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Student Personal Identification

Marker Code Number (SPIN)
             

Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

2010

QUESTION and ANSWER BOOKLET 
 
Time Allowed: 2 ½ hours

  There are TWO sections in this   paper. Each section is worth 50 marks.

You should spend about 1 1/4 hours on each Section.

 

SECTION A: DESIGN UNDERSTANDING    Compulsory. Answer ALL questions.

  SECTION B: MAJOR OUTCOMES Choose ONE (Major 1 - Major 5)

  Major Topic
  Questions Pages
1 Wood Technology B1 – B3 8 – 18
2 Metal Technology   B4 – B8 19 – 31
3 Food and Nutrition B9 – B15 32 – 37
  4 Textiles and Garment Construction B16 – B21 38 – 45
5 Technical Graphics B22 – B25 46 – 53
 
Select only ONE Major and answer all the questions in that Major.
  Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.

Write your Student Personal Identification Number (SPIN) in the box on the right above and
  on the fold-out flap at the back.
 

YOU MUST HAND THIS BOOKLET TO THE SUPERVISOR AT THE END OF THE
EXAMINATION.

TOTAL MARKS 100

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SECTION A: DESIGN UNDERSTANDING (50 marks)

Answer ALL questions in this section.

Question A1 Terms (5 marks)

Match the terminology in Column A with the correct definition in Column B by writing the number of the
terminology in the box beside the definition.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

Terminology Definition

To analyze whether or not a completed product has been made

to the client’s specifications.
1. Specification

A carefully planned attempt to achieve something or to study

2. Evaluation something over a period of time.

3. Skill It is a new application.

The knowledge and ability that enables you to do something

4. Project well or a type of work or technique which requires special
training and knowledge.

A detailed description of what is needed for something, such as

5. Evaluative Project the necessary features in the design of something.

To carry out an evaluation of a design, product or system and to

assess how well it works or will work.

(5 marks)

Q A1
5
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Question A2 Terms (5 marks)

Define the following terms.

1. Product Development

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(1 mark)

2. Design Implementation

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(1 mark)

3. Design Investigation

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(1 mark)

4. Production Reflection

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(1 mark)

5. Design Solution

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(1 mark)

Q A2
5
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Question A3 (10 marks)

1. Name TWO activities that can be included in the Designing stage.

(i) ___________________________________________________________________________

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(ii) __________________________________________________________________________

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(2 marks)

2. Explain the meaning of managing resources as used in the Producing stage.

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(2 marks)

3. Explain why it is important to use a range of specifications in the development of a design solution.

_________________________________________________________________________________

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(2 marks)

4. Name the THREE main parts that make up a design brief.

(i) ___________________________________________________________________________

(ii) ___________________________________________________________________________

(iii) ___________________________________________________________________________
(3 marks)

5. Explain why it is important to have clear information about a product in the design specification.

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

Q A3
10
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Question A4 Directed Project (10 marks)

Keeping records during the process of making your product in the Directed Project is essential in order to
see the progress made. Explain why you need to consider the following:

1. Good practices to ensure safety.

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_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

2. Asking your teacher for advice when you need to change your original plan.

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(2 marks)

3. Use of tools and equipment.

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(2 marks)

4. “Practice makes perfect”

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(2 marks)

5. Minimizing wastage.

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(2 marks)

Q A4
10
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Question A5 Evaluative Project (10 marks)

Explain how each of the following criteria has met the design brief expectations of your Evaluative
Project, and then explain what changes you would make to improve on any weaknesses in the outcome.

1. Choice of materials.

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(2 marks)
2. Quality of workmanship.

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(2 marks)
3. Choice of equipment, tools and processes used.

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(2 marks)
4. Ways in which the product could have been improved.

_________________________________________________________________________________

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(2 marks)
5. Changes to improve any weaknesses in the outcome.

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(2 marks)

Q A5
10
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Question A6 Independent Project (10 marks)

State the selected solution to your Independent Project. Explain why you selected this solution by discussing
the reasons for your selection under each stage of the Designing Process given below.
 
1. Problem and selected solution:

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(2 marks)
2. Design specifications:

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(2 marks)
3. Designing (special techniques):

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(2 marks)
4. Making (special skills):

_________________________________________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
5. Evaluating (compared to client’s needs):

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

Q A6 Section A
10 50
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SECTION B: MAJOR OUTCOMES

There are five questions in this section - MAJOR 1 – MAJOR 5. Choose only ONE Major and answer ALL
the questions in your chosen MAJOR.

