(EXAM) JS1 Basic Tech (1st term)
  • 1. What is the definition of technology?
A) The use of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
B) The development of new inventions and discoveries
C) The production of goods using machinery
D) The study of computers and software
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT a product of technology?
A) Cars
B) Television
C) Books
D) Mobile phones
  • 3. Which of the following is an example of a life application of technology?
A) Painting a picture
B) Using a calculator to solve mathematical problems
C) Cooking a meal using a stove
D) Riding a bicycle for exercise
  • 4. What is the main purpose of technology?
A) To make life more complicated
B) To create unnecessary gadgets
C) To increase pollution
D) To improve the quality of life
  • 5. Which of the following is an example of a technological innovation?
A) The creation of the internet
B) The development of agriculture
C) The discovery of fire
D) The invention of the wheel
  • 6. How does technology impact society?
A) It decreases the standard of living
B) It increases unemployment rates
C) It promotes inequality
D) It improves communication and transportation
  • 7. What are the positive effects of technology on the environment?
A) Conservation of natural resources
B) Depletion of ozone layer
C) Increased pollution and waste
D) Destruction of ecosystems
  • 8. Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?
A) Nuclear power
B) Natural gas
C) Coal
D) Solar power
  • 9. How does technology contribute to economic development?
A) By promoting corruption and unethical practices
B) By increasing poverty and inequality
C) By creating job opportunities and improving productivity
D) By depleting natural resources and causing environmental degradation
  • 10. What are the ethical considerations in the use of technology?
A) Responsible use of resources
B) Privacy and security concerns
C) Promotion of equality and social justice
D) All of the above
  • 11. What is the definition of safety?
A) The absence of accidents and incidents
B) The act of being physically fit and healthy
C) The state of being protected from harm, injury, or danger
D) The practice of using caution and common sense in everyday activities
  • 12. What is an accident?
A) An unpredictable event that results in injury or damage
B) A normal part of daily life that cannot be prevented
C) A result of negligence and carelessness
D) An intentional act that causes harm to oneself or others
  • 13. Which of the following can be a cause of accidents?
A) All of the above
B) Unsafe working conditions
C) Lack of training and supervision
D) Poor lighting in the workplace
  • 14. What is the main goal of accident prevention techniques?
A) To minimize the occurrence and severity of accidents
B) To eliminate all risks and hazards
C) To shift the blame for accidents onto others
D) To punish individuals responsible for accidents
  • 15. What are some common accident prevention techniques?
A) Regular maintenance and inspection of equipment
B) All of the above
C) Proper training and education of workers
D) Implementation of safety policies and procedures
  • 16. Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard?
A) Electrical wires exposed in the workplace
B) Insufficient ventilation in a room
C) Inadequate lighting in a stairwell
D) Lack of personal protective equipment
  • 17. Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic hazard?
A) Heavy lifting without proper equipment
B) Exposure to harmful chemicals or substances
C) Slippery floors due to spilled liquids
D) Loud noise levels in the workplace
  • 18. How can you prevent accidents related to fire?
A) All of the above
B) Regularly check and maintain fire extinguishers
C) Have an evacuation plan and conduct regular fire drills
D) Ensure that all electrical cords are in good condition
  • 19. Why is it important to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in certain situations?
A) It makes workers look more professional
B) It is a legal requirement in every workplace
C) It helps to prevent injuries and illnesses
D) It provides a sense of fashion and style
  • 20. What should you do in case of a chemical spill?
A) Clean it up by yourself without any protective gear
B) Leave the area immediately and wait for someone else to handle it
C) Notify your supervisor and follow proper procedures for cleanup
D) Ignore it and continue working
  • 21. Which of the following is an example of underdeveloped technlohgy?
A) Cell phones
B) Digital camera
C) Firewood
D) A.T.M machine
  • 22. Which of the following products of technology is the fastest means of travelling from Nigeria to Palestine?
A) Car
B) Aeroplane
C) Horse
D) Ship
  • 23. In which of the following everyday life activity is the stethoscope applied?
A) Politics
B) Business
C) Healthcare
D) Agriculture
  • 24. Newspapers, Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp are various media that are used in enhancing
A) Social life
B) Sports
C) None of the above
D) Education
  • 25. A.T.M used in banks for financial transaction is referred to as
A) Automated Teller Medicine
B) Automating Teller Methods
C) Automated Teller Machine
D) Automation Teller Machining
  • 26. Listening to music while crossing the road can cause
A) Deafness
B) Sleeping
C) Injury
D) Accident
  • 27. The following are to be used by pedestrians except
A) Zebra crossing
B) None
C) Walkways
D) Overhead bridge
  • 28. Brightly coloured clothes are used at night for?
A) None
B) Fancy
C) Security
D) Visibility
  • 29. Aluminum is an example of .............
A) Plastics
B) Steel
C) Ferrous metal
D) Non ferrous metal
  • 30. Mahogany is an example of ..........
A) Hardwood
B) Tough wood
C) Softwood
D) Solid wood
  • 31. The truck is the part of the trees called........
A) Leaves
B) Stem
C) Root
D) Branch
  • 32. Softwoods are obtained from ........
A) Carnivorous trees
B) Coniferous trees
C) Trunk trees
D) Deciduous trees
  • 33. Shiny or good lustre property is often associated with?
A) Metals
B) Plastics
C) Ceramics
D) Woods
  • 34. Which of the following metals is highly magnetic?
A) Zinc
B) Brass
C) Iron
D) Aluminum
  • 35. The type of plastics that can be easily softened and remoulded is called?
A) Thermolatex
B) Synthetic
C) Thermoplastic
D) Thermoset
  • 36. In the workshop, accidents are caused by one of the following
A) Good observation
B) Good working habits
C) Good rules
D) Carelessness
  • 37. The condition of being protected against harm is called?
A) Dancing
B) Accident
C) Safety
D) Workshop
  • 38. The following are workshop safety devices except?
A) Shield
B) Boots
C) Gloves
D) Slippers
  • 39. An unexpected event which can cause harm or injury in the workshop is called?
A) Road accident
B) Workshop accident
C) Safety
D) Failure
  • 40. Accidents at home can be prevented by all of the following except?
A) Keeping dangerous things safely
B) Not playing with fire
C) Cleaning the floors
D) Watching the TV
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