Technology: Term 2 Quiz

What are natural structures?

• Candles

• Plastic chairs

• Electricity pylons

• Trees and plants

What is the purpose of bridges?

• To connect two land masses

• To allow vehicles to cross over water bodies

• To be made in workshops and factories

• To be natural

What is the name given to a force that tries to squash something together?

• Bending

• Compression

• Tension

• Shear

How can a bridge be strengthened by folding into geometric shaped tubes?

• By triangulation

• By thickening material

• By better fasteners

• By using gusset plates

What is the name given to a turning or twisting force?

• Tension

• Compression

• Torsion

• Shear

What is the main purpose of a cell phone tower?

• To provide internet services

• To stiffen materials

• To act as a landmark

• To ensure stability and strength

What is the purpose of a vanishing point in a painting?

• To create a sense of depth and perspective

• To guide the viewer's eye towards a focal point

• To establish the horizon line

• To enhance the illusion of three-dimensional space

What is the main use of graphical communication in the field of architecture?

• To share architectural designs and concepts using graphics

• To make buildings look smaller in scale

• To draw detailed floor plans and elevations

• To create realistic 3D renderings of structures

What are the three main dimensions in a blueprint?

• Depth, height, width

• Width, depth, height

• Length, width, depth

• Height, length, width

What type of lines are used to show the basic shape of a building in an architectural drawing?

• Construction lines

• Outline lines

• Dimension lines

• Hidden lines