Major Topic Questions Pages

Major 1 Wood Technology B1 – B3 8 – 18
Major 2 Metal Technology B4 – B8 19 – 31
Major 3 Food and Nutrition B9 – B15 32 – 37
Major 4 Textiles and Garment Construction B16 – B21 38 – 45
Major 5 Technical Graphics B22 – B25 46 – 53

MAJOR 1: WOOD TECHNOLOGY

Answer ALL questions (B1 – B3).
Question B1 Timber (16 marks)

1. (i) Timber species used by joiners and carpenters are commonly classified as either
Hardwoods or Softwoods. Indicate whether the corresponding statements refer to Hardwood
(H) or Softwood (S) in the boxes provided,

Trees that lose their leaves in winter.

Trees with visible pores on the end grain.

Trees that produce uncovered seed.

Timbers where the medullary ray figure is often visible.

Needle-leaved trees.

Trees that are cone bearing

Trees with broad shaped leaves.

Timber with one type of cell (tracheids).

(4 marks)
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(ii) In woodworking, seasoning is required before timber can be used. Briefly explain seasoning.

___________________________________________________________________________

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(1 mark)

2. Timber is produced from logs.

Complete the table below by:

(i) stating TWO methods of timber conversion, and

(ii) giving ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of each method.

Advantage Disadvantage
Method

(4 marks)
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3. Moisture Content

The loss or gain of moisture in timber can cause considerable movement.

(i) Timber starts to shrink when it is dried out below fibre saturation point.
State the approximate percentage moisture content of timber at fibre saturation point.
______________________________ % (1 mark)

(ii) The piece of timber shown below has been drawn in three dimensions.

Place the letter G, L, or M on the appropriate dimensional which indicates the direction of:

G –greatest shrinkage. L – least shrinkage. M –medium shrinkage.

(3 marks)

4. Briefly define the following properties of timber.

(i) Toughness _________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(ii) Durability __________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(iii) Texture ___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
(3 marks)

Q B1
16
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Question B2 Cabinet Work (27 marks)

The following Bill of Quantities shows details about the members, materials, and production costs to
manufacture the hall table shown below.

1. Study the diagram and use the information to complete the details that are missing from the TEN
blank spaces below numbered (i. – x.)

CHART SHOWING TIMBER AND COST DETAILS FOR HALL TABLE

Table Size of Number Total Cost per

Calculations Cost
Part Timber of Pieces Length Metre

i.
Top 200 x 18 2 1.5 m $ 12.00

ii. iii.
40 x 40 4 $ 4.00 $ 9.60

iv. v.
Back Rail 146 x 18 1 650 $ 5.00

vi.
End Rail 146 x 18 560 $ 5.00 $ 2.80

Drawer vii. viii.

40 x 18 2 1.4 m $ 2.00
Rail

Drawer ix. x.
1 $ 4.00 $ 2.60
Front

(5 marks)
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2. The appearance of the hall table could be improved by replacing the square tapered legs with turned
legs. The rectangular box below represents ONE SIDE of the plain square leg of the hall table. Sketch
a suitable design for a tapered leg for the hall table that could be turned in a wooden lathe machine.

(2 marks)
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The drawing below shows three partly completed members for the hall table.

3. Complete the drawing to show:

(i) A single lapped dovetail joint between the top drawer rail and leg. (2 marks)

(ii) A stub mortise and tenon joint between the lower drawer rail and leg. (2 marks)
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4. In the space provided below describe, in logical order, how you would mark-out, cut, and fit the joint
between the lower drawer rail and leg. (3 marks)

5. List the hand tools used to make the joint. (2 marks)

Steps in Making the Joint Tools Used

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6. The sketch below shows the rear (back) view of the drawer for the hall table.

Name the most suitable type of joint to be used on the drawer front at F.

_________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

7. Complete the sketch below to show EITHER the joint you have named in question 6 above OR a
suitable alternative joint.

(2 marks)
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8. Name the most suitable joint for the rear corner at B where the drawer side extends past the rear rail
of the drawer.

_________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
9. Complete the sketch below to show the joint you have named in question 8 above.

(2 marks)

10. Finishing

(i) Name a suitable finishing for the hall table if the hall is off-white in colour.

_________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(ii) Give TWO reasons for your answer in (i) above.

a________________________________________________________________________

b________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
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11. In the space provided below, design the handle for the drawer of the hall table

(i) Drawer handle.

