Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies Practice Flashcards

Comprehensive practice questions covering workplace safety, material science, technical drawing, visual programming, and entrepreneurship foundations.

What is a raised platform in the workplace?

Any elevated surface or structure, such as a ladder or scaffold, where workers stand to perform tasks.

What is the specific function of trestles as a raised platform?

They are used to support work surfaces or planks for tasks like painting or construction, providing a stable elevated surface.

How is risk defined in the context of workplace safety?

The chance or possibility that something bad or harmful could happen, representing the likelihood of facing danger, injury, or loss.

What are three primary ways to minimize risks when working on raised platforms?

Use safety gear (harnesses/helmets), check equipment for stability, and keep the area clean of slip/trip hazards.

What are hazardous substances?

Materials that can cause harm to people, animals, or the environment if not handled carefully, such as poisonous, flammable, or corrosive materials.

What is a corrosive substance?

A substance that causes damage by wearing away or "eating through" materials, including skin or metal, such as battery acid or bleach.

What happens if bleach and ammonia are mixed?

They create toxic fumes.

How is self-exploration defined in career development?

The process of discovering your own interests, strengths, and what you enjoy doing to make better choices for your future.

What is the difference between a talent and an ability?

A talent is a natural ability (Gift of God) possessed by few, while an ability is a skill acquired and developed through learning and practice by many.

What are the three main career pathways mentioned in the notes?

1. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) 2. Social Science 3. Creative Arts.

What is an oblique projection?

A drawing technique showing an object in 3D where the front is true to size and other parts are drawn at an angle, usually $45^\circ$, to show depth.

How does Cavalier projection differ from Cabinet projection?

In Cavalier projection, the depth is drawn at full scale, while in Cabinet projection, the depth is drawn at half the scale of the front view.

What is visual programming?

A type of programming where software is created by manipulating graphical elements (pictures, icons, diagrams) instead of writing lines of code.

How is hardwood characterized physically compared to softwood?

Hardwood is denser, heavier, more durable, and usually has intricate grain patterns, whereas softwood is lighter and has simpler, straighter grains.

What are the two methods of wood seasoning?

Air seasoning (drying in open air) and kiln seasoning (using a heated oven).

What does the process of 'conversion' involve in wood preparation?

Cutting trees into logs and then turning those logs into usable wood pieces through sawmilling or rough sawing.

What is the function of a vice in a workshop?

A large tool used to hold objects firmly in place while they are being cut, shaped, or drilled.

What are driving tools used for?

They are used to push, pull, or strike something to make it move or work, such as fixing, tightening, or shaping materials.

What is the specific use of a spanner (wrench)?

To tighten or loosen nuts and bolts.

Name the four types of financial institutions available in Kenya.

Banks, Insurance Companies, SACCOs (Savings and Credit Co-operative Organizations), and Microfinance Institutions.

What are SACCOs?

Member-based organizations where people save money and borrow at low-interest rates, such as Tower SACCO or Stima SACCO.

Why does the government involve itself in business through licensing?

To regulate the number of businesses, ensure no illegal activities occur, control imports/exports, raise revenue, and ensure professional requirements are met.

What is Value-Added Tax (VAT)?

A tax added to the price of goods and services which businesses collect on behalf of the government.

What is a Business Plan?

A written document outlining the goals of a business, the steps needed to achieve them, and how the business will succeed.

What is the purpose of the Marketing Plan component in a business plan?

It outlines the strategy to promote and sell products or services, including tactics, pricing, distribution, and reaching customers.