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SEAFORTH HIGH SCHOOL

END OF TERM EXAMINATION
MECHNAICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
GRADE 10
2 hours
JANUARY 2015

NAME: _____________________

CLASS: ______

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. This paper consists of THREE (3) sections:
i.

Section A: This section consists of (30) Multiple Choice items.

ii. Section B:

You are required to answer ALL the True-False items from this section.

iii. Section C:

You are required to answer ALL questions from this section.

2. Number and answer according to the numbering system used in the questions.
3. Use sketches when necessary to support yours answers.
4. Only pencils should be used for drawing or sketching.
5. Silent electronic CALCULATORS may be used.
6. ALL students should be in their assigned area until the completion of the EXAM.
7. Write your NAME and CLASS on the spaces provided above.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOUARE TOLDTO DO SO

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SECTION A: Multiple Choice (30 MARKS)
Instructions:
i.

Each item in this section has four suggested answers lettered (a), (b), (c), (d).

ii.

Each item only has one correct answer.

iii.

Read the following items carefully then circle the LETTER beside the response which
provides the CORRECT answer. Each correct response is worth (1) mark.

Example,
30.

The University of Technology, Jamaica is located in

a) Manchester
b) Portland
c) St. Ann
d) St. Andrew

1. All of the following are safety precautions/rules EXCEPT:

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Keep hands close to moving/rotating machinery.

Do not use a machine if you have not been shown how to operate it safely by the
teacher.
All loosen clothing are prohibited while operation any machine.
Always wear goggles when performing a task in the workshop.

2. Safety gears that should be worn when operating machines in the workshop are:
I.
II.
III.
IV.

Overall/Lab coat.
Goggles.
Ear lid.
Hard shoes.

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

I and II only
I, II and IV only
II and IV only
I, II, and III

3. Oily rags or waste can cause fire from spontaneous combustion and should therefore be store:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

In a box near the work area.

On the table in the workshop.
In an approved metal corner.
All of the above

4. All of the following are parts of a file EXCEPT.

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Prong.
Frame.
Wing nut.
Tip.

5. Square head, protractor head and centre head are parts of which one of the following
measuring tools?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Pocket
Set square
Bevel square
Combination square

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6. Why it is important to always grind off chisel with mushroomed top?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

It is important to grind off all punches with mushroomed top to protect an

individual from flying chips that can cause harm, danger and injury.
Because others might get hit in the process of striking a punch.
To protect other from dangerous material.
All of the above.

Item 8 and 9 referred to the image below.

SECTION A

SECTION B

7. Which file should be used to file inside section A?

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Hand file.
Triangular file.
Warding file.
square file

8. State the file that should be used for filing section B.

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Round file.
Half round file.
Warding file.
Oval file.

9. If a machinist wants to file a material that is just being cut by the hacksaw, which of method
of filing should he use first?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Draw-filing.
Smooth-filing.
Cross-filing.
Rough-filing.

10. Which of the following is the CORRECT tool used to locate centres of holes for drilling?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Prick punch
Drill point gauge
Centre punch
Pin punch

11. Which is NOT a cause of hacksaw blade breaking in use?

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Excessive tensioning
Insufficient tensioning
Correct tooth size
Stroke out of line

12. If an Engineer wants to cut thread for a nut, what hand tool would the Engineering used?

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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Dies
Boring tool
Threading bar
Taps

13. First degree burn causes:

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Blister
Redness
Tissue damage
Epidermis damage

14. The fire triangle is made up of three components, they are:

I.
II.
III.
IV.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Smoke
Heat
Fuel
Oxygen

I,II, and IV
I,III, and IV
II,III, and IV
I,II, and III

Item 15 refers the image below.

15. What is the name of the tool been used to check the diameter of the work piece.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Inside Caliper
Odd leg Caliper
Outside Caliper
Vernier Caliper

Item 16 refers to the following image.

16. In the image above, what method of filing is taking place?

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Cross-filing
Hand-filing
Single-cut filing
Draw-filing

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Items 17 20 refers to the following one inch scale below.

