Observation

Candidates performed poorly in this question.  Many where listing types of finishes.  The question require candidate to list types of paints.

The solution is stated below:

(A) Two types of paint that are used in finishing a cabinet

            -           emulsion/water paint;
-           oil paint;
-           acrylic paint;
-           metalic paint;
-           latex paint.

(B) Candidates’ response to this question was okay.  They were required to state one characteristic of a seasoned timber.

            The solution is stated below:

            Characteristics of a seasoned timber

-           has less moisture;
-           is light in weight;
-           easy to work with;
-           takes finishes better;
-           more resistance to insect attack.

(c) Candidates were required to make an exploded pictorial sketch of the dovetail tee-halving joint. Candidates’ performance was okay.  However, some of the candidates could not give the required response

The solution is shown below:

Exploded view of a tee-halving joint