FCTC WRITTEN EXAM 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES VERIFIED
ALREADY GRADED TEST PAPER
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
⩥ Physics. Answer: the study of forces and energy
⩥ Earth Science. Answer: Earth's structure and composition and Earth's
changes
⩥ controlled experiment. Answer: An experiment in which only one
variable is manipulated at a time.
⩥ independent variable. Answer: The variable being changed or
controlled by the experimenter
⩥ dependent variable. Answer: The outcome factor; the variable that
may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.
⩥ control variable. Answer: A variable that is kept constant during a
controlled experiment.
,⩥ observational study. Answer: observes individuals and measures
variables of interest but does not attempt to influence the responses
⩥ laboratory experiment. Answer: Experiment in which conditions are
highly controlled in an artificial environment
⩥ Physical Model. Answer: A physical representation of an object.
Prototypes and appearance models are physical models.
⩥ conceptual model. Answer: a verbal or graphical explanation for how
a system works or is organized
⩥ mathematical model. Answer: one or more equations that represent
the way a system or process works (formulas)
⩥ computer model. Answer: detailed computer programs that solve a set
of complex mathematical formulas
⩥ principle of falsification. Answer: a scientific theory must lead to
testable hypotheses that can be disproved if they are wrong
⩥ Hypothesis. Answer: A testable prediction, often implied by a theory
, ⩥ Theory. Answer: a statement that attempts to explain why things are
the way they are and happen the way they do. supported by scientific
evidence
⩥ Law. Answer: Statement supported by scientific evidence and
repeated experiments
⩥ scientific investigation. Answer: plan for asking questions and testing
possible answers
⩥ derived quantities. Answer: Speed - m/s
area- m2
volume- m3
density- kg/m3
⩥ SI system. Answer: International System of units based on the metric
system and units derived from the metric system
⩥ meters. Answer: (m) base unit for length
⩥ Second. Answer: (s) SI base unit for time
⩥ Kelvin. Answer: SI unit for temperature
100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES VERIFIED
ALREADY GRADED TEST PAPER
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
⩥ Physics. Answer: the study of forces and energy
⩥ Earth Science. Answer: Earth's structure and composition and Earth's
changes
⩥ controlled experiment. Answer: An experiment in which only one
variable is manipulated at a time.
⩥ independent variable. Answer: The variable being changed or
controlled by the experimenter
⩥ dependent variable. Answer: The outcome factor; the variable that
may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.
⩥ control variable. Answer: A variable that is kept constant during a
controlled experiment.
,⩥ observational study. Answer: observes individuals and measures
variables of interest but does not attempt to influence the responses
⩥ laboratory experiment. Answer: Experiment in which conditions are
highly controlled in an artificial environment
⩥ Physical Model. Answer: A physical representation of an object.
Prototypes and appearance models are physical models.
⩥ conceptual model. Answer: a verbal or graphical explanation for how
a system works or is organized
⩥ mathematical model. Answer: one or more equations that represent
the way a system or process works (formulas)
⩥ computer model. Answer: detailed computer programs that solve a set
of complex mathematical formulas
⩥ principle of falsification. Answer: a scientific theory must lead to
testable hypotheses that can be disproved if they are wrong
⩥ Hypothesis. Answer: A testable prediction, often implied by a theory
, ⩥ Theory. Answer: a statement that attempts to explain why things are
the way they are and happen the way they do. supported by scientific
evidence
⩥ Law. Answer: Statement supported by scientific evidence and
repeated experiments
⩥ scientific investigation. Answer: plan for asking questions and testing
possible answers
⩥ derived quantities. Answer: Speed - m/s
area- m2
volume- m3
density- kg/m3
⩥ SI system. Answer: International System of units based on the metric
system and units derived from the metric system
⩥ meters. Answer: (m) base unit for length
⩥ Second. Answer: (s) SI base unit for time
⩥ Kelvin. Answer: SI unit for temperature