(2 marks)

(ii) Briefly explain why you have selected this design for the drawer handle.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

Q B2
27
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QUESTION B3 Hand Tools (7 marks)

1. Choose the most suitable hand tool to use to complete each of the jobs listed below.

(i) Planing a groove. ________________________________

(ii) Planing a curved surface. ________________________________
(iii) Sawing a square hole in the centre of a board. ________________________________
(iv) Hollowing out a leaf-shaped dish. ________________________________
(v) Making deep holes both with and across the grain. ________________________________
(vi) Marking a line parallel to the edge of a board. ________________________________
(3 marks)
2. Answer the following questions in the spaces provided.

(i) Name a suitable timber or alternative material commonly used for a chisel handle.

__________________________________________________________

(ii) The ferrule is very important to the life of the handle of a wooden chisel.
State ONE reason why the ferrule is placed at the position indicated by the
arrow.

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

(iii) Two angles are formed to give a good cutting edge when grounding
the wooden chisel. Name and state the size of each angle.

Name: A____________________________
Size: A____________________________

Name: B____________________________
Size: B____________________________
(4 marks)

Q B3 Section B
7 50
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MAJOR 2: METAL TECHNOLOGY

Answer ALL questions (B4 - B8)

QUESTION B4 Materials (6 marks)

(i) Explain the difference between the plasticity and elasticity of a material. Include an
example.
___________________________________________________________________________

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(2 marks)

(ii) Distinguish between hardness and brittleness of a material. Give ONE example of a
material which has the hardness property and ONE example of a material with the brittleness
property.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Hard example: _________________________________________________________

Brittle example: _________________________________________________________

(2 marks)

(iii) Classification of Metals.

Metals are classified into four main classes. Complete the table below by giving an example
for each class of metal.

Class of Metal Example

1 Ferrous Metal

2 Ferrous Alloy

3 Non-Ferrous Metal

4 Non-Ferrous Alloy

(2 marks)

Q B4
6
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QUESTION B5 Tools (19 marks)

1. Hand tools

(i) Describe ONE advantage of the universal snips over the straight snip.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(ii) Show on the sketch below how odd leg callipers can be used to find the centre of a round bar.

(1 mark)

(iii) Name ONE other instrument or tool that can be used to find the centre of a round bar.

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
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(iv) Name ONE instrument or tool that can be used to scribe circles of a diameter that is larger
than dividers can reach. .

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(v) Name the instrument used with the scriber in the diagram below to scribe the line parallel to
the axis of the cylinder.

__________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

2. Cutting Tools

Chisels

The sketch below shows a cold chisel used for cutting sheet metal

(i) Name the most suitable material for manufacturing a cold chisel.

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
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(ii) A cold chisel cutting edge is normally ground to different angles, depending on the material
to be cut. Give the most suitable angle for the cutting edge for cutting aluminium.

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(iii) Give ONE reason why the body of a cold chisel has an octagonal shape.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(iv) The cold chisel has to be treated by different and separate processes of heat treatment to
achieve hardening and tempering.

Indicate on the sketch below where the heat would be applied by the oxy-acetylene torch for
each heat treatment process. Use the letter H for hardening and T for tempering.

(1 mark)

(v) State the most important preparation that needs to be done to the chisel after hardening is
completed and before the process of tempering starts.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(vi) State the colour of the cutting edge that must be observed during the process of tempering
and quenching

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
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Files

(i) A hand file can be classified as Double Cut or Second Cut. Explain these classifications.

Double Cut:

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

Second Cut:

___________________________________________________________________________

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(1 mark)

(ii) State the feature of the hand file.

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(iii) Name the part of the file that fits into the handle.

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(iv) Files are grouped into four main classifications. Grade and Cut are two of these. Name the
TWO other classifications.

a. ___________________________________________________
b. ___________________________________________________
(1 marks)

(v) The life of a file depends on how well it is looked after. State TWO good trade practices for
looking after the files.

a. ________________________________________________________________________

b. ________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
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Threading

(i) The hole in the recess of the aluminium casting is to be internally threaded (tapped) by hand
with a M12 x 1.75 tap.

Draw a simple sketch on the diagram below to show how you would hold the tap.

(1 mark)

(ii) A simple formula used to calculate the tap drill required for a metric tap when a tap drill
chart is not available is:

Outside diameter minus pitch equals tap drill size

(O.D. – P. = Tapping drill diameter)

Calculate the tap drill required for the M12 x 1.75 tap

Answer: ___________________________________
(1 mark)

Q B5
19
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QUESTION B6: Project Construction (10 marks)

Shown below is a mild steel door gong (Bell) with its hanging bracket, a project that you have been asked
to manufacture at your school workshop.

