MEMORANDUM
TECHNOLOGY END OF YEAR TEST
Year:2021
Grade 7 TOTAL:60 MARKS
SECTION A DESIGN PROCESS SKILLS & GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION [30 MARKS]
QUESTION 1: Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow
1.1 What is the problem in the above scenario that has made people in the community unhappy?
The problem is that many people had to be evacuated from their homes as it was
unsafe. /The problem is flooding in the Cape Agulhas region. √√ (2)
1.2 How are you going to solve the problem? (Write a design brief)
I am going to design and make a model of an emergency shelter for the flood victims. √√
(2)
1.3 List six specifications needed for your solution. (6)
1.3.1 The shelter must be lightweight. √
1.3.2 must be safe and sturdy√
1.3.3 must be large enough to house a family of six for a month. √
1.3.4 must be easy to transport/ must be portable√
1.3.5 and must be easy to assemble√ and waterproofed. √ (Any 5)
1.4 List a constraint (limitation) for your solution. (1)
1.4.1 Not all learners will be able to bring their own tools and materials√ / Working alone
can be a challenge for some √/ Some tools may not be available√ (Any 1)
QUESTION 2: Sketch a 2D drawing of your proposed shelter design. Marks will be awarded for
creativity and innovation. Use the rubric provided as a guide.
Assessment criteria for freehand sketch
Criteria Possible Marks
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Technology Grade 7 November 2021 Memo
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Any possible 2D design
‘M- Materials E- Explain parts S-Show mm
QUESTION 3: Vanishing Point
Draw a single vanishing point perspective of the town hall drawing below where some of the
victims were housed for a short while after being rescued. (6)
VP
X
Assessment Criteria
Criteria Possible Marks
marks obtained
Correct 2 √√
technique
used and
labelled VP
All 3 √√√
construction
lines are
evident.
Vertical and
horizontal
lines are
correct
Neatness 1 √
TOTAL 6
QUESTION 4: Investigate emergency situations and emergency food (6)
4.1 Are the flood victims from the scenario called refugees or are they internally
displaced citizens? Motivate your answer. 2
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Internally displaced individuals. They are being temporarily sheltered in an alternate venue and
are not crossing international borders to do so. / IDPs remain in their own countries. √√
4.2 What would you consider as the flood victim’s two basic needs after they have
been rescued? 2
Emergency shelter, nutritious food, warm protective clothing, clean water√√ (Any 2)
4.3 Suggest two types of emergency food that are both nutritious and convenient and
would suit the needs of the flood victims during their stay in the Town hall. 2
Soups, dehydrated starches, cereals, bread / sandwiches, canned foods/ non-perishables e.g.,
Dried foods, cheap but sustaining. √√ (Any two possible answers)
QUESTION 5: Investigate clothing worn by the NSRI (National Sea rescue institute)
emergency workers (4)
5.1 The NSRI emergency workers need to be equipped to handle the cold turbulent waters
while rescuing the flood victims. Provide two examples of emergency clothing that they would
wear during the rescue operation.
Foul weather gear√ , life jackets√ wetsuits√ (Any two possible answers) 2
5.2 How are wetsuits designed to help the rescue workers? Name the special fabric that is
used in these wetsuits? 2
They have foamed neoprene that contain gas cells that act as insulators √, Wetsuits are custom
made for better fit and for least resistance in the water √
SECTION B TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING [18 MARKS]
QUESTION 6: Match column A with column B. Write only the letter representing the correct
answer in column C.
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(6)
Column A Column B Column C
A. Consists of both a fixed
6.1Mechanical advantage pulley and a moveable pulley 6.1. C√
6.2 Solenoid B.A drum like device that can
wind up or coil cable or unwind 6.2 E√
to release tension
C. The ability to do more work
6.3 Fulcrum 6.3. D√
with less effort
D.A turning point or pivot point in
6.4 Moveable pulley a lever 6.4. F√
E. A cylindrical coil of wire 6.5. A√
6.5 Compound pulley acting as a magnet when
carrying electrical current
6.6 Winch F. Moves with the load and 6.6 B√
reduces the amount of input
force to lift a load
QUESTION 7 Mechanical systems
Complete the table below (12)
Mechanism Name the mechanism How can this mechanism
indicated by the arrow, and affect mechanical
type of input movement advantage?
required in each case
7.1 7.1.2
The longer the lever/ effort
Name: Lever√ arm the more mechanically
advantaged the lever will
Type of movement be√
Linear movement√
7.2 7.2.2
Name: Crank√ The bigger the crank
Type of movement handle the greater MA
or
Rotary movement√ The input force is greater
than the output force√
7.3 7.2.3
Name: Lever√ The closer the load is to the
fulcrum, the greater the MA
Type of movement or
When the load on the left
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Reciprocating movement√ leans closer to the
middle(fulcrum) it gets
easier to move√
7.4 7.4.1 7.4.2
Name: Pulley√ The more pulleys added
will increase the
Type of movement mechanical advantage
Linear movement√ or
Two pulleys will halve the
load/ increase the distance
of the rope√
QUESTION 8: Electrical Components (6)
Name the electrical component and indicate if it
Electrical symbol
is an input or output device
8.1
Name Buzzer
Output device
8.2
Name Electromagnet
Output device
9.3
Name Switch (Open)
Input device
SECTION C: IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON SOCIETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
10.1. Which emergencies happen suddenly, without warning? (2)
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Fires, floods and conflicts like war can happen without warning√√
10.2. How will these sudden emergencies affect each of the following?
(a) the mix of people in the group? (2)
In wars, men and older boys often must leave. The people who remain behind are mostly
women, the aged, children and disabled people. √√
(b) the amount of food and water refugees have with them? (2)
Sudden emergency situations often mean that there is no store of food, and access to
clean water may be limited. When it is caused by fire or flood, most of the provisions will
have been destroyed, leaving the people without supplies. √√
(c) the ability of refugees to build their own shelters. (2)
When fires and floods have destroyed settlements, the materials to rebuild are often also
destroyed or washed away, and tools are not available. In wartime, if people have to
move, they may not be able to find suitable materials, have the tools, or even find suitable
ground to build on. √√
10. 3 Which emergencies happen slowly, over a longer period of time? (2)
Droughts and loss of crops happen over a longer period of time√√
10.4. Which emergencies are the most difficult to plan for? Explain why you say so. (2)
Sudden emergencies such as floods and fires are unexpected and are more difficult to
plan for. √
Communities can plan in some ways for these emergencies, but it is difficult to store
enough food. √
TOTAL :60
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