Technology Education Certification Practice
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (
DETAILED & ELABORATED) ACTUAL
EXAM 2026 TEST
Raw extraction and harvesting are examples of what? - CORRECT ANSWERS Preprocessing
In the management and planning of preprocessing there are five steps. What are they? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Design, forecasting, processing planning, select & sequence operations
What part of the processing has a purpose that is to minimise production time and costs, efficiently
organise the use of resources and maximise efficiency in the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Production Planning
What is the meaning of Fixed Automation? - CORRECT ANSWERS A process using mechanized
machinery to perform fixed and repetitive operations in order to produce a high volume of similar parts.
What is a compact controller that combines the features and capabilities of a PC-based control system
that completes batch order? - CORRECT ANSWERS Programmable Automation
In the post-processing stages of manufacturing, what is "annealing"? - CORRECT ANSWERS It
softens to relieve stress
In the post-processing stages of manufacturing, what is "hardening"? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Increase wear resistance
In the post-processing stages of manufacturing, what is "tempering"? - CORRECT ANSWERS It
increases hardness
What are factors in the determination of materials selected in the manufacturing process? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Properties, costs, source availability, environmental impact, durability (lasting),
Non-durable (consumable)
What are factors in the determination of costs of producing in the manufacturing process? - CORRECT
ANSWERS materials, people, overhead
Ferrous metals have a high iron content & are materials such as what? (4) - CORRECT ANSWERS
iron, steel, stainless steel, magnetic materials
Non-ferrous metals are nonmagnetic substances such as what? (5) - CORRECT ANSWERS
aluminum, copper, alloys, zinc, titanium
,What are matrix composites? - CORRECT ANSWERS holds the reinforcements in an orderly
pattern, is continuous & is a lighter material than reinforcement
What is the name of molecular material formed from carbons? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Polymers
Plastics that are Thermoset are what? - CORRECT ANSWERS Not able to be remelted
Reusable plastics are known as what? - CORRECT ANSWERS Thermoplastics
What are three examples of Natural Polymers? - CORRECT ANSWERS wood, rubber, leather
What two types of woods are there? - CORRECT ANSWERS Hardwood- deciduous
Softwood- coniferous
What are the benefits of wood? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is abundant, renewable, easily-
shaped, strong & non-corrosive
Describe what ceramics are made of. - CORRECT ANSWERS brittle, inert & non-conducting
material made from clay
What is it when two or more materials are combined for a useful application? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Composites
What are three types of composites? - CORRECT ANSWERS fiberboards, fiberglass, laminates
What is the goal of mechanical properties? - CORRECT ANSWERS For the material to be
strong enough to support the load
In mechanical properties, what is stress? - CORRECT ANSWERS Response to external forces
In mechanical properties, what is shear stress? - CORRECT ANSWERS force parallel to the
surface
In mechanical properties, what is tension? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is the pulling apart
In mechanical properties, what is elasticity? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is the ability of a
structure or object to return to its normal shape
In mechanical properties, what is compression? - CORRECT ANSWERS it measures the load
pushing in against the structure
In mechanical properties, what is torsion? - CORRECT ANSWERS It is the twisting force against
the structure
In mechanical properties, what is ductility? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is a large deformation
before a structure ruptures
,In mechanical properties, what is fracture toughness? - CORRECT ANSWERS Its resists
cracking
In mechanical properties, what is fatigue? - CORRECT ANSWERS is it the static load over a
long period or a dynamic load whn a machine is engaged
In mechanical properties, what is hardness? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is resistance to surface
deforming
What are the benefits of product planning in management? - CORRECT ANSWERS the
function of management is to gather information, arrange it, identify solutions and decide on best
solutions
What is the purpose of market research studies? - CORRECT ANSWERS It looks at people's
thinking about new products & provides info about customers, products & effective marketing
approaches
What is a competitive analysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS See what their competitors are selling
What is product planning? - CORRECT ANSWERS It tells you what materials you will need, the
processes and equipment, how much it will cost to produce and where the product will be most useful
What are the benefits of product planning? - CORRECT ANSWERS it produces products that
are easy to produce, sell well and increase a profit for a company
What is the process of design analysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Functional, specification,
ergonomics, market & economic
What is functional process of design analysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Does the product meet
its goal
What is specifications process of design analysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Does it meet the size,
weight, speed, strength or accuracy requirements?
What is ergonomics process of design analysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS What it the products
relationship to the human operator
What is market process of design analysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Does it meet customer's
expectations at the cost charged?
