Observation

Candidates were expected to do the following:

(1) arrange the listed activities in their sequential order of occurrence;

(2) list two widening joints;

(3) list two sources of funds open to a woodworking sole proprietor. The solution is shown below:

(a) Mass production activities in sequential order:

(i) preparation of working drawings;

(ii) procurement of materials;

(iii) preparation of materials;

(iv) setting out and cutting of joints;

(v) trial assembly;

(vi) final assembly.

(b) Types of widening joint:

(i) dowel joint;

(ii) tongued and grooved joint (tongue and groove joint);

(iii) loose tongue and groove joint (feather joint);

(iv) slot screw joint;

(v) rebated joint;

(vi) rubbed glued joint (plain butt joint);

(vii) biscuit joint.

(c) Sources of funds open to a woodworking sole proprietor:

(i) personal savings;

(ii) sale of shares;

(iii) loans from friends;

(iv) assistance from family members;

(v) loan from cooperatives;

(vi) thrift contributions (Esusu);

(vii) bank loans;

(viii) inheritance;

(ix) grants-in-aid from government/donor agencies;

(x) sale of personal property.