Below is the Processing Order Schedule of how to produce and manufacture the Hanging Bracket for the
Project.

BRACKET MANUFACTURE

Operation Hand or Machine Tool Procedure

1 Cut from stock Rule, Hacksaw Hold in vice, cut to length.
Bring to red heat. Flatten end using
2 Form Ends Heat source, Hammer, Anvil hammer and anvil. Use the beak to
obtain curve.

3 Mark out hole positions Rule, scriber, square, odd leg

callipers, centre punch, hammer, Drill Ø5 hole
and drill twist drill, drilling machine.

4 Bend at 90° Heat source, vice Red heat, clamp in vice, and bend.

Study the Processing Order Schedule above and answer the questions on the next page.
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(a) Operation 1

Explain why you should use a hand hacksaw rather than a power saw.

_________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(b) Operation 2

(i) Name a suitable source of heat to use in operation 2.

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(ii) Explain why the striking face or pein end of the hammer should be used to form the end of
the Hanging Bracket.

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(iii) Name the part of the anvil that should be used to forming the curves at the end of the
Hanging Bracket.

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(c) Operation 3

(i) Explain, by means of a sketch in the box below, how odd leg calipers are used in operation 3.

(1 mark)
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(ii) Before you drill the holes in operation 3, what should you do to prevent the drill from
wandering?

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(iii) State the purpose of the holes drilled in the Hanging Bracket.

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(d) Operation 4

(i) The procedure for operation 4 directed the following: “Red heat, clamp in vice, and bend”.
Explain why it is NOT advisable to clamp the Hanging Bracket in a vice before heating.

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(ii) State ONE reason why mild steel is a suitable metal for manufacturing the Hanging Bracket  

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(iii) State ONE advantage of drilling the holes before bending the Hanging Bracket.

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

Q B6
10
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QUESTION B7 (7 marks)

(a) Seams

The diagram below shows two common jointing seams, folded seam and grooved seam which are
often used in sheet metal working.

(i) State ONE advantage of the grooved seam over the folded seam.

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(ii) Give ONE reason why a tinmans mallet is better to use than a ball pein hammer when
shaping and joining the seams.

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(b) Oxy-Acetylene Plant

(i) Give TWO precautions that should be taken when fitting regulators to the cylinders of an
oxy-acetylene plant.

1. _____________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(ii) Give ONE other precaution that is taken to ensure that fitting connections are not
interchanged.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
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(c) Electric Welding

(i) Briefly explain why oxy-acetylene welding goggles do not provide adequate protection for
electric welding.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(ii) “Suitable safety clothing must be worn when welding”. Apart from a face mask, give TWO
other safety clothing items that must be worn when welding.

1. _____________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(iii) Explain what must be done after the first bead is completed and before the second run of the
arc welder is made.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

Q B7
7
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QUESTION B8 (8 marks)

1. The Lathe

(i) The diagram above shows a typical section of a lathe bed. Apart from locating the headstock
what other TWO parts of the lathe do the ‘bedways’ A, B, C, and D locate and guide?

1. _____________________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

(ii) Name the metal that all good quality lathe beds would be made from.

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
A knurling tool with wheels containing angled cuts is commonly used for finishing on circular metal
surfaces.

(iii) Sketch the pattern produced by the knurling tool on the surface of the circular bar labelled
WORK on the diagram below. (1 mark)
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(iv) Examine the sketch of the knurling tool carefully, then explain why this is not a cutting
process.

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
(b) Surface Finish

Articles produced from metal can be surface finished in a variety of ways to improve their
appearance and protect the surface. State the most common surface finishing for each of the
following (We have given you an example).

Example: Steel milk bottle crates. Plastic Coating

1. Steel water pipes. _________________________________
2. Coloured aluminium saucepan (pot) lids. _________________________________
3. Door handles of cars. _________________________________
(3 marks)

(ii) Briefly explain the process of Plastic Coating using plastic powder.

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

Q B8 Section B
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MAJOR 3: FOOD AND NUTRITION

Answer ALL questions (B9 –B15)

Question B9 Human Body Functions (5 marks)

The table below shows the stages of food digestion in the human body and their functions.

Complete the table by filling in the missing stages and functions numbered (i) - (v).

