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SEAFORTH HIGH SCHOOL

END OF TERM EXAMINATION
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
GRADE 11
(PAPER 2)
2 hours
JANUARY 2015

NAME: _____________________

CLASS: ______

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

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

Section A:

You must answer the COMPUSARY question from this section.

ii.

Section B:

You are required to complete any TWO questions from this section.

iii. Section C:

You are required to complete ONE question from this section.

2. Read each question carefully before answering.

3. Number and answer according to the numbering system used in the questions.
4. Use sketches when necessary to support your answers.
5. Only pencils should be used for drawing or sketching.
6. ALL students should be in their assigned area until the completion of the test.
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 (20 MARKS)
Instructions:
i.

This section composes of FOUR (4) questions that are COMPULSORY.

ii.

You are required to answer all questions in this section.

iii.

Answer should be written on the sheets provided.

1. Describe the following properties of metals listed below

i. Malleability
ii. Ductility
iii. Brittleness
iv. Elasticity

(4 marks)

2. Distinguish between ferrous and non- ferrous metals.

(3 marks)

(a) Give TWO examples of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

3. Explain the relationship between hand tools and marking out tools.
(a) List and state the uses of FOUR marking out tools.

(4 marks)
(3 marks)
(4 marks)

4. Give the main reason why chisel with mushroom heads are to grind off.

(2 marks)

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SECTION B (40 marks)
Instructions:
i.

This section comprises of THREE questions.

ii.

You are required to answer any TWO questions in this section.

iii.

Answer should be written on the sheets provided.

QUESTION 1
(a) You must drill holes in a work piece using a drill press. Name THREE safety rules to be
observed during the use of the drill press.
(3 marks)
(b) Your teacher instructed you to weld two metal pieces together. First you need to explain
the preparation processes, which will assist the material in making a bond.
(6 marks)
(c) At the beginning of an arc welding operation, there was no arc when the tip of the
electrode was scratched on the workpiece. State TWO possible reasons why the arc did
not occur.
(2 marks)
(d) With the aid of sketch, explain the TWO method of starting an arc.

(4 marks)

(e) State TWO functions of the coating on the arc welding electrode.

(2 marks)

(f) With the aid of sketch, outline THREE types of welding joints.

(3 marks)

QUESTION 2
(a) Differentiate between backfire and flashback.

(3 marks)

(b) Copy the table below in your answer sheet and complete the uses columns to match the
oxyacetylene flame column.
Type of Flames

Uses of Each Flame

1. Oxidizing
2. Neutral
3. Carburizing
(3 marks)
(c) State three differences between the oxygen side of the oxyacetylene equipment from the
acetylene side of the equipment.
(6 marks)
(d) Explain the procedure of lighting the oxyacetylene torch and adjusting it to create an
oxidising flame after both valves on the cylinders have been opened.
(6 marks)
(e) State TWO safety precautions to be observed when using oxyacetylene welding
equipment.
(2 marks)
QUESTION 3
(a) Outline the difference between three-jaw chuck and four-jaw chuck.

(3 marks)

(b) List and explain three operations that can be performed on the centre lathe.

(6 marks)

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(c) When working on a centre lathe, cutting tools and tool holders plays an important role in
the efficient and smooth cutting action of material. Name FOUR precautionary measures
that need to be adhere to for an efficient and smooth cutting action.
(4 marks)
(d) State the difference between drilling on the centre lathe and drilling on the drill press.
(3 marks)
(e) Explain why it important to use a tailstock when turning lengthy workpieces on the centre
lathe.
(4 marks)

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SECTION C (20 Marks)
Instructions:
i.

This section consists of TWO (2)questions.

ii.

You are required to answer ONEquestion from this section.

iii.

Answer should be written on the sheets provided.

1. This finished component, shown in Figure 1, has a threaded blind hole at C and a highly
polished surface at A.

Figure 1
(a)

(b)

(i)

What type of file should be used on the shoulder?

(1 marks)

(ii)

Give ONE reason for your response in (a) (i) above.

(1 marks)

(i)
With the aid of sketches, list the sequence of operations to
threaded blind hole at C.
(ii) List the tools used at (b) (i) above.

produce the
(5 marks)
(2 marks)

(iii) State two safety precautions that can be considered when threading the blind
hole at C.
(2 marks)
(c)

(d)

With the aid of sketches, describe the method of manually producing the highly
polished surface at A.
(5 marks)
The following results happens during a drilling operation:
(i)

The drill refuses to cut

(ii)

The drill wanders from the correct centre

(iii)

The drill breaks

(iv)

A screeching noise occurs when drilling.

Explain what caused EACH of the problems mentioned above to occur.

(4 marks)

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2. Figure 2 shows a component that is to be made from a piece of mild steel 3mm thick by
130mm long by 100mm wide. The material is prepared for marking out.

Figure 2
(a)

(i) List the steps of procedure for marking out the template.

(6 marks)

(ii) Name the tools to be used in the process at (a) (i) above.

(3 marks)

(b)

Outline the procedure for cutting out slot B.

(4 marks)

(c)

Name the tools to be used in (b) above.

(3 marks)

(d)

(i) State TWO precautions that should be taken during the marking out process to
ensure that accuracy is maintained.
(ii)

(2 marks)

State TWO safety precautions that should be observed while cutting out slot

B at (b) above.

(2 marks)

END OF EXAM