Examination on Basic Technology
Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is a machine used for transporting people or goods from one place to another. (a) Building (b) Vehicle (c) Animal (d) Plant
2. Which of these is an example of a land vehicle? (a) Boat (b) Airplane (c) Car (d) Yacht
3. The main reason for using a truck is to ________. (a) carry many passengers (b) transport heavy goods (c) fly in the air (d) move on water
4. Which of these is NOT an external part of a vehicle? (a) Frame (b) Engine (c) Seatbelt (d) Wheel
5. The ________ is the part of a vehicle that gives it power to move. (a) wheel (b) engine (c) seat (d) mirror
6. A bicycle is an example of a vehicle that moves on ________. (a) water (b) air (c) land (d) rails
7. All of these are types of water vehicles except ________. (a) Canoe (b) Ship (c) Drone (d) Yacht
8. What is the primary use of a bus? (a) To carry heavy loads (b) To transport many passengers (c) To fly long distances (d) To travel on water
9. An advantage of using a bicycle is that it is ________. (a) very fast (b) expensive (c) environmentally friendly (d) large
10. Which of these is not a safety measure when using a motorcycle? (a) Wearing a helmet (b) Riding without lights at night (c) Obeying traffic rules (d) Avoiding overspeeding
11. Which of the following vehicles is designed to fly in the sky? (a) Boat (b) Car (c) Jet (d) Trailer
12. A disadvantage of using a motorcycle is that it ________. (a) is easy to park (b) can carry many people (c) offers less protection in an accident (d) is cheap to maintain
13. The correct step to ensure safety while driving a car is to ________. (a) ignore traffic lights (b) wear a seatbelt (c) overspeed on highways (d) use a phone while driving
14. What is the main function of the frame of a vehicle? (a) To provide power (b) To hold all other parts together (c) To carry passengers (d) To make it fly
15. Which of these is a land vehicle used for carrying very heavy goods? (a) Car (b) Bus (c) Truck (d) Bicycle
16. A small, unmanned aircraft that can be controlled remotely is called a ________. (a) Jet (b) Airplane (c) Drone (d) Ship
17. What is a basic difference between a boat and a ship? (a) Boats are for air travel, ships are for water. (b) Ships are generally larger than boats. (c) Boats are only for passengers, ships are only for cargo. (d) Boats move on land, ships move on water.
18. Using a vehicle for transportation helps us to ________. (a) stay in one place (b) move from one place to another (c) make loud noises (d) waste time
19. Why is it important to obey traffic rules while using vehicles? (a) To make the journey longer (b) To cause accidents (c) To ensure safety and prevent accidents (d) To impress other drivers
20. Which of these vehicles is typically used for long-distance air travel? (a) Drone (b) Jet (c) Canoe (d) Motorcycle

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

1. (a) Define a vehicle. (2 marks)
(b) List two external parts of a vehicle and state one function for each. (3 marks)
(c) Differentiate between a car and a truck based on their primary use. (3 marks)
(d) Give two examples of land vehicles. (2 marks)

2. (a) Name two types of vehicles that move on water. (2 marks)
(b) Identify two vehicles that travel in the air. (3 marks)
(c) Explain one key difference between a boat and a ship. (3 marks)
(d) What type of vehicle is a motorcycle? (2 marks)

3. (a) State two general uses of vehicles. (2 marks)
(b) List two advantages of using a bicycle. (3 marks)
(c) List two disadvantages of using a motorcycle. (3 marks)
(d) Give one reason why people use vehicles for work. (2 marks)

4. (a) List two safety measures to observe when using a vehicle. (2 marks)
(b) Explain why wearing a helmet is important when riding a motorcycle. (3 marks)
(c) Why should drivers avoid overspeeding? (3 marks)
(d) Mention one safety feature found in a car. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Vehicle
Question 2 – ✅ (c) Car
Question 3 – ✅ (b) transport heavy goods
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Seatbelt
Question 5 – ✅ (b) engine
Question 6 – ✅ (c) land
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Drone
Question 8 – ✅ (b) To transport many passengers
Question 9 – ✅ (c) environmentally friendly
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Riding without lights at night
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Jet
Question 12 – ✅ (c) offers less protection in an accident
Question 13 – ✅ (b) wear a seatbelt
Question 14 – ✅ (b) To hold all other parts together
Question 15 – ✅ (c) Truck
Question 16 – ✅ (c) Drone
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Ships are generally larger than boats.
Question 18 – ✅ (b) move from one place to another
Question 19 – ✅ (c) To ensure safety and prevent accidents
Question 20 – ✅ (b) Jet