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BRICKDAM SECONDARY SCHOOL

ANNUAL END OF TERM EXAMINATION
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
GRADE 10
Paper 01- General Proficiency
1 hour 45 minutes

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

1. This section contains 60 items. You have 1 hour and 45 minutes to

answer them.
2. You are required to answer all questions within the booklet.
3. All answers are to be completed inside the booklet hence there will be
no need for an answer sheet.
4. This paper will consist of topics done over the course of the three terms
covering all core subjects.
5. Each item in this section has four suggested answers, lettered (A), (B),
(C), (D). Read each item you are about to answer and decide which
choice is best.
6. In your booklet make sure to put a strike through the option of your
chosen answer. Look at the sample below.
Sample Item
If a triangle with a perimeter of 198 mm is constructed with sides in
the ratio of
2:3:4, then the SHORTEST side is? Sample Answer
(A) exactly 84 mm (A) (B) (C) (D)
(B) exactly 64 mm
(C) exactly 44 mm
(D) less than 44 mm
The best answer to this item is “exactly 44mm”, so (C) has been
chosen.
7. If you want to change your answer, erase it completely before you
choose a new answer.
8. When you are told to begin, turn the page and work as quickly and
carefully as you can. If you cannot answer an item, go on to the next
one. You may return that item later.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

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1. A student mis wires a breadboard based on
the schematic diagram. What is the most likely
outcome?

A. The circuit will explode

B. The circuit won’t function
C. The battery will drain faster
D. It will short-circuit the entire board

Question two Refer to the diagram of a

commercial floor plan.

5. Which component is identified above?

A. Resistor
B. Diode
C. Transistor
D. Capacitor

6. What happens to current in a series circuit if

more resistors are added?

A. Current increases
B. Current decreases
C. Voltage stays the same
D. Resistance becomes zero

Question Seven Refer to the diagram provided.

2. Which circuit layout is most suitable for

multiple lighting zones?

A. Series circuit
B. Parallel circuit
C. Ring circuit
D. Direct circuit

3. A 1000W appliance is used for 5 hours a day

for 10 days. How much energy is consumed? 7. What type of switch does symbol represent?
A. 5 kWh A. Single pole switch
B. 50 kWh B. Terminal switch
C. 10 kWh C. Diode switch
D. 500 kWh D. Double pole switch
4. What is the primary function of a block 8. If the current in a resistor is 2A and the
diagram in electronics? resistance is 8Ω, what is the voltage?
A. Show real-time signals A. 16V
B. Illustrate component layout B. 10V
C. Show functional relationships C. 6V
D. Display voltage readings D. 12V
Question Five Refer to the diagram. 9. Which of the following best defines electrical
technology?

A. The study of machines and tools

B. The use of electricity to power devices
C. The science of measuring distances
D. The use of solar panels

10. Which of the following is a non-renewable

energy generator?

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 A. Solar panel B. Using a wooden core
B. Wind turbine C. Increasing coil turns
C. Hydroelectric dam D. Decreasing voltage
D. Diesel generator
19. Which of the following is a derived unit?
11. A household receives an electricity bill
showing 150 kWh used. If the rate is $40 per A. Meter
kWh, what is the total cost? B. Kilogram
C. Joule
A. $3,000 D. Ampere
B. $4,500
C. $6,000 Question Twenty Refer to the diagram showing a
D. $2,000 domestic lighting circuit.

12. A technician uses a 12V battery to power a

device. If the resistance is 3Ω, what current is
expected?

A. 2A
B. 4A
C. 3A
D. 6A

13. What is the resistance in a circuit where 10A

flows through a 120V source?
20. What does the circle with an “X” inside
A. 12Ω represent?
B. 1.2Ω
C. 1200Ω A. A light bulb
D. 130Ω B. A fuse
C. A fan
14. In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each D. A socket
branch is:
21. What causes static electricity to build up on
A. Halved an object?
B. Equal to supply
C. Doubled A. Loss of voltage
D. Zero B. Friction between materials
C. Magnetic induction
15. If a circuit uses 5A of current for 3 hours at D. Grounding of the object
120V, how much energy is consumed in kWh?
Question Twenty-two Refer to the wiring plan
A. 1.8 kWh shown.
B. 1.5 kWh
C. 2.2 kWh
D. 2.4 kWh

16. What is the main cause of an electromotive

force (EMF) in a generator?

A. Voltage drop
B. Magnetic field variation
C. Electric resistance
D. Battery life

17. A worker notices frayed insulation on a live

22. Which component is controlled by a single-
wire. What is the safest action?
pole switch?
A. Tape it and continue
A. Light A
B. Notify supervisor and isolate power
B. Outlet B
C. Use it with gloves
C. Socket C
D. Cut the wire
D. Fan D
18. Which factor increases the strength of an
23. Which color is used for the earth wire in
electromagnet?
most standard electrical codes?
A. Using thinner wire
A. Red
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 B. Yellow 30. A student connects multiple devices to a
C. Green/Yellow single power strip, causing a breaker to trip.
D. Blue What is the reason?

24. Which of the following units is used to A. High resistance

measure electric current? B. Voltage drop
C. Circuit overload
A. Volt D. Low current
B. Ohm
C. Ampere 31. In a wiring diagram, what does a solid black
D. Watt line typically represent?

