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PRE-TECHNICAL STUDIES G9
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1. What is the importance of observing safety rules in a workshop?
- ATo avoid accidents and injuries.
- BTo impress others.
- CTo keep the workshop tidy.
2Which of the following can be a hazard on raised platforms?
- AGuardrails
- BLoose boards
- CProper lighting
- DSafety harnesses
3Grade 9 learners engaged in a discussion about regular maintenance of raised platforms. How often should raised platforms be inspected for safety?
- AOn a monthly basis
- BOnce a year
- CEvery six months
- DBefore each use
4Which of the following is NOT a common material used for constructing raised platforms?
- AGlass
- BWood
- CConcrete
- DMetal
5What is the main reason for using a ramp to access a raised platform?
- ATo add a decorative element to the platform
- BTo provide easier access for people with disabilities
- CTo make the platform more visually appealing
- DTo reduce the overall cost of construction
6A Junior School teacher is talented in music and wants to start a band in school. What is the first step that the teacher should take?
- AFinding other musicians who share the same passion
- BRecording a demo without any practice
- CPractising for hours every day
- DBuying expensive musical instruments
7An entrepreneur prefers making money transactions through a mobile phone. Which measure can help secure transaction details from unauthorised access?
- AUsing strong passwords
- BBacking up data
- CInstalling antivirus software
- DLocking the mobile phone in a drawer
8During a practical lesson in the school workshop, a learner noticed a container with the symbol below: ☠ What does this symbol indicate?
- AFlammable substance
- BToxic or poisonous substance
- CCorrosive substance
- DExplosive substance
9Which of the following is not a computer pointing device?
- AJoystick
- BMouse
- CLight pen
- DKeyboard
10Devices attached to the computer system unit are called peripherals. Which one of the following is not a peripheral?
- ARouter
- BFlash disk
- CLaptop
- DPrinter
11. Which of the following is not a combustible material?
- AGlass
- BPaper
- CCharcoal
- DPetrol
12The following are computer storage devices. Which one is incorrect?
- APrinter
- BMemory card
- CFlash disk
- DHard disk
13Which of the following is not a potential safety threat in the environment?
- ASlippery floors
- BPoorly lit rooms
- CNaked electric cables
- DProtective gear
14Which of the following is not an online threat in the environment?
- ACyberbullying
- BPhishing
- CHacking
- DBrowsing
15Which of the following is NOT a piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
- ASafety goggles.
- BLab coat.
- CSandals.
- DDisposable gloves.
16What does the "Corrosive" symbol (a liquid dripping on a hand/metal) mean?
- AThe substance is flammable.
- BThe substance can eat through skin or metal.
- CThe substance is dangerous only if eaten.
- DThe substance is radioactive.
17What is the definition of a raised platform in the context of a workplace?
- AA low, permanent, and fixed structure designed for heavy storage.
- BA type of machinery used only for transporting goods.
- C. A temporary or permanent elevated structure used to support workers and materials during tasks.
- DA safety barrier built to prevent people from entering a dangerous area.
18Which, among the options below, is the most significant risk associated with working on raised platforms?
- AElectrocution
- BEquipment malfunction
- CLack of tools
- DFalling from heights
19When working on a raised platform, what is meant by "maintaining three points of contact"?
- AHaving three people on the platform at all times.
- BEnsuring the platform has three legs.
- CKeeping both hands and one foot, or both feet and one hand, in contact with the structure.
- D. Using three different types of tools simultaneously.
20Why are guardrails installed on elevated platforms?
- ATo prevent workers from falling.
- BTo hang tools.
- CTo reduce the cost of the structure.
- DTo improve the appearance of the platform.
21. What is the primary goal of self-exploration in career development?
- ATo find a job for immediate employment
- BTo choose the highest-paying job available
- CTo understand your personal qualities and align them with career goals
- DTo avoid competition in the local job market
22Which of the following best describes a "Talent"?
- AAn inborn or natural ability to do a task with little guidance
- BA specific career goal set in senior school
- CA skill that a person learns through a lot of practice
- DAn interest that changes constantly over time
23What is the main purpose of career development?
- ATo avoid making any mistakes during practical projects
- BTo finish school as quickly as possible
- CTo follow the same career path as your closest friends
- DThe process of learning and planning for a career that fits your skills
24In career development, an "Ability" is different from a "Talent" because it is:
- AA skill acquired and developed through training and practice
- BA gift from God possessed by only a few
- CSomething you are born with
- DA natural hobby that requires no coaching
25Which firefighting technique involves covering a fire with a fire blanket or sand to cut off the oxygen supply?
- ACooling
- BSmothering
- CStarving
- DInterrupting
26What is the "starving" method of firefighting?
- AReducing the temperature of the fire
- BCutting off the oxygen supply
- CRemoving all flammable materials away from the fire
- DUsing a CO₂ extinguisher
27Which of the following is a common cause of electrical fires in a technical workshop?
- ARegularly servicing equipment
- BUsing the correct fuse rating
- CKeeping switches accessible
- DOverloading electrical sockets
28If a person is choking due to heavy smoke inhalation, what is the first action you should take?
- AGive them a glass of cold water
- BMove them to a safe, well-ventilated open space
- C) Lay them down flat on their back
- DCover their face with a heavy blanket
29In a computer system, "hardware" refers to:
- AThe physical parts of the computer
- BThe programs that tell the computer what to do
- CThe data stored in the memory
- DThe internet connection speed
30Which of the following is an example of an output device?
- AScanner
- BMicrophone
- CKeyboard
- DMonitor
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