MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, HERITAGE & ARTS

FIJI YEAR 12 CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION 2019

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Time Allowed: 3 hours

(An extra 10 minutes is allowed for reading this paper)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Write your Index Number on the front page and inside the back flap of the Answer Booklet.

2. Write all your answers in the Answer Booklet provided.

3. If you use extra sheets of paper, be sure to show clearly the question number(s) being answered
and to tie each sheet in your Answer Booklet at the appropriate places. Ensure that your Index
Number is written on the extra sheets.

4. Answer all the questions with a blue or black ballpoint pen or ink pen. Do not use red ink. You
may use a pencil only for drawing.

5. You may use a calculator, provided it is silent, battery-operated and non-programmable.

6. There are three sections in this paper. Sections A and B are compulsory. Note the options
in Section C.

SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS

SECTION QUESTION TYPE MARK SUGGESTED

TIME
A There are twenty multiple-choice questions. 20 32 minutes
All the questions are compulsory.

B There are six questions. 60 104 minutes

All the questions are compulsory.

C There are three questions. 20 44 minutes

Answer only one question.

TOTAL 100 180 minutes

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SECTION A MULITIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS [20 marks]

All the questions in this section are compulsory. Each question is worth 1 mark.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. In your Answer Booklet, circle the letter which represents the best answer. If you
change your mind, put a line through your first choice and circle the letter of
your next choice.

For example: 8 A B C D

2. If you change your mind again and like your first answer better, put a line through
your second circle and tick () your first answer.

For example: 8 A B C D


3. No mark will be given if you circle more than one letter for a question.

1. Which of the following is a personal safety rule?

A. Wear safety shoes with metal toe cap

B. Always use the correct tools for right job
C. Always keep the workshop neat and clean
D. Never touch the cutting blade during sawing

2. The main reason for an OHS Regulation is to

A. provide financial reports to the workers.

B. protect the company from unnecessary buying.
C. secure more job opportunities and training for the workers.
D. provide a workplace that is safe and minimise risk to workers.

3. In design the term texture refers to an object’s

A. new shape.
B. surface feel.
C. applied form.
D. colour palette.

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4. The study of human body measurements in relation to design is

A. aesthetics.
B. ergonomics.
C. anthropometrics.
D. thermodynamics.

5. In engineering, stress, tension, compression and shear are classified as the

A. thermal properties of the materials.

B. physical properties of the materials.
C. chemical properties of the materials.
D. mechanical properties of the materials.

6. The ability of an atom to chemically combine with other elements is

A. valence.
B. ionic bond.
C. covalent bond.
D. electronegativity.

7. The removal of harmful bacteria, viruses and nutrients in wastewater treatment

is carried out by

A. liquid in the soil.

B. minerals in the soil.
C. microbes in the soil.
D. chemicals in the soil.

8. Which of the following materials is used to fix tiles to the required surface?

A. Grout
B. Sealer
C. Mortar
D. Cement

9. The Department of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport which provides

consultation on basic electrical wiring in structures is

A. Land.
B. Works.
C Energy.
D. Building.

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10. The material that is commonly used as an electrical wire is

A. tin.
B. copper.
C. aluminum.
D. stainless steel.

11. Which of the following types of engines is used in lawn mowers?

A. 2 stroke
B. 3 stroke
C. 4 stroke
D. 5 stroke

12. The part of an engine shown in the diagram below is a

A. piston.
B. crankshaft.
C. cylinder block.
D. connecting rod.

Source: Adapted from http://www.repairguide.autozone.com

13. Which of the following ignition systems provides electricity and does not require the
use of batteries?

A. Solar
B. Manual
C. Magneto
D. Automatic

14. The best joint used in drawer construction is a

A. dowel. C. corner bridle.

B. lapped dovetail. D. shouldered butt.

15. The type of door which is easy to construct, easy to clean and light in weight is the

A. flushed door. C. paneled door.

B. glazed door. D. ledge and braced door.

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16. The metal working tool shown in the diagram below is a

A. curved tin snip.

B. straight tin snip.
C. universal tin snip.
D. hawk-billed snip.

Source: https://www.stubai.com

17. Which of the following represents the correct allowance for a 7 mm

diameter wired edge?

A. 16.5 mm
B. 17.5 mm
C. 18.5 mm
D. 19.5 mm

18. Which of the following metal working processes is produced by the machine shown
below?

A. Rolling
B. Bending
C. Forming
D. Shearing

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19. Which of the following components raises the temperature and the pressure of the
refrigerant gas?

A. Condenser
B. Evaporator
C. Compressor
D. Expansion valve

20. Which of the following parts of the the refrigerator controls the flow of the refrigerant
to the evaporator?

A. Thermostats
B. Throttle valve
C. Condenser coils
D. Temperature controller
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SECTION B SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS [60 marks]

There are six questions in this section. All are compulsory.
Each question is worth 10 marks.

QUESTION 1 CARPENTRY AND JOINERY (10 marks)

(a) The diagrams below shows the method of fitting a hinge in joinery work.
Study the diagrams and answer the questions that follow.

A B

C D

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(i) Name the tools used in A and B. (2 marks)

(ii) Differentiate between the two processes at C and D in relation to

the recess. (2 marks)

(b) State the name of the given hardware.

