Observation

 

Most of the candidate did not attempt this question and majority of those who did, performed above average.
For this part, candidates were not able to clearly articulate the characteristics of first in, first out. Some stated the characteristics of last in, first out.
The responses expected from candidates are:

          

a. Responsibilities of an employee in maintaining a healthy and safe working environment

i. An employee is expected to care for his health and safety alongside that of other workers.

ii. Cooperate with the employer on health and safety matters. 

iii. He should not misuse any equipment provided for safety purpose.

iv. He should report to the employer any personal health and safety concern.

v. He should report hazards and defects observed in the work place to the employer.

vi. He must use safety wears during work hours properly.

vii. He must adhere to instructions from the employer with regard to health and safety matters.

viii. He would attend relevant health and safety training and apply the knowledge acquired.

ix. He would adhere to laid down rules and regulations of government on safety matters.

x. He would ensure that he is not under the influence of any intoxicant to the extent that they can be a danger to him and others.

xi. He would ensure proper cleaning of the work environment.

b. Characteristics of First In, First Out:

i.          It is an actual cost system;

ii.         It is a good representation of excellent storekeeping practice whereby oldest stock are issued first;

iii.        Unrealised profit or losses do not arise;

iv.        Stocks are valued based on the more recently acquired materials;

v.         The system prevents obsolete items;

vi.        It is administratively clumsy because of the necessity to keep track of each batch of supplies;

vii.       It renders cost comparison between jobs difficult because the material issue price may vary from batch;

viii.      In periods of rising price, profits are over stated;

ix.        It is easy to understand and compute