Technology GET: Grade 7) March (2018)

TECHNOLOGY
GRADE 7

WORKSHEET 3
QUESTION PAPER AND ANSWER SHEET

Knowledge Strands: Design Process, Graphic Communication and Mechanical

systems and control.

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SECTION A: DESIGN PROCESS [30]

QUESTION 1
1.1 Name and briefly explain the 5 steps used to apply the design process. (5)
a)____________________________________________________________
b)____________________________________________________________
c)____________________________________________________________
d)____________________________________________________________
e)____________________________________________________________

1.2 Use the scenario given to apply some of the 5 steps mentioned above. Tip: Take
note of the rubric and the headings on the rubrics to identify the tasks/ “steps” you
have to complete.

SCENARIO
James is a Grade 7 boy at a primary school in Gauteng. In his Technology class, James
and his friends have been learning about simple mechanisms and how they have been
used to make life easier for people. Mr Brown, James’ Technology teacher, has given
James and his friends a task to design a pedal dustbin to demonstrate the technological
knowledge and to apply their technological skills he taught them in class. These are the
criteria Mr Brown gave to James and his friends:
 The pedal dustbin has to be neat and presentable.
 It has to have 1 or more of the simple mechanisms taught in class.
 The mechanism has to work (lift the lid of the pedal dustbin).
 They have to use recyclable material to make the pedal dustbin.
 They only have a week to make the pedal dustbin.

1.2.1 Write done the design brief. (2)

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1.2.2 List two specifications and constraints: (5)

Specifications Constraints
a) a)

b) b)

c)

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1.2.3 In the space provided below generate one idea that could possibly solve the
problem in the scenario. This idea must be free hand sketches done in 3D oblique.
Make use of labels and dimensions to communicate your ideas.

 3D oblique drawing (10)

Use the following rubric as a guideline and it will be used to assess your design.

Criteria 0 1 2
Type of Drawing Incorrect oblique Some representation Excellent representation
drawing of the oblique of the oblique
Types of lines Only 1 type of line 2 types of lines 3 types of lines utilised
utilised in the utilised in the in the drawing.
drawing. drawing.
Mechanisms for lifting No mechanism Only 1 mechanism 2 or more mechanisms
the lid included included. was used. were used.
Labelling of materials No labelling of Some labelling of the Excellent labelling of the
used materials to be materials to be used materials to be used
used to make the to make the structure. and briefly explained.
structure.
Neatness and Drawing looks Some neatness Well drawn and neatly
presentation untidy and rushed. prevalent. presented drawing.

Design 1
3D OBLIQUE Drawing

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1.3 Using the scenario given and the design process applied above to analyse it
using the design considerations:
1.3.1 How will the product affect society? (2)
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1.3.2 How will the product affect environment? (2)

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1.3.3 Describe the ergonomics and aesthetics of the product. (2)

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1.3.4 Apply one of the methods used to enhance drawings on your design to make it
look realistic. (2)

Assessment rubric

Marks (2) Marks (1) Marks (0)

The design was The design was The design was

enhanced effectively enhanced fairly not enhanced

SECTION B: KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDINDG

QUESTION 2: MULTIPLE CHOICE [2]
Choose the correct answer and circle only the letter (A–C) in following question
number (1.1–1.5) (4)
1.1 A mechanism consists of a set of D) Load
____________parts that are used 1.3 Mechanical advantage occurs
to make work easier. when _______ enables us to move
A) Moving large loads with a small force.
B) Fixed A) Machines
C) Rigid B) Load
D) Brittle C) Effort
1.2 All levers have a rigid, straight arm D) Fulcrum
or bar that turns around a fixed 1.4 A _______ is made of two or more
point called a _____. levers that are joined.
A) Fulcrum A) Complex linkage
B) Crowbar B) Wedge
C) Moments C) Wheel and axle
D) Linkage

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QUESTION 3: GRAPHIC COMMUNCATION

3.1Give an explanation to the following Technological terminology.

a) 3D artistic drawing. (1)

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b) Texture (1)
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3.2 Use the following object to project one drawing technique (system of projection)
we have learned about. Use the given front view of the shape to complete the
system of projection. Use your own dimensions. (10)

3D OBLIQUE PROJECTION

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Assessment criteria (Oblique)

Description Possible Marks

marks obtained
Oblique 2
Realistic look 1
(shading)
Line types 1

Projection lines 1

TOTAL 5

QUESTION 4: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND CONTROL [4]

4.1 Draw a diagram to show a balanced seesaw lever. Label the effort, load and
fulcrum. (2)

4.2 Identify the type of lever shown below: (2)

a) b)

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SECTION D: IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY

QUESTION 5

Two girls, Sarah and Tebogo, walk in the veld and climb up a small hill. Suddenly, a
rock comes loose and starts rolling down the hill. It lands on Sarah’s foot, which gets
caught underneath the rock. Tebogo tries to lift the rock, but it is too heavy for her.
She looks around and finds an iron pole. She tries to lift the rock with the iron pole
and it works! Sarah now manages to pull her foot out from underneath the rock.
Tebogo was not strong enough to lift the rock, she used a tool.

5.1 What class of a lever was created by Tebogo when she moved the rock off
Sarah’s foot? (2)
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5.2
5.2.1 Draw a simple diagram where you label the 3 parts of the lever looking at the
rock, Sarah’s foot and Teboho moving the rock off Sarah’s foot using the iron pole.
Use the appropriate wording when labelling the parts of a lever. (6)

5.2.2 On your drawing above, indicate where the input and output force will be on the
drawing. (2)

5.3 Does the lever created by Teboho give a mechanical advantage? Motivate your
answer. (2)
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