Source: Year 12 Applied Technology, Ministry of Education, 2017. (1 mark)

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(c) Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

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(i) Label the parts A and B. (2 marks)

(ii) Sketch a suitable joint for corner C. (3 marks)

QUESTION 2 ENGINEERING MATERIALS (10 marks)

(a) Define the following terms:

(i) Brittleness

(ii) Elasticity (2 marks)

(b) State one reason why the tensile test is used on metals. (1 mark)

(c) Explain the term alloy in metals. (2 marks)

(d) Explain one way of reducing pollution in the environment. (2 marks)

(e) Sketch and label the diagram of a Covalent bond. (3 marks)

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SECTION B (continued)

QUESTION 3 BASIC HOME IMPROVEMENT (10 marks)

(a) Plumbing is the skilled trade of working with pipes and tubing for drinking
water systems and the drainage of waste.

(i) State the purpose of water meters. (1 mark)

(ii) Explain one cause of leakages from a water tap. (2 marks)

(iii) Differentiate between direct and indirect water supply systems. (2 marks)

(b) The electrical wires that supply power comprise of active, neutral
and earth wires.

(i) Name the colour code of the active electrical wire. (1 mark)

(ii) Explain the purpose of the neutral wire in an electrical circuit. (2 marks)

(c) Calculate the number of tiles required to cover a floor area of 4 m x 5 m if the
size of one tile is 0.3 m x 0.3 m. (2 marks)

QUESTION 4 MACHINES AND ENGINES (10 marks)

(a) Study the diagram below and name the parts labelled A to D. (4 marks)

C
D

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(b) Explain how a two stroke cycle engine operates. (2 marks)

(c) The Drill Press is one of the safest workshop machines which uses special
attachments to drill holes and perform other operations.

(i) State one function that can be carried out on a Drill Press other than drilling. (1 mark)

(ii) Sketch and label the method of holding a cylindrical metal piece while
drilling holes using a Drill Press. (3 marks)

QUESTION 5 WELDING AND FABRICATION (10 marks)

(a) Define oxy acetylene welding. (1 mark)

(b) Explain how a gas leakage can be tested in welding. (2 marks)

(c) Name the welding tools A and B shown in the diagrams below.

A B

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(2 marks)

(d) State one reason for having a wired edge when making sheet metal projects. (1 mark)

(e) Use the diagram below to answer the questions that follow.

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(i) Name the type of seam. (1 mark)

(ii) Sketch how the seam above is closed. (3 marks)

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SECTION B (continued)

QUESTION 6 REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (10 marks)

(a) Study the diagram of the refrigeration system below and answer the
questions that follow.

A
B

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(i) Label parts A, B and C. (3 marks)

(ii) Explain one safety precaution which is observed in the servicing of

refrigeration and air conditioning units. (2 marks)

(b) The diagram given below shows a device used in refrigeration and air conditioning.

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(i) Name the device. (1 mark)

(ii) Explain its function. (2 marks)

(c) Explain how the refrigeration cycle works. (2 marks)

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SECTION C DESIGNING [20 marks]

There are three questions in this section. Answer only one question.
Each question is worth 20 marks.

QUESTION 1

Design Problem:

In some rural families, electricity is a major problem as they do

not have a reliable power source.

Design Brief:

Design a renewable source of energy as a power source.

Specifications:

The renewable energy power source should be:

 easily operated and safe for the user;

 able to generate power for two light bulbs and a TV set;
 constructed with affordable materials;
 elegant and stylish, incorporating current market trends;
 made from a sound construction using available materials.

Requirements:

(a) Produce pictorial freehand sketches of two possible solutions and label the parts. (5 marks)

(b) Draw a pictorial rendered freehand sketch of the final solution. (4 marks)

(c) Produce a detailed drawing to show the joint between any two members. (3 marks)

(d) Explain how the renewable power source works. (2 marks)

(e) Evaluate your final solution using the following criteria:

(i) Safety

(ii) Materials used

(iii) Functionality (6 marks)

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SECTION C (continued)

QUESTION 2

Design Problem:

Scaling fish for export purposes becomes challenging when it involves mass scaling.

Design Brief:

Design a Fish Scaling mechanism which would ease the task of scaling fish.

Specifications:

The Fish Scraper should:

 be manually or mechanically operated;

 be a simple design that is built at a reasonable cost;
 have enough space for the fish and safe to use;
 be made of materials that are readily and locally available.

Requirements:

(a) Produce pictorial freehand sketches of two possible solutions and label the parts. (5 marks)

(b) Draw a pictorial rendered free hand sketch of the final solution. (4 marks)

(c) Make a detailed drawing to show the joint between any two members. (3 marks)

(d) Explain how the Fish scraper will work. (2 marks)

(e) Evaluate the two possible solutions using the following criteria.

(i) Safety

(ii) Materials Used

(iii) Functionality
(6 marks)

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QUESTION 3

Design Problem:

Office workers have the tendency to not taking enough physical exercises due to
their busy working conditions which may result in many of them suffering from
neck and back pains.

Design Brief:

Design an exercise machine that can be used by these workers for neck and back exercise
at home or at the office.

Specifications:

The mechanism should be:

 strong and durable;

 structurally safe and secure;
 accessible and safe to use;
 easy to accommodate and do not take up a lot of space;
 constructed from readily available materials.

Requirements:

(a) Produce pictorial freehand sketches of two possible solutions. (5 marks)

(b) Draw a pictorial rendered free hand sketch of the final solution. (4 marks)

(c) Make a detailed drawing to show how members are assembled. (3 marks)

(d) Explain how the mechanism works for the user. (2 marks)

(e) Evaluate the two possible solutions using the following criteria.

(i) Safety

(ii) Material used

(iii) Functionality (6 marks)

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