GET TECHNOLOGY GRADE 9 NOV 2023

CAPRICORN NORTH DISTRICT

TECHNOLOGY
GRADE 9

NOVEMBER 2023

CONTROLLED TEST

MARKS: 70

DURATION: 2HRS

LEARNER’S SURNAME & NAME:

SECTION SECTION SECTION

A B C
35 21 14

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Answer all the questions

2. Write neatly and legibly
3. Write your answers in the spaces provided and do not change the numbering
4. The paper consits of SEVEN PAGES including the cover page

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SECTION A [35]

QUESTION 1

Multiple answers are given for each of the following questions. Choose the correct answers for each
question.

1.1 Electrical current is measured in:

A) Following Ohms
B) Volt
C) Ampere
D) Pascal
1.2 A Which of the materials can be used in the manufacturing of insulator?

A) Copper
B) Steel
C) Wood
D) Rubber
1.3 A metal used to galvanize steel.

A) Tin
B) Iron
C) Copper
D) Zink

1.4 A design brief is…

A) Design that represents the final model.

B) Short statement that outlines how designers are going to solve the identified problem.
C) Represents an evaluation design stage.

1.5 Three resistors are connected in series. The total resistance is equal to the:

A) Sum of the three resistances.

B) Average of the three resistances.
C) Smallest of the three resistances.

1.6 The abbreviation LED means:

A) Light electrical drive

B) Light emitting diode
C) Live electrical device

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1.7 The function of the resistor in a circuit is to:

A) Allow the flow of current.

B) To supply energy to the circuit
C) To reduce the floor of current

1.8 Sketching means…

A) Drawing by means of drawing instrument

B) Freehand designing
C) Making

1.9 A) Dotted lines are used to show

A) The making process

B) The hidden details
C) Parallel connection

1.10 The maximum brightness of bulbs occurs when:

A) When we connect the bulbs in series

B) When we connect bulbs in parallel
C) When we remove the energy source

(10)

QUESTION 2

Read the statements below and identify those that are true or false. Write down “TRUE” if the
statement is true or “FALSE” if it is false next to the number of the question.

2.1 Switches connected in series can work independent from each other. _____________

2.2 LEDs are polarised electronic components. ______________

2.3 LDRs are not sensitive to light. _______________

2.4 Transistor amplifies current. _________________

2.5 Resistance is measured in amperes. _____________

(5)

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QUESTION 3

3.1 Match the statement in Column A with the correct word from Column B. Write only the
question number and the letter that represents the correct answer.

COLUMN A ANSWER COLUMN B

3. 1.1 Two cells connected in series. A. It is drawn at 30

degree angle
3.1.2 Isometric drawing B. Voltages are added
up
3.1.3 Steps up and steps down C. Switch
electricity
3.1.4 Controlling two separate D. LDR
switches independently in
separate rooms
3.1.5 A transistor can be used as . E. Parallel circuit
3.1.6 Switches the lights off F. Transformer
automatically in the night.

(12)

3.2 Give five examples of specification that are normally considered?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________ (5)

3.3 Why do we vanish or paint the final product or model?

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________ (3)

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SECTION B [21]

QUESTION 4

4.1 All the different combinations possible for the kettle to work effectively. Indicate a “0” for

an “OFF” position and “1” for an “ON” or closed position

Switch A and B both open

Switch A, open and B closed

Switch A, closed and B open

Both switches close

(3)

4.2 Calculate the value of the voltage supply in the circuit below if the resistor has a value of 4 Ω and
the current through the resistor is 2,5 A

___________________________________________________________________________

(4)

4.3 A 9v battery maintains a current 3A through a radio. What is the resistance in the circuit?

_______________________________________________________________________ (4)

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4.4 Use the following table to answer the question that follow:

4.4.1

BAND 1 BAND 2 BAND 3

RED YELLOW RED
RESISTANCE
(3)

4.4.2

BAND 1 BAND 2 BAND 3

VIOLET BLUE ORANGE
RESISTANCE
(3)

4.4.3 What is the function of a diode?

_________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ (2)

4.4.4 What is the function of a capacitor?

___________________________________________________________________ (2)

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SECTION C [14]

QUESTION 5

In short, recycling significantly reduces the impact that manufactured materials have on the
environment. For a start, recycling reduces the need for raw materials in the manufacturing
process, and recycled products usually require less and to produce than products made from raw
materials.

5.1 What is recycling?

________________________________________________________________________ (2)

5.2 Name any four products that can be recycled.

__________________, __________________, __________________,_______________ (4)

5.3 Write down two ways in which recycling can benefit the society.

__________________________________________________________________________ (2)

5.4 Differentiate any two types of plastic.

__________________________________________________________________________ (4)

5.5 What types of pollution can be eliminated by recycling?

___________________________________________________________________________ (2)

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