25. A circuit has a resistance of 15Ω and a A. A power cut

current of 2A. What is the voltage? B. A neutral wire
C. An earth connection
A. 30V D. A conductor or wire
B. 17V
C. 10V 32. Refer to the schematic diagram provided.
D. 20V What component is represented by the zigzag
line?
Question Twenty-six Refer to the diagram of a
solenoid. A. Capacitor
B. Switch
C. Resistor
D. Inductor

33. A fuse is rated at 5A. A device drawing 600W

at 120V is connected. Will the fuse blow?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
D. Not enough data

26. What will happen if the direction of the 34. Examine the diagram. Which of the following
current is reversed? is a parallel circuit?

A. The current stops A. Diagram A

B. The magnetic field strengthens B. Diagram B
C. The magnetic field reverses C. Diagram C
D. Nothing changes D. Diagram D

27. The unit “Watt” is derived from which two 35. During a lab, a student observes that a diode
fundamental units? only allows current in one direction. What device
are they likely testing?
A. Ampere and Ohm
B. Volt and Ampere A. Switch
C. Joule and Ohm B. Resistor
D. Coulomb and Ohm C. Diode
D. Capacitor
28. A remote village installs a wind turbine to
supply power. What is the main benefit? 36. A circuit has a total resistance of 4Ω and a
current of 3A. What EMF must the source
A. Low upfront cost provide?
B. Continuous energy regardless of weather
C. Renewable and clean energy A. 12V
D. Large-scale energy production B. 7V
C. 10V
29. What is the purpose of a circuit diagram? D. 15V

A. To decorate an installation plan 37. What is the main purpose of an electrical

B. To show physical layout plan?
C. To illustrate wiring connections and
components A. To draw a building design
D. To test the final circuit B. To measure voltage
C. To locate and identify electrical components
and connections
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38. In a block diagram, what does a rectangle

typically represent?

A. Data output
B. A process or function
C. A terminal
D. A decision point

39. While walking on a carpet and touching a 45. What does the symbol indicate?
metal knob, you receive a small shock. What
caused this? A. Fire hazard
B. Wear gloves
A. Induction C. Electric shock danger
B. Conduction D. Use water to cool
C. Static discharge
D. Short circuit 46. A student records power in watts and energy
in joules. What does this imply?
40. Which of the following pairs is correctly
matched? A. Joule is incorrect
B. Watt is a base unit
A. Current – Watt C. Joule is derived from watts over time
B. Resistance – Volt D. Watt is a form of charge
C. Power – Watt
D. Voltage – Ampere 47. Which of the following best explains
resistance?
41. Refer to the diagram of a circuit. What is the
current if the voltage is 18V and the resistance is A. The push of voltage
6Ω? B. The unit of current
C. The opposition to current flow
A. 3A D. The unit of energy
B. 12A
C. 0.3A 48. An electrician examines a plan and identifies
D. 24A multiple lighting symbols connected in a row.
What configuration is this?
42. A student draws a circuit where wires cross
without dots at the junctions. What does this A. Parallel
indicate? B. Series
C. Mixed
A. Connected junctions D. None
B. Wires are spliced
C. No electrical connection 49. What is shown in a wiring diagram that is
D. Short circuit not typically shown in a schematic diagram?

43. What device is used to measure the total A. Physical layout of wires and components
amount of electrical energy consumed in a B. Electronic signals
household? C. Measurement units
D. Voltage ratings
A. Thermostat
B. Ammeter 50. A flow diagram is used in electronics
C. Energy meter primarily to:
D. Resistor
A. Show wiring colors
44. A coil has 500 turns and carries 2A of B. Outline component shapes
current. What increases its magnetic field C. Illustrate process steps
strength? D. Measure resistance

A. Reduce number of turns Question Fifty-one Refer to the diagram showing

B. Reverse the current various energy sources.
C. Increase current or turns
D. Use an open coil

Question Forty-five Refer to the safety signage

shown.

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C. Location of switches and outlets
D. Building materials list

57. A student spins a coil between magnets in a

generator model. What is observed?

A. Nothing happens
B. Coil melts
51. Which device converts solar energy into C. Current is induced
electricity? D. Resistance decreases

A. Windmill Question Fifty-eight Refer to the electricity bill

B. Transformer diagram.
C. Solar panel
D. Generator

52. What is the main purpose of a schematic

diagram in electronics?

A. To estimate material cost

B. To represent component layout logically
C. To indicate physical size of components
D. To measure voltage

53. Why is it important to switch off power

before working on electrical circuits?

A. To reduce noise
B. To avoid overloading
C. To prevent electric shock
D. To conserve energy

54. A heater rated at 240V draws 8A. What is its

power consumption?

A. 2,000W 58. Which value represents energy used?

B. 1,920W
C. 1,800W A. 15A
D. 1,200W B. 250kWh
C. 120V
Question Fifty-five Refer to the image showing D. $1,000
various electronic components.
59. Which pair shows a correct unit and quantity
relationship?

A. Watt – Current
B. Ohm – Voltage
C. Ampere – Current
D. Volt – Power

60. According to Ohm’s Law, voltage is equal to:

A. Current × Resistance
55. Which is a resistor? B. Resistance ÷ Current
C. Power × Current
A. Component A D. Power ÷ Voltage
B. Component B
C. Component C END OF TEST.
D. Component D

56. Which of the following must be included in a

domestic wiring plan?

A. Beam layout
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