Basic Technology Exam Questions for JSS2 Second Term

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Introduction to Basic Technology as a School Subject

Basic Technology is a fundamental school subject that introduces students to the world of technology and its practical applications. It covers areas such as simple machines, materials, tools, and basic engineering principles. The subject aims to develop students’ problem-solving skills, creativity, and understanding of how technology impacts daily life. It provides a foundation for future studies in engineering, industrial arts, and other technical fields.

The subject is offered by students in Primary school and Junior Secondary School under Basic Science and Technology.

Basic Technology Exam Questions for JSS2 Second Term

Basic Technology Exam Questions for JSS2 Second Term are divided into two sections:

• Section A
• Section B

The first section, namely, Section A is the objective test, and students are expected to attempt all questions in the section. Section B is the theory part, and students are expected to answer all the four (4) questions.

Note that what you have below are JSS2 Basic Technology Second Term Exam Past Questions made available to assist students in their revision for 2nd term examinations and also teachers in structuring standard examinations.

SECTION A: Objectives

Instruction: Answer all questions in this section by choosing from the options lettered A—D. Each question carries equal marks.

1. Any material that allows free flow of electrons and electricity is called _________
A. Insulator         B. Conductors
C. Ceramics         D. Synthetic

2. The brown material between electric poles and the electric wire is called
A. Insulators (ceramic)    B. Thermoplastic
C. Synthetic                     D. Vulcanization

3. Glass belong to _________ family
A. Plastics
B. Synthetic rubber
C. Thermo set Plastics
D. Ceramics

4. Which of the following can be used for drawing vertical and inclined lines?
A. Protectors       B. Scale rule
C. Compass         D. Set square

5. __________ is the medical treatment given to an injured or sick person before medical help is available.
A. Tweezers       B. Hand Sanitizers
C. First Aid         D. Exfoliation

6. The letter A in the ABC of First Aid is _________.
A. Antenna             B. Aeroplane
C. Anthropologist  D. Airways

7. The color of the first aid box is ________ and _________.
A. Blue and Indigo
B. Red and White
C. White and Black
D. Transparent and Opaque

8. The letter B in the ABC of First Aid is __________.
A. Borehole         B. Basket Ball
C. Breathing        D. Boutique

9. Scale rules are used to produce
A. Reduced or enlarged sizes
B. Equal and normal size of drawing
C. Enlarged sizes of drawing
D. A good Linear drawing

10. Which of the procedures comes first in Constructing a building
A. Excavation     B. concreting
C. Level              D. Site preparation

11. Mechanical energy is of __________ types.
A. 2           B. 3
C. 4           D. 5

12. What type of maintenance does a roof leakage need?
A. predictive maintenance
B. advance maintenance
C. corrective maintenance
D. preventive maintenance

13. The letter C in the ABC of First Aid is ____________.
A. Circulation          B. Cultivation
C. Cultivator            D. Circulatory

14. The human heart beats ___________ times in a minute.
A. 27            B. 181
C. 72            D. 20

15. All of the following are aspect of Rescue Operation except?
A. Securing the Environment
B. Securing the Victim
C. Securing the Vehicle
D. Securing the Mosque

16. ________ is used to store electrical charges.
A. capacitor          B. resistor
C. wood                D. plastic

17. A single storey building is referred to as __________
A. mansion         B. skyscraper
C. duplex            D. bungalow

18. We get cement from __________
A. charcoal         B. ashes
C. dust               D. limestone

19. ________ is used to hold the drawing paper firm on the drawing board.
A. rope               B. rubber
C. paper tape     D. nail

20. The following tools are used in Rescue Operation except?
A. Stretcher          B. Koboko
C. Ambulance      D. Oxygen

21. Ceramics are materials which are made from __________.
A. Clay              B. Glass
C. Bronze          D. Rubber

22. A diameter is a line which divides a circle into two _________ parts.
A. Equal          B. Unequal
C. Even           D. Uneven

23. A Sector is an arc bounded by _________ radius.
A. 10           B. 27
C. 2             D. 100

24. Angles in a triangle has up to __________ degree.
A. 120          B. 180
C. 360          D. 240

25. Which of the drawing instruments looks like letter ‘T’?
A. Tee-square         B. Protractor
C. Set square          D. Metric Rule

26. Which of the following is an under-developed technology?
A. Tractor           B. Excavator
C. Spade            D. Harvester

27. A saw used in metal work is the _______ saw.
A. Fret            B. Panel
C. Hack          D. Dovetail

28. A device used for intercepting signals from radio stations is called _______.
A. Loudspeaker       B. Amplifier
C. Transmitter          D. Antenna