What is the economic process of design analysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS What is the risk
versus the potential profit?
What is a graphical model? - CORRECT ANSWERS drawings, graphs, charts, diagrams
What is a mathematical model? - CORRECT ANSWERS It shows relationship between values
like electrical & chemical reactions
, What is an appearance model? - CORRECT ANSWERS it shows what the product will look like
What is a mock-up model? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is made of styrofoam
What is a functional or utility model? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is an operational model to work
out mechanical & electrical systems
What is a prototype model? - CORRECT ANSWERS Models that function l& look like the
finished product
What is a virtual model? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is a 3-D model created on computer that can
be rotationally viewed & tested virtually
What is a rapid prototype model? - CORRECT ANSWERS It is a printed out 3-D model
In light residential construction what are the processes for preparing the site? - CORRECT ANSWERS
select location, purchase land, clear land, and grade (excavate top soil), plumb lines to building corner
stakes (mark it off)
In light residential construction what are the processes for setting the foundation? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Spread the concrete/and or rock, build the footing & foundation wall, use sill plate to connect
foundation to the structure
In light residential construction what are the parts for framework? (3 main & 6 sub) - CORRECT
ANSWERS the floor joists carry the weight of the floor, the subfloor, the walls the include the
sole plate & studs & top plate, doors, windows & the cripple studs
What is a cripple stud? - CORRECT ANSWERS (partial studs used for additional support)
Roof framework is made up of? - CORRECT ANSWERS Rafters, trusses, & sheathing (covering)
What is soffit? - CORRECT ANSWERS Roof overhand with tiny ventilation holes
Roofing measurements include... - CORRECT ANSWERS Slope, run & rise of roof
Pine softwood is used mostly for? - CORRECT ANSWERS Main construction of a structure
Hard woods are used mainly for what in construction? - CORRECT ANSWERS floors & cabinets
In heavy residential construction what must be done to prep/create a roadway? (8) - CORRECT
ANSWERS survey, clear, set drainage, move utilities, build elevation grade, compact dirt,
curbs, concreate or asphalt surface & shoulders
In heavy residential construction what must be done to prep/create a bridges? - CORRECT ANSWERS
use beams, suspension steel cables
What is a beam? - CORRECT ANSWERS horizontal member
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (
DETAILED & ELABORATED) ACTUAL
EXAM 2026 TEST
Raw extraction and harvesting are examples of what? - CORRECT ANSWERS Preprocessing
In the management and planning of preprocessing there are five steps. What are they? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Design, forecasting, processing planning, select & sequence operations
What part of the processing has a purpose that is to minimise production time and costs, efficiently
organise the use of resources and maximise efficiency in the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Production Planning
What is the meaning of Fixed Automation? - CORRECT ANSWERS A process using mechanized
machinery to perform fixed and repetitive operations in order to produce a high volume of similar parts.
What is a compact controller that combines the features and capabilities of a PC-based control system
that completes batch order? - CORRECT ANSWERS Programmable Automation
In the post-processing stages of manufacturing, what is "annealing"? - CORRECT ANSWERS It
softens to relieve stress
In the post-processing stages of manufacturing, what is "hardening"? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Increase wear resistance
In the post-processing stages of manufacturing, what is "tempering"? - CORRECT ANSWERS It
increases hardness
What are factors in the determination of materials selected in the manufacturing process? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Properties, costs, source availability, environmental impact, durability (lasting),
Non-durable (consumable)
What are factors in the determination of costs of producing in the manufacturing process? - CORRECT
ANSWERS materials, people, overhead
Ferrous metals have a high iron content & are materials such as what? (4) - CORRECT ANSWERS
iron, steel, stainless steel, magnetic materials
Non-ferrous metals are nonmagnetic substances such as what? (5) - CORRECT ANSWERS
aluminum, copper, alloys, zinc, titanium
,What are matrix composites? - CORRECT ANSWERS holds the reinforcements in an orderly
pattern, is continuous & is a lighter material than reinforcement
What is the name of molecular material formed from carbons? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Polymers
Plastics that are Thermoset are what? - CORRECT ANSWERS Not able to be remelted
Reusable plastics are known as what? - CORRECT ANSWERS Thermoplastics
What are three examples of Natural Polymers? - CORRECT ANSWERS wood, rubber, leather
What two types of woods are there? - CORRECT ANSWERS Hardwood- deciduous
Softwood- coniferous
What are the benefits of wood? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is abundant, renewable, easily-
shaped, strong & non-corrosive
Describe what ceramics are made of. - CORRECT ANSWERS brittle, inert & non-conducting
material made from clay
What is it when two or more materials are combined for a useful application? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Composites
What are three types of composites? - CORRECT ANSWERS fiberboards, fiberglass, laminates
What is the goal of mechanical properties? - CORRECT ANSWERS For the material to be
strong enough to support the load
In mechanical properties, what is stress? - CORRECT ANSWERS Response to external forces
In mechanical properties, what is shear stress? - CORRECT ANSWERS force parallel to the
surface
In mechanical properties, what is tension? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is the pulling apart
In mechanical properties, what is elasticity? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is the ability of a
structure or object to return to its normal shape
In mechanical properties, what is compression? - CORRECT ANSWERS it measures the load
pushing in against the structure
In mechanical properties, what is torsion? - CORRECT ANSWERS It is the twisting force against
the structure
In mechanical properties, what is ductility? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is a large deformation
before a structure ruptures
,In mechanical properties, what is fracture toughness? - CORRECT ANSWERS Its resists
cracking
In mechanical properties, what is fatigue? - CORRECT ANSWERS is it the static load over a
long period or a dynamic load whn a machine is engaged
In mechanical properties, what is hardness? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is resistance to surface
deforming
What are the benefits of product planning in management? - CORRECT ANSWERS the
function of management is to gather information, arrange it, identify solutions and decide on best
solutions
What is the purpose of market research studies? - CORRECT ANSWERS It looks at people's
thinking about new products & provides info about customers, products & effective marketing
approaches
What is a competitive analysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS See what their competitors are selling
What is product planning? - CORRECT ANSWERS It tells you what materials you will need, the
processes and equipment, how much it will cost to produce and where the product will be most useful
What are the benefits of product planning? - CORRECT ANSWERS it produces products that
are easy to produce, sell well and increase a profit for a company
What is the process of design analysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Functional, specification,
ergonomics, market & economic
What is functional process of design analysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Does the product meet
its goal
What is specifications process of design analysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Does it meet the size,
weight, speed, strength or accuracy requirements?
What is ergonomics process of design analysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS What it the products
relationship to the human operator
What is market process of design analysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS Does it meet customer's
expectations at the cost charged?
What is the economic process of design analysis? - CORRECT ANSWERS What is the risk
versus the potential profit?
What is a graphical model? - CORRECT ANSWERS drawings, graphs, charts, diagrams
What is a mathematical model? - CORRECT ANSWERS It shows relationship between values
like electrical & chemical reactions
, What is an appearance model? - CORRECT ANSWERS it shows what the product will look like
What is a mock-up model? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is made of styrofoam
What is a functional or utility model? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is an operational model to work
out mechanical & electrical systems
What is a prototype model? - CORRECT ANSWERS Models that function l& look like the
finished product
What is a virtual model? - CORRECT ANSWERS it is a 3-D model created on computer that can
be rotationally viewed & tested virtually
What is a rapid prototype model? - CORRECT ANSWERS It is a printed out 3-D model
In light residential construction what are the processes for preparing the site? - CORRECT ANSWERS
select location, purchase land, clear land, and grade (excavate top soil), plumb lines to building corner
stakes (mark it off)
In light residential construction what are the processes for setting the foundation? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Spread the concrete/and or rock, build the footing & foundation wall, use sill plate to connect
foundation to the structure
In light residential construction what are the parts for framework? (3 main & 6 sub) - CORRECT
ANSWERS the floor joists carry the weight of the floor, the subfloor, the walls the include the
sole plate & studs & top plate, doors, windows & the cripple studs
What is a cripple stud? - CORRECT ANSWERS (partial studs used for additional support)
Roof framework is made up of? - CORRECT ANSWERS Rafters, trusses, & sheathing (covering)
What is soffit? - CORRECT ANSWERS Roof overhand with tiny ventilation holes
Roofing measurements include... - CORRECT ANSWERS Slope, run & rise of roof
Pine softwood is used mostly for? - CORRECT ANSWERS Main construction of a structure
Hard woods are used mainly for what in construction? - CORRECT ANSWERS floors & cabinets
In heavy residential construction what must be done to prep/create a roadway? (8) - CORRECT
ANSWERS survey, clear, set drainage, move utilities, build elevation grade, compact dirt,
curbs, concreate or asphalt surface & shoulders
In heavy residential construction what must be done to prep/create a bridges? - CORRECT ANSWERS
use beams, suspension steel cables
What is a beam? - CORRECT ANSWERS horizontal member
