Examination on Basic Technology
Class: Primary 5
Term: Third Term
Time: 1 Hour
Total Marks: 70

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

1. ________ is a form of energy that can be used to power appliances. (a) Heat (b) Light (c) Electricity (d) Sound
2. The type of electricity produced by rubbing two materials together is called ________ electricity. (a) current (b) static (c) chemical (d) solar
3. All of these are methods of generating electricity except ________. (a) solar power (b) chemical reactions (c) friction (d) cooking
4. Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity? (a) Wood (b) Plastic (c) Copper (d) Rubber
5. Which of these is not an insulator? (a) Glass (b) Water (c) Paper (d) Air
6. An example of a material that allows electricity to pass through easily is ________. (a) cotton (b) iron (c) ceramic (d) wool
7. A continuous path through which electric current flows is known as an electric ________. (a) wire (b) circuit (c) switch (d) bulb
8. Which is NOT a use of an electric circuit? (a) Lighting bulbs (b) Producing heat (c) Creating magnetism (d) Washing clothes
9. Magnetism is defined as the force that attracts or repels magnetic ________. (a) objects (b) liquids (c) gases (d) light
10. The main reason for using insulators in electrical wiring is to ________. (a) make it look nice (b) prevent electric shock (c) make it stronger (d) conduct heat
11. Which of the following is a property of magnets? (a) They only attract non-metals (b) They have poles (north and south) (c) They can be easily broken (d) They only repel
12. The correct step in making a temporary magnet is to ________. (a) heat a metal rod (b) rub a magnetic material with another magnet in one direction (c) put a magnet in water (d) break a magnet into pieces
13. ________ is a type of electricity that flows continuously through a conductor. (a) Static (b) Current (c) Friction (d) Chemical
14. All of these are types of magnets except ________. (a) bar magnet (b) horseshoe magnet (c) disk magnet (d) plastic magnet
15. Materials that do not allow electricity to pass through them are called ________. (a) conductors (b) semiconductors (c) insulators (d) resistors
16. Which of these materials is commonly used to make the core of an electromagnet? (a) Wood (b) Soft iron (c) Glass (d) Copper wire
17. An electric circuit can be used to produce ________ in appliances like electric heaters. (a) sound (b) light (c) heat (d) cold
18. The process of generating electricity from sunlight is known as ________ power. (a) wind (b) hydro (c) solar (d) nuclear
19. Which is NOT a use of magnets? (a) Holding notes on a fridge (b) Separating magnetic materials from non-magnetic ones (c) In compasses (d) Painting walls
20. A permanent magnet ________ its magnetism easily. (a) loses (b) retains (c) conducts (d) insulates

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

1. (a) Define electricity. (2 marks)
(b) List two types of electricity you have learned. (3 marks)
(c) State three methods by which electricity can be generated. (3 marks)
(d) Give one example of a good conductor and one example of a good insulator. (2 marks)

2. (a) What is an electric circuit? (2 marks)
(b) Mention three uses of electric circuits in our daily lives. (3 marks)
(c) Define magnetism. (3 marks)
(d) State two properties of magnets. (2 marks)

3. (a) Differentiate between conductors and insulators. (2 marks)
(b) Give three examples of conducting materials. (3 marks)
(c) Name three types of magnets. (3 marks)
(d) Explain how a temporary magnet can be made. (2 marks)

4. (a) List three uses of magnets. (3 marks)
(b) State two differences between a temporary magnet and a permanent magnet. (3 marks)
(c) Explain what “solar power” means in relation to generating electricity. (2 marks)
(d) Describe one way friction can be used to generate electricity. (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (c) Electricity
Question 2 – ✅ (b) static
Question 3 – ✅ (d) cooking
Question 4 – ✅ (c) Copper
Question 5 – ✅ (b) Water
Question 6 – ✅ (b) iron
Question 7 – ✅ (b) circuit
Question 8 – ✅ (d) Washing clothes
Question 9 – ✅ (a) objects
Question 10 – ✅ (b) prevent electric shock
Question 11 – ✅ (b) They have poles (north and south)
Question 12 – ✅ (b) rub a magnetic material with another magnet in one direction
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Current
Question 14 – ✅ (d) plastic magnet
Question 15 – ✅ (c) insulators
Question 16 – ✅ (b) Soft iron
Question 17 – ✅ (c) heat
Question 18 – ✅ (c) solar
Question 19 – ✅ (d) Painting walls
Question 20 – ✅ (b) retains