Stage Function

Ingestion (i)

(ii) Food is broken down into simple molecules

Absorption (iii)

Assimilation (iv)

(v) Waste products removed from the body

(5 marks)

Q B9
5
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Question B10 Foods (6 marks)

1. Give ONE reason why dietary fibre is so important in our diet.

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
2. Sugar can cause dental decay. Give ONE food item which contains ‘hidden’ sugar’.

_________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
3. Explain ONE result of protein deficiency in the diet.

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
4. State TWO functions of carbohydrate in the body

(i) ___________________________________________________________________________

(ii) ___________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

Q B10
6
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Question B11 Vitamins (10 marks)

1. Below is a table showing vitamins and their functions with examples of food sources. Complete the
table by filling in the blank boxes numbered (i) and (ii).

Vitamin Function Source

Helps prevent night blindness Egg yolk, green vegetables,

Vitamin A pawpaw & mango

(i) Peas, beans, nuts, milk, eggs

Vitamin B1

Helps release energy from (ii)

Vitamin B2 food. Essential for growth

(2 marks)

2. State the scientific name for Vitamin C and give ONE reason why it is needed by the body.

Scientific name: ________________________________________

Reason: _____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

3. Explain ONE function of each of the following minerals

(i) Calcium _______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

(ii) Iron _______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

(iii) Water _______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

Q B11
10
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Question B12 (14 marks)

1. Name and explain ONE risk factor associated with Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs).

Risk factor _______________________________________________________________

Explanation _____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)

2. Discuss TWO ways to promote household food production.

(i) ___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(ii) ___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
(4 marks)

3. Describe the nutritive value of the following foods.

(i) Baked breadfruit _________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(ii) Banana chips _______________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(iii) Vegetable soup _________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(iv) Steamed fish _______________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
(8 marks)

Q B12
14
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Question B13 Nutritional Value (10 marks)

Imported foods from New Zealand and Australia often make claims about their nutritional value. Explain
ONE important factor to consider before you purchase a product with the nutritional claims listed below.

(i) No artificial colours or flavours

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(ii) No preservatives

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(iii) Fresh

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(iv) No added sugar

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(v) High in protein

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
(10 marks)

Q B13
10
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Question B14 Utensils (2 marks)

Give the name and ONE use of each cooking utensil shown below.

(i) Name: ___________________________________________________

Use: ___________________________________________________

(ii) Name: ___________________________________________________

Use: ___________________________________________________

(2 marks)

Q B14
2

Question B15 Hygiene (3 marks)

As a household rule, it is everyone’s responsibility to keep the kitchen. hygienic.

Describe how each of the following can ensure the kitchen remains clean and safe.

(i) A Clean Cook _________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(ii) Hygienic Handling _________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(iii) Safe Food _________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

(3 marks)

Q B15 Section B
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MAJOR 4: TEXTILES AND GARMENT CONSTRUCTION

Answer ALL Questions (B16- B21)

Question B16 Fibre (8 marks)

1. Explain TWO good and TWO poor properties of cotton fibre.

Good Properties

(i) _______________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

(ii) ______________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Poor Properties

(i) _______________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

(ii) ______________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________
(4 marks)

2. Complete the Table below by describing each of the terms. The first one has been done for you as an
example.

Term Description

The set of yarns that runs lengthwise parallel to the straight grain and
Warp
selvedge of a fabric

Weft

Bias

Selvedge

Straight Grain

(4 marks)

Q B16
8
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Question B17 Fabric Qualities (5 marks)

1. Describe how well woollen fabric absorbs water.

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
2. Explain heat conduction in cotton fabric.

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________
(2 marks)
3. Describe a Fabric Finish

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

Q B17
5
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Question B18 Garment Construction (11 marks)

1. The diagram below shows the pattern pieces for making a shirt. Name the parts labeled in the
diagram in the spaces below. Part (v) has been done for you as an example.

 
(i) (ii)

(iii)

(v) (vi)

(iv)

(i) _______________________

(ii) Yoke___________________

(iii) _______________________

(iv) _______________________

(v) _______________________

(vi) _______________________

(5 marks)
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2. The diagrams below show seams that are used in garment construction. Give the name and use of
each seam.

(i) Name: _____________________________________

Use: __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

(ii) Name: _____________________________________

Use: ___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

(iii) Name: ______________________________________

Use: ___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

(6 marks)

Q B18
11
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Question B19 Garment Construction and Techniques (8 marks)

1. Block A shows a diagram of a dress.

(i) In Block B, show how you would lengthen the dress in Block A. Label your diagram
correctly.

