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

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

1. ________ is the vibration that travels through the air or another medium. (a) Light (b) Sound (c) Heat
2. A piano is an example of a ________ instrument that produces sound. (a) modern (b) local (c) traditional
3. An example of a local material used to make sound is ________. (a) plastic bottle (b) bamboo (c) metal spoon
4. Which of the following is a modern instrument? (a) Gong (b) Microphone (c) Maraca
5. All of these are examples of sound energy except ________. (a) ringing bell (b) falling rain (c) still water
6. Which of these instruments does NOT produce sound when hit? (a) Drum (b) Whistle (c) Gong
7. The main reason for using safety tools when cutting materials is ________. (a) to make noise (b) to prevent injury (c) to cut faster
8. The correct step in making maracas is to first ________. (a) decorate it (b) gather materials (c) shake it
9. Which of these is not a part of a maraca? (a) Handle (b) Shell (c) Strings
10. A pawpaw stalk can be used to make a ________ instrument. (a) local (b) electric (c) modern
11. When cutting materials, it is important to use a ________. (a) blunt knife (b) sharp object (c) ruler
12. What is the purpose of an exhibition? (a) To hide products (b) To display finished products (c) To sell products
13. Which material is NOT typically used for making a simple gong? (a) Metal (b) Wood (c) Fabric
14. The sound from a piano is produced by ________. (a) blowing air (b) pressing keys (c) shaking it
15. Decorating a homemade instrument makes it look ________. (a) ugly (b) attractive (c) old
16. Before making any instrument, the first step is to ________. (a) play it (b) gather materials (c) paint it
17. Sound energy can be heard through our ________. (a) eyes (b) ears (c) nose
18. To make a maraca, you will need a hollow container and some ________. (a) water (b) seeds (c) sand
19. A microphone helps to make sound ________. (a) louder (b) softer (c) invisible
20. When presenting finished products, they should be arranged ________. (a) carelessly (b) neatly (c) in a pile

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

1. (a) What is sound energy? (2 marks)
(b) Give two examples of everyday sound energy. (3 marks)
(c) List two modern instruments that produce sound. (3 marks)
(d) How does a piano produce sound? (2 marks)

2. (a) Identify two local materials that can be used to produce sound. (2 marks)
(b) Describe two safety steps to take when cutting materials for instrument making. (3 marks)
(c) Outline three materials needed to make a simple maraca. (3 marks)
(d) What is the first step in constructing a simple local musical instrument? (2 marks)

3. (a) Name two parts of a maraca. (2 marks)
(b) Describe how you would decorate your finished maraca. (3 marks)
(c) List three steps in making a simple native gong. (3 marks)
(d) Why is it important to display finished products? (2 marks)

4. (a) Give two examples of band instruments. (2 marks)
(b) Explain how a microphone works to produce sound. (3 marks)
(c) Describe three steps for making a simple local musical instrument from available materials. (3 marks)
(d) What kind of sound does a bamboo stick make when hit? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme

Question 1 – ✅ (b) Sound
Question 2 – ✅ (a) modern
Question 3 – ✅ (b) bamboo
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Microphone
Question 5 – ✅ (c) still water
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Whistle
Question 7 – ✅ (b) to prevent injury
Question 8 – ✅ (b) gather materials
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Strings
Question 10 – ✅ (a) local
Question 11 – ✅ (b) sharp object
Question 12 – ✅ (b) To display finished products
Question 13 – ✅ (c) Fabric
Question 14 – ✅ (b) pressing keys
Question 15 – ✅ (b) attractive
Question 16 – ✅ (b) gather materials
Question 17 – ✅ (b) ears
Question 18 – ✅ (b) seeds
Question 19 – ✅ (a) louder
Question 20 – ✅ (b) neatly