TECHNOLOGY

GRADE 9 EXAMINATION

2016 TERM 2 EXAMS

MARKS: 70 TIME: 90

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EXAMINATION – GRADE 9 TEGNOLOGY – 2016 TERM 2

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 MARKS MOD. FINAL MARK
QUESTION: 10 MARKS 1.1
(10)
QUESTION 2: 5 MARKS 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
(1) (1) (1) (2)
QUESTION 3: 15 MARKS 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4
(4) (2) (5) (4)
QUESTION 4: 10 MARKS 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4
(1) (3) (3) (3)
QUESTION 5: 10 MARKS 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4
(1) (2) (6) (1)
QUESTION 6: 10 MARKS 6.1
(1)
QUESTION 7: 10 MARKS 7.1 7.2 7.3
(5) (2) (3)
TOTAL 70
Percentage %

Instructions
 Ruler, compass, pencil and other drawing equipment will be needed in this exam paper
 Write your NAME and CLASS on every page and on your exam paper.
 Use the blank A4 drawing paper for QUESTION 1.
 Number all questions clearly, write neatly. This paper consists of 4 pages (include front page).

QUESTION 1: FIRST ANGLE ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION 10 marks

1.1 Use your drawing equipment and draw the front view in first angle orthographic (10)
project of the object below. The arrow shows the front view. Draw to Scale 1:1
measurements are in millimeters.

QUESTION 2: LINE TIPES, SCALE AND RAMPS 5 marks

2.1 What is indicated by an S-shaped wavy line? (1)
2.2 How long will a 2000mm line be if drawn when to Scale 1: 50? (1)
2.3 What does Scale 2: 1 indicate. Increase or decrease in scale? (1)

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Figure 1: Wheelchair ramp with a suitable slope

To ensure a convenient ramp for wheelchair users, the ramp should be correctly
designed. If the height of the slope is 1000mm. What is the minimum horizontal length
of the ramp in meters?

QUESTION 3: FORCES, STRENGTHS AND PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS 15 marks

3.1 Explain static force and dynamic force and give good examples of each. (4)
3.2 Draw a bookshelve showing one shelve with an even load and one shelve with an uneven (2)
load.
3.3 (5)

Figure 2: A Foam beam loaded by a force

Study Figure 2: Foam beam. Draw a freehand sketch explaining relevant forces. Use
descriptions and arrows. Record how the parallel lines on the bar will look when the
load is removed.
3.4 Write down short definitions for the following key words: (4 x 1) (4)
3.3.1 Tensile force
3.3.2 Compression force
3.3.3 Torsion force
3.3.4 Internal cross-bracing

QUESTION 4: PROPERTIES OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 10 marks

4.1 Write down the formula for mass. (1)
4.2 Arrange the following materials of low density to high density Water, Gold, Concrete (3)
4.3 Sort by the Brinell hardness figure the following materials from high to low value (3)
Aluminum, Polymer, Diamond
4.4 Give three suggestions that can help designers with rust prevention. (3)
QUESTION 5: PNEUMATICS AND HYDRAULICS 10 marks
5.1 What is a pneumatic system? (1)
5.2 Explain Pascal’s Principle. (2)
5.3 Draw a system diagram for a hydraulic jack. Explain the input, the process and the (6)
output.
5.4 Calculate the mechanical advantage if the load is 600N and the effort is 20N. (1)
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QUESTION 6: PULLEYS AND MECHANICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS 10 marks
Write only the correct letter from Column A next to the correct number in Column B.
Kolom A Kolom B
6.1 A Friction on a pulley system 1 (N) Newton
6.2 B Single wheel fixed pulley 2 Negative effect
6.3 C cleat 3 Power to overcome load force
6.4 D Disc brakes 4 No mechanical advantage
6.5 E Ratchet 5 1
Force needed is of the load force
3
6.6 F Measuring of force 6 Pull rope tight and prevent knots
6.7 G Inspanningskrag (IK) 7 Easier to lift heavy loads
6.8 H MA 3:1 8 Hydraulic system
6.9 I Mechanical advantage 9 Rim brakes
6.10 J Bicycle brakes 10 Control rotational movement in one
direction

