Examination on Basic Technology
Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is the ability to do work. (a) Water (b) Energy (c) Sleep
2. Which of the following is a step in preparing clay for moulding? (a) Eating (b) Kneading (c) Sleeping
3. The process of shaping clay into different forms is called ________. (a) Drawing (b) Painting (c) Moulding
4. Which of these is not a common form of energy? (a) Sound energy (b) Light energy (c) Stone energy
5. An example of an object that can be moulded with clay is a ________. (a) Book (b) Pot (c) Chair
6. All of these are sources of energy except ________. (a) Sunlight (b) Generator (c) Water bottle
7. The main reason for drying moulded clay objects is to make them ________. (a) Soft (b) Hard (c) Wet
8. Which of these does NOT use electrical energy? (a) Television (b) Broom (c) Fan
9. The correct step to make clay smooth for moulding is ________. (a) Adding sand (b) Removing stones (c) Leaving it rough
10. ________ is needed to power our television. (a) Electrical energy (b) Water (c) Food
11. Which of the following helps to preserve a finished clay object? (a) Breaking it (b) Painting it (c) Hiding it
12. The process of making clay objects hard using fire is called ________. (a) Washing (b) Baking (c) Freezing
13. An example of a use of energy at home is to power a ________. (a) Table (b) Fan (c) Wall
14. All of these are forms of energy except ________. (a) Heat (b) Dust (c) Light
15. Which of these is NOT a safety rule when using fire to dry clay? (a) Keep away from flammable materials (b) Play near the fire (c) Have an adult supervise
16. The main reason we exhibit moulded objects is to ________. (a) Hide them (b) Show them off (c) Throw them away
17. Which of these is not a simple object that can be moulded with clay? (a) Cup (b) Plate (c) Car
18. ________ is a natural source of energy. (a) Sunlight (b) Battery (c) Generator
19. The correct step to prepare clay before moulding is to add ________. (a) Oil (b) Water (c) Sand
20. Which of the following is a way to dry moulded clay objects? (a) Using the sun (b) Using a refrigerator (c) Using a fan

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

1. (a) What is moulding? (2 marks)
(b) List two simple objects that can be moulded with clay. (3 marks)
(c) Describe two steps you would take to prepare clay for moulding. (3 marks)
(d) Why is it important to remove stones from clay before moulding? (2 marks)

2. (a) Explain why moulded clay objects need to be dried. (2 marks)
(b) Name two ways moulded clay objects can be dried. (3 marks)
(c) Describe one safety rule to observe when drying clay objects using fire. (3 marks)
(d) What happens to a clay object if it is not dried properly? (2 marks)

3. (a) What is energy? (2 marks)
(b) List two forms of energy found around the home or school. (3 marks)
(c) Name two sources from which we get energy. (3 marks)
(d) Give one example of electrical energy in use. (2 marks)

4. (a) State two uses of energy in your daily life at home. (3 marks)
(b) How can sunlight be used as a source of energy? (2 marks)
(c) What does it mean to “exhibit” moulded objects? (3 marks)
(d) Mention one simple way to preserve a finished moulded clay object. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Energy
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Kneading
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Moulding
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Stone energy
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Pot
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Water bottle
Question 7 – ✅ (b) Hard
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Broom
Question 9 – ✅ (b) Removing stones
Question 10 – ✅ (a) Electrical energy
Question 11 – ✅ (b) Painting it
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Baking
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Fan
Question 14 – ✅ (b) Dust
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Play near the fire
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Show them off
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Car
Question 18 – ✅ (a) Sunlight
Question 19 – ✅ (b) Water
Question 20 – ✅ (a) Using the sun