[Centre Candidate | |. Number ‘Number Candidate Name I i | EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA Examination for School Certificate Ordinary Level Design and Technology 6045/2 Paper 2 (Theory & Design) ‘Additional information: Time 2 hours 30 minutes Instructions to Candidates Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page and on the separate Answer Booklet provided. ‘There are two sections in this paper. Section A Answer all questions, Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper. If working is needed for any question, it must be shown in the space below that question, Section B Answer any six questions. Write your answers In the Answer Booklet provided. The first question is compulsory and then answer any other three. All answers should be written in words or sentences and not symbols or formulae unless specified. Where a diagram Is required, it must be drawn to half full size with good lifework. ‘At the end of the examination: For 1 fasten the Answer Booklet used securely to the question paper, Sede | ame 2 enter the numbers ofthe Section B questions you have answered Fo a in the grid under the bottom right side comer, "For candidate us Information for candidates secion = “The number of marks is given in brackets [] at the end ‘of each question or part of question. Ali dimensions are in millimetres. Cell phones are not allowed in the examination room. Total @ECZSCZ0I6NA This question paper consists of 8 printed pagesPage 2 of 8 Section A [30 marks] ‘Answer all the question in the spaces provided on the question paper. 1 (a) Figure 4 shows two types of joints a Grade 9 pupil made on two of his artifacts. Figure 1 (What tools (one on each) did he use? A ie3 B (1) (ii) State where these joints can be applied (one on each). A ti] B ty) State the safety precaution you would consider when using the tools used for making joints A and B. A 1] f) Design & Technology 6045/2/2018(b) Page 3 of 8 What would be the suitable material for making the tag in figure 2. = HEAD TEACHER|) Y @ (1) (ii) State two reasons for your choice @) (1) (b) 13} Write three factors you need to take into consideration when buying screws. (a) (1) (b) (1) © 1a} Total 12 marks Figure 3 shows different symbols used in electrical and electronics drawings. (a) State the function of each as used in the circuits. OC]. .| eee 13} O) Q) Figure 3 Design & Technology 6045/2/2016Page 4 of 8 (b) Your classmate has been electrocuted in the workshop as you are working. What would be your first reaction? O11 © When bulbs are connected in series , the last bulb (s) will usually be dim. Give one reason for this O) (ii)__ What would you propose to be the solution to the dimming of the bulbs in (i). ea Total 6 marks 3 ‘One of the factors to consider when designing an artifact is how materials would be joined. The table below shows some joining situations. (a) Complete the table by adding the missing information Joining situation | Joining medium | Reasons for use to be used Veneer to block board : [Butt “Tin plate to tin plate — [Brass to pine [Total: 12 marks] Design & Technology 6048/2016Page 5 of 8 Section B [70 marks] Question 6 is compulsory. Answer any 3 other questions. 6 Study the figure below and refer to it 2s you answer the questions that follow: (@) (b) Figure 4 The situation in figure 4 is obtaining in your TV room at home. (@)__Inyour own words, write down the situation above. rea] What is the problem in the above situation? 1 (i) __ Define design brief. (2) Write down the design brief leading to your solution. Pa] (©) «@ Using annotated sketches, draw one possible solution for the situation above. [10] One of the important factors to consider in the design of the suggested solution is the material(s). (List any four other specifications you have to consider when coming up with a design solution. [4] (i) Suggest one suitable material for your solution. [1] (ii) Give two reasons for: - accepting the material in d (i) i a rejecting the material in d (i) (2) Total 25 marks Design & Technology 6045/2/2016Page 6 of 8 7 Figure 5 shows a circuit with resistors as shown. (a) (b) (c) (d@) e) o (@) (b) © (a) 20 Figure 5 Calculate the resistance of the two resistors connected in parallel. 4] Calculate the total resistance in the circuit assuming that there is no internal resistance in the voltage source. [4] What is the total current in the circuit? B] What is the advantage of connecting load resistance in parallel? ie] If your television set stopped working , what is the first thing you would check? 0) When welding artefacts like door frames, what two safety precautions would you observe? 2 Total 15 marks Give three reasons why timber should be seasoned before use. (3) (i) __List two appropriate finishes for railed steel if itis to be used outdoors. 2] (ii) Make a sketch and name the tool you would use to mark on railed steel. [4] Make a neat sketch of a try square and state one use. (5) What safety precaution would you observe when cutting plastic on a circular saw. 1) Total 15 marks Design & Technology 6045/2/2016Page 7 of 8 9 Figure 6 shows a food container made from expanded polystyrene. MUSHETO INVESTMENT 2015; Figure 6 (a) (i) _ Suggest two reasons why expanded polystyrene has been used to make this product. [2] Name two other items made out of expanded polystyrene. [21 (b) _ List two advantages that thermoplastics have over thermosetting plastics. [2] (©) Classify the following types of plastics according to their groups. * Polyester resin, acrylic, urea formaldehyde, rigid polystyrene, epoxy resin. [5] (d) Mention two methods of joining plastic to metal. 2] (e) What are the two safety measures one needs to take into consideration ‘when working with hot plastic? {2] Total 15 marks Design & Technology 6045/2/2016Page 8 of 8 10 You have just been employed as a foreman of a construction company. (2) @®_ What do you understand by the term aggregate. Gi) What constitutes the aggregate for a slab? Gili) Working with cement can be hazardous. Give one safety precaution you would take when working with cement. (b) A poor approach to safety can cause problems in the workshops. Figure 7 shows some of the tools commonly used in the school workshops. (1 GB) 1) Figure 7 (Identify one problem in each of the situations above. rea] (i) Explain how each of the problems in (i) could be dangerous. (21 Gil) With the aid of annotated sketches, explain how each of these dangers could be solved in order to make the tools safe.. [61 Total 15 marks 21 (a) Asan entrepreneur, you decide to start up an enterprise. @)__ Whatis an enterprise? 2) Gi) List two skills of a good entrepreneur. 2] (b) You have formed the enterprise. Give the name of your enterprise. (1 (©) _ Design the logo for you enterprise. 2 (ii) What material would you used for your logo? rea i) Give two reasons for the choice for your material. 2 (d) You are the managing director of your enterprise and you have four workers, two directly under your supervision and two under one of your subordinates. @ Draw up an organisational chart to suit the illustration above. [5] Total 15 marks Design & Technology 6045/2/2016