2008. S53A
Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit
State