) fun
8. The correct step in caring for a simple machine is to ________ it after use. (a) hide (b) clean (c) break
9. An example of a simple machine used at school is a ________. (a) hoe (b) seesaw (c) stove
10. Which of these is NOT a good way to store a simple machine? (a) In a toolbox (b) On the floor (c) On a rack
11. ________ is the state of being free from danger. (a) Play (b) Safety (c) Work
12. A knife is used for ________ things. (a) cutting (b) carrying (c) sweeping
13. Keeping tools in a cool dry place helps to prevent ________. (a) play (b) rust (c) noise
14. Which of the following is a simple machine? (a) Television (b) Refrigerator (c) Pulley
15. All of these are simple machines used on the farm except ________. (a) hoe (b) cutlass (c) pencil sharpener
16. The main reason for using simple machines safely is to avoid ________. (a) sleep (b) accidents (c) food
17. A simple machine like a pencil sharpener is used at ________. (a) home (b) school (c) farm
18. Which of these simple machines helps to lift a flag? (a) Lever (b) Pulley (c) Wedge
19. Cleaning a simple machine after use is a method of ________ for it. (a) playing (b) caring (c) hiding
20. You should not play with sharp simple machines to avoid ________. (a) fun (b) injury (c) sleep

SECTION B: THEORY (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer any THREE questions.

1. (a) What is a simple machine? (2 marks)
(b) Give two examples of simple machines. (3 marks)
(c) Mention two simple machines you can find at home and their uses. (3 marks)
(d) Name one simple machine used on the farm. (2 marks)

2. (a) List two simple machines you can find in your school. (2 marks)
(b) Explain why it is important to be safe when using simple machines. (3 marks)
(c) State two ways to use simple machines safely at school. (3 marks)
(d) What is the meaning of ‘safety’? (2 marks)

3. (a) Give two examples of simple machines used on the farm. (2 marks)
(b) Describe two methods of caring for simple machines. (3 marks)
(c) Why should farm tools be kept in a cool dry place? (3 marks)
(d) Mention one danger of not using simple machines safely on the farm. (2 marks)

4. (a) How do a knife and a broom differ in their uses? (2 marks)
(b) State two reasons why we need to store simple machines properly. (3 marks)
(c) Give two methods of using simple machines safely at home. (3 marks)
(d) What happens to tools if they are left in wet places? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (a) Simple machine
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Car
Question 3 – ✅ (b) make work easier
Question 4 – ✅ (b) cutlass
Question 5 – ✅ (b) broom
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Wheelbarrow
Question 7 – ✅ (b) safety
Question 8 – ✅ (b) clean
Question 9 – ✅ (b) seesaw
Question 10 – ✅ (b) On the floor
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Safety
Question 12 – ✅ (a) cutting
Question 13 – ✅ (b) rust
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Pulley
Question 15 – ✅ (c) pencil sharpener
Question 16 – ✅ (b) accidents
Question 17 – ✅ (b) school
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Pulley
Question 19 – ✅ (b) caring
Question 20 – ✅ (b) injury