TECHNOLOGY GET November 2018 Examination Grade 8

EKURHULENI NORTH DISTRICT

NOVEMBER EXAMINATION

TECHNOLOGY
GRADE 8

MARKS : 100

TIME : 90 Minutes

SPECIFIC AIMS

TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESSES AND SKILLS 50%

TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING 30%

TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT 20%

LEARNER NAME: __________________________ DATE: ______________

MARKS MODERATED
SECTION POSSIBLE MARKS
OBTAINED MARK
A 30
B 50
C 20
TOTAL 100

SIGNATURE OF TEACHER: ____________________ DATE: _____________

SIGNATURE OF HOD: _____________________DATE: _______________

This question paper consists of 16 pages

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INSTRUCTIONS TO LEARNERS:

 This paper consists of THREE sections: Sections A, B and C.

 Read all instructions carefully.
 Answer all Sections from section A to C.
 Write neatly and answer all the questions in the spaces provided in this question paper.
 Use a pencil for all drawings.
 Where required to calculate show all working out.
 Write your name in the space provided above.
 Use scale 1:1 if the scale is not stated.
 For drawings all construction lines and projections must be shown.

SECTION A: TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING [30 MARKS]

QUESTION 1

1.1 Choose the correct answer. Write your answer in the table at the end of question 1.1.

1.1.1 The type of a gear on the illustration above is the ________

A. Spur gear
B. Idler gear
C. Bevel gear
D. Rack and pinion gear.

1.1.2 The type of a force that is applied to a door knob when opening the door.
A. Tension force
B. Torsion force
C. Compression force
D. Shearing force

1.1.3 Which of the following line types is used for constructions in a drawing?

A.

B.

C. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

D.

1.1.4 The correct Truth Table for the circuit below is

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A. “And” gate

Input Input Output

A B
0 0 0
0 1 1
1 0 0
1 1 1

B. And” gate

Input Input Output

A B
0 0 1
0 1 0
1 0 1
1 1 0

C. Or” gate

Input Input Output

A B
0 0 0
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 1

D. And” gate

Input Input Output

A B
0 0 0
0 1 0
1 0 0
1 1 1
1.1.5. The “OR” Gate is illustrated in an electrical circuit by placing two input devices

A. in a systems diagram

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B. in parallel in a circuit
C. in series in a circuit
D. in a circuit

1.1.6 A turning force in gear systems is called a

A. rpm
B. torque.
C. Compression force
D. Shearing force

1.1.7 Scale 1:5 means that a drawing is 5 times __________than the real object.

A. bigger
B. smaller
C. equal
D. None of the above

1.1.8 When a small force can lift a large load we say the machine has a ________________

A. Fulcrum
B. Load
C. Pivot
D. Mechanical advantage

1.1.9 An arrangement in a second class lever is__________________

A. fulcrum is between load and effort

B. load is between fulcrum and effort

C. effort is between fulcrum and load

D. None of the above

1.1.10 The trusses in the picture below have ______ to support the rafters.

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A. arches
B. cables
C. struts
D. none of the above
Answer

1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.1.5 1.1.6 1.1.7 1.1.8 1.1.9 1.1.10

(10 ÷ 2 = 5)

1.2 Match column A with column B. Write your answer in the space provided below.

Column A Column B
1.2.1 Concrete beam A. Spider’s web
1.2.2 Bio- gradable B. Solar energy
1.2.3 Frame structure C. Air pollution
1.2.4 Dumping of dirty chemicals or D. Strong in compression
rubbish into rivers
E. Material that breaks up easily
F. Water pollution
Answer

1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4

(4÷ 2 = 2)

1.3 The pictures below show different ways that bridges can fail (structural failure).
Describe what went wrong in each case.

1.3

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_________________________________________________________________ (1)

1.3.2

________________________________________________________________ (1)

1.3.3

______________________________________________________________ (1)

1.4 Can arches be used instead of lintels when houses are designed and built? Explain.

______________________________________________________________ (2)

1.5 Complete the statements below by choosing the correct answer in the brackets:

1.5.1If the distance between a fulcrum and the output is less than the distance between the
fulcrum and the input, the output force will be greater than the input force and the lever gives
(mechanical advantage/ distance advantage). (½)

1.5.2 If the distance between a fulcrum and the output is greater than the distance between the
fulcrum and the input, the output force will be less than the input force and the lever gives
(mechanical advantage/ distance advantage). (½)

1.6 A gear system has a driver gear with 20 teeth and the driven gear with 80 teeth.

1.6.1 Work out the gear ratio (3)

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1.6.2 Will this system gear up or gear down?

____________________________________________ (1)

1.7 List TWO machines that use gear systems in real life.

1.7.1_____________________________ (1)

1.7.2_____________________________ (1)

1.8 Draw a system diagram of the gear train which a driver gear with 16 teeth and a driven gear
with 4 teeth (3)
Input Process Output

1.9 Give an advantages of using a chain drive rather than spur gears

__________________________________________________________ (1)

QUESTION 2

2.1 Draw the electrical symbols of the components given in the table below: (3)

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Electrical component Symbol

2.1.1

A single cell

2.1.2.

