Leather Goods Manufacturing And Repairs Paper 2 WASSCE (SC), 2017

Question 1

In a tabular form, outline seven differences between a last and a human foot.

Observation

This question was attempted by most candidates, most of whom performed below average. The question required the candidates to outline in a tabular form seven differences between a last and a human foot. Most candidates were unable to state the difference between the two and also failed to tabulate their answers . This made them score below average marks.
The candidates were expected to provide the following answers to score higher marks.

S/N	LAST	FOOT
1.	Last has no bone.	Foot has bones.
2.	Last has no flesh/blood/veins.	Foot has flesh/blood/veins.
3.	Last has a thimble.	Foot has no thimble.
4.	Last has ‘V’ cut.	Foot has no ‘V’ cut.
6.	Last has no definite shape.	Foot has definite shape.
7.	The toe end of the last is solid	The foot has separate toes.
8.	Last has heel pitch and toe spring.	Foot has no heel pitch and toe spring.
9.	Last has a feather edge.	Foot has no feather edge.
10.	Last is mainly used for shoe making.	Foot is for walking and balancing.
11.	The last has a smooth surface.	The surface of a foot is irregular.
12.	Last is independent i.e. it is not attached to anything.	Foot is part of a leg.
13.	Last is insensitive to touch.	Foot is sensitive to touch.
14.	Last is rigid.	Foot is flexible.