17. The measurement at arrow A shows ______.

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

1/8
1/4
3/8
9/16

18. Which measurement is arrow B showing?

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

11/16
1/4
5/8
3/4

19. Arrow C shows a measurement of _____.

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

7/8
3/4
2/8
7/16

20. What is the Measurement that is seen between arrows B and C?

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

5/8
1/4
5/8
13/16

21. How many centimeters make one inch?

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

2.5 cm
25.4 cm
2.44 cm
2.4 cm

22. How many millimeters are there in one inch?

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

254 mm
25.5 mm
25 mm
2.55 mm

23. Convert from 350 mm to inch.

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

14 mm
24 mm
12 mm
15 mm

24. Types A fires extinguishers are used to put out fires from which of the following materials:

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(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Oil and paint

Paper and cloth
Motor and fuse box
Zinc and magnesium

25. Pinning of the file occurs when ______________.

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

The file teeth are wedged so they cannot move

The file jams in the metals
Small particles of metal clogs the file teeth
The file teeth are dull

Item 26 refers to the image below.

26. What does the diagram above illustrate?

Checking the materials are squared as possible
Marking a line
Measuring the work
Testing the levelness of the metal

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

27. Which tool is used for drawing lines parallel to a given edge?
Combination set
Engineering level
Try square
Odd-leg caliper

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

28. For safety purposes using the drill press and the lathe machine an individual should have the
following protective gears.
I.
II.
III.
IV.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Cover all
A Pair of Gloves
A Pair of Goggles
Respirator
I and II only
I and III only
II, III, and IV
All of the above

29. All of the following are classified as file cut EXCEPT.

(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)

Cross cut
Double cut
Single cut
Rasp cut

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30. If an engineer wears goggles, face shield or glasses while operating the grinding machine, it
is because he wants to_________.
(I)
(J)
(K)
(L)

prevent sweat from running into his eyes

prevent damage to his nose
give the engineer a better view
prevent eye injury

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SECTION B: True/False (10 marks)
Instructions:
i.

Read each item carefully before deciding if your answer is TRUE or FALSE.

ii.

If the statement is TRUE circle the letter T and if the statement is FALSE circle the
letter F.

Example,
a.

F The University of Technology, Jamaica is located in St Andrew.

1. T F The two methods of filing are Cross-filing and Straight-filing.

2. T F Mild or high carbon steel is the material mostly used in the school workshop.
3. T F Nickel steels are plain carbon steels containing 0.4 percent carbon.
4. T F Prick punch is used to highlight lines, especially on ferrous metal.
5. T F Constructional alloy steel is one of the three types of plain carbon steels.
6. T F Most of the non-ferrous metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.
7. T F Cross-filing should not be done before Draw-filing in the filing process.
8. T F Always wears goggle while operating the drill press machine.
9. T F Highly combustible materials should be 30ft or less away from the welding area.
10. T F Type B fire extinguisher is used on electrical fires.

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SECTION C: Short Answer (45 Marks)
Instructions:
i.

You are required to answer the ALL questions in this section.

ii.

Answer should be written on the SPACE provided below.

1. Name three alloying elements that are added to steel.

(3 Marks)

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a. State the use of anyone of the alloying elements listed above.

(2 marks)

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2. State the three (3) factors that should be considered when selecting a file.

(3 marks)

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3. Outline the three (3) degrees of burn and give one (1) symptom of each.

(3 marks)

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4. Differentiate between the following terms:
a) Ferrous and Non-ferrous metal

(3 marks)

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b) Scriber and Divider

(3 marks)

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5. Describe the following terms:
a) Malleability.

(3 marks)

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b)

Elasticity.

(3 marks)

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6. List five (5) general safety precautions that should be observed when working in the

workshop.

(5 marks)

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7. Draw a neatly label diagram of a file.

(5 marks)

8. Calculate the following inch measurements:

a)

(3 marks)

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(3 marks)

b)

9. Calculate the following metric measurements:

a)

(3 marks)

b)

(3 marks)

END OF EXAM
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