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

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

1. ________ is a device that makes work easier. (a) Motor (b) Simple machine (c) Generator (d) Complex tool
2. Which of these is a type of simple machine? (a) Bicycle (b) Car (c) Lever (d) Television
3. A wheelbarrow is an example of a ________ class lever. (a) first (b) second (c) third (d) fourth
4. All of these are types of simple machines except ________. (a) pulley (b) inclined plane (c) bicycle (d) lever
5. The turning point of a lever is called the ________. (a) effort (b) load (c) fulcrum (d) force
6. A fixed pulley changes the direction of ________. (a) load (b) effort (c) fulcrum (d) work
7. Which of these is NOT a material used for making levers? (a) Wood (b) Metal (c) Plastic (d) Water
8. A seesaw is an example of a ________ class lever. (a) first (b) second (c) third (d) fourth
9. An example of a third-class lever is a ________. (a) bottle opener (b) fishing rod (c) nutcracker (d) wheelbarrow
10. Which of the following is true about a movable pulley? (a) It changes the direction of effort. (b) It multiplies the effort. (c) It is fixed to a support. (d) It has only one wheel.
11. The purpose of an inclined plane is to move heavy objects to a ________ height. (a) lower (b) similar (c) greater (d) horizontal
12. Which of these is not an advantage of an inclined plane? (a) Reduces effort (b) Increases distance (c) Makes work harder (d) Useful for loading heavy objects
13. A ramp is an example of an ________. (a) lever (b) pulley (c) inclined plane (d) wheel and axle
14. The main reason for using a pulley system is to ________. (a) increase the speed of work (b) make work easier by reducing effort (c) change the colour of the object (d) make noise
15. In a first-class lever, the fulcrum is located between the ________ and the load. (a) effort (b) distance (c) weight (d) pivot
16. What part of a pulley allows the rope to run smoothly? (a) Axle (b) Frame (c) Groove (d) Spoke
17. The correct step in operating a simple pulley system involves pulling the rope to lift the ________. (a) fulcrum (b) effort (c) load (d) wheel
18. Which of the following is a common material for inclined planes? (a) Fabric (b) Air (c) Wood (d) Rubber
19. A system that combines fixed and movable pulleys is called a ________. (a) single pulley (b) compound pulley (c) block and tackle (d) simple pulley
20. A pair of tongs is an example of a ________ class lever. (a) first (b) second (c) third (d) fourth

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

1. (a) Define a simple machine. (2 marks)
(b) List three types of simple machines. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the difference between a first-class lever and a third-class lever. (3 marks)
(d) Give two examples of where levers are applied in everyday life. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is a pulley? (2 marks)
(b) Differentiate between a fixed pulley and a movable pulley. (3 marks)
(c) Describe how a pulley system helps in lifting heavy loads. (3 marks)
(d) State two components used in the construction of a pulley. (2 marks)

3. (a) Define an inclined plane. (2 marks)
(b) List three materials that can be used to construct an inclined plane. (3 marks)
(c) Explain two advantages of using an inclined plane. (3 marks)
(d) Give two practical uses of an inclined plane. (2 marks)

4. (a) Identify the class of lever for a bottle opener. (2 marks)
(b) State one way a movable pulley makes work easier. (3 marks)
(c) Explain why an inclined plane is considered a simple machine. (3 marks)
(d) Name two applications of levers. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Simple machine
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Lever
Question 3 – ✅ (b) second
Question 4 – ✅ (c) bicycle
Question 5 – ✅ (c) fulcrum
Question 6 – ✅ (b) effort
Question 7 – ✅ (d) Water
Question 8 – ✅ (a) first
Question 9 – ✅ (b) fishing rod
Question 10 – ✅ (b) It multiplies the effort.
Question 11 – ✅ (c) greater
Question 12 – ✅ (c) Makes work harder
Question 13 – ✅ (c) inclined plane
Question 14 – ✅ (b) make work easier by reducing effort
Question 15 – ✅ (a) effort
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Groove
Question 17 – ✅ (c) load
Question 18 – ✅ (c) Wood
Question 19 – ✅ (c) block and tackle
Question 20 – ✅ (c) third