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

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

1. ________ is the process of keeping items in good working condition. (a) Repair (b) Maintenance (c) Servicing (d) Renovation
2. Which of these is a woodworking boring tool? (a) Hacksaw (b) Brace and bit (c) Try square (d) Claw hammer
3. The instrument used to measure electric current in a circuit is called an ________. (a) Voltmeter (b) Ohmmeter (c) Ammeter (d) Multimeter
4. An example of a metalwork cutting tool is ________. (a) Scriber (b) Cold chisel (c) Centre punch (d) Steel rule
5. Which of the following is a type of electric current? (a) Direct Current (b) Indirect Current (c) Parallel Current (d) Series Current
6. All of these are holding tools in woodworking except ________. (a) Bench vice (b) G-clamp (c) Chisel (d) F-clamp
7. Which is NOT a type of maintenance? (a) Preventive (b) Corrective (c) Destructive (d) Routine
8. The main reason for performing maintenance on tools is to ensure their ________. (a) Decoration (b) Longevity (c) Colour (d) Size
9. The correct step in using a hacksaw to cut metal is to ________. (a) Hold the material loosely (b) Apply excessive pressure (c) Hold the material firmly in a vice (d) Cut without marking
10. Which of these is not a symbol in an electric circuit diagram? (a) Battery (b) Switch (c) Table (d) Bulb
11. A tool used for driving nails in woodwork is a ________. (a) Mallet (b) Pliers (c) Hammer (d) Screwdriver
12. An instrument used to measure voltage in an electric circuit is called a ________. (a) Ammeter (b) Voltmeter (c) Ohmmeter (d) Wattmeter
13. Preventive maintenance is carried out to ________. (a) Fix breakdowns after they occur (b) Avoid future breakdowns (c) Increase tool size (d) Change tool colour
14. A step-down transformer is primarily used to ________ voltage. (a) Increase (b) Maintain (c) Reduce (d) Generate
15. Which of the following tools is used for marking out in metalwork? (a) Steel rule (b) Scriber (c) Hacksaw (d) Ball-pein hammer
16. A closed circuit allows electric current to ________. (a) Flow continuously (b) Stop flowing (c) Flow intermittently (d) Generate heat only
17. The process of keeping tools clean, sharp, and lubricated is part of ________. (a) Tool modification (b) Tool disposal (c) Tool maintenance (d) Tool replacement
18. Which of these is a woodworking cutting tool? (a) Brace (b) Chisel (c) Gimlet (d) G-clamp
19. In a series circuit, components are connected ________. (a) Side by side (b) One after another (c) With multiple paths (d) Independently
20. The unit for measuring electrical resistance is ________. (a) Ampere (b) Volt (c) Ohm (d) Watt
21. All of these are metalwork measuring tools except ________. (a) Steel rule (b) Measuring tape (c) Scriber (d) Try square
22. A gimlet is primarily used for ________. (a) Cutting wood (b) Boring small holes (c) Driving screws (d) Holding wood
23. Which of the following is a common symbol for a resistor in an electric circuit diagram? (a) Circle with ‘M’ (b) Zigzag line (c) Two parallel lines (d) Arrow pointing up
24. The purpose of a vice in a workshop is to ________. (a) Measure lengths (b) Hold workpieces firmly (c) Cut materials (d) Drive nails
25. Corrective maintenance involves ________. (a) Regular cleaning (b) Fixing a fault after it has occurred (c) Lubricating tools (d) Preventing future damage
26. An example of a woodworking holding tool is ________. (a) Rip saw (b) F-clamp (c) Jack plane (d) Cross-cut saw
27. Which is NOT a common electrical appliance found in homes? (a) Electric iron (b) Refrigerator (c) Hammer (d) Television
28. The main function of a transformer is to ________. (a) Generate electricity (b) Store electricity (c) Change voltage levels (d) Measure current
29. Which of these is not a driving tool? (a) Claw hammer (b) Mallet (c) Try square (d) Ball-pein hammer
30. A hacksaw is used for cutting ________. (a) Wood (b) Fabric (c) Metal (d) Plastic
31. When handling electric appliances, one must be careful to avoid ________. (a) Overheating (b) Electric shock (c) Bright light (d) Loud noise
32. Care and maintenance of tools help to ________ their lifespan. (a) Decrease (b) Shorten (c) Extend (d) Halt
33. The symbol for a battery in a circuit diagram usually shows a ________. (a) Single circle (b) A square box (c) Long and short parallel lines (d) Zigzag line
34. Which of the following is a metalwork marking-out tool? (a) Hacksaw (b) Bench vice (c) Scriber (d) Snips
35. An open circuit means that the electrical path is ________. (a) Complete (b) Broken (c) Short (d) Continuous
36. All of these are types of saws except ________. (a) Rip saw (b) Cross-cut saw (c) Tenon saw (d) Try square
37. The current that flows in one direction only is called ________. (a) Alternating Current (b) Direct Current (c) Parallel Current (d) Series Current
38. The correct way to store a chisel is ________. (a) With the cutting edge exposed (b) In a drawer with other tools (c) With a protective cap on the cutting edge (d) Standing upright on its blade
39. Which of these is not a common type of electrical circuit connection? (a) Series circuit (b) Parallel circuit (c) Open circuit (d) Closed circuit
40. Routine maintenance includes activities like ________. (a) Replacing broken parts (b) Cleaning and lubricating (c) Major overhaul (d) Rewiring

