SECTION A: Attempt all Firth teen (15) question in section A /50 Marks

Question 1. Define flowing terms: /3marks

a) Tools
b) Material
c) Equipment

Marking Scheme:

Tools: is any instrument or simple piece of equipment that you hold and use to
do particular kind of work. /1 marks

Material: is defined as a physical component of something, to relevant facts, to

jokes or items that are part of a performers routine (consumable). The
substances out of which a thing can be made. /1 marks

Equipment: refers to a set of tools or other objects commonly used to achieve a

particular objective. /1 marks

Reference: (LU 1, Prepare for audio amplifier repairLO1.1: Prepare the

working place, Curriculum level 3, year 2016
Question 2. From the table, Show the items and their corresponding types.
/3marks

No Items types
1 Allen key Tools
2 PPE
3 Screws Materials
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4 Brush
5 Screwdriver Equipment
machine
6 Wires
Marking scheme:

No Items types
1 Allen key Tools
2 PPE
3 Screws Materials
4 Brush
5 Screwdriver Equipment
machine
6 Wires
Note: o. 5 marks /item

Reference: (LU 1, Prepare for audio amplifier repairLO1.1: Prepare the

working place, Curriculum level 3, year 2016
Question 3. List the steps can be followed when Assemble an audio amplifier
/4marks

Marking scheme:

Assembling of audio amplifier:

 Connect circuit board / 0.5 marks

 Connect control module / 0.5 marks
 Connect power supply / 0.5 marks
 Test with multimeter / 0.5 marks
 Close cover / 0.5 marks
 Screwing the screws / 0.5 marks
 Connect to the power supply / 0.5 marks
 Turn ON your audio amplifier / 0.5 marks
Reference: (LU 2, Prepare for audio amplifier repair, L.O 1.3:
Assemble/disassemble an audio amplifier, Curriculum level 3, year 2016

Question 4. What are the six (6) main parts of audio amplifier mother board?
/3marks

Marking scheme:

 Transformer /0.5marks
 Rectifier /0.5marks

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  Filter /0.5marks
 Amplifier /0.5marks
 Regulator /0.5marks
 Cooling systems /0.5marks
Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L.O 1 2.1: Describe
audio amplifier mother board, Curriculum level 3, year 2016

Question 5. Recall General faults that occur in audio amplifier. /4marks

Marking scheme:

 Transformer faults /1 marks

 Rectifier faults /1 marks
 Amplifier faults /1 marks
 Regulator faults /1 marks
 Cooling systems /1 marks
Note: choose four (4)
Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L. 2.2: Identify
common faults in audio amplifier motherboard, Curriculum level 3, year
2016

Question 6. Match the following common faults that occur on audio amplifier
motherboard with their corresponding causes: /4 marks

Faults Causes
a. Transformer faults are 1. Over voltage and Overcurrent
b. Most common types of home 2. Low output voltage and a too high
audio amplifier problems output voltage
are
c. Regulator faults are 3. Earth faults and Phase faults
d. Rectifier faults are 4. Overheating, Humming and
Inadequate Power Supply
Marking scheme:

Faults Causes
a. Transformer faults 1. Over voltage and
Overcurrent /1marks
b. most common types of 2. low output voltage and a
home audio amplifier too high output voltage
problems /1marks

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c. Regulator faults 3. Earth faults and Phase
faults /1marks
d. Rectifier faults 4. Overheating, Humming
and Inadequate Power
Supply/1marks
Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L. 2.3. Rectify
common faults in audio amplifier mother board , Curriculum level 3, year
2016

Question 7. Differentiate troubleshooting to repair? /3marks

Marking scheme:

Troubleshooting is the process of finding the fault in device or equipment

/1.5marks

while repair is the act of solving the problems fund. /1.5marks

Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L. 2. 3: Rectify

common faults in audio amplifier mother board, Curriculum level 3, year
2016

Question 8. Define clearly “audio amplifier” /2marks

Marking scheme:

An audio amplifier is an electronic device that increases the strength

(amplitude) of audio signals that pass through it. An audio amplifier
amplifies low-power audio signals to a level which is suitable for driving
loudspeakers.

Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L. 2. 3: Rectify

common faults in audio amplifier mother board, Curriculum level 3, year
2016

Question 9. Outline at least six (6) external parts of audio amplifier /3marks

Marking scheme:

1. Cover /0. 5 marks

2. Input selector /0. 5 marks
3. Equalizer /0. 5 marks
4. Power inlet /0. 5 marks
5. Audio/video inlet and outlet systems (USB driver, HDMI
driver, SD CARD driver) /0. 5 marks

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 6. Power, signal and protection indicator /0. 5 marks
7. Treble, Bass and Master volume control /0. 5 marks
8. Power switch, MIC volume control and MIC socket /0. 5 marks
Note: choose six (6)
Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L. 2.4. Test audio
amplifier motherboard, Curriculum level 3, year 2016

Question 10. Choose the correct letter for the flowing /5marks

1. A step up transformer increases:

a) voltage,

b) current,

c)power,

d)frequency.

2) By testing the normal transformer by using DMM

a) You obtain continuity between output and input terminal.

b) Between port of output get continuity and input terminal get continuity but
between input and output no continuity.

c) Both a and b are true

3. By testing the normal IC by using DMM

a) You obtain continuity between output and input terminal.

b) One side get continuity and other side get continuity but between both side
no continuity.

c) Both a and b are true

4. by testing the normal capacitor by using DMM

a) you obtain continuity between terminal.

b) You see the value only without continuity

c) Both a and b are true

5. By testing the normal fuse by using DMM

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a) you obtain continuity between terminal.

b) You do not obtain continuity between terminal.

c) Both a and b are true

Marking scheme:

1. A step up transformer increases:

a) voltage, /1 marks

2) By testing the normal transformer by using DMM

b) Between port of output get continuity and input terminal get

continuity but between input and output no continuity. /1 marks

3. By testing the normal IC by using DMM

b) One side get continuity and other side get continuity but between both
side no continuity. /1 marks

4. by testing the normal capacitor and diode by using DMM

b) you see the value only without continuity. /1 marks

5. By testing the normal fuse by using DMM

a) you obtain continuity between terminal. /1 marks

Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L. 2.4: Test audio
amplifier motherboard, Curriculum level 3, year 2016

Question 11. Outline 3 types of waste materials? /3marks

Marking Scheme:

Recyclable materials /1 marks

Non-biodegradable materials /1 marks

Biodegradable materials /1 marks

Reference: (LU 3, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L. 3.3: Manage waste
materials according to their types, Curriculum level 3, year 2016

Question 12: Compare repair report to invoice? /3marks

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Marking Scheme:

Repair report is the document prepared by a technician after finishing work

/1.5marks

while the invoice is a sort of bill, displaying the amount due to the buyer,
Invoice is used for confirmation of sale. /1.5marks

Reference: (LU 4, Elaborate the report and invoice, L. 4.1: Identify elements
of the report, Curriculum level 3, year 2016)

Question 13: What do you understand for pro forma invoice and invoice:
/4 marks

Marking Scheme:

Pro forma invoice is a kind of quotation, containing a commitment by the seller

to supply goods at the specified rate and date. Conversely, /2 marks

Invoice is a sort of bill, displaying the amount due to the buyer. Pro forma
invoice is used for the creation of sales.

While invoice is used for confirmation of sale. /2 marks

Reference: (LU 4, Elaborate the report and invoice, L. 4.3: develop invoice
according to the work done, Curriculum level 3, year 2016)

Question 14: List Six (6) elements of invoice /3marks

Marking Scheme:

 Business name /0.5 marks

 Tin number/0.5 marks
 Company name and /0.5 marks address
 Customer bank account /0.5 marks
 Item number /0.5 marks
 Item name /0.5 marks

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  Item specification /0.5 marks
 Item quantity /0.5 marks
 Item unit price and /0.5 marks
 Item total price /0.5 marks
Choose Six (6)

Reference: (LU 4, Elaborate the report and invoice, L. 4.2: develop the repair
report according to the repaired equipment, Curriculum level 3, year 2016)

Question 15: Name the elements repair report: /3 marks

Marking scheme:

