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2012 MCAS Practice Questions
Technology/Engineering - Grade 8
Question 1: Multiple-Choice
Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
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The pictures below show a drawing on paper and the same drawing in an electronic format on a computer screen.
Which of the following devices was most likely used to convert the drawing on paper into an electronic format that could be viewed on a computer screen? |
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Internet modem |
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network router |
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printer |
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scanner |
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Question 4: Multiple-Choice
Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
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Which of the following pictures shows a beam bridge?
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Question 9: Multiple-Choice
Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
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Ann makes hats for people. She has each person select the fabric and a hat style before she makes the hat to fit the person’s head size.
Which type of manufacturing system is Ann most likely using to make hats?
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mass production |
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custom production |
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automated production |
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assembly line production |
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Question 11: Multiple-Choice
Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
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Leather basketballs are made for indoor use on smooth surfaces. Rubber basketballs are made for use on many different surfaces. Which of the following properties of rubber makes it better than leather for use on many different surfaces?
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Rubber is durable. |
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Rubber is lightweight. |
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Rubber is dark in color. |
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Rubber is quickly produced. |
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Question 16: Multiple-Choice
Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
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A ship has a satellite communication device to identify the ship’s position at sea. For which of the following activities is this device most likely used? |
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control |
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guidance |
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propulsion |
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suspension |
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Question 18: Multiple-Choice
Reporting Category: Technology/Engineering
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The international highway symbol for “No Entry” is shown on the sign below.
Which of the following is the most important reason why this symbol is used on roads throughout Europe? |
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Symbols take up less space on a sign than words. |
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European countries have many different languages. |
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Small children can understand symbols better than words. |
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One factory can make signs used by many European countries. |
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