Question 1
(1) (a) Explain the importance of face side and face edge markings when marking out joints.
(b) List three methods of decorating wood surface.
(c) State two reasons for conducting a market survey in woodwork business.
Observation
Most of the candidates who attempted this question performed fairly well.
Candidates were expected to:
- Explain the importance of face side and face edge markings when marking out joints.
The solution is stated below:
Face side and face edge markings serve as a reference or datum from which measurements and gauging are taken to ensure accuracy and squareness.
- List three methods or decorating wood surfaces.
The solution is stated below:
- carving;
- mouldings;
- veneering;
- plastic laminates;
- veneer matching;
- parquetry;
- inlay motifs;
- marquetry;
- bandings;
- lipping;
- painting.
- State two reasons for conducting a market survey in a woodwork business.
The solution is stated as follows:
To determine:
- type of products to be produced;
- demand for the product;
- the cost of the product;
- economics status of the customers;
- the social barriers in the community.