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The Technological Analysis Within the Ministry Exam
Concept sheet | Science and Technology
The ministry exam in science includes a technological analysis of an object. This is part C of the exam.
In this concept sheet, you will find strategies for analyzing the video and 2D plans of the object, as well as tips for answering the questions.
To practice, try our technological analysis simulations!
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The number of questions in the technological analysis section differs between the Science & Technology (ST) program and the Applied Science & Technology (AST) program.
| Science and Technology (ST) | Applied Science and Technology (ATS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions | 5 | 6 |
To complete the Ministry Exam’s technological analysis section the following tools are necessary:
- video animation of the technical object
- diagrams of the technical object
Strategies for a Successful Technological Analysis
Proper preparation is essential for a successful technological analysis. To prepare, a thorough review of the technological world advisable.
Additionally, different strategies can help during the exam.
The Video Animation
The animation of the technical object is a short video (approximately 3 min) that plays repeatedly during the exam. The animation shows the object from different perspectives and the following elements:
- overall function of the object;
- mechanical operation of the technical object;
- motion transmission and motion transformation systems;
- operation of the electrical circuit;
- characteristics of links between the components.
While watching the animation, is is important to focus on the following points:
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interactions between the components;
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association between the components in the video and the ones in the diagrams;
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opening and closing of switches;
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links between components.
While watching the video, it is important to avoid all distractions. Do not hesitate to watch the video multiple times before answering the questions.
Some students prefer to answer the technological analysis questions at the beginning of the exam period, while others prefer to do it at the end.
When certain sections of the video are more difficult to understand, it is possible to return to them later.
Diagrams
The diagrams of the technical object is in the Reference Document. Generally, the following information is included:
- a complete exploded view of the technical object along with the parts list shown as a table (item number, quantity of items, name);
- a representation of an electrical circuit with its own parts list.
A complete exploded view of the 3D object and a parts list
An electrical circuit representation of a 3D object and a parts list
While reading the diagrams of the technical object, it is important to focus on the following points:
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parts list (table);
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the shape of the components;
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component disassembly in the complete exploded view;
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highlighted sections of the diagram.
Answering the Questions
After watching the video animation and analyzing the diagram of the object, it is time to answer the exam questions. It is important to read them carefully. An unanswered question does not earn any marks. Therefore, it is worth trying to answer every question.
While answering the questions, it is important to to focus on the following points:
- the components specified in the question
- the choice of terminology.
Useful Concepts to Study
Through the entire technological analysis of a technical object, the questions mainly rely on the mastery and/or application of the knowledge of the technological world.
The following lists include useful concepts for review.