QUESTION 7: GEARS 10 marks

7.1 Write only TRUE or FALSE to the following statements.
7.1.1 Gears transfers movement from one position to another on. TRUE/FALSE (1)
7.1.2 Worm gears create major increase in velocity ration. TRUE/FALSE (1)
7.1.3 Color and texture improve the communication of a design. TRUE/FALSE (1)
7.1.4 Gears are synchronized by an idler. TRUE/FALSE (1)
7.1.5 Bevel gears and worm gears axis is at 45˚ to each other. TRUE/FALSE (1)
7.2 Calculate the velocity ratio (VR) have 25 spurs. (2)
7.3 Evaluate a spanner by referring to the relevant gears and mechanical control system. (3)
Briefly state the facts. (3 x 1 marks)

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 TECHNOLOGY
GRADE 9
2016 TERM 2 EXAMINATION
MEMORANDUM

QUESTION 1: FIRST ANGLE ORTOGRAPHIC PROJECTION 10 marks

1.1 Scale 1:1 (10)

4marks for every correct horisontal line

3 marks for every correct vertical line
3 marks for correct and neat drawing, 2 marks for some mistakes, 1 mark for tried

QUESTION 2: LINE TYPES, SCALE AND RAMPS 5 marks

2.1 S-shaped wavy line indicates an interruption, object has been broken, long lenght, such (1)
as shafts and axles - round / circular.
2.2 1000mm on Scale1:50 is 2 cm, 2cm x 2 =4cm Or 2000/50 is 400 d.w.s 4cm/40mm (1)
2.3 Scale 2:1. Enlarge (twice) (1)
2.4 (2)

1000mm x 5 = 5000mm/5m Horisontal lenght should be longer than 5m.

QUESTION 3: FORCES, STRENGTHS AND PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS 15 marks

3.1 Static power, no movement (1), light hanging from a ceiling (1) person standing still on a (4)
trampoline (any example)
Dynamic power, moving power on a structure, greater power, in motion, person jumping
on a roof / trampoline (1)

3.2 Books on top shelf are different sizes and not distributed evenly on the shelf. Lower shelf (2)
books are equal and evenly distributed.
3.3 (5)

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 Load / compressive force/ tension force, arrows. Extra point if parallel lines are drawn
straight (bar that is not under pressure). Max. 5 marks
3.4 Give abrief descriptive definitions of the following terms (4 x 1) (4)
3.3.1 Tensile, tension, stretch - traction, stretching parts , tow bar
3.3.2 Compression force – pressure, resses, pushes, as a pillar (building)
3.3.3 Torsion/ Torque - turning parts or twist, shaft wheel wrench, screwdriver
3.3.4 Internal cross bracing - reinforcement struts in high towers to counteract torque.
QUESTION 4: PROPERTIES OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 10
marks
4.1 Mass = Density x Volume (1)
4.2 Water, Cement, Gold (3)
4.3 Diamond, Aluminium, Polymers (3)
4.4  High tech painting (3)
 Galvanising
 Metals that do not corode
 Hot-dip galvanising
 Non-corroding non-metals

QUESTION 5: PNEUMATICS AND HYDRAULICS 10 marks

5.1 Pneumatic systems use compressed gas to transfer force (1)
5.2 Pascal - a change in pressure at any point in an enclosed fluid transmitted undiminished (2)
to all points in the fluid.
5.3 Hydraulic system diagram (6)
INPUT: Small input power over greater input distance. Repeat with successive beats
PROCESS: Power is transmitted via fluid from a smaller to a larger area. Repeat with each
stroke of the lever.
OUTPUT: Increased output power exercised over a smaller output distance. Repeated at
each input stroke

5.4 Mechanical advantage(MA)=600N/20N = 30 (1)

QUESTION 6: PULLEYS AND MECHANICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS 10 marks

6.1 A 2 (1)
6.2 B 4 (1)
6.3 C 6 (1)
6.4 D 8 (1)
6.5 E 10 (1)
6.6 F 1 (1)
6.7 G 3 (1)
6.8 H 5 (1)
6.9 I 7 (1)
6.10 J 9 (1)
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QUESTION 7: GEARS 10 marks
7.1 7.1.1 TRUE (1)
7.1.2 FALSE (1)
7.1.3 TRUE (1)
7.1.4 TRUE (1)
7.1.5 FALSE (1)
7.2 NUMBER of spurs on the wheel gear (2)
VR =
NUMBER of spurs on the worm gear
25
VR = = 25:1
1
7.3 (3)
Evaluation of spanner
 Gears involved wurmrat and a rack so that the
 size is adjustable and can adapt to various sizes bolts.
 Principle of levers to facilitate the turning of the screw

COGNITIVE LEVEL SUMMARY

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