Metal Works 2, WASSCE (SC), 2019

Question 4

 

(a) Sketch the following tools:
(i) brick iron;
(ii) round bottom stake

(b) Explain the term tinning the bit.

(c) (i) What is ergonomics?
(ii) State three ergonomic statements in designing.

 

Observation

 

Candidates performed well in this question. However, some candidates could not adequately answer questions 4(c)(i) and 4(c)(ii). The solution of those poorly answered questions are as follows.


(c) (i) Ergonomics

Is the relationship of the user to the artefact.

(ii) Ergonomics Statements in Designing

- What shape would the design take?
- What finish would be applied on the artefact?
- What age of person would find the design suitable?