2005 MCAS Practice Questions
Technology/Engineering - Grade 8

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2005, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 3: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Bioengineering Technologies - 7.1
The drawing below shows an entrance to a building with both steps and a ramp. The ramp in front of this building most likely functions as which of the following?
	A. an assistive device B. a structural support C. a prosthetic device D. a suspension system

2005, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 13: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Construction Technologies - 5.3
A beam bridge supporting a toy truck is shown in the diagram below. When an object pushes down on this bridge, the bottom edge experiences a force that tends to pull it apart as shown. What is the type of force labeled X?
	A. compression B. shear C. tension D. torsion

2005, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 16: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Materials, Tools, and Machines - 1.1
The drawing below represents a bit used in a power drill. Which of the following metals is most suitable for making this drill bit?
	A. aluminum B. copper C. gold D. steel

2005, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 17: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Manufacturing Technologies - 4.3
Which of the following is performed by the quality control division of a company that is manufacturing a chair?
	A. applying the varnish B. assembling the parts C. cutting the material D. inspecting the finish

2005, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 22: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Construction Technologies - 5.4
The diagram below shows the supports of a proposed bridge. Which of the following wooden bridge designs, if built from one support to the other, would withstand the heaviest load?
	A. B. C. D.

2005, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 24: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): 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.

2005, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 27: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Manufacturing Technologies - 4.2
In producing an automobile, which of the following is the best use of a robot?
	A. to perform repetitive tasks B. to determine the trunk space C. to demonstrate passenger comfort D. to perform quality control inspections

2005, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 32: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Transportation Technologies - 6.4
In order for a glider to fly, its weight must be opposed by
	A. lift. B. drag. C. gravity. D. friction.

Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering

2005, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 34: Multiple-Choice Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Engineering Design - 2.4
Objective(s): Materials, Tools, and Machines - 1.3
The drawing below shows a wooden crate. Which of the following sets of equipment is most appropriate to design and construct this wooden crate?
	A. hammer, wrench, electric drill, sander B. electric drill, nails, chisel, screwdriver C. measuring tape, hand saw, nails, hammer D. electric stapler, pliers, yardstick, screwdriver

2005, Science and Technology/Engineering - Grade 8 Question 39: Open-Response Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
Objective(s): Communication Technologies - 3.1
A communication link between a Coast Guard patrol boat and its base station is shown below. The boat uses the satellite to communicate its position to the base station. Explain the purpose of a decoder in a communication system. Identify one of the decoders in this system and describe how it is used. Explain the purpose of a transmitter in a communication system. Identify one of the examples of a transmitter in this system. For the transmitter you have identified, explain its specific role.

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