WoodWork 2, WASSCE (SC), 2018

Question 1

 

SECTION A

  1. (a)  Name two methods of carving wood.
  2. (b) List four factors to consider when planning the construction of a designed project.

    (c) List four ways by which a woodwork entrepreneuer would promote the sale of products.

 

 

Observation

 

This question required candidates to name two methods of carving wood. Candidates’ response to this question was okay

The solutions to the question are stated below:
(Ia)Two methods of carving wood
-           incised carving;
-           relief carving;
-           carving in the round;
-           chip carving.

(B) This question required candidates to list four factors to consider when planning the construction of a designed project.

Many of the candidates who attempted this question were stating factors to consider when designing an article.

The solution is stated below:

            Four factors to consider when planning the construction of a designed project

                        -           understanding the working drawing;
-           tools required;
-           machines required;
-           special tools required;
-           technical skills required;
-           availability of materials;
-           cost of materials;
-           type of finish;
-           type of fitting and iron mongary;
-           sequence of operation;
-           labour cost;
-           availability of adequate work space;
-           availability of market for the article;
-           the use of the article.

(c) The question was well attempted and most of the candidates were stating different ways of advertising.

The solution is stated below:
Four ways by which a woodwork entrepreneuer would promote the sale of products
-           advertisement;
-           quality product;
-           discounts;
-           credit facilities;
-           product promotion/incentives;
-           quality packaging;
-           after sale maintenance;
-           free delivery service.