easytveli:com 1704/104 ‘CARPENTRY AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS I June/July 2019 ‘Time: 3 hours [NATIONS COUNCIL THE KENYA NATIONAL E: ‘CRAFT CERTIFICATE IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY MODULE! CARPENTRY AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 1 3 hours x INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES You shoulal have the following for his examination: Answer booklet; Scientific calewlator: Drawing instruments This paper consists of EIGHT questions in TWO sections: A and B, Answer THREE questions from Section A and TWO questions from Section B. All questions carry eq sutl marks, ‘Maximum marks for each part af a question are indicated Candidates should answer the questions in English, ‘This paper consists of 4 printed pages. ‘Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing. © 2019 The Kerpu Notional Eraminations Council - Turn overeasytvet-com SECTION A: CARPENTRY V3 SEP 2018 Answer THREE questions from this section. t. (a) State four measures taken to prevent accidents when carrying hand tools, (4 marks) (b) List four portable carpentry power tools stating the ust of cach. (4 marks) (ce) With the aid of sketches, outline three features of three hand tools used when making a mortise and tenon joint. = Me, (12 marks) ae 2, (a) Sketch two joints in each of the following classifications stating the wse of each: () widening: (ii) Hengthening. (10 marks) (6) Outline two factors that influence the holding power of nails, (G marks) (c)__ State three advantazes of plywood over solid wood. (G marks) (@ Define each of the following terms used in woodwork: (i) playing; Gi) housing (4 marks) Bs, (a) (i) ‘Ouiline two qualities of formwork that influence the characteristics of finished anerete. ae Gi) Outline two materials used for making formwork. (6 marks) (db) Sketety and label 2 section through a closed collar roof stating the functions of four members. vey: (7 marks) (c) Sketeh and label cach of the following types-of foundations and state where each may be used. (i) strip; (if) pad, (7 marks) 704/104 z shuratuly 2089Gasytvet.com Define the term parquetry. \ 13 SEP 2919 ; Skeich two priterns of parquetty. ——o = se {6 marks) (b) With the aid of a labelled sketch, outline the procedure of finishing a'masonry wall with blockboard panels. (© marks) (© Gi) Outline two devices used for fixing timber frame construction members. Gi) Explain one method of timber frame construction. 4S marks) $e We) Describe cach ofthe following wood working machines and state two uses of each: ise Taal fs Rens =) re ) jigsaw, —_ (ii) surface planer. (8 marks) (b) Outline four carpentry workshop equipment. —o*¢# | (6 marks) cune (c) Outline the components of the unit cost of furninite!-"** (6 marks) SECTION B: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Answer TWO questions from this section, G (a) (i) Outline three construction elements ina building. «#5 00% Gi) State two materials used for constructing the elements in (i) above. aspen (6 marks) vice = (p) Outline the formation of two types of rock. = iw f ve (4 marks) (© G@)_—Stae the aim of seasoning timber. —7 Fraree¥! (G) Quine two. methods of seasoning timber, . L (3 marks) urge (@) With the aid ofa sketch, explain the radial method of converting timber und staté two uses of timber obtained. (5 marks) 1704/104 3 - Turn over Sietuly 2012easytvet.com 7 (@) Gist gly products and sate where cach ix med (i, Outi ‘amufacturing process of clay products, (Bmarks) e cltagh . Vt (>) Differeniate between hardness and toughness Rar mets. (4 marks) Yume: Sn LIke qaeclar anche y (he raal ©) (i) _ Deine se ha game Sel pe ee (i Biptalatwes Wee iat rocesonk ht ton yrs Ty (8 marks) 8. (a).__State two uses of each of the following in construction: (Himes (i) gypsum; G marks) () Quiline four properties of cement, (6 marks) (©) @ Explain the term ‘hydration of cement’ (ii) Explain the concrete manufacturing process: (11 marks) THIS IS THE LAST PRINTED PAGE. 1704/1004 4 hemethuly 2019