Examination on Basic Technology
Class: Primary 6
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is the act of keeping things in good condition. (a) Repair (b) Maintenance (c) Cleaning (d) Damaging
2. Which of these is NOT a type of maintenance? (a) Preventive (b) Corrective (c) Destructive (d) Scheduled
3. The main reason for performing preventive maintenance is to ________. (a) cause more damage (b) prevent breakdowns (c) waste time (d) increase costs
4. All of these are safety devices EXCEPT ________. (a) Goggles (b) Gloves (c) Hammer (d) Fire extinguisher
5. Which of the following items is usually found in a first aid box? (a) Book (b) Bandage (c) Toy (d) Food
6. Regular oil change for a car is an example of ________ maintenance. (a) corrective (b) destructive (c) preventive (d) accidental
7. Which of these is NOT a safety precaution at home? (a) Keeping floors dry (b) Storing chemicals safely (c) Playing with electrical wires (d) Using electrical appliances carefully
8. The correct step in giving first aid to a bleeding wound is to ________. (a) leave it open (b) apply pressure (c) wash with dirty water (d) ignore it
9. An example of a safety device used to protect the eyes is ________. (a) boots (b) gloves (c) goggles (d) helmet
10. First aid is the immediate help given to an injured person ________. (a) after they die (b) before medical help arrives (c) only by a doctor (d) to make them worse
11. Which of these is an importance of maintenance? (a) It shortens lifespan (b) It increases accidents (c) It prolongs lifespan (d) It makes things useless
12. Running in the school corridor is a safety precaution that helps to prevent ________. (a) learning (b) accidents (c) playing (d) eating
13. Antiseptic liquid is used in first aid to ________. (a) make the wound bleed more (b) clean and prevent infection (c) cause pain (d) make the wound bigger
14. Fixing a leaky tap at home is an example of ________ maintenance. (a) preventive (b) corrective (c) destructive (d) unnecessary
15. Which of these is a safety precaution to observe in a workshop? (a) Leaving tools scattered (b) Wearing appropriate safety gear (c) Playing with machines (d) Running around
16. The purpose of cotton wool in a first aid box is to ________. (a) use as a pillow (b) clean wounds (c) eat (d) play with
17. One benefit of regular maintenance is that it helps to ________. (a) increase repair costs (b) make equipment less efficient (c) save money in the long run (d) cause more damage
18. To protect your hands from cuts or chemicals, you should wear ________. (a) boots (b) goggles (c) gloves (d) helmet
19. After giving first aid, it is important to ________. (a) leave the person alone (b) call for professional medical help (c) forget about it (d) scold the person
20. Accidents can be prevented by ________. (a) ignoring safety rules (b) being careless (c) following safety precautions (d) playing roughly

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

1. (a) Define maintenance in your own words. (2 marks)
(b) State two types of maintenance. (3 marks)
(c) Give two reasons why maintenance is important. (3 marks)
(d) Provide one example of corrective maintenance for a car. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is first aid? (2 marks)
(b) Mention two safety precautions to observe in a school workshop. (3 marks)
(c) List three contents of a first aid box. (3 marks)
(d) Name one safety device used to protect the feet. (2 marks)

3. (a) Differentiate between preventive and corrective maintenance. (2 marks)
(b) State two safety precautions to take at home. (3 marks)
(c) List two ways to prevent accidents in school. (3 marks)
(d) Give an example of preventive maintenance for a car. (2 marks)

4. (a) Explain the importance of a first aid box. (2 marks)
(b) Mention two basic first aid practices for a minor cut. (3 marks)
(c) Name three safety devices and state their uses. (3 marks)
(d) Why is it important to report hazards immediately? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Maintenance
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Destructive
Question 3 – ✅ (b) prevent breakdowns
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Hammer
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Bandage
Question 6 – ✅ (c) preventive
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Playing with electrical wires
Question 8 – ✅ (b) apply pressure
Question 9 – ✅ (c) goggles
Question 10 – ✅ (b) before medical help arrives
Question 11 – ✅ (c) It prolongs lifespan
Question 12 – ✅ (b) accidents
Question 13 – ✅ (b) clean and prevent infection
Question 14 – ✅ (b) corrective
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Wearing appropriate safety gear
Question 16 – ✅ (b) clean wounds
Question 17 – ✅ (c) save money in the long run
Question 18 – ✅ (c) gloves
Question 19 – ✅ (b) call for professional medical help
Question 20 – ✅ (c) following safety precautions