Technology: Term 2 Quiz

What are natural structures?

• Structures made by people

• Trees, plants, rock formations

• Buildings in cities

• Electronic devices

Which of the following is a man-made structure?

• Bridges

• Caves

• Trees

• Skeletons

What is the purpose of a frame structure?

• To strengthen

• To form a curve

• To squash together

• To pull apart

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

• Tension

• Torsion

• Shear

• Compression

How can you improve the design of a frame structure to prevent skewing?

• Add more weight

• Remove support beams

• Increase wind exposure

• Use gusset plates

What is the purpose of cross-bracing in a frame structure?

• To add decoration

• To prevent skewing

• To reduce height

• To increase weight

Why are cell phone towers considered frame structures?

• Due to their height

• Due to their shape

• Due to their weight

• Due to their material

What is the main purpose of a cell phone tower?

• To provide internet

• To support heavy loads

• To grow plants

• To generate electricity

What is the function of a vanishing point in single vanishing point perspective?

• To create depth

• To add color

• To make objects look smaller

• To show hidden lines

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

• Outline lines

• Dimension lines

• Construction lines

• Hidden lines