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

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

1. ________ is used to mix food ingredients. (a) Blender (b) Hoe (c) Basket
2. A wheelbarrow is mostly used on the ________. (a) road (b) farm (c) school
3. Which of these is not a use of a basket? (a) Carrying fruits (b) Carrying water (c) Carrying clothes
4. A tool used for tilling the soil is a ________. (a) blender (b) hoe (c) scissors
5. All of these are farm tools except ________. (a) hoe (b) wheelbarrow (c) pressing iron
6. We use ________ and pestle to pound yam. (a) blender (b) mortar (c) iron
7. Which of these does NOT cut paper? (a) Scissors (b) Hoe (c) Blender
8. The main reason we use a pressing iron is to ________ clothes. (a) wash (b) iron (c) fold
9. Which of the following is used for cooking? (a) Blender (b) Cooker (c) Scissors
10. An electric cooker uses ________ to cook food. (a) gas (b) electricity (c) wood
11. The correct step to use a blender safely is to ________ the lid before turning it on. (a) open (b) close (c) remove
12. Carrying heavy loads on the farm is easier with a ________. (a) basket (b) wheelbarrow (c) hoe
13. We should not play with ________ because they are sharp. (a) baskets (b) scissors (c) cookers
14. A gas cooker uses ________ cylinder for cooking. (a) electric (b) water (c) gas
15. One danger of using simple machines is getting ________. (a) happy (b) hurt (c) strong
16. To use a pressing iron safely, we should not touch the ________ part. (a) handle (b) hot (c) cold
17. A basket is made from ________ materials. (a) metal (b) woven (c) plastic
18. Which of these machines helps to smoothen clothes? (a) Blender (b) Pressing iron (c) Mortar
19. We should always ask an ________ for help when using a cooker. (a) animal (b) adult (c) child
20. ________ are used to cut fabrics and paper. (a) Hoes (b) Scissors (c) Mortars

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

1. (a) Name two uses of a blender. (2 marks)
(b) What is a hoe used for on the farm? (3 marks)
(c) Mention two differences between a mortar and a blender. (3 marks)
(d) Why is it important to identify a wheelbarrow? (2 marks)

2. (a) State two uses of scissors. (2 marks)
(b) Describe how a basket helps people. (3 marks)
(c) Name two types of cookers and one difference between them. (3 marks)
(d) What is the main use of a cooker? (2 marks)

3. (a) What is a pressing iron used for? (2 marks)
(b) Mention two dangers of using simple machines. (3 marks)
(c) Explain two ways to use a pressing iron safely. (3 marks)
(d) Why should children not play with sharp objects like scissors? (2 marks)

4. (a) Identify one use of a wheelbarrow on the farm. (2 marks)
(b) How is a mortar and pestle useful in the kitchen? (3 marks)
(c) Give two methods of safe use of machines at home. (3 marks)
(d) Name one tool used for cutting. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (a) Blender
Question 2 – ✅ (b) farm
Question 3 – ✅ (b) Carrying water
Question 4 – ✅ (b) hoe
Question 5 – ✅ (c) pressing iron
Question 6 – ✅ (b) mortar
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Blender
Question 8 – ✅ (b) iron
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Cooker
Question 10 – ✅ (b) electricity
Question 11 – ✅ (b) close
Question 12 – ✅ (b) wheelbarrow
Question 13 – ✅ (b) scissors
Question 14 – ✅ (c) gas
Question 15 – ✅ (b) hurt
Question 16 – ✅ (b) hot
Question 17 – ✅ (b) woven
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Pressing iron
Question 19 – ✅ (b) adult
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Scissors