Province of the

EASTERN CAPE
EDUCATION

SENIOR
PHASE

GRADE 9

NOVEMBER 2010

TECHNOLOGY

MARKS: 100

TIME: 2 hours

This question paper consists of 14 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of FIVE SECTIONS: SECTIONS A, B, C, D and E.

2. Answer ALL the questions from SECTIONS A, B, C and D, and ONE question from
SECTION E.

3. Read ALL the questions carefully before you write down the answers.

4 Number your questions exactly as they appear in the question paper.

5. Write neatly and legibly.

6. Write in blue or black ink only.

7. When drawing or sketching, use a pencil only.

ALLOCATION OF MARKS

SECTION A: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1 [10]

SECTION B: STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS AND CONTROL (Mechanical

Systems)

QUESTION 2 (15)

QUESTION 3 (15) [30]

SECTION C: PROCESSING

QUESTION 4 (14)

QUESTION 5 (6) [20]

SECTION D: SYSTEMS AND CONTROL (Electrical Systems)

QUESTION 6 (11)

QUESTION 7 (9) [20]

SECTION E: PROCESSING (QUESTION 8) (20)

OR [20]

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (QUESTION 9) (20)

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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1

Various possible answers are provided for the following questions. Choose the
correct answer and write down only the letter (A – D) next to the question number
(1.1 – 1.10), in your answer book.

1.1 A spider web can be classified as a … structure.

A natural
B solid
C man-made
D shell (1)

1.2 A good example of this force is seen in a pair of scissors. The two handles
exert forces in different directions on the pin holding the blades together.

A Compression force
B Torsion force
C Shearing force
D Tension force (1)

1.3 The adjacent sketch is an example of …

A a suspension bridge.
B an arch bridge
C a beam bridge
D a cantilever bridge. (1)

1.4 Which of the following is NOT an aspect of a system?

A Input
B Control or Process
C Energy
D Output (1)

1.5 This gear mechanism is used in an eggbeater:

A Spur gears
B Rack and spur gears
C Worm and spur gears
D Bevel gears (1)

1.6 Brass is an alloy of …

A copper and tin.

B copper and zinc.
C lead and tin.
D copper and lead. (1)
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1.7 Which ONE of the following preservation methods is also known as a

chemical protection?

A Painting
B Electroplating
C Galvanising
D Varnishing (1)

1.8 Which ONE of the following additives is used to prevent ingredients from
clumping together?

A Colourant
B Antioxidants
C Anti-caking agents
D Flavouring (1)

1.9 Ohmmeters are used to measure the … in a circuit.

A resistance
B voltage
C current
D energy (1)

1.10 Variable resistors or potentiometers are the devices needed to …

A store and release electrical energy.

B change or control the flow of electricity.
C stop the current from flowing.
D converts electrical energy into light energy. (1)

TOTAL SECTION A: 10
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SECTION B: STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS AND CONTROL (Mechanical Systems)

QUESTION 2

2.1 Match the following pictures to the list of properties below and give a clear
definition of each one:

List of properties: malleability; tensile strength; conductivity; ductility;

hardness

Copy the following table and fill in the correct answers:

Property Definition
1
2
3 (6)

2.2 Identify the structural parts used to strengthen each of the following
structures: Write down the numbers 1 – 5 and the correct name of the
structural part next to each number.

2
3

(5)
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2.3 As the tractor travels across the bridge (below), the stresses in the bridge
change although the weight of the tractor remains the same (constant). The
weight of the tractor is called the external load and the weight of the bridge is
called the internal load. The bridge supports are marked A and B.
Study the illustrations and answer the questions that follow:

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3

A B A B A B

If the weight of the tractor is 8000 N and the weight of the bridge is 40 000 N:

2.3.1 What is the total load (bridge and tractor)? (1)

2.3.2 What is the total load on each support in FIGURE 2? (1)

2.3.3 Which figure in the above illustration represents an uneven load?

Give a reason for your answer. (2)
[15]

QUESTION 3

3.1 Answer the following questions:

3.1.1 What is a pulley? (1)

3.1.2 What is the difference between a driver pulley and a driven pulley? (1)

3.1.3 How will you reverse the rotation direction of a driven pulley? (1)

3.1.4 Draw a neat sketch to illustrate your answer in 3.1.3 and indicate the
direction of each pulley. (4)

3.2 The mechanism shown below is an important control device and adds
additional safety when lifting systems. Name the parts labelled A and B.

