Technology Grade 7 Quiz

What is the main aim of Technology Education in South Africa?

• To focus solely on theoretical knowledge

• To develop a technologically literate population

• To eliminate the need for engineers

• To produce artists and musicians

Which strand is NOT part of the Natural Sciences curriculum?

• Planet Earth and Beyond

• Life and Living

• Matter and Materials

• Technology and Innovation

What does a design specification provide?

• A list of random ideas

• A summary of the project

• A detailed document about a product or process

• A list of team members

Which of the following is a focus area in teaching Technology?

• Memorizing facts

• Creative problem solving

• Reading literature

• Studying history

What is one of the unique features of Technology education?

• It discourages teamwork

• It focuses only on theoretical knowledge

• It avoids real-world applications

• It encourages collaborative learning

What is the purpose of Natural Sciences at the Senior Phase level?

• To focus on historical events

• To prepare learners for sports

• To lay the basis for further studies in specific Science disciplines

• To teach only about plants

Which of the following is NOT a strand of Natural Sciences?

• Energy and Change

• Matter and Materials

• Social Studies

• Life and Living

What is a design constraint?

• A requirement for a product

• A suggestion for improvement

• An optional feature

• A limitation on requirements or operation conditions

What does Technology education aim to develop in learners?

• Artistic abilities

• Physical strength

• Creative and critical thinking skills

• Only technical skills

Which of the following is a key term related to drawing in Technology?

• Specifications

• Calculations

• Experiments

• Narratives