 Business full address /1 marks

 Introduction /1 marks
 Body /1 marks
 Conclusion /1 marks
 Recommendation/1 marks

Choose three (3)

Reference: (LU 4, Elaborate the report and invoice, L. 4.4: Suitable

development of invoice according to the work done, Curriculum level 3,
year 2016

SECTION B: Attempt all Nine (09) question in section B /30 Marks

Question 16: How would you show your understanding of disassembling

process of an audio amplifier? /3marks

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Marking Scheme:

This is process of breaking down a device into separate parts. Make sure the
audio amplifier is turned off, then start The standard way of removing cases
used to be to undo the screws on the case. The screwdrivers as per the type of
screw are required to do that task after detaching the internal board from the
audio amplifier. /3 marks

Reference: (LU 1, Prepare for audio amplifier repair, L.O 1.3:

Assemble/disassemble an audio amplifier, Curriculum level 3, year 2016

Question 17: Construct the circuit diagram of rectifier (Part of amplifier’s

power supply). /3marks

Marking Scheme:

/3 marks
Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L.O 2.1: Describe
audio amplifier mother board, Curriculum level 3, year 2016

Question 18: How would you solve IC amplifier blown up (one of common faults
in audio amplifier motherboard)? /3marks
Marking Scheme:

it means that all indicators show the amplifier is working but there is no sound
feed in loudspeaker, you have to check the amplifier ICs. When they are damaged
replace with the equivalent ICs. /3marks

Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L. 2.2: Identify

common faults in audio amplifier motherboard, Curriculum level 3, year
2016

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Question 19: Identify common faults that occur on an audio amplifier
motherboard? /3marks

Marking Scheme:

 The amplifier fails to turn on /1 mark

 The amplifier is overheating and shutting down /1 mark
 Making a popping, buzzing, or crackling noise /1 mark
 Sound but no bass /1 mark
 Sound is cutting off /1 mark
Note: choose three (3)

Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L. 2. 3: Rectify

common faults in audio amplifier mother board, Curriculum level 3, year
2016

Question 20: Compare Blown up filter and Blown up resistors /4marks

Marking Scheme:

Blown up filter
When the output signal feed to the loudspeaker are too noisily this means the
filter capacitor have the problem, then remove it and replace with the equivalent
capacitor (means the capacitor have the same rating as exist one. /2marks
while
Blown up resistors
When the resistor is blown there is no current flows in that path or the other
parts of the board. So you have to change resistor by its equivalent resistor after
testing by continuity test or voltage and current test. /2marks

Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L. 2. 3: Rectify

common faults in audio amplifier mother board, Curriculum level 3, year
2016

Question 21: Distinguish soldering from dis-soldering of audio amplifier

components /4marks

Marking Scheme:

 Soldering is the action of joining two or more electronic / electrical

components /2marks
 Di-soldering in the inverse of soldering action /2marks

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Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L. 2. 3: Rectify
common faults in audio amplifier mother board , Curriculum level 3, year
2016

Question 22: List 3 testing techniques for audio amplifier? /4 marks

Marking scheme:
1. Continuity testing /1marks
2. Voltage measurement /marks
3. Functionality testing /1marks
4. Current measurement / 1mark
5. Visual testing / 1 mark
Note: choose four (4)
Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L. 2.4. Test audio
amplifier motherboard, Curriculum level 3, year 2016

Question 23: Identify the cleaning tools and materials used when repairing
audio amplifier at work place. /4marks

Marking Scheme:

1. Materials:
 Vacuum cleaner /1marks
 Cleaning solutions /1marks

2. Tools used in cleaning

 Brush /1marks
 Sponge /1marks
 Soft clothing /1marks
choose two (2) tools

Reference: (LU 3, Clean the workplace, L3.1: Identify the cleaning tools
and materials according to their types, Curriculum level 3, year 2016

Question 24: How would you Arrange tools and materials according at work
place? /2marks

Marking Scheme:

 Arrange by type /0.5 marks

 Arrange by size /0.5 marks

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  Arrange y their use /0.5 marks
 Arrange by manufacturer instructions /0.5 marks

Reference: (LU 3, Clean the workplace, 3.2: Arrange tools and materials
according to their types, Curriculum level 3, year 2016

