Mechanisms Learning Quizzes for Year 5 Design Technology

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism used to transmit or transform motion and force?

Accepted Answer

Calculator

Answer

Lever

Answer

Pulley

Answer

Gear

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a type of gear?

Accepted Answer

Pulley

Answer

Spur gear

Answer

Helical gear

Answer

Bevel gear

Question 3

What is a key characteristic of a simple machine?

Accepted Answer

It increases force.

Answer

It can do work without using any energy.

Answer

It always changes the direction of force.

Answer

It is only found in complex machines.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a type of gear?

Accepted Answer

Belt

Answer

Spur gear

Answer

Bevel gear

Answer

Worm gear

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a type of lever we've learned about?

Accepted Answer

Fourth class lever

Answer

First class lever

Answer

Second class lever

Answer

Third class lever

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a type of simple machine?

Accepted Answer

Spring

Answer

Lever

Answer

Pulley

Answer

Gear

Question 7

Which part of a mechanism does not move?

Accepted Answer

Casing

Answer

Lever

Answer

Screw

Answer

Gear

Question 8

Which of the following is not a type of lever?

Accepted Answer

Wedge

Answer

First-class lever

Answer

Second-class lever

Answer

Third-class lever

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a type of lever?

Accepted Answer

Wheel and axle

Answer

First-class lever

Answer

Second-class lever

Answer

Third-class lever

Question 10

Which of these is not a type of mechanism used to generate movement?

Accepted Answer

Fuse

Answer

Lever

Answer

Pulley

Answer

Gear

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a mechanism that can be used to make something move?

Accepted Answer

Magnet

Answer

Lever

Answer

Gear

Answer

Pulley

Question 12

When you use a wheel to change the direction of a force, what type of mechanism are you using?

Accepted Answer

Wheel and axle

Answer

Lever

Answer

Pulley

Answer

Gear

Question 13

When we use tools or machines, which of these is NOT a part that helps them work?

Accepted Answer

Batteries

Answer

Levers

Answer

Pulleys

Answer

Gears

Question 14

Which of these is not a type of lever?

Accepted Answer

Pulley

Answer

First-class lever

Answer

Second-class lever

Answer

Third-class lever

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a mechanism used to transfer motion?

Accepted Answer

Spring

Answer

Belt

Answer

Chain

Answer

Gear

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a type of simple machine?

Accepted Answer

Pendulum

Answer

Lever

Answer

Wedge

Answer

Wheel and axle

Question 17

Which of these is **not** a type of linkage that allows movement between two parts of a mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Gear

Answer

Pivot joint

Answer

Sliding joint

Answer

Cam and follower

Question 18

Which mechanism uses interlocking teeth to transfer motion?

Accepted Answer

Gears

Answer

Belt and pulley

Answer

Cams and followers

Question 19

What is a machine made up of two or more simple machines called?

Accepted Answer

Compound machine

Answer

Simple machine

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Complex machine

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Basic machine

Question 20

What is the main function of a mechanism in a machine?

Accepted Answer

To transfer movement and force within the machine

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To enhance the machine's appearance

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To make the machine smaller

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To power the machine with electricity

Question 21

Which of these is **not** a type of gear shape?

Accepted Answer

Square

Answer

Spur gear

Answer

Bevel gear

Answer

Helical gear

Question 22

In a lever, where do you apply force to move the load?

Accepted Answer

At the effort arm

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At the fulcrum

Answer

At the load arm

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At both the effort arm and the load arm

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a mechanism used to make things move?

Accepted Answer

Battery

Answer

Lever

Answer

Gear

Question 24

What is the main advantage of using a lever to lift or move objects?

Accepted Answer

Levers make it easier to move an object.

Answer

Levers make the object heavier.

Answer

Levers change the direction of the force.

Question 25

What is NOT a type of mechanism that is used to change the direction or speed of movement?

Accepted Answer

Spring

Answer

Lever

Answer

Pulley

Answer

Gear

Question 26

What is the function of a pivot joint?

Accepted Answer

Allows one part to rotate around another

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Allows one part to slide past another

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Causes two parts to move in opposite directions

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Causes one part to move up and down

Question 27

Why have mechanisms changed over time?

Accepted Answer

To solve new problems and meet new challenges

Answer

To make them more entertaining

Answer

To make them less efficient

Answer

They have not changed since they were first invented

Question 28

In a recent Design Technology project, you used simulation software to design a lever mechanism. What was the main advantage of using this software?

Accepted Answer

You could quickly test different lever lengths and pivot points to find the best design.

Answer

It saved you time by automatically generating the technical drawings.

Answer

It gave you a physical model of the mechanism that you could test in real-world conditions.

Question 29

To design a mechanism, follow these steps: 1. Imagine the mechanism's purpose. 2. Draw it out. 3. Build a model. 4. Test and improve it. Which of these is the correct order?

Accepted Answer

1. Imagine, 2. Draw, 3. Build, 4. Test

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1. Draw, 2. Imagine, 3. Build, 4. Test

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1. Test, 2. Build, 3. Imagine, 4. Draw

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1. Build, 2. Draw, 3. Imagine, 4. Test

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Magnets

Answer

Gears

Answer

Levers

Answer

Pulleys

Question 31

What is the primary function of a lever?

Accepted Answer

To transfer force

Answer

To change the direction of force

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To store energy

Answer

To create movement

Question 32

Which type of gear is used to change the direction of motion?

