LDoE 2025 TECHNOLOGY GRADE 9
GRADE 9
TECHNOLOGY
TERM 4
EXAMINATION
25 NOV/DEC 2025
DURATION: 120 MINUTES
MARKS: 100
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This question has three sections (SECTION A, SECTION B and
SECTION C).
2. Answer all questions, NOT ON THE QUESTION PAPER.
3. Read all questions carefully before answering.
4. Write neatly and legibly.
5. The question paper consists of 7 pages including the cover page.
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LDoE 2025 TECHNOLOGY GRADE 9
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE - [30 Marks]
QUESTION 1: True or False
Indicate whether the following statements are True or False. Write
only the number and the answer.
1.1. A transistor is an example of an input device. (1)
1.2 The function of a fuse is to protect an electrical circuit from damage (1)
due to overload.
1.3 A light-emitting diode (LED) allows current to flow in both directions. (1)
1.4 In a parallel circuit, the current remains the same throughout all (1)
branches.
1.5 The purpose of a resistor is to limit the amount of current flowing in a (1)
circuit.
1.6 Fermentation is a chemical process used in food preservation. (1)
1.7 Recycling plastics reduces environmental pollution. (1)
1.8 Galvanising is the process of coating steel with copper. (1)
1.9 Heat treatment can change the properties of metals. (1)
1.10 Circuit diagrams use standard symbols for components. (1)
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QUESTION 2 TWO: WORD/MATCHING COLUMNS
Match concepts in Column A with the answers in Column B (Write only the number and the
letter corresponding)
COLUMN A (Concepts) COLUMN B (Answers)
2.1. Resistor A. Converts light to electricity (1)
2.2. Capacitor B. Removing moisture to preserve food (1)
2.3. Solar cell C. Changes electrical energy to motion (1)
2.4. Motor D. Limits current flow (1)
2.5. LED E. Reusing waste material (1)
2.6. Pasteurisation F. Mixture of metals (1)
2.7 Dehydration G. Sealing food in containers (1)
2.8 Canning H. Stores electrical charge (1)
2.9 Alloy I. Heating food to kill bacteria (1)
2.10 Recycling J. Produces light when current flow (1)
K. Amplifying the current (1)
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LDoE 2025 TECHNOLOGY GRADE 9
QUESTION 3
Choose the correct answer from the given options. Write only the number and the letter of
the correct option.
3.1 Which of the following is the best conductor of electricity? (1)
A. Nichrome wire
B. Copper wire
C. Steel wire
D. Zinc wire
3.2 A transistor is mainly used to: (1)
A. Amplify signals
B. Allow current to flow in one direction
C. Store energy
D. Stop all current flow
3.3 (1)
The symbol represents:
A. Switch
B. Earth
C. Battery
D. Fuse
3.4 Which method is used to preserve fruits for a longer shelf life? (1)
A. Freezing
B. Canning
C. Pasteurisation
D. Smoking
(1)
3.5 Which material is commonly galvanised
A. Aluminium
B. Copper
C. Steel
D. Brass
3.6 In an electrical circuit, current is measured in: (1)
A. Ohms
B. Volts
C. Amperes
D. Watts
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3.7 A thermistor is a component that: (1)
A. Responds to temperature
B. Stores charge
C. Amplifies current
D. Converts sound to electricity
3.8 Which preservation method removes water from food? (1)
A. Drying
B. Freezing
C. Pickling
D. Irradiation
3.9 Which of the following is a renewable energy source? (1)
A. Coal
B. Oil
C. Solar power
D. Natural gas
3.10 The main purpose of soldering in electronics is to: (1)
A. Test a circuit
B. Protect a circuit from overload
C. Join electrical components permanently
D. Measure resistance
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SECTION B: MIDDLE QUESTIONS 40 MARKS
QUESTION 4 24 MARKS
4.1. Consider a kettle that is controlled by two switches, A and B. The
switches can either be OFF (0) or ON/closed (1). Complete the table
BELOW to show all the possible combinations for the kettle to work
effectively
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LDoE 2025 TECHNOLOGY GRADE 9
SWITCH A SWITCH B KETTLE STATUS
0 0 4.1.1
0 1 4.1.2
1 0 4.1.3
1 1 4.1.4
(4)
4.2 Calculate the value of the voltage supply in the circuit below if
(3)
the resistor has a value of 4 Ω and the current through the
resistor is 2,5 A
4.3 A 6v battery maintains a current of 9A through a radio. What is the (3)
resistance in the circuit?
4.4 Use the following table to answer the questions that follow:
Least expensive and accurate = SILVER. RED – the resistor is within 2% of
the coded accuracy value. GOLD – the resistor is within 5%. SILVER – the
resistor is within 10%.The fourth band is an accuracy rating %. Most
expensive and most accurate = RED. Medium expensive and accurate =
GOLD.
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4.4.1. Work out and write down the resistance of these resistors:
1st BAND 2nd BAND 3rd BAND 4th BAND
TOLERENCE
White Blue Orange Gold
(3)
4.4.. Work out and write down the resistance of these resistors:
1st BAND 2nd BAND 3rd BAND 4th BAND
TOLERENCE
Brown Orange Blue Gold (3)
4.4.3. Provide the colour codes for the following resistors. 75000000 Ω 10% (3)
4.4.4. What is Ohm's law? (3)
4.4.5. Draw a symbol of a diode (2)
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QUESTION 5
Processing materials (Painting, Galvanising, Electroplating)
5.1.1 Mention two purpose of painting metal surfaces? (2)
5.1.2 Give the differences between galvanising and electroplating (2)
5.1.3 Give one advantage of electroplating over galvanising. (2)
5.2 Preserving food (Storing, Pickling, Drying)
5.2.1 What are the two important aspects of food preservation? (2)
5.2.2 How does the method of pickling preserve food? (2)
5.3 Properties of plastics
5.3.1 Name two properties of plastics that make them suitable for everyday (2)
use.
5.3.2 Explain why plastics are poor conductors of electricity. (1)
5.4 Recycling plastics
5.4.1 State one reason why recycling plastics is important. (1)
5.4.2 Mention and describe one method of recycling plastics. (2)
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LDoE 2025 TECHNOLOGY GRADE 9
SECTION C: LONG QUESTIONS 30 MARKS
QUESTION 6: SYSTEMS AND CONTROL –
ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS
A rural school wants to design a solar-powered lighting system for its classrooms.
The system should include solar panels, a battery, and LED lights.
6.1. Explain how electrical energy is converted and stored in the system. (4)
6.2. Suggest two advantages of using LED lights instead of (2)
traditional bright bulbs in this setup?
6.3. Draw and label a system diagram showing the energy flow in the (4)
system from the solar panel to the light output.
6.4. The battery stores 240 Wh (watt-hours) of energy. Each LED light uses (4)
12 W.
How many hours can the battery power 4 LED lights simultaneously?
Show your calculations.
6.5 Explain why a fuse or circuit breaker is an important safety component (4)
in this system.
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QUESTION 7 PROCESSING
A school is starting a project to produce reusable lunch boxes made of
recycled plastic.
7.1 Justify why recycled plastic is a sustainable material choice for this (3)
project.
7.2 Discuss two challenges the school might face when processing (4)
recycled plastics into new products.
7.3 Suggest two quality control measures that should be applied during the (5)
packaging of the lunch boxes.
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