Basic Technology (JSS 2):
Objective Questions
1. ____ is the simple initial treatment given to a patient before the arrival
of a doctor.
(a) First aid
(b) Infection
(c) Immunization
(d) Injection
2. Which of the following is a content of the first aid box?
(a) Hanger
(b) Aspirin
(c) Belt
(d) Phone
3. What is the sign usually found on a first aid box?
(a) +
(b) X
(c) -
(d) ÷
4. Which of these materials is used to cover small wounds?
(a) Bandage
(b) Plaster
(c) Scissors
(d) Razor blade
5. ____ is applied on a fresh wound.
(a) Spirit
(b) Hydrogen Peroxide
(c) Aspirin
(d) Mist Mag
6. What is used for pain relief in a first aid treatment?
(a) Plaster
(b) Aspirin
(c) Cotton wool
(d) Bandage
7. The first step in treating a victim of electric shock is to:
(a) Give milk
(b) Switch off the power source
(c) Apply bandage
(d) Perform CPR
8. Which of these is a type of rescue operation?
(a) Urban search and rescue
(b) First aid
(c) Laboratory rescue
(d) Fire evacuation
9. ASR stands for:
(a) Air-Sea Rescue
(b) Air-Safety Rescue
(c) Armed Search Rescue
(d) Advanced Search Rescue
10. The rescue of miners trapped underground is called:
(a) Surface-water rescue
(b) Mine rescue
(c) Urban search and rescue
(d) Cave rescue
11. Which of these is not a tool used in rescue operations?
(a) Helicopters
(b) Search and rescue dogs
(c) Air conditioners
(d) Stretchers
12. What rescue operation is right for someone trapped in a collapsed
building?
(a) CSAR
(b) Mine rescue
(c) Urban search and rescue
(d) Cave rescue
13. What is used to clean the surface of wounds in first aid treatment?
(a) Cotton wool
(b) Spirit
(c) Thermometer
(d) Dettol
14. Which of the following is a softwood?
(a) Cedar
(b) Beech
(c) Mahogany
(d) Oak
15. ____ is used to measure temperature.
(a) Plaster
(b) Cotton wool
(c) Thermometer
(d) Scissors
16. Which of the following materials is used to make aircraft bodies?
(a) Zinc
(b) Lead
(c) Duralumin
(d) Tin
17. ____ is used for treating cough.
(a) Mentholatum
(b) Cofta tabs
(c) Iodine lotion
(d) Antacid tabs
18. The process of removing a vehicle from around a person trapped in a
motor accident is called:
(a) Confined space rescue
(b) Vehicle extrication
(c) Surface-water rescue
(d) Cave rescue
19. What is the purpose of splinting in first aid treatment?
(a) To reduce pain
(b) To protect the wound
(c) To stabilize broken bones
(d) To clean the wound
20. Which of these is a hardwood?
(a) Pine
(b) Cedar
(c) Teak
(d) Spruce
21. Which of the following metals is used for making electrical cables?
(a) Lead
(b) Copper
(c) Zinc
(d) Tin
22. Which type of metal is suitable for moving parts of machinery?
(a) Cast Iron
(b) Wrought Iron
(c) Aluminium
(d) Low Carbon Steel
23. Which of the following is a use of zinc?
(a) Making ropes
(b) Galvanizing
(c) Making clothes
(d) Writing books
24. What is the primary purpose of gauze bandage?
(a) To cover the wound
(b) To stop bleeding
(c) To apply ointment
(d) To measure temperature
25. The rescue of a person afloat on the surface of a body of water is
called:
(a) Surface-water rescue
(b) Mine rescue
(c) Cave rescue
(d) Urban search and rescue
26. The temperature at which wrought iron melts is:
(a) 1240°C
(b) 2000°C
(c) 1000°C
(d) 1500°C
27. Which of the following woods is used for making life rafts?
(a) Balsa
(b) Mahogany
(c) Oak
(d) Beech
28. What type of wood is used for making ship propellers?
(a) Oak
(b) Bronze
(c) Cedar
(d) Spruce
29. Which of these items is used to stop stomach pain in first aid?
(a) Antacid tabs
(b) Aspirin
(c) Penicillin ointment
(d) Plaster
30. What is used for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation?
(a) Scissors
(b) CPR technique
(c) Cotton wool
(d) Injection powder
Theory Questions
1. State five materials found in a first aid box and their uses.
2. Describe how you would apply first aid to a victim of:
(a) High fever
(b) Electric shock
(c) A scorpion bite
3. Explain the term 'Rescue Operations' and list three types of rescue
operations.
4. In a tabular form, state the melting point, composition, and uses of the
following metals:
(a) Cast iron
(b) High carbon steel