Observation

• The explanation of the different defects is to an extent encouraging.
• (i)   The drawing of a galvanized roofing nail is very good.

(ii)  They were able to list the two types of screw expected.

• (i)   In stating the characteristics of Abura timber, the students were given different types of responses narrowing it to characteristics of hard amd soft wood.

The expected response to question 7 (c) (i) is as given below:

• Seasons very well
• Take finishes well
• Easily worked on
• Takes adhesive very well
• Has straight grain
• Fairly resistant to acid
• Good for making veneer
• It lacks pronounced grain marking
• It has a pleasant surface texture

    (ii) The students responded very well to this question lipping a plywood table
top.