Accepted Answer

Bevel gear

Answer

Spur gear

Answer

Worm gear

Answer

Rack and pinion

Question 33

Which of the following materials is the best choice for making gears?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

Wood

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Rubber

Question 34

What is not a type of mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Friction

Answer

Lever

Answer

Pulley

Answer

Gear

Question 35

Which simple machine uses a wheel and rope?

Accepted Answer

Pulley

Answer

Lever

Answer

Gear

Answer

Screw

Question 36

What is the mechanical advantage of a gear?

Accepted Answer

The ratio of output force to input force

Answer

The ratio of input force to output force

Answer

The number of teeth on the gear

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The size of the gear

Question 37

Which mechanism converts rotary motion to linear motion?

Accepted Answer

Screw

Answer

Pulley

Answer

Gear

Answer

Lever

Question 38

What is the function of a cam?

Accepted Answer

To convert rotary motion to reciprocating motion

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To amplify force

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To change the direction of motion

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To reduce friction

Question 39

Which force opposes motion?

Accepted Answer

Friction

Answer

Gravity

Answer

Tension

Answer

Compression

Question 40

What is the primary purpose of a mechanism?

Accepted Answer

To transfer motion and force

Answer

To amplify force

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To reduce friction

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To change the direction of motion

Question 41

What is the main purpose of a lever?

Accepted Answer

To lift or move objects

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To change the direction of motion

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To amplify force

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To store energy

Question 42

Which type of pulley system allows you to lift the heaviest objects with the least amount of effort?

Accepted Answer

Block and tackle

Answer

Fixed pulley

Answer

Movable pulley

Answer

Compound pulley

Question 43

Which of the following is an example of a cam mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Piano keys

Answer

Bicycle pump

Answer

Car engine

Answer

Windmill

Question 44

What is the main advantage of using a compound mechanism?

Accepted Answer

It can amplify force over a greater distance

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It can change the direction of motion multiple times

Answer

It can store more energy

Answer

It can reduce friction

Question 45

What is the purpose of a prototype in the design process?

Accepted Answer

To test the design and make improvements

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To create a final product

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To generate ideas

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To present the design to others

Question 46

What is the purpose of a cam?

Accepted Answer

To convert rotary motion into linear motion

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To transmit motion without contact

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To increase force

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To change the direction of motion

Question 47

Which of these materials is the strongest and most suitable for making a durable mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

Wood

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Fabric

Question 48

Which of these factors is not important to think about when designing a mechanism?

Accepted Answer

The color of the mechanism

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The purpose of the mechanism

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The materials used

Answer

How efficient the mechanism is

Question 49

What is the best way to check if a mechanism is working well?

Accepted Answer

By considering all of these factors

Answer

By watching it move

Answer

By measuring how efficient it is

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By testing how long it lasts

Question 50

Which of the following is not a type of mechanism used for moving objects?

Accepted Answer

Spring

Answer

Lever

Answer

Pulley

Answer

Gear

Question 51

What is the purpose of a lever?

Accepted Answer

To lift or move heavy objects with less effort

Answer

To change the direction of force

Answer

To store energy

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To transmit motion

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of designing a mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Eating chocolate

Answer

Identifying the problem

Answer

Brainstorming ideas

Answer

Building a model to test your ideas

Question 53

What is the main purpose of a cam in a mechanism?

Accepted Answer

To make things move smoothly

Answer

To make things move faster

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To hold things in place

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To change the direction of motion

Question 54

What are the three main types of linkages used to connect parts in mechanisms, and what does each type allow?

Accepted Answer

Pin joints: rotation; Sliding joints: movement in a straight line; Flexible joints: both rotation and movement in a straight line

Answer

Gears, levers, and pulleys: transmit motion and force

Answer

Screws, bolts, and nuts: hold parts together

Question 55

Which device uses a rotating part called a cam to make other parts move?

Accepted Answer

Car engine

Answer

Windmill

Answer

Bicycle chain

Question 56

Which everyday object is an example of a simple machine that uses a pulley?

Accepted Answer

Flagpole

Answer

Bicycle

Answer

Door hinge

Answer

Stapler

Question 57

What is the ideal mechanical advantage of a wedge?

Accepted Answer

Greater than 1

Answer

1

Answer

Less than 1

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Cannot be determined

Question 58

Which material is often used for making gears?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

Wood

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Rubber

Question 59

What is the main difference between a cam and an eccentric?

Accepted Answer

Cams have a circular shape, while eccentrics are oval.

Answer

Eccentrics have a circular shape, while cams are oval.

Answer

Cams are used for linear motion, while eccentrics are used for rotary motion.

Answer

There is no difference between a cam and an eccentric.

Question 60

What is a prototype?

Accepted Answer

An early sample model

Answer

A finished product

Answer

A marketing tool

Answer

A testing device

Question 61

Which mechanism can be used for linear movement in one direction only?

Accepted Answer

Gear rack

Answer

Pulley

Answer

Lever

Answer

Cam

Question 62

Which mechanism can convert rotary motion into linear motion?

Accepted Answer

Screw

Answer

Gear

Answer

Pulley

Answer

Belt

Question 63

What device allows for controlled release of stored force?

Accepted Answer

Spring

Answer

Gear

Answer

Cam

Answer

Belt

Question 64

Which factor is NOT relevant when choosing the most appropriate mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Price

Answer

Safety

Answer

Function

Answer

Efficiency