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SUMMATIVE TEST 5
SECTION A [20 marks]
minutes

Time: 30

Answer all the questions.

Instructions: Each question is followed by four options, A, B, C and D.
Choose the correct answer.
1 Diagram 1 shows a device that helps humans. This device helps us to
overcome our inability in

Diagram 1
A
B
C
D

lifting heavy objects.

seeing very fine objects.
communicating with others.
memorizing too much information.

2 Diagram 2 shows two devices created to overcome human limitation.

Diagram 2
These devices are used in the field of
A transportation.
B communication.

C agriculture.
D education.
3 A telescope is created to help human beings to
A see objects in the dark.
B see stars in the sky.
C see very tiny objects.
D see objects in the deep sea.
4 Which of the following is used to overcome the sight limitation of a
human?
A
B

5 The information below shows the characteristics of some devices.

They are communication devices.
They give information.
They can entertain listeners.
Which of the following devices have these characteristics?
I Calculator
II Cellphone
III Computer
A I and II only
B
I and III only
C II and III only
D
I, II and III
6 In which of the following is the device used incorrectly?
Device
Use
A Compass
To determine direction

B
C
D

Binocular
Telescope
Stethoscope

To see far objects

To see very fine objects
To hear heartbeat

7 Which of the following uses technology?

A
B

8 Which of the following cannot be achieved by humans because of

limitations of the human body?
I Live in extreme weather conditions
II Stay underwater for a very long period
III Recall two telephone numbers
A I and II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I, II and III
9 What is the benefit of the development of technology?
A Maintaining the lives of humans
B Threatening the privacy of humans
C Making humans wealthy
D Producing better products in every field
10 A person is unable to speak loud enough to be heard far away. What
device can be used to overcome this limitation?
A Magnifying glass
B Goggles
C Microphone and speaker
D Radio

11 Diagram 3 shows the development of technology in water transport.

Diagram 3
The correct sequence is
A P Q R S.
B R P S Q.
C Q S P R.
D S Q R P.

12 What is the first method of communication used by humans?

A Smoke signal
B Light signal
C Telephone
D Drum

13 Diagram 4 shows the devices of technology in different fields. Which of

the following are devices represented by X and Y?

Diagram 4
Which of the following are devices represented by X and Y?
A
B
C
D

X
Television
Calculator
Computer
Ferry

Y
Robot
Pesticide
Harvesting machine
Hoe

14 Which of the following is not a benefit of the development of technology

in agriculture?
A Makes work easier
B Saves time and energy
C Increases the products of agriculture
D Increases the number of pests
15 What are the benefits of the development of technology in the field of
construction?
I Higher buildings can be built
II Better highways can be built
III More stable and beautiful houses can be built
A I and II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I, II and III
16 Bridges were previously built of timber. Why are timber bridges not built
anymore?
A The design is bad.
B The structure is weak and cannot last long.
C The cost of building a timber bridge is high.
D The falling of trees is not encouraged.
17 Diagram 5 shows different types of vehicles.

Diagram 5
What are the disadvantages of the invention of these vehicles?

I
II
III
A
B
C
D

They release smoke that can pollute the environment.

They make noise.
They make travelling easier.
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III

18 Diagram 6 shows a man burning firewood.

Diagram 6
This activity is the beginning of development in the field of
A transportation.
B construction.
C communication.
D agriculture.
19 A student wants to cut out pictures of a modern machine and paste them
in his scrap book. Which of the following devices can be used to solve his
problem?
A Pencil
B Scissors
C Eraser
D Stapler
20 Diagram 7 shows a man ploughing his paddy field using a traditional
method.

Diagram 7
Which device can he use to make his work easier and faster?
A

SECTION B [20 marks]

15 minutes

Time:

Answer all the questions.

Write your answers in the spaces provided.

1 Diagram 1 shows some devices used in air transport.

Diagram 1
(a) Which was the first device used by humans to fly?
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[1
mark]
(b) How did the inventor of the first aeroplane get the idea to innovate the
Flyer?
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[1
mark]
(c) Based on the pictures above, arrange the devices according to the
development of technology in air transport.
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[1
mark]
(d) State two benefits can we get from the development of technology in
air transport.
1.
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2.
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[2
marks]
2 Diagram 2 shows the development of technology in construction.

Diagram 2
(a) i. Name the invention involved in the figure above.
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ii. What is the purpose of the material mentioned in (a)i?
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[2
marks]
(b) State two differences between living in a cave and living in a flat.
1.
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2.
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[2
marks]
(c) Give one disadvantage of this technology to mankind.
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[1
mark]