29. The most widely used AC supply system in Nigerian houses is the _______.
A. Single phase 2-wire
B. Single phase 3-wire
C. Two phase 3-wire
D. Two phase 4-wire

30. The following devices will convert electrical energy to mechanical energy except _______.
A. Bread toaster    B. Pepper grinder
C. Fruit blender     D. Electric fan

31. _________ Can be defined as an operation organized to free from danger
A. First aid operation
B. Rescue operation
C. Responsive operation
D. Caring operation

32. Which of the following cannot be regarded as a rescue operation
A. Vehicle-extrication rescue operation
B. Surface water rescue operation
C. Air – Sea rescue operation
D. First aiding

33. Workshop accident includes the following except
A. Fracture         B. Bleeding
C. Voltaging       D. Wound

34. ________ is a table on which wood workers perform his operation
A. Workbench
B. Imperial board
C. Dove Tail table
D. Tenon Table

35. A body at rest possesses _______ energy.
A. Kinetic            B. Potential
C. Mechanical     D. Chemical

36. _______ is used for setting sheet on a drawing board.
A. Set square        B. Scale rule
C. Compass          D. Tee-square

37. The main function of a thermostat in an electric fan is to _______.
A. Control the temperature
B. Decrease the fan speed
C. Increase the fan speed
D. Convert electrical energy to heat energy

38. Chemical combination of copper and zinc will form _______.
A. Brass              B. Bronze
C. Duralumin      D. Steel

39. _______ is used for making small holes in wood before using screws.
A. Brace            B. Bits
C. Bradawl        D. Gimlet

40. A type of hammer used to extract nail is the _______.
A. Mallet          B. Ball peen
C. Claw             D. Blocking head

41. An example of a driving tool is the _______.
A. Hack saw       B. Chisel
C. Screw             D. Screw driver

42. The tool used for cutting external screw thread is the _______.
A. Tap                B. Pliers
C. Panel saw      D. Hack saw

43. The instrument used for drawing irregular curve is called
A. divider           B. Compass
C. Scale Rule      D. French Curve

44. The following methods can prevent accident while working in the workshop, except
A. always use the right tools for each job
B. Always keeps to instructor
C. Avoid using worn out tools
D. Always do more than two jobs at the same time

45. All of the following are types of triangle except?
A. Equilateral Triangle
B. Scalene Triangle
C. Upside down Triangle
D. Isosceles Triangle

46. A Machine is a device that makes work __________ and __________.
A. Easier and Faster
B. Faster and Finer
C. Fine and smoother
D. Smoother and eatable

47. Friction is the force that opposes motion between surfaces in ________.
A. Revival              B. Contact
C. Relationship     D. Love

48. ________ are equipment used in order to achieve safety?
A. Safely devices     B. Fire extinguishers
C. Fire alarm            D. Fire buckets

49. Metals can be classified into _______
A. Six              B. Five
C. Four           D. two

50. An electronic device that store electrons is the _______.
A. Capacitor          B. Transistor
C. Transformer      D. Rectifier

51. A maintenance process carried out on damaged engine is known as _______.
A. Inspective         B. Preventive
C. Protective         D. Corrective

52. Soldering bit is made of copper because copper _______.
A. Does not rust
B. Lasts longer
C. Is a cheap material
D. Is a good conduct of heat

53. Which of the followings will function in order to lower or raise voltages in a circuit?
A. Transformers          B. Busbar
C. Circuit breaker        D. Fuse

54. Chemical energy in fuel is converted to heat energy through a process called _______.
A. Condensation      B. Heating
C. Boiling                 D. Burning

55. An example of multipurpose saw is the _______ saw.
A. Coping         B. Dovetail
C. Panel            D. Tenon

56. The right tool for smoothening sheet metal is the _______.
A. Chisel         B. File
C. Snips          D. Pliers

57. Workshop accident includes the following except
A. Fracture            B. Bleeding
C. Plastering         D. Wound

58. One of the following is not among the rescue safely measures
A. Face cap           B. Safely boot
C. hand gloves     D. helmets

59. First – aid can be used to care for the following except
A. Accident          B. Injury
C. Headache        D. Blood Donation

60. _________ is used for transferring measurement
A. Divider            B. punches
C. Micrometer     D. Tee-square

SECTION B: Essay

INSTRUCTION – Answer all four (4) questions in this section.

QUESTIONS 1
A. State 4 laws of Solid Friction.
B. List 5 Advantages of Friction.
C. List 3 Disadvantages of Friction.
D. List 3 Methods of reducing friction & explain them.

QUESTION 2
A. Define a Metal Work Machine.
B. Explain Comprehensively what you understand by a Lathe Machine in nothing less than 3 lines.
C. List 3 other types of Metal Work Machine you know apart from the Lathe Machine.
D. List 3 types of Grinding machines and 3 types of Folding Machine you know.

