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2006, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8
Question 14: Multiple-Choice
Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Standard: Engineering Design - 2.2

The diagram below illustrates a step in the assembly process for a swing set.

Which of the following is the best reason to use this type of drawing when assembling this swing set?

A. to indicate the tools needed
B. to warn of potential hazards
C. to increase the scale of the parts
D. to show how the parts go together

2006, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8
Question 17: Multiple-Choice
Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Standard: Engineering Design - 2.6

The picture below shows an iron.

When considering an iron as an example of a system, what is the input?

A. electricity
B. temperature
C. motion on clothes
D. steam from the plate

2005, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8
Question 24: Multiple-Choice
Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Standard: Engineering Design - 2.2

The diagram below shows a three-dimensional object.

Which of the following diagrams correctly shows an orthographic projection of this three-dimensional object?


A.


B.


C.


D.


2006, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8
Question 36: Multiple-Choice
Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Standard: Engineering Design - 2.2

The illustration below shows an architect’s model of an office building.

Which of the following is most likely the purpose of this model?

A. to guide the drafting of the building's plans
B. to test the strength of the construction technique
C. to inventory the materials needed for construction
D. to show some of the characteristics of the finished structure

 

 

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Revised January 2011 by Jonathan Dietz, dietzj@mail.weston.org