Painting And Decorating Paper 2 WASSCE (SC), 2018

Question 1

(a)        Define paint as a material in painting and decorating. 
(b)        List four types of paints.
(c)        Give four reasons for painting a surface.
  

Observation

This question was very clear and precise in defining, listing types and reasons for painting a surface. Though, some candidates answered the question correctly, while others answered the question out of context. The candidates performance was average. They were expected to provide the following answers to the question: 
  
(a)        -           A coloured substance/pigment substance which is spread over a
substrate/surface which dries to leave a thin decorative or protective coating(film).                                                                             
-           A substance consisting of finely grounded powdered pigment. Suspended in a medium, which is applied in liquid form and when exposed to air/heat changed to dry adherent film.
-           A coloured liquid material which is applied to a surface to form a coherent film.   

(b)        -           gloss paint/oil paint;
-           emulsion paint;
-           cellulose paint;
-           synthetic paint ;
-           primers;
-           undercoats;
-           distemper paints;
-           two-pack paint  materials;
-           enamels;
-           anti –condensation paint;
-           chlorinated rubber  paint;
-           cement based paint;
-           texture paint;
-           reflective paint;
-           bituminous paint;
-           acrylic paint.

(c)        -           identification/safety/colour coding
-           preservation;
-           sanitation/ hygiene/neatness
-           decoration/ beautification
-           economic/enhancement value;