Block A Block B

(2 marks)
(ii) A girl has a round shaped face. Describe the appropriate neckline for her dress.

__________________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)

2. The diagram below shows a pattern layout of a pop - on dress. Give the name of each labeled part.
Part (iii) is given as an example

(i) ________________________

(ii) _______________________

(iii) Extended Sleeves

(2 marks)
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3 Explain how the following sewing techniques are used on a garment.

i) Overcasting.

___________________________________________________________________________

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ii) Buttonhole.

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iii) Slip Hemming.

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(3 marks)

Q B19
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Question B20 Equipment (10 marks)

1 Fill in the table below by stating the function of each piece of sewing equipment.

Sewing Equipment Function

Tape Measure

Tracing wheel

Thread Unpicker

Scissors

(4 marks)

2. Describe THREE rules for the general care of your sewing machine.

(i) ___________________________________________________________________________

(ii) ___________________________________________________________________________

(iii) ___________________________________________________________________________
(3 marks)

3. While working on a sewing machine you come across the following problems. Explain how you
would solve them.

(i) Looped stitches.

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(ii) Thread breaking.

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(iii) Skipped stitches.

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(3 marks)

Q B20
10
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Question B21 Independent Garment Project (8 marks)

1. Write a report on the development of an Independent garment project.

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(8 marks)

Q B21 Section B
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MAJOR 5: TECHNICAL GRAPHICS

Answer ALL Questions (B22 – B25)

Question B22 Pictorial Views (12 marks)

1. Briefly describe the method used in the pictorial views below. Draw an example of each.

 (i) Unidirectional dimensioning:

Description _________________________________________________________________
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Example ___________________________________________________________________
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(2 marks)
(ii) Principal plane dimensioning:
Description _________________________________________________________________
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Example ___________________________________________________________________
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(2 marks)
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2. The projection of an oblique line AB onto the horizontal and vertical planes is given below.

(i) Use the rotation method to determine the true length and true angle of inclination of the line
AB to the horizontal and the vertical planes. (Show ALL construction lines)

TRUE LENGTH ................... θV ................ θH......................... (4 marks)

(ii) Apply the projection (auxiliary view) method to determine the true length and true angle of
inclination of the line AB to the horizontal and the vertical planes. (Show ALL construction
lines)

TRUE LENGTH ................... θV ................ θH......................... (4 marks)

Q B22
12
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QUESTION B23 (14 marks)

1. Below is a plan and elevation of a Truncated Square Pyramid. Develop and produce this piece of
work. (Show all construction lines).

TOP VIEW

FRONT VIEW

(7 marks)
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2. Determine the magnitude and the line of action of the resultant for the co-planar parallel force
system

a + SCALE 1mm : 1N

(2 marks)

3. Determine the resultant force, point of application and equilibrium force of the co-planar, non
concurrent force system.

25 N  35 N 

15 N  15 N 

(5 marks)

Q B23
14
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QUESTION B24 (11 marks)

1. Complete the front view of two intersecting cylinders shown below by drawing the lines of
intersections. (Show ALL construction lines)

TOP VIEW

FRONT VIEW  SIDE VIEW 

(5 marks)
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2. Orthographic view and pictorial sketching are commonly used in engineering drawing.

(i) Complete the missing view. (Show ALL construction lines) (2 marks)

(ii) Sketch the oblique view of the solids. (Show ALL construction lines) (4 marks)

i. Orthographic View Oblique Sketch

ii. Isometric View Isometric Sketch

Q B24
11
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QUESTION B25 (13 marks)

1. Below are the front and top views of a MS bracket drawn to a scale of 1:3. Draw a complete
Auxiliary view, without hidden details, that shows the true shape of the inclined face.
(Show ALL construction lines)

MS BRACKET

(5 marks)
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2. Simple Assembly Drawing.

Below is an exploded front view of a CI Support Bracket. Draw the sectional assembly front view of
the CI Support Bracket taking into consideration the shaft, bushes, and the web.

BUSH 

SHAFT 

WEB

EXPLODED FRONT VIEW ‐ CI Support Bracket 

(8 marks)

 
Q B25 Section B
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Student Personal
Identification Number (SPIN)

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

2010

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Number of extra sheets used.

Write NIL if there are none.

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Indicate the Major selected in Section B.

Section Exam Mark Check Mark

A
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B Major: ____
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