2004 MCAS Practice Questions
Technology/Engineering - Grade 8

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2004, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 3: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Manufacturing Technologies - 4.3
What division of a furniture company is most responsible for getting the furniture to the retail stores?
	A. distribution B. marketing C. quality control D. research

2004, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 7: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Materials, Tools, and Machines - 1.1
Several students are entering a bridge building contest that requires using ice cream sticks and glue to construct the strongest bridge possible. The bridges must be 5 in. wide and span a length of 18 in. Which of the following tests is the most accurate way to determine the strongest span design for these bridges?
	A. roll toy cars across each bridge until it collapses B. place concrete construction blocks on top of each bridge until it collapses C. stack coins on both ends of each bridge until it collapses D. place D-cell batteries at the center of each bridge until it collapses

2004, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 13: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Transportation Technologies - 6.3
When a balloon is filled with air and suddenly released, it will fly around the room as the air escapes. If compared to space transportation, the escaping air is most similar to what subsystem of a spacecraft?
	A. guidance B. propulsion C. support D. suspension

2004, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 17: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Transportation Technologies - 6.1
In which situation would it be an advantage to ship a product by plane rather than by truck?
	A. The product is very heavy and relatively large. B. The product is sensitive to changes in pressure. C. The product must be delivered a long distance soon after it is made. D. The product must be delivered to several sites located within a radius of 50 miles.

2004, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 18: Open-Response Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Construction Technologies - 5.2
The figure below shows examples of bridges numbered 1 through 6. Identify one example from the figure that represents a type of arch bridge. Explain how an arch bridge is different from a beam bridge. Identify one example from the figure that represents a type of beam bridge. Explain how a beam bridge is different from a suspension bridge.

2004, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 21: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Communication Technologies - 3.4
Of the following symbols, which represents a biological hazard?
	A. B. C. D.

2004, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 24: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Construction Technologies - 5.3
Support cables in a suspension bridge are most stressed by which of the following forces?
	A. shear B. torsion C. tension D. compression

2004, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 27: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Bioengineering Technologies - 7.1
Which of the following is an example of an assistive device?
	A. contact lens B. motorcycle C. raincoat D. coffee pot

2004, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 32: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Construction Technologies - 5.1
The illustration below shows sheets of plywood that are nailed to floor joists. The sheets of plywood are called the
	A. beam. B. decking. C. truss. D. foundation.

2004, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 34: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Engineering Design - 2.2
The following illustration shows a design shape. Which of the following is an accurate orthographic projection of the design shown above?
	A. B. C. D.

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