DENHAM TOWN HIGH SCHOOL-grade 9 Final Draft

DENHAM TOWN HIGH SCHOOL
END OF TERM EXAMINATION
GRADE 9
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
1 ½ hour
Paper 1 and 2
January 2020
In addition to the 1 hour, candidates are allowed 5 minutes
to read through the paper. Writing may begin during this time. This exam consists of
three (3) sections. All candidates should answer all questions in section A, Band C.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. All questions must be done on the question paper.
2. Candidates may use a calculator for the examination.
3. Candidates MUST show working for all calculations done.
4. The number of each question answered MUST be written next to the solution
5. Each candidate MUST enter his/her name and class details on the answer sheet.
1
SECTION A - MULTIPLE CHOICE
Answer all questions from this section. (1 mark each)
All Questions are followed by several possible responses. You are to choose the correct answer by
circling either A, B, C, or D
1. As resistors are added in series to a 7. The general condition of a person’s

physical, mental and social well-
circuit, the total resistance will
being can be referred to as?
A. Increase
A. Their well-being
B. Decrease
B. Safety
C. Stay the same
D. All of the above
C. Health
2. This is needed in a circuit to start the D. General condition
electrons moving. 8. Why is it important to wear the

appropriate safety gears at all times when
A. Battery working in a school laboratory or
B. Switch workplace environment?
C. Power source A. The school laboratory instructor or

work supervisor told us to wear safety
D. Wire gears
3. As the resistance of a circuit B. Safety gears are worn to protect the
increases, the current will eyes from flying particles such as dust
A. Increase C. Safety gears are required by all schools

and workplace environment
B. Decrease
D. Safety gears are worn to protect the
C. Stay the same
body from harm or danger
D. Jump
9. Which type of accident does the symbol
4. The current through each resistor below represents?
connected in series
A. Will add up to the total current
B. Is the same in part of the circuit
C. Divide in the wire
D. Flow from left to right
Figure 1
5. A series circuit has ____ path(s) that
A. Over-exertion
the electric current can take.
B. Bodily reaction
A. Two
C. Electrical shock
B. One
D.Slip/Trip and fall
C. Four
D. Three 10. Which of the following is not a
potential hazard to your feet?
6. The state of being protected against
physical, social, and occupational A. Falling objects.
harm or danger can be referred to as?
B. Dust particles in the air.
A. State Protection
C. Puddles of sulfuric acid.
B. Safety
D. Bare electrical wires on the
C. Health floor.
D. Protection from hazards
2
11. Which of the following are the basic 16. A battery is connected to a resistor.
components of a simple circuit? Increasing the resistance of the resistor will
I. Source
A. increase the current in the circuit.
II. Conductor
III. Control B. Decrease the current in the circuit.
IV. Load C. not affects the current in the circuit.
a. I, II and III only
D. the wires will burn
b. I, II and IV only
c. I, III and IV only 17. What supplies energy in an electric
d. I, II, III and IV circuit?
12. What is the total resistance in the
A. a conductor
circuit below?
B. light bulb
R1 = 4.5 Ω, R2 = 6 Ω, R3 = 5.5 Ω C. a wire
R1 R2 R3 D. a battery
18. Which material is a conductor?
A. plastic
B. silver
C. glass
D. wood
A. 10 Ω
B. 16 Ω
C. 20 Ω
D. 1 Ω
13. Which of the following is the unit of
resistance?
A. Ohms
B. Resistors
C. Amperes
D. Watts
14. In Ohm’s Law, what does the symbol I
represent?
A. Current
B. Load
C. Power
D).Voltage
15. What potential difference must be
applied to a 26 Ω resistor to cause a current
of 0.50 A to flow through it?
A. 6.5 V
B. 13 V
C. 26 V
D. 52 V (18 marks)
3
Section B
Choose the best word(s) from the word box to complete each sentence.
Circuit glass insulators conductors
Electric current rubber series parallel

resistor copper battery silver
1. The flow of electricity is an __________________________________________.

2. A path that an electric current follows is a ____________________________.
3. A ____________________________ supplies energy to move electricity through a
circuit.
4. __________________________ are materials that electrical current cannot pass
through.
5. __________________________ are materials that electrical current can easily pass
through. 6. ____________________________ and ____________________________
are examples of materials that are conductors.
7. ____________________________ and ____________________________ are
examples of materials that are insulators.
8. A ____________________________ is a material that cuts down the flow of current,
but does not stop it.
9. A ____________________________ circuit is a circuit in which electrical current can
follow only one path.
(9 marks)
Section C
Instructions: Write true or false beside each of the statements listed below.
(1 mark each)
1. Don’t fool around in the lab because many painful accidents are as a
result of the antic of the so called clown_____
2. Your teacher is there to help, ask for his/her approval before starting
your work____
3. Report any injuries at once, it don’t matter how slight, all small cuts
can develop into serious trouble_____
4. Keep your work area clean and free of litter which might cause
someone to slip or stumble_____
5. Use tools correctly and do not use them when they are not in proper
working condition______
6. Observe the proper way of handling and lifting objects, get someone
to help you with heavy objects_____
7. Do not talk to attract the attention of a friend when he/she is operating
a machine_____
8. Never leave a machine running or running down, wait for it to stop
before leaving it_____
9. Obtain permission before using any power tool_____
10. It is always best to use a metal mesh gloves to handle current_____
(10 Marks)
Section D
1. The basic parts of a circuit is shown below, label it with the words provided
a. Load b. Control device c. Conducting medium d. Source e. Meter
(5marks each)
2. State ohms law:

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________ (5 marks)
(30 Marks)
(Total Marks 67)

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END OF TERM EXAMINATION

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY

In addition to the 1 hour, candidates are allowed 5 minutes

1. All questions must be done on the question paper.

2. Candidates may use a calculator for the examination.

3. Candidates MUST show working for all calculations done.

1. As resistors are added in series to a 7. The general condition of a person’s

2. This is needed in a circuit to start the D. General condition

electrons moving. 8. Why is it important to wear the

C. Power source A. The school laboratory instructor or

A. Increase C. Safety gears are required by all schools

Circuit glass insulators conductors

Electric current rubber series parallel

1. The flow of electricity is an __________________________________________.

2. State ohms law:

(Total Marks 67)

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