JHS 3 Time: 1hr

15mins
PAPER 2
SECTION A (Essay)
(20 marks)
Answer question 1
[COMPULSORY]

1. a.i)Explain the difference between boiling and stewing as methods of cooking.

ii) State two factors to consider when choosing a cooking method for a
particular food [ 4 marks]
b. Explain the following terms as used in sewing
i) stitch
ii) seam
iii) Patch [ 3 marks]
c. i) What is surface development?
ii) State two benefits of surface development. [ 3 marks]
d. Outline three requirement for setting up a business. [ 3marks]
e) Design and construct a unit for keeping files and papers at your school’s office.
On the design brief above, write two specifications on materials. [ 2 marks]
f. State two uses of pencil in designing. [2marks]
g. Draw and colour the six-point colour wheel. [3 marks]

SECTION B
[ 50 MARKS]
Answer Two Questions Only From This Section
All Questions Carry Equal Marks
2. a) The figure below shows a wooden block

All measurements are in mm

Draw to full size and in third angle projection
i) the front elevation in the direction of arrow Q
ii) the plan
iii) the end elevation
b) List any two (2) suitable tools for marking lines at right angle corners of the work piece

3. a) Sketch the centre punch and indicate the point angle.

b) Explain the term ‘finish’
c) State one use each of the following finishes.
i) Paint
ii) Polish (lacquer)
iii) Thinner
iv) Turpentine
d) List six laying tools.
e) State four ways of preventing accident at the workshop.

4. a) Copy and complete the table below.

Material One property One use
Low carbon steel
Sapele
Cast iron
Odum

b. Re-arrange the process of moulding a block/brick below

 Remove the mould box
 Assemble the mould box and oil inside
 Tamp and level the top
 Batch the material
 Mix as for block moulding
 Fill in the mould box with mortar
c.i) Sketch a four block, three course wall and show a racking back
ii)If the length of one block is 350mm and the thickness of the mortar joint is
20mm, calculate the length of
d. Explain the term plastic memory.
END OF SECOND TERM EXAMINATION
BASIC DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
J.H.S THREE
Objectives

1. The cross-cut chisel is used for ………………………………………………….

A. cutting groves B. chipping metals
C. cutting holes in walls D. removing waste from dovetails
2. Which of the following is a character of Odum?
A. light weight B. Reddish brown C. Durable D. Soft
3. PVC plastics is used for making ……………………………………………..
A. cable insulators B. door handles C. food trays D. saucepan handles
4. Measuring cement and sand with a gauge box is referred to as ……………………..
A. curing B. Mixing C. batching D. weighing
5. Which of the following is a striking tool?
A. Bolster B. Crowbar C. Mallet D. Pincers
6. In mixing mortar, the ratio 1:6 means ………………………………………….
A. 1 head pan of sand to 6 head pan of cement
B. 1 head pan of cement to 6 head pan of sand
C. 1 head pan of cement to 6 head pan of stones
D. 1 head pan of cement to 6 head pan of water
7. The stage where the designer finds more information about a problem is …………….
A. analysis B. investigation C. evaluation D. situation
8. Which of the following practices should be encouraged in the workshop?
A. Wearing strong boot B. wearing loose clothing
C. Leaving tools on the bench after work C. Using chisels with mushroom heads
9. Which of the following paper size is the smallest?
A. A1 B. A2 C. A3 D. A4
10. Chipping is the process of removing unwanted ………………………….
A. wood B. metal C. plastic D. paper
11. The purpose of using emery cloth is to ………………………………
A. remove pinning B. provide a flat surface
C. prevent corrosion D. remove scratches
12. Timber that has interlocked grain is said to be ……………………………..
A. easy to work with B. difficult to work with
C. heavy in weight D. light in weight
13.One of the reasons for freehand sketches is that it helps to make ………………….
A. objects look attractive B. objects look real
C. representation of objects quicker D. all hidden parts of objects
14. The corners of walls are checked by using ………………………………….
A. builders square B. gauge rod C. line and pin D. straight edge
15. Which of the following is not used to describe the characteristics of wood?
A. colour B. texture C. structure D. weight
16. One property of a contact glue is its ……………………………..
A. instant bonding B. resistance to heat C. soluble in water D. white colour
17. Which of the following gives the position of the bubble in a spirit level when a wall
is horizontal?
A. Left end B. Right end C. out of view D. centre
18. The method of opening up an object along the seam to obtain its true shape is
A. surface development B. orthographic projection
C. pictorial drawing D. plain geometry
19. Which of the following is not true about driving a nail?
A. Hold nail between thumb and finger B. Place it at where it is to be used
C. Use clean metal to strike the nail D. Continue striking until nail disappears
20. One reason for using fluxes when soldering is to ………………………………….
A. prevent the formation of new oxides B. prevent loss of profit
C. protect the worker D. allows for easy marketing
21. These are all materials used for manufacturing cement ……………………………..
A. laterite, limestone B. stone, lime C. sand, clay D. limestone, clay
22. The main difference between the tape measure and the rule is ……………………..
A. The tape measure is longer than the rule
B. The rule is longer than the tape measure
C. The rule is more expensive
D. The tape measure is cheaper
23. A balanced diets include nutrients ………………………..
A. in their correct proportion B. per servings
C. given at a sitting D. found in food
24. In using the drawing board, drawing pins are not advisable because ………………
A. they cannot hold the paper firmly
B. it can cause accident
C. can tear the paper at its corners and cause inaccuracies
D. they are too expensive
25. When frying food, the hissing sound indicates …………………….
A. that the oil is ready for frying B. loss of water from the oil
C. frying stage D. food is ready for use
26. Some information on a drawing paper include ……………………………
A. name, school, class, date, index number B. index number, fathers name, age, sex
C. sex, age, admission number, position in class D. school, class, date, year, town
27. Basic furniture joints include ……………………………………….
A. lap, butt, dovetail, mortise B. Tenon, housing, leg, table top
C. mortise, housing, nails, shelves D. lap, butt, boot, housing
28. The main characteristics of a good fuse is the ability to ………………
A. detect faults B. break easily when there is excessive current
B. increase current flow D. protect the house from fire
29. Which tool is used to dig trenches?
A. Hoe B. Shovel C. Machine D. Pick axe
30. Cast iron is used for engine blocks because of its ability to ………………
A. cast B. bend C. machine D. mould