Open switch

2.1.3

Motor

2.2 Differentiate between a step up and step down transformer.

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ (2)

2.3 What do you understand by each energy source below:

2.3.1 Hydro - Electrical

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________ (1)

2.3.2 Wind turbines

_________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ (1)

SECTION B: TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS AND GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION [50 MARKS]

QUESTION 3

Read the scenario below and answer the following questions.

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Scenario

Platinum, a very valuable metal, has been found on land belonging to a tribe in a rural area.
Samples show that the platinum is only 500m below the surface. An international and South
African company joint venture company, called Platinum Stars, has decided to invest money
in this project. They want to sink a shaft to the 500m point to take a few samples. They will
decide on the best mining method.

Your engineering company wants to submit a tender for the construction of the shaft
headgear. The headgear must:

 Be able to transport miners and equipment 500m underground.

 It must also be able to lift platinum ore that weighs10ton back up to the surface

 Have a winch or hoist to wind or unwind the steel cable.

 Have a sheave wheel (pulley wheel) that sits above the mine shaft.

 Have a head frame which is the structure that supports the sheave wheel. It must be
strong enough to keep the sheave wheel in place when it lifts the heavy mine cage.

3.1 Write the design brief for the given scenario.

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________ (2)

3.2 List FOUR specifications.

3.2.1 ____________________________________________________________ (1)

3.2.2 ____________________________________________________________ (1)

3.2.3 ____________________________________________________________ (1)

3.2.4 ____________________________________________________________ (1)

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3.3 List TWO constraints.

3.3.1____________________________________________________________ (1)

3.3.2____________________________________________________________ (1)

3.4 List THREE materials and THREE tools you will use to make the solution. (6)

Materials Tools

3.5 Provide FOUR point which you will use to evaluate your project.

3.5.1 ____________________________________________________________ (2)

3.5.2 ____________________________________________________________ (2)

3.5.3 ____________________________________________________________ (2)

3.5.4 ____________________________________________________________ (2)

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3.6 In the space provided below generate an idea of a winding house which is part of the solution to the problem in the scenario. This
idea must be a free hand sketch. (6)

Criteria 0 1 2
Solution to the The drawing The The
problem is not a drawing is drawing
(Design brief, solution to partly a is a
specifications the problem. solution to solution
and constraint) the to the
problem problem.
Free hand The drawing Drawing Drawing
is not a free is partly is
hand. (Ruler free hand. completel
or other y free
drawing hand.
instruments
used.
Innovation and The solution The An
creativity is not solution is innovativ
innovative innovative e and
nor creative but will creative
not work solution
in real life which will
work in
real life.

3.7 The given drawing is in 3D isometric. Re-draw it using different line types. Show all dimensions as indicated on the drawing. (8)

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Criteria 0 1 2
Correctness Drawing is not The drawing is The
3 D isometric. partly correct drawing is a
3D
Isometric,
drawn at
300 axis
Line work Different line Only one line Constructio
types not used type used. n, outlines
(Construction, or
outlines or dimension
dimension line) lines used
correctly.
Dimensions Drawing does Drawing has Drawing
not have some has all
dimensions dimensions. dimensions
as in the
given
drawing.
Neatness Drawing is Some parts of Drawing is
untidy the drawing are very neat.
neat

3.8 Draw a double point perspective of a rectangular block with the

height of 60mm, with of 40mm and depth of 20mm.Use the space
provided.
(14)

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Criteria 0 1 2
Correctness Drawing is incorrect, Drawing is partly Drawing is a
not a rectangular block correct rectangular block,
shows 3 sides.
Double point Technique is not Technique is partly Technique is
perspective. applied. Construction applied. correctly applied.
lines are not projected Construction lines
to vanishing points are projected to
vanishing points.
Line work Different line types not Only one line type Construction and
used used. Construction outlines are used
or outlines) correctly.
Dimensions Drawing does not have Drawing has some Drawing has all
dimensions dimensions. dimensions as in
the given drawing.
Shading Drawing is not shaded. Some parts of the All sides of the
drawing are shaded drawing are
shaded
Name, surname, Name, surname, date Name, surname, Name, surname,
date and title and title not completed. date and title date and title are
partially completed. completed.
Neatness Drawing is untidy Some parts of the Drawing is very
drawing are neat neat.

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VP1 VP2

GROUND PLANE

NAME AND SURNAME:

_______________________________ DATE: ______________ TITLE __________________________

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SECTION C: TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT [20 MARKS]

QUESTION 4

The picture below is a coal-fired power station. Answer the questions that follow :

4.1 What is the negative impact of using fossil fuels to generate electricity? Mention FOUR.

4.1.1___________________________________________________________________ (2)

4.1.2___________________________________________________________________ (2)

4.1.3___________________________________________________________________ (2)

4.1.4___________________________________________________________________ (2)

4.2.1 What is the positive impact of using fossil fuels to generate electricity? Mention TWO.

4.2.1_____________________________________________________________________ (2)

4.2.2____________________________________________________________________ (2)

4. 3 Your school has embarked on an energy saving campaign. Design a poster which indicate
ways of saving electricity in the space provided below. (8)
Your poster must:

 Have a title:

 Indicate 5 ways to save electricity

 Must be neat

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