Applied Technology

Question 1

1Ackermann steering geometry ensures that

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A. the inner wheel turns at a greater angle than the outer B. wheels do not turn C. both wheels turn equally D. rear wheels steer

Question 2

2Hardening steel involves heating and

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A. slow cooling in the furnace B. painting C. hammering cold D. rapid quenching

Question 3

3Hydraulic brakes work by transmitting pressure through

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A. air only B. coolant C. brake fluid D. engine oil

Question 4

4A CNC lathe is used for

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A. printing paper B. painting C. welding sheets D. turning cylindrical parts automatically

Question 5

5A mallet is used to strike

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A. centre punches B. chisel handles C. nails D. cold chisels for steel

Question 6

6A pad foundation supports

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A. an individual column B. the whole building as one slab C. a long wall D. nothing

Question 7

7A pile foundation transfers loads to

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A. nearby buildings B. deeper firm strata C. the surface only D. the roof

Question 8

8A capacitor stores

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A. magnetism B. light C. electric charge D. heat

Question 9

9Formwork is

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A. a temporary mould into which concrete is poured B. a roof covering C. a permanent wall D. a floor tile

Question 10

10Forging improves the strength of metal parts because it

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A. melts them B. adds carbon C. makes them hollow D. refines and aligns the grain structure