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GLENMUIR HIGH SCHOOL

EASTER TERMINAL EXAMINATIONS 2004
INDUSTRIAL TECHNIQUES

Form: 2

Name: ________________________________________

Time: 1 hr

INSTRUCTIONS: - Answer all questions from sections A and B

SECTION A
Each questions below has four (4) responses which are lettered a, b, c and d. Choose the
most appropriate response and circle the letter beside the choice you have made.
1.

The drawing above shows tiny splits appearing at the end of a board. How can the splits be
prevented.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
2.

Which of the following is NOT an alloy

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

3.

Copper
Brass
Stainless Steel
Bronze

________________________ is energy produced by the flow of rives.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

4.

By twisting the grain

By placing the ends in water
By painting the ends
By cutting the board across the grain

Hydro energy
Thermol energy
Wind energy
Solar energy

Which of the following is a thermosetting plastic.

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Acrylic
Polycarbonate
Polyethylene
Silicone

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5.

Which statement best describes an alloy?

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

6.

Timber is seasoned before used in cabinet making to:

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

7.

Enhance the appearance of the wood

Remove excess moisture
Strengthen the wood
Make it lighter

Which of the following metals is nonferrous?

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

8.

A mixture of two (2) or more metals

A metal that has several uses
A metal that contains iron
A mixture of two (2) or more plastics

Wrought iron
Cast iron
Steel
Aluminium

Which of the following shows a cup shake?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
9.

Felling can be described as:

10.

(a)
The cutting up of logs
(b)
The cutting down of timber trees
(c)
The cutting of timber along the grain
(d)
The cutting of timber across the grain
Which of the following is NOT a deciduous tree?

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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Mahagony
Oak
Cedar
Spruce

SECTION B
1.

Below is a diagram showing the section of a tree. State the names and functions of the
parts in the spaces provided below:

(a)

Name:

____________________________

Function:

____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(3 marks)

(b)

Name:

____________________________

Function:

____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(3 marks)

(c)

Name:

____________________________

Function:

____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(3 marks)

(d)

Name:

____________________________

Function:

____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(3 marks)

(e)

Name:

____________________________

Function:

____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(3 marks)

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2.

(a)

State the two (2) main groups of metals

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__________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

(b)

Differentiate between the two (2) main groups

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(4 marks)

(c)

List two (2) examples from each group

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(4 marks)

(d)

Describe how metals are manufactured

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(4 marks)

(e)

State the differences between Thermoplastic and Thermosetting

__________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

(f)

Give the names of any four plastics and state one use of each
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__________________________________________________________________
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(8 marks)

(g)

What is a fossil fuel?

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(2 marks)

3.

(h)

Petroleum, coal and natural gas are three types of fossil fuels. State where each
may be found.
(3 marks)

(a)

State the classifications of trees and identify three (3) differences between them
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(8 marks)

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(b)

Define the term conversion

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(1 mark)

(c)

Identify two (2) methods of conversion and draw any method

__________________________________________________________________
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(5 marks)

(d)

State two (2) advantages and two (2) disadvantages of any method
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(4 marks)

(e)

Describe the operation of natural seasoning

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(4 marks)

(f)

(i)

(ii)

Identify the two (2) defects shown and state the cause of any one.