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.