A
B

(2)
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3.3 The diagram shows a typical gear train. Driver gear A has 40 teeth. When
gear A turn 10 times, gear B turns 5 times.

Look at the diagram and answer the questions that follow.

Driver gear A Driven gear B

3.3.1 How many teeth does the driven gear have? (1)

3.3.2 If gear A rotates at 70 revolutions per minute, at what speed does

gear B rotate? (1)

3.3.3 If gear A rotates clockwise, in which direction does gear B rotate? (1)

3.3.4 Calculate the mechanical advantage of this gear system.

Formula:
number of teeth on driven gear
Mechanical Advantage =
number of teeth on driver gear (3)
[15]

TOTAL SECTION B: 30
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SECTION C: PROCESSING

QUESTION 4

Read the following article and then answer the questions that follow.

4.1 Case Study: Food additives and behavioural problems

Additives are not foods on their own; they are substances that are added to
food during processing for specific reasons.
The more highly food is processed; the more likely it is to contain additives.
Many people are concerned about the use of additives in food.
“Food additives are causing behavioural problems in an entire generation of
youngsters”, an alarming government-backed British study confirmed this
week. Artificial colourings and preservatives fuel temper tantrums and
hyperactivity in children as young as three, experts found.
Some also suffer runny noses, which could affect sleep, creating a vicious
cycle of tiredness and bad behaviour. These children are then given drugs
such as Ritalin to calm them. Many of the worst cases are diagnosed with
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
“We looked at additives and preservatives used extensively in a vast array of
food and drinks, from sweets, cakes and biscuits, to tinned foods, fizzy drinks
and ready prepared foods such as fish fingers. These findings suggest that
significant changes in children’s hyperactive behaviour could be produced by
the removal of artificial colourings and sodium benzoate from their diet,” a
source was quoted as saying.

4.1.1 Name ONE reason why food manufacturers add additives to food. (1)

4.1.2 Give ONE negative behavioural effect of additives. (1)

4.1.3 Name any ONE of the foods that contain harmful additives. (1)

4.1.4 How could hyperactive behaviour be improved or prevented? (2)

4.2 Many of the foods we eat have been processed before we buy and eat them.
It is also common knowledge that some foods are more highly processed than
others.

4.2.1 Name any THREE reasons why people process food. (3)

4.2.2 Name ONE disadvantage of processed food (1)

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4.3 Match the food processing methods in COLUMN A with the correct
description in COLUMN B. Write down only the number of the process in
COLUMN A and the letter of the correct description in COLUMN B next to it.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

4.3.1 Pasteurisation A Allows food to be stored for longer periods

4.3.2 Drying B A heat treatment that kills most bacteria

Heating foods in airtight, vacuum-sealed

4.3.3 Freezing C containers

A process where food is heated to very high

4.3.4 Canning D temperatures. It sterilises the product
completely

UHT – Ultra During this process, all moisture is removed

4.3.5 E from the food
Heat Treatment
(5)
[14]

QUESTION 5

5.1 Corrosion (rust) occurs when a metal slowly changes to a new substance
while the original metal is eaten away. Corrosion can also affect the
properties of plastics.

Name TWO factors that cause iron corrosion. (2)

5.2 Choose the correct protection method, from the list that best describes the
processes mentioned below. Write down the letters A – D and the correct
name of the process next to each letter.

galvanising, varnishing, electroplating, painting

A Steel is given a copper coating in a process called electrolysis.

B Wood or metal is given a coating to keep out the moisture and/or

oxygen that could cause the wood to rot and the metal to rust.

C Wood is given a protective coating to prevent rotting.

D Iron and steel is given a protective coating of zinc to prevent corrosion. (4)
[6]

TOTAL SECTION C: 20
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SECTION D: SYSTEMS AND CONTROL (Electrical Systems)

QUESTION 6

6.1 Study the electronic circuit below. Choose any FOUR of the components,
labelled A – F, from the circuit and answer the following questions:

6.1.1 Identify the components. (2)

6.1.2 State whether each of the chosen components is an input, process

or output component. (2)

6.1.3 Give a brief explanation of the function of each of the chosen

components. (4)

Copy and complete the following table in you answer book:

Letter of
Input /
Component Name of
Process / Function
(A, B, C, component
Output
D, E or F)

(8)

6.2 A light-dependent resistor (LDR) is an input device in an electric circuit.

Explain briefly how this device can be used to control an
electric circuit.

(3)
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QUESTION 7

7.1 The sketch below shows an example of a processing device used in many
different circuits.

7.1.1 Name this device. (1)

7.1.2 Name the TWO basic functions perform by this device. (2)

7.1.3 Draw a neat diagram of the symbol used to represent the above-
mentioned device in a circuit. Label the THREE different terminals. (6)
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TOTAL SECTION D: 20

SECTION E

ANSWER QUESTION 8 OR QUESTION 9

QUESTION 8: PROCESSING

8.1 Food products can be preserved using a variety of methods.

Copy and use the table beneath to identify suitable methods for preserving
the given food products. Choose any TWO suitable preserving methods for
each of the given food products listed below and place a tick in the
corresponding blocks.

FOOD PRESERVING METHODS

PRODUCTS Freezing Drying Canning Pickling Salting
Beef
Peaches
Beans
Tomatoes
Fish (10)
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8.2 The process illustrated below is called electroplating.

Electroplating is the process of

producing a thin metallic layer
coating on the surface of a
metallic object, using electricity.

8.2.1 List TWO reasons why materials are electroplated. (2)

8.2.2 What happens when you scratch the surface of an electroplated item? (1)

8.2.2 Electroplating is professionally done for both functional and

decorative purposes. Name any THREE items that are electroplated
for those purposes. (3)

8.2.3 Name any FOUR types of coating layers found in electroplating. (4)
[20]

QUESTION 9

9.1 Use the resistor colour code chart and the example of a resistor to answer
the questions below.

Colour 1st Band 2nd Band 3rd Band 4th Band

Black 0 0
Brown 1 1 0
Red 2 2 00
Accuracy/
Orange 3 3 000 Tolerance
Yellow 4 4 0000
Gold = ±5 %
Green 5 5 00000 Silver= ±10 %
Blue 6 6 000000 None = ± 20 %

Violet 7 7 0000000
Grey 8 8 00000000
White 9 9 000000000

Example:
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9.1.1 Determine the resistance of the two resistors below:

Resistor 1 Resistor 2

(6)
9.1.2 What is the tolerance of Resistor 1? (1)

9.1.3 State the colours found in the following resistors.

(a) 390 000 Ω
(b) 20 Ω (6)

9.2 Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow.

Mr Bumnandi owns a fish tank which has a light installed to keep the
water warm. He wants an electrical system that will automatically
switch the light on when it is dark, and also switch the circuit on and off
when the water becomes too hot or too cold.

9.2.1 What electronic device is needed to switch the circuit on and off
when the water is too hot or too cold? (1)

9.2.2 Draw a neat diagram of the symbol that represents the electronic
device mentioned in QUESTION 9.2.1. (2)

9.2.3 Name any FOUR electrical household appliances that use the
above-mentioned device to control the temperature. (4)
[20]

TOTAL FOR SECTION E: 20

GRAND TOTAL: 100