WoodWork 2, WASSCE (PC), 2017

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.