Bedfordview Primary School

EKHURULENI NORTH DISTRICT

Controlled test
Name: Grade 7 : A B C D
Subject: Technology
Examiner: Mrs T.Naidoo Date: 28 May 2024
Moderator: Mr S. Visser Time Allocation: 1 Hour

INSTRUCTIONS Parent’s signature:

1. An extra 10 minutes will be provided for reading.
2. Write neatly and legibly. Comments:
3. Answer in the spaces provided.
4. This paper consists of 8 pages.

SECTION A SECTION B SECTION C

Question 1 2-4 5 %

Allocated mark /30 /18 /12 /60

Learner’s mark
/15 /9 /6 /30
on EDUPAK
Moderated mark
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
0 – 29% 30 – 39% 40 – 49% 50 – 59% 60 – 69% 70 – 79% 80 – 100%

SECTION A: DESIGN PROCESS, SKILLS, AND GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION

QUESTION 1: Read the scenario and complete the following activities: (30)

Recently your teachers have been experiencing problems with their Wi-Fi at school. A cell phone
company has advised the school to consider a faster network. Since 5G towers can operate on
less power, they can be made relatively small. This is important not only for aesthetics but also
saves space.

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A 5G cell tower is basically just a small box, like you see in the image above that can be mounted
onto a lamppost. While this is a new development, some companies are burying antennas under
manhole covers to extend their mobile network through the streets. So, there is no need for towers
looming over us.
Scenario: You have been asked to design a 5G cell tower model for your school. The model will
be made in class over three lessons in pairs. You must ensure that the model is strong and sturdy
and is light weight so that it can be mounted onto a streetlamp. It must blend in with its
surroundings and it must be made from recyclable materials.

1.1.1 What is the problem in the scenario that needs solving?

______________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________ (2)

1.1.2 Write the design brief for the given scenario.

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________ (4)
1.2 List FOUR design specifications for the solution.

1.2.1_____________________________________________________________________

1.2.2_____________________________________________________________________

1.2.3 ____________________________________________________________________

1.2.4_____________________________________________________________________ (4)

1.3 List FOUR constraints that could affect the solution.

1.3.1 ___________________________________________________________________

1.3.2 ___________________________________________________________________

1.3.3 ___________________________________________________________________

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1.3.4 ___________________________________________________________________ (4)

1.4 List THREE materials and THREE tools you will use to make the solution. (6)
MATERIALS TOOLS
1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

1.5 Draw a 2D (One view) of your 5G cell tower model in the space provided below. Remember to
label your drawing and follow the rubric below. (10)
____________________________________________________________________________

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 RUBRIC: CRITERIA POSSIBLE MARKS OBTAINED/
MARK Teacher Comment
Heading ‘2D MODEL OF 5G CELL TOWER’ is in 2
block caps in pencil and the correct view has been
indicated below heading
There are outlines and construction lines 2

The drawing is labelled with sufficient materials and 2

tools
An appropriate scale has been indicated and has 2
been applied correctly
Dimensions indicated /measurements 1

Neatness 1

TOTAL: 10

SECTION B: TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING [18]

QUESTION 2: Multiple choice (6)
Read each statement and write the letter, which represents the correct answer in the box below.

2.1 In a first class lever the____________________

a) The fulcrum is always on the right-hand side of the lever.
b) The load is between the fulcrum and the effort.
c) The fulcrum is between the effort and the load.

2.2 When we investigate in our design process, we __________________

a) Start drawing up our design brief
b) Gather all information
c) Communicate our design process

2.3 Construction lines are ___________________

a) Continuous light-coloured lines
b) Thick and dark
c) Thin, continuous lines that are used to help construct other lines.

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2.4 The standard measurement unit used in drawings is_____________
a) mm
b) km
c) cm

2.5 A way of adding strength to a structure by arranging struts and ties in a particular way is called
_________________
a) Tubing
b) Triangulation
c) Folding

2.6 A link/ linkage is used to ________________

a) change the direction of movement
b) change the distance of movement
c) both A and B apply

ANSWER BOX

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6

QUESTION 3: Match the columns (5)

Match the statement in Column A with the answer in Column B. Write the letter of the answer that
you have chosen on the answer box.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
3.1 Strut A) Scale

3.2 Tie B) Hydraulic system

3.3 The length and width in the drawing that C) Lever

represents 1:10
3.4 Uses a liquid such as oil to make things D) A horizontal member that supports tension
move. forces
3.5 It is a machine that makes our lives easier. E) Diagonal member that supports
compression forces
ANSWER BOX

3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5

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QUESTION 4: Type and Classes of Structures (7)
4.1 Look at the images below. identify if each image is a shell, a frame, or a solid structure AND if
it is man-made or natural. (6)

IS IT A SHELL, FRAME OR A MAN-MADE OR NATURAL?

IMAGE SOLID STRUCTURE?
A

4.2 Study the pictures below and indicate which class of levers each one represents. (1)

IMAGE A IMAGE B
See saw
Wheelbarrow

IMAGE CLASS OF LEVER

A
½

B
½

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SECTION C: TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
QUESTION 5: Refer to the timeline below and answer the questions that follow. (12)

What is 5G?
5G is the 5th generation mobile network. It is a new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G, and
4G networks. 5G enables a new kind of network that is designed to connect virtually everyone and
everything together including machines, objects, and devices.
5G wireless technology is meant to deliver higher multi-Gbps( Gigabytes per second) peak data
speeds, ultra-low latency ( which can handle large volumes of data without delays), more reliability,
massive network capacity, increased availability, and a more uniform user experience to more
users.
5.1 How is 5G better than the previous cellular network technologies? (2)
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

5.2 In which year did 4G develop? (1)

______________________________________________________________________________
5.3 Were people able to send SMSs in 1990? Give a reason for your answer. (2)
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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5.4 What did 3G technology allow cell phone customers to make use of in 1998 (2)
_____________________________________________________________________________
5.5 How is robotics important for the future? (2)
_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

5.6 Do you think 5G will impact on businesses in the future positively or negatively? Provide a
reason for your answer. (2)
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

5.7 Refer to the timeline again. What do you think the word ‘evolution’ means in your own
words. (1)
______________________________________________________________________________

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THE END

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