GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

TECHNOLOGY

GRADE 8

ASSESSMENT TASK

MARCH 2016

Name : ___________________________________________

School : ___________________________________________

Grade : ________________________________________________

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TOTAL MARKS : 50

DURATION : 1 Hour

This question paper consists of 8 pages

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully and follow them precisely

1. Answer ALL the questions on the question paper.

2. Please check that your paper has FIVE questions.

3. Use a blue or black pen to answer the questions

4. Use a pencil to draw all drawings and diagram.

5. Write neatly and legible.

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QUESTION 1

Match column A and Column B and write the correct letter in Answer Column.

COLUMN A ANSWERS COLUMN B

1.1. Unaligned forces pushing one part of a A. The wedge
body in one direction, and another part the
body in the opposite direction
1.2. A squeezing force. B. Lintel
1.3. An inclined plane or ramp. C. Compression
1.4. A technique used by artists to enhance a D. Cantilever
drawing and make it look like more realistic
by drawing parallel lines.
1.5. A solid beam that is supported only on one E. Ink washes
Side
F. Hatching
G. Shearing force

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QUESTION 2

2.1 List THREE causes of structural failure. (3)

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2.1.2. ___________________________________________________________

2.1.3. ___________________________________________________________

2.2 Describe a queen post and state two of its uses in a frame structure. (3)
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2.3 Mention TWO differences between suspension and an arch bridge. (4)

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QUESTION 3

Use the space provided to redraw the isometric drawing of an L shape in a double
point perspective. Units of dimension are indicated on the diagram below. (5)

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QUESTION 4

4.1 What is meant by ‘meshing of gears’? (2)

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4.2 What is the purpose of an idler gear in a gear system? (2)

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4.3 Which gear system from the two below would you recommend for a person who

wants to ascend a steep slope with ease?. Explain the reasons for your choice.

(3)

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4.4. Calculate the gear ratio of the gear system with a driven gear that has 105 teeth
and a driver gear that has 15 teeth.
Use the formula : Gear Ratio = Number of teeth on driven gear ÷ Number of gears on
the driver gear (3)

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4.5. Draw and label a gear system which has a driven gear rotating twice faster than

the driver gear. Indicate the number of teeth in each gear and which gear is a

driver and driven. (5)

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QUESTION 5

5.1 Label the cam and type of movement indicated on the diagram below: (4)

5.2 Write a short paragraph and explain how a cam converts rotary movement to
reciprocating movement. (4)
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5.3 Give TWO examples where a crank mechanism is used. (2)

5.3.1. ______________________________________________________________

5.3.2. ______________________________________________________________

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GRAND TOTAL = 50 MARKS

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