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