Grade 8 Pre-Technical Studies questions and answers

Topics

• Cutting Tools24
• Visual Programming23
• Income and Budgeting23
• Plane Geometry22
• Dimensioning18
• Fire Safety17
• Marketing Goods and Services17
• Composite Materials15
• Computer Software14
• Data Safety10
• Plain Scale Drawing9
• Ceramics9
• Bookkeeping7

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1. Question 1

   1 mark

   A farmer harvests vegetables and sells them to a trader, who then sells them to shopkeepers who sell to consumers. The trader who buys in large quantities and sells to shopkeepers is known as a:

   A. Wholesaler

   B. Producer

   C. Consumer

   D. Retailer

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2. Question 2

   4 marks

   Explain the role of a wholesaler in the distribution of goods.

   (4 marks)

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   Any two roles, explained (2 marks each): buys goods in large/bulk quantities from producers/manufacturers; breaks bulk and sells in smaller quantities to retailers; stores goods until needed; transports goods from producers to retailers; provides a link between producers and retailers.

3. Question 3

   5 marks

   A farmer wants to transport tomatoes from the farm to a market in a nearby town.

   (a) Name the most suitable means of transport.

   (b) Give two reasons for your choice.

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4. Question 4

   3 marks

   State three ways in which good distribution of goods and services benefits consumers.

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Distinguish between a wholesaler and a retailer in the distribution of goods.

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