Carpentry And Joinery (Paper 2) WASSCE (SC), 2017

Question 8

 

(a)        list four methods of applying preservatives to timber.
(b)        State three reasons for applying a finish to timber.
(c)        State five ways by which a carpentry and joinery entrepreneur will ensure effective sales of the product.

Observation

Most of the candidates were able to:
   -           list four methods of applying preservatives to timber.
   -           State three reasons for applying a finish to timber.

 However, few of them were unable to:

    -           State five ways by which a carpentry and joinery entrepreneur will ensure
effective sales of the product. 

The expected response to question 8 is as given below:
8    (a)        Methods of applying preservatives to timber:

  -           pressure method (full cell, empty cell);
-           open tank (hot and cold bath);
-           dipping;
-           spraying;
-           brushing.                     

  (b)        Reasons for applying a finish to timber:
-           hygienic purpose;
-           protection;
-           surface enhancement;
-           decoration (Beautification).      

(c)        Five ways for ensuring effective sales by a carpentry and   joinery entrepreneur:
-          advertisement;
-           good design;
-           modern design;
-           sales promotion;
-           credit facilities;
-           good Customer relationship;
-           quality control;
-           after sales follow-up;
-          discount
-          constant cleaning of product
-           using good material.