JSS1 First Term Basic Technology Past Questions And Answers
Here are 20 Basic Technology questions for JSS1 first term, each with options and answers:
Question: What is the primary function of a screwdriver?
A) Cutting
B) Prying
C) Tightening screws
D) Measuring
Answer: C) Tightening screws
Question: Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?
A) Wood
B) Rubber
C) Copper
D) Plastic
Answer: C) Copper
Question: What is the main purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?
A) Increase resistance
B) Regulate voltage
C) Prevent overloading
D) Amplify current
Answer: C) Prevent overloading
Question: Which tool is commonly used for measuring angles in Basic Technology?
A) Vernier caliper
B) Protractor
C) Micrometer screw gauge
D) Spirit level
Answer: B) Protractor
Question: What is the basic function of a pulley?
A) Transmitting motion
B) Changing the direction of force
C) Measuring temperature
D) Amplifying sound
Answer: B) Changing the direction of force
Question: In a simple circuit, what component stores electrical energy?
A) Resistor
B) Capacitor
C) Transistor
D) Diode
Answer: B) Capacitor
Question: Which type of energy is possessed by a moving bicycle?
A) Thermal energy
B) Mechanical energy
C) Electrical energy
D) Chemical energy
Answer: B) Mechanical energy
Question: What is the purpose of a spanner in mechanical work?
A) Measuring distance
B) Tightening and loosening nuts and bolts
C) Cutting materials
D) Connecting wires
Answer: B) Tightening and loosening nuts and bolts
Question: Which material is commonly used as an insulator in electrical wires?
A) Aluminum
B) Copper
C) Rubber
D) Silver
Answer: C) Rubber
Question: What is the function of an inclined plane?
A) Lifting heavy objects
B) Moving objects up or down with less effort
C) Amplifying sound
D) Transmitting data
Answer: B) Moving objects up or down with less effort
Question: What type of force pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?
A) Magnetic force
B) Gravitational force
C) Frictional force
D) Tensile force
Answer: B) Gravitational force
Question: In electronics, what does LED stand for?
A) Light Emitting Diode
B) Long Electric Device
C) Low Energy Detector
D) Liquid Electron Display
Answer: A) Light Emitting Diode
Question: Which instrument is used to measure current in a circuit?
A) Ammeter
B) Voltmeter
C) Oscilloscope
D) Multimeter
Answer: A) Ammeter
Question: What is the purpose of a router in woodworking?
A) Shaping edges
B) Measuring angles
C) Tightening screws
D) Polishing surfaces
Answer: A) Shaping edges
Question: What is the function of a thermostat in a heating system?
A) Regulate temperature
B) Measure humidity
C) Control air circulation
D) Increase pressure
Answer: A) Regulate temperature
Question: Which type of gear is used to change the direction of rotation?
A) Spur gear
B) Worm gear
C) Bevel gear
D) Rack and pinion gear
Answer: C) Bevel gear
Question: What is the purpose of a soldering iron in electronics?
A) Cutting wires
B) Joining metal components
C) Measuring resistance
D) Generating heat
Answer: B) Joining metal components
Question: Which energy transformation occurs in a solar-powered calculator?
A) Solar to electrical
B) Electrical to thermal
C) Thermal to mechanical
D) Mechanical to sound
Answer: A) Solar to electrical
Question: What does the acronym CAD stand for in engineering?
A) Computer-Aided Design
B) Centralized Automotive Device
C) Chemical Analysis Device
D) Computer Animation Display
Answer: A) Computer-Aided Design
Question: Which process involves changing a solid directly into a gas without passing through the liquid state?
A) Sublimation
B) Evaporation
C) Condensation
D) Fusion
Answer: A) Sublimation.
