The following weaknesses were observed from the candidates’ responses:
- Inability to list cutting operations that are carried out on a band saw.
- Inability to state the activities a woodworking entrepreneur should carry out before setting up a business.
- Poor knowledge of cutting operations that are carried out on the band saw.
- Inability to classify the given timber defects.
On design and drawing questions, the following weaknesses were observed from the
candidates’ responses:
- Use of straight edge instead of freehand.
- Failure in showing cutting plane.
- Repetition of the same design instead of two different designs.
- Poor draughtsmanship.
To overcome these weaknesses, candidates should be given ample assignments on
the weaknesses listed above. In addition, they should visit standard woodwork
shops in their locality.