QUESTION 3
A. List and explain 3 types of machine you know.
B. List 3 types of Woodwork machine.
C. List 3 DO’s and 3 DON’Ts of Machines.

QUESTION 4
Explain the uses of the following technical drawing instruments:
(i) Tee Square
(ii) Protractor
(iii) Set Square
(iv) Compass
(v) Divider

Answers to Basic Technology Exam Questions for JSS2 Second Term

Answers to Section A (Objective Test)

The following table gives the correct answers to the objective section of Basic Technology exam questions for JSS2 second term. If you are using a mobile device, hold the table and scroll to the right or left for a complete view.

So here you have the answers to the objective section of Basic Technology Exam Questions for JSS2 second term. Use the comments section to let me know if you have any questions you would want me to clarify or discuss further.

Answers to Section B (Theory)

QUESTION 1

A. Four Laws of Solid Friction:

1. The force of friction is directly proportional to the normal force.
2. The force of friction is independent of the contact area.
3. The type of surface in contact affects the frictional force (rough surfaces have more friction).
4. Friction depends on the nature of the material in contact.

B. Five Advantages of Friction:

1. Helps in walking (prevents slipping).
2. Enables vehicles to move (tires grip the road).
3. Allows us to write on paper (friction between pen/pencil and paper).
4. Provides grip for tools and machinery.
5. Helps in braking (friction between brake pads and wheels).

C. Three Disadvantages of Friction:

1. Causes wear and tear of materials.
2. Generates heat that may damage components.
3. Increases energy consumption (loss of energy).

D. Three Methods of Reducing Friction & Explanation:

1. Lubrication: Applying oils or grease reduces friction by creating a slippery layer between surfaces.
2. Polishing: Smoothing rough surfaces reduces microscopic bumps, lowering friction.
3. Using ball bearings: Rolling elements replace sliding friction, which reduces resistance.

QUESTION 2

A. Definition of a Metal Work Machine: A metalwork machine is a mechanical device used for shaping, cutting, or finishing metal materials through processes like turning, drilling, milling, or grinding.

B. Explanation of a Lathe Machine: A lathe machine is used to rotate a workpiece against a cutting tool to perform operations like turning, drilling, and shaping. It is essential in shaping cylindrical parts or materials.

C. Three Other Types of Metal Work Machines:

1. Milling machine
2. Drilling machine
3. Shaper machine

D. Three Types of Grinding Machines and Three Types of Folding Machines:

• Grinding Machines: Surface grinder, cylindrical grinder, and tool & cutter grinder.
• Folding Machines: Sheet metal folder, hydraulic folding machine, and manual folding machine.

QUESTION 3

A. Three Types of Machines and Explanation:

1. Lathe machine: Used for shaping materials like wood or metal by rotating the workpiece.
2. Milling machine: Used for cutting, shaping, and drilling materials, typically metals.
3. Drilling machine: Used to create holes in materials with rotary bits.

B. Three Types of Woodwork Machines:

1. Circular saw
2. Jointer
3. Thickness planer

C. Three DO’s and Three DON’Ts of Machines:

DO’s:

1. Always wear safety gear.
2. Regularly maintain machines.
3. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

DON’Ts:

1. Don’t bypass safety guards.
2. Døn’t operate a machine without proper training.
3. Don’t leave machines running unattended.

QUESTION 4

Uses of Technical Drawing Instruments:

(i) Tee Square: Used to draw horizontal lines and assist in drawing vertical lines at right angles to the edge of the drawing board.

(ii) Protractor: Used to measure and draw angles accurately.

(iii) Set Square: Used for drawing accurate angles (typically 45° and 30°/60°).

(iv) Compass: Used to draw arcs or circles and measure distances between points.

(v) Divider: Used to measure and transfer distances accurately, or divide a line into equal parts.

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How to Pass Basic Technology Exam Questions for JSS2 Second Term

Passing your Basic Technology exam questions for JSS2 second term requires a combination of preparation, understanding, and strategy. Here are actionable tips to help you excel:

• Review the Syllabus: Focus on machines, materials, tools, and safety in the workshop.
• Practice Past Questions: Get familiar with exam formats and question types.
• Understand Key Concepts: Know friction laws, machine types, and tool uses.
• Use Diagrams: Draw and label machines/tools where necessary.
• Focus on Safety: Know safety rules and personal protective equipment.
• Manage Time: Allocate time for each question and don’t dwell too long on one.
• Revise Notes & Textbooks: Focus on definitions and examples.
• Stay Calm & Confident: Read carefully and double-check your answers.

Best wishes