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

1. (a) Define maintenance. (2 marks)
(b) List two types of maintenance and briefly explain one of them. (3 marks)
(c) State three importance of maintenance in a workshop. (3 marks)
(d) Give two examples of routine maintenance activities for hand tools. (2 marks)

2. (a) Identify two woodworking boring tools. (2 marks)
(b) Explain the function of a G-clamp in woodworking. (3 marks)
(c) State three care and maintenance practices for woodworking hand tools. (3 marks)
(d) Name two driving tools used in woodworking. (2 marks)

3. (a) Differentiate between AC (Alternating Current) and DC (Direct Current). (2 marks)
(b) Draw and label the circuit symbols for a battery and a light bulb. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit. (3 marks)
(d) Name two electrical measuring instruments and state what each measures. (2 marks)

4. (a) List two metalwork marking-out tools. (2 marks)
(b) Describe how a hacksaw is used for cutting metal. (3 marks)
(c) State three safety precautions when using metalwork hand tools. (3 marks)
(d) What is the main function of a transformer in an electrical system? (2 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (b) Maintenance
Question 2 – ✅ (b) Brace and bit
Question 3 – ✅ (c) Ammeter
Question 4 – ✅ (b) Cold chisel
Question 5 – ✅ (a) Direct Current
Question 6 – ✅ (c) Chisel
Question 7 – ✅ (c) Destructive
Question 8 – ✅ (b) Longevity
Question 9 – ✅ (c) Hold the material firmly in a vice
Question 10 – ✅ (c) Table
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Hammer
Question 12 – ✅ (b) Voltmeter
Question 13 – ✅ (b) Avoid future breakdowns
Question 14 – ✅ (c) Reduce
Question 15 – ✅ (b) Scriber
Question 16 – ✅ (a) Flow continuously
Question 17 – ✅ (c) Tool maintenance
Question 18 – ✅ (b) Chisel
Question 19 – ✅ (b) One after another
Question 20 – ✅ (c) Ohm
Question 21 – ✅ (c) Scriber
Question 22 – ✅ (b) Boring small holes
Question 23 – ✅ (b) Zigzag line
Question 24 – ✅ (b) Hold workpieces firmly
Question 25 – ✅ (b) Fixing a fault after it has occurred
Question 26 – ✅ (b) F-clamp
Question 27 – ✅ (c) Hammer
Question 28 – ✅ (c) Change voltage levels
Question 29 – ✅ (c) Try square
Question 30 – ✅ (c) Metal
Question 31 – ✅ (b) Electric shock
Question 32 – ✅ (c) Extend
Question 33 – ✅ (c) Long and short parallel lines
Question 34 – ✅ (c) Scriber
Question 35 – ✅ (b) Broken
Question 36 – ✅ (d) Try square
Question 37 – ✅ (b) Direct Current
Question 38 – ✅ (c) With a protective cap on the cutting edge
Question 39 – ✅ (c) Open circuit
Question 40 – ✅ (b) Cleaning and lubricating