Examination on Basic Technology
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes. (a) Technology (b) Science (c) Art
2. Which of these is not a product of technology? (a) Car (b) Stone (c) Radio
3. The main reason for using underdeveloped technology is that it is ________. (a) expensive (b) simple (c) complex
4. All of these are characteristics of underdeveloped technology except ________. (a) simple to use (b) cheap to maintain (c) requires electricity
5. Which of the following is NOT an example of developed technology? (a) Tractor (b) Hoe (c) Computer
6. A ________ is an example of a technology product used for communication. (a) book (b) mobile phone (c) pencil
7. Which of the following describes developed technology? (a) It is complex (b) It is very simple (c) It does not require skill
8. The correct step in identifying underdeveloped technology is to look for tools that are ________. (a) modern (b) manual (c) digital
9. An example of technology used in education is a ________. (a) cooking pot (b) projector (c) broom
10. Developed technology often requires ________ to operate. (a) no skill (b) simple tools (c) electricity
11. A cutlass is an example of ________ technology. (a) developed (b) modern (c) underdeveloped
12. Which of these places does not primarily use developed technology? (a) Hospitals (b) Farms using hoes (c) Banks
13. Developed technology helps to make work ________. (a) harder (b) faster (c) slower
14. One importance of underdeveloped technology is that it is ________. (a) very costly (b) easily accessible (c) hard to repair
15. Which of the following is a benefit of developed technology? (a) It makes work slow (b) It increases productivity (c) It pollutes the environment more
16. All of these are examples of technology used in education except ________. (a) tablets (b) e-textbooks (c) traditional chalkboards
17. Underdeveloped technology is mainly used in ________ areas. (a) urban (b) rural (c) industrial
18. Which of these does NOT describe developed technology? (a) It uses complex machines (b) It is often handmade (c) It requires high skill
19. The use of computers in schools is an example of ________. (a) underdeveloped technology (b) developed technology (c) ancient technology
20. What is a benefit of using e-textbooks in schools? (a) They are heavy (b) They save paper (c) They are difficult to update

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

1. (a) Define technology in your own words. (2 marks)
(b) List three (3) products of technology you use at home. (3 marks)
(c) State two (2) ways technology has made life easier. (3 marks)
(d) Give one (1) example of a simple technology product. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is underdeveloped technology? (2 marks)
(b) Give three (3) characteristics of underdeveloped technology. (3 marks)
(c) Mention two (2) places where underdeveloped technology is commonly used. (3 marks)
(d) State one (1) importance of underdeveloped technology. (2 marks)

3. (a) Explain what developed technology means. (2 marks)
(b) List three (3) examples of developed technology. (3 marks)
(c) Identify two (2) places where developed technology is widely used in society. (3 marks)
(d) State one (1) benefit of using developed technology. (2 marks)

4. (a) Name two (2) types of technology used in education. (2 marks)
(b) Give three (3) examples of technology tools used in a modern classroom. (3 marks)
(c) Differentiate between underdeveloped and developed technology with one (1) example for each. (3 marks)
(d) Why is it important to use technology in schools? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (a) Technology
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Stone
Question 3 – ✅ (b) simple
Question 4 – ✅ (c) requires electricity
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Hoe
Question 6 – ✅ (b) mobile phone
Question 7 – ✅ (a) It is complex
Question 8 – ✅ (b) manual
Question 9 – ✅ (b) projector
Question 10 – ✅ (c) electricity
Question 11 – ✅ (c) underdeveloped
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Farms using hoes
Question 13 – ✅ (b) faster
Question 14 – ✅ (b) easily accessible
Question 15 – ✅ (b) It increases productivity
Question 16 – ✅ (c) traditional chalkboards
Question 17 – ✅ (b) rural
Question 18 – ✅ (b) It is often handmade
Question 19 – ✅ (b) developed technology
Question 20 – ✅ (b) They save paper