Question Bank: Maker Skills

What is a lever?

Which simple machine is an example of an inclined plane?

What purpose do pulleys serve?

Which of the following is NOT a simple machine?

In what way does a screw function as a simple machine?

What type of simple machine is a ramp?

Which simple machine can be used to lift heavy loads using a support?

Which of the following is primarily used to split materials apart?

What is the mechanical advantage of a lever if the effort force is closer to the fulcrum than the load?

A wheelbarrow is an example of which type of lever?

Which simple machine can be best described as a cylinder with a grooved rim?

How does a bicycle utilize multiple simple machines?

What role does friction play in simple machines?

What type of simple machine is being used if an object is lifted using a rotating wheel?

What is a simple machine?

Which of the following is NOT a simple machine?

What is the primary function of a wedge?

What simple machine is used in a bicycle to steer?

Which simple machine can reduce the amount of force needed to lift an object?

How do pulleys make lifting easier?

Which simple machine is most directly used to increase the height of an object?

What kind of simple machine is a bicycle chain considered?

When using a lever, what do we call the point where it pivots?

Why do we often use wheels and axles in vehicles?

What role does a screw play in simple machines?

In what way does an inclined plane reduce effort?

What is the effect of using multiple simple machines together in a compound machine?

What is a simple machine that can help lift heavy objects?

What is a common use of a pulley in everyday life?

Which simple machine is commonly used in a bicycle wheel?

A catapult is an example of which type of simple machine?

Which of the following materials is NOT typically used to make toys from trash?

How does a pulley make lifting an object easier?

What type of simple machine is used in a rubber band car?

What is the purpose of using an inclined plane in toy construction?

What common problem might affect a bicycle’s performance?

When creating a catapult from trash materials, which component is essential to launch the arm?

Which tool would you use to ensure accurate measurements when making a toy?

What principle allows a wheel and axle to increase force efficiency?

If you wanted to make a windmill toy, which simple machine would be essential for its function?

To successfully repair a misaligned bicycle brake, which tool is most useful?

What is the function of a corkscrew in simple machines?

What does a bicycle's wheel and axle do?

Which part of the bicycle uses a pulley?

What common problem might you encounter with bicycle tires?

What is the main function of the brake pads in a bicycle?

Which simple machine is commonly found in a bicycle chain?

What material is commonly not suitable for bicycle tires?

What maintenance is essential for ensuring a bicycle functions properly?

When riding uphill, which bicycle gear would be more efficient?

What problem can misaligned gears cause in a bicycle?

What is a common tool used for bicycle tire repair?

Why is it important to lubricate the bicycle chain?

What is the main advantage of using a pulley system in a bicycle?

What happens when a bicycle chain is too loose?

How does a gear ratio affect bicycle performance?

What is the effect of not maintaining a bicycle regularly?

Which component is vital for speed control in a bicycle?

What is a simple machine that changes the direction of force?

Which of the following is a toy that can be made using elastic bands?

What can be used to create a simple mechanical advantage in lifting objects?

Which type of machine is commonly used to make toys like catapults?

When exhibiting toys, which of the following aspects is most important for safety?

What is the main function of a bicycle's brakes?

Which of the following materials can be recycled to make toys?

What is a common problem with bicycles that affects their performance?

Which simple machine reduces friction by allowing an object to roll?

For which activity is sanding wood primarily used?

How can simple machines like levers increase efficiency in toy making?

Which of the following toys uses wind as its energy source?

Why is the maintenance of bicycles important?

Which of the following is a benefit of using recycled materials for making toys?

What is one of the first steps in maintaining a bicycle?