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MEMORANDUM

JUNE CONTROLLED TEST


GRADE: 9
DURATION: 1 Hour

MARKS: 40

EXAMINER:
Moderator:

SECTION A: KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

QUESTION 1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1.1 Read the following statements carefully and CIRCLE the correct answer.

1.1.1 D √
1.1.2. A √
1.1.3 D√
1.1.4 D √
1.1.5 A √ (5)
1.2

SCENARIO

1.2.1 Write the design brief for the given scenario. (2)

I will design a mechanical control system/ pulley system that will be able to make it easy to lift the
bucket of water from the well. √√

1.2.2 List TWO specifications. (2)

Pulley system must be easy to operate √

It needs to be able to withhold the weight of the bucket √


1.2.3 List TWO constraints. (2)

Availability of materials √

Lack of knowledge and skills √

1.2.4 List Two materials and Two tools you will use to make the solution. (4)
Materials Tools

pulley wheel √ Hammer √

Rope/ belt √ Saw √


Any other relevant materials

1.2.5. Draw a freehand sketch of your solution in the space provided. (10)

Assessment criteria for freehand sketch


Criteria Possible marks Marks obtained
Idea addresses the problem (Design brief) Mechanical 3
control system used/ named
Idea is according to specifications and constraints 3
Free hand( ruler and other instruments not used 4
TOTAL 10

SECTION B

QUESTION 2

2.1. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow.

2.1.1. What does Pascal’s principle state? (2)

Pressure exerted on one part of a hydraulic system will be transferred equally, without any loss, in
all directions to other parts of the system. √√
𝑂𝑈𝑇𝑃𝑈𝑇 𝐹𝑂𝑅𝐶𝐸
2.1.2. Calculate the mechanical advantage of this hydraulic system. 𝑀𝐴=
(2)
𝐼𝑁𝑃𝑈𝑇 𝐹𝑂𝑅𝐶𝐸
𝑂𝑈𝑇𝑃𝑈𝑇 𝐹𝑂𝑅𝐶𝐸
𝑀𝐴=
𝐼𝑁𝑃𝑈𝑇 𝐹𝑂𝑅𝐶𝐸

50 𝑁

=8 √

2.2. Diagram of a hydraulic jack.

2.2.. Describe how the hydraulic jack works by completing system diagram below. (3)

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT


THETHWT
The master piston forces oil
The handle is moved up and The car is moved upwards√
into the main cylinder. √
down√
OR
The slave piston rises with
multiplied force. √

2.3.Study the sketch and answer the questions that follow.

2.3.1. Calculate the effort needed to lift the load. (3)

𝐿𝑂𝐴𝐷
𝑀𝐴=
𝐸𝐹𝐹𝑂𝑅𝑇

𝐸𝐹𝐹𝑂𝑅𝑇=
𝑀𝐴

= 10 N √

2.3.2. What is the name of this pulley system? (2)

Block-and-tackle pulley system √ √

[12 MARKS]

TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND ENVIRONMENT

SECTION C [10]

QUESTION 3

Read the article and answer the questions that follow:

3.1. How does flooding affect humans and the environment? Mention TWO ways. (2)

• Severe floods damage infrastructure √√


• Death of people √√
• Contaminated water due to pollution and sewage. √√
• Business and school closure √√
• Damage to homes can lead to people becoming homeless √√
Any other relevant answer

3.2. How were big businesses and government departments affected by floods?

Mention TWO ways. (2)

• Operational and supply-chain disruptions due to road closures.√√


• Structural damage of buildings (collapse of buildings).√√
• Loss of staff members (death). √√
• Disruption of water and electricity supply. √√
• Disruption of communication (damage of telecommunication infrastructure). √√
Any relevant answer

3.3. Now that flood’s recovery and future prevention is in progress, what should be done to prepare
for, prevent, and mitigate the frequency or severity of losses and damage caused by flooding?
Mention TWO. (2)

• Research-informed town planning. √√


• Building codes and land zoning to avoid flooding.√√
• Public awareness about floods. √√
• Flood early warnings and communication of severe weather condition.√√

Any relevant answer

3.4. Suggest TWO ways in which to rebuilt bridges to make them stronger and stable. (2)

• Internal cross-bracing / triangulation .√√ • Reinforcing concrete. √√


• Use of correct materials. √√
Any relevant answer

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