SECTION C: Attempt all Six (06) question in section C /20 MARKS

Question 25: Compare microphone to loudspeaker /2marks

Marking Scheme:

 A microphone is a device used for converting sound waves into electrical

energy variations (electrical signal) which may then be amplified,
transmitted, or recorded. /1marks
 A speaker (A loudspeaker is an electroacoustic transducer; a device
which converts an electrical audio signal into a corresponding sound).
/1marks
Reference: (LU 1, Prepare for audio amplifier repair, L.O 1.2. Identify the
main parts of an audio amplifier, Curriculum level 3, year 2016

Question 26. Design a block diagram of an audio amplifier /5marks

Marking Scheme:

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Reference: (LU 1, Prepare for audio amplifier repair, L.O 1.2. Identify the
main parts of an audio amplifier, Curriculum level 3, year 2016

Question 27: Discuss the main types of amplifier /4marks

Marking Scheme:

 Power Amplifiers: Although not technically a type, power amplifier is a

general term that refers to the amount of power provided by the power
supply circuit or the amount of power delivered to the load. It is usually
used in the last output stages of a circuit. Examples include: audio
power amplifiers, servo motor controllers, push-pull amplifiers and RF
power amplifiers. /1 marks
 Operational Amplifiers (Op-Amps): Another very important type, an op-
amp is an integrated circuit that acts as a voltage amplifier, and has
differential input. It has a positive and negative input, but a single
output with very high gain. Originally, op-amps were created using
valves. /1 marks
 Valve (regulator/control device) (or) Vacuum Tube Amplifiers: An
amplifier that uses vacuum tubes to provide an increased power or
voltage output is known as a valve (or) vacuum tube amplifier. They are
used in radar, military, high power radio and UHF transmitter
applications. /1 marks

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  Transistor Amplifiers: A transistor amplifier is a multi-configuration
high output amplifier that uses transistors as the working base. These
include bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) and metal oxide
semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). /1 marks
 Klystron: A special type of linear beam vacuum tube, used as an
amplifier in high radio frequencies. It is highly precise and used in large
scale operations. /1 marks

 Instrument Amplifiers: Specially designed amplifiers to amplify sound,

voice or music. Used mainly in musical instrument applications. /1
marks
 Distributed Amplifiers: Amplifiers that use transmission lines to
temporarily split the input and amplify each segment individually.
They’re commonly found in oscilloscopes. /1 marks

Choose four (4)

Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L.O 2.1: Describe
audio amplifier mother board, Curriculum level 3, year 2016

Question 28: Choose whether it is true or false /2marks

When the input voltage is available but the power supply does not provide the
voltage to other boards are located inside. What happen to audio amplifier?
a. Blown up resistors
b. Blown rectifier
c. Blown rectifier
d. IC amplifier blown up
Marking scheme:
e. Blown up resistors false /0.5 marks
f. Blown rectifier true /0.5 marks
g. Blown rectifier true /0.5 marks
h. IC amplifier blown up false /0.5 marks

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Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L.O 2.2. Identify
common faults in audio amplifier motherboard, Curriculum level 3, year
2016

Question 29: Compare soldering to repair /4marks

Marking Scheme:

 soldering
It is a process in which two or more metal items are joined together
by melting and flowing a filter metal (solder) into the joint. Or
It is a joining process used to join different types of metals together by
melting solder. /2 Marks

 Repair

To put something that is damaged, broken or not working correctly,

back into good condition or make it work again. Or
Restore some thing (damaged, faulty, or worn) to a good condition. /2
Marks

Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L.O 2.3. Rectify
common faults in audio amplifier mother board, Curriculum level 3, year
2016
Question 30: In terms of frequencies and capabilities, explain the following

three parts (speakers) of multi-speaker of the given audio amplifier /3marks

Marking Scheme:

Tweeter=High frequencies/1marks
Midrange=Medium frequencies/1marks

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 Woofer=Low frequencies/1marks
Reference: (LU 2, Repair audio amplifier mother board, L.O 2.4. Test audio
amplifier motherboard, Curriculum level 3, year 2016

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