Basic Science and Technology - Primary 6 - Exams
Exams
Exams
3RD TERM EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
TIME ALLOWED: 1HR 30 MINUTES
CLASS: PRIMARY 6
SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
Choose the appropriate option to answer the following questions
1.) ________ is any of several devices with few or no moving parts that are used to modify motion and the magnitude of a force in order to perform work.
a.) simple machine b. computer c. structure d. topography
2.) A rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum, used to transfer a force to a load and usually to provide a mechanical advantage is called _______
a.) lever b. pulley c. trawler d. catchy
3.) _______ levers are referred to as those which are found to have the fulcrum between the force and the load.
a.) first-class b. second-class c. third-class d. higher-class
4.) All of these are examples of first-class levers except
a.) Crowbar b. Claw hammer c. See-saw d. pliers
5.) In the _________ levers, the force is found to be present within the load and the fulcrum.
a.) first-class b. second-class c. third-class d. higher-class
6.) __________ claws are referred to as the common levers which are responsible for helping you in removing the nails which are embedded in wood or other hard surfaces.
a.) hammer b. crowbar c. pliers d. control
7.) ___________ is found to be responsible for using the force in order to cut or separate any of the required material.
a.) hammer b. excavator c. elevator d. scissors
8.) We have _________ classes of nutrients
a.) four b. five c. six d. seven
9.) All of these are characteristics of a nutritionally deficient person except
a.) weakness and tiredness
b.) constant sicknesses and diseases
c.) abnormal brain function
d.) strong bones and teeth
10.) Computer is used in business organizations for all these except
a.) payroll calculations b. processing large volumes of data c. sales analysis d. play football games
11.) What is the full meaning of CBE?
a.) Computer Based Enterprises
b.) Computer Based Engineering
c.) Computer Based Education
d.) Computer Biometric Evaluation
12.) _________ reduces seriously the ability of each member of the household to access sufficient nutrients.
a.) small family size b. large family size c. medium family size d. fat family size
13.) All of these are uses of computer in healthcare except
a.) Lab-diagnostic System b. Patient Monitoring System c. Pharma Information System d. missile control
14.) ________ is a mechanical device which contains a wheel and rope/belt/chain to lift the heavy objects.
a.) lever b. pulley c. trawler d. robots
15.) A simple machine that uses a wheel with a groove in it and a rope that fits into the groove is called _________
a.) fixed pulley b. movable pulley c. fixed lever d. fixed trawler
16.) All of these are examples of movable pulley except
a.) flagpole b. cranes c. elevators d. weight lifting machines
17.) A collective term for websites and applications that focus on communication, community-based input, interaction, content-sharing and collaboration is _________
a.) germs b. gems c. social media d. facebooking
18.) _________ is a good example of a video viewing/sharing platform
a.) pinterest b. YouTube c. twitter d. ghost busters
19.) A simple machine consisting of a sloping surface, used for raising heavy bodies is called _______
a.) levers b. pulley c. inclined places d. goosey
20.) All of these are examples of inclined planes except
a.) Garbage Dumping b. Pyramids c. Stairs and Ramps d. staircase
21.) ________ is the modern scientific application of selected jujutsu techniques that may be practiced for self-development, physical education and sport
a.) kung-fu b. Judo c. Taekwando d. Jackie Chan
22.) The throwing technique in Judo is called _________
a.) Nage waza b. Katame waza c. Ate waza d. Buzu waza
23.) All of these are rules in Judo except
a.) using it to bully other people
b.) One cannot punch or kick his opponent.
c.) You cannot touch the opponent's face.
d.) Attacking the joints other than elbows is not allowed.
24.) _________ is defined as the push or pull on an object with mass that causes it to change its velocity.
a.) pulley b. levers c. inclined plane d. force
25.) All of these are types of force except
a.) gravitational force b. magnetic force c. electric force d. motivational force
26.) The computer _________ ensures the continuous running of the computer system’s processes and distributes reports and back up data and other files regularly.
a.) analysts b. designers c. operator d. engineer
27.) A person who writes, updates and manages the website is called
a.) system analysts b. data programmers c. web engineer d. software professional
28.) ___________ force finds application when matchsticks are lighted
a.) gravitational b. magnetic c. frictional d. electric
29.) _________ force resists motion
a.) gravitational b. magnetic c. frictional d. electric
30.) The movement of the body in the water using the arms and legs to stay afloat is called
a.) gymnastics b. exploration c. centrifugation d. swimming
SECTION B-ESSAY QUESTIONS
In this section, answer any three questions of your choice
1a.) Enumerate three basic skills in swimming
b.) Highlight four benefits of water projects in Nigeria
c.) State three hazards of water projects
2a.) Define “Pathogen”
b.) Give four examples of pathogens
c.) Give four examples of common diseases in our locality
3a.) Differentiate between communicable and non-communicable diseases
b.) List three examples each of
i.) communicable diseases
ii.) non-communicable disease
4a.) Explain the meaning of symptom
b.) Mention four signs and symptoms of diseases
c.) Highlight three preventive measures against diseases
5a.) Discuss these issues and challenges in PHE
i.) gambling
ii.) Drug abuse
b.) What are two ways through which drugs can be taken into the body?
c.) Give two reasons why people may drink or smoke
6a.) Define “Alcohol”
b.) State two effects of alcohol
c.) Outline three advantages of friction
d.) State two disadvantages of friction