JSS2 First Term Basic Technology Past Questions And Answers

 

Basic Technology questions for JSS2 first term, each with options and answers:

 

Question: What is the primary function of a screwdriver?

 

A) Measuring

B) Cutting

C) Driving screws

D) Hammering

Answer: C) Driving screws

Question: Which material is commonly used for the production of electrical wires?

 

A) Rubber

B) Plastic

C) Copper

D) Glass

Answer: C) Copper

Question: What does the acronym ‘ICT’ stand for?

 

A) International Computer Technology

B) Integrated Circuit Technology

C) Information and Communication Technology

D) Industrial Control Technology

Answer: C) Information and Communication Technology

Question: In a circuit, what is the purpose of a resistor?

 

A) Store electrical energy

B) Control the flow of current

C) Generate electricity

D) Amplify signals

Answer: B) Control the flow of current

Question: Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

 

A) Coal

B) Solar power

C) Natural gas

D) Nuclear power

Answer: B) Solar power

Question: What type of force is responsible for the upward movement of a hot air balloon?

 

A) Buoyancy

B) Friction

C) Gravity

D) Tension

Answer: A) Buoyancy

Question: What is the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

 

A) Increase voltage

B) Control current flow

C) Store energy

D) Generate heat

Answer: B) Control current flow

Question: Which tool is commonly used for measuring angles?

 

A) Ruler

B) Protractor

C) Compass

D) Caliper

Answer: B) Protractor

Question: What is the basic unit of resistance in an electrical circuit?

 

A) Ohm

B) Volt

C) Ampere

D) Watt

Answer: A) Ohm

Question: Which of the following is a simple machine?

 

A) Battery

B) Gear

C) Solar panel

D) Microchip

Answer: B) Gear

Question: What is the function of a capacitor in an electronic circuit?

 

A) Store electrical energy

B) Control current flow

C) Amplify signals

D) Generate heat

Answer: A) Store electrical energy

Question: Which material is commonly used as a lubricant?

 

A) Water

B) Sand

C) Oil

D) Wood

Answer: C) Oil

Question: In woodworking, what tool is used to smooth rough surfaces?

 

A) Hammer

B) Screwdriver

C) Plane

D) Saw

Answer: C) Plane

Question: What is the primary function of a thermostat?

 

A) Control temperature

B) Measure pressure

C) Transmit signals

D) Generate light

Answer: A) Control temperature

Question: Which energy transformation occurs in a wind turbine?

 

A) Mechanical to electrical

B) Thermal to mechanical

C) Electrical to thermal

D) Chemical to electrical

Answer: A) Mechanical to electrical

Question: What is the purpose of a safety switch in an electrical appliance?

 

A) Increase voltage

B) Prevent electrical shocks

C) Generate heat

D) Store energy

Answer: B) Prevent electrical shocks

Question: Which of the following is an example of a lever?

 

A) Wheel

B) Screw

C) Crowbar

D) Gear

Answer: C) Crowbar

Question: What is the function of a thermostat in a refrigerator?

 

A) Control humidity

B) Control temperature

C) Generate cold air

D) Store food

Answer: B) Control temperature

Question: Which type of material is an insulator?

 

A) Copper

B) Aluminum

C) Rubber

D) Silver

Answer: C) Rubber

Question: What is the purpose of a diode in an electronic circuit?

 

A) Control current flow

B) Store electrical energy

C) Amplify signals

D) Generate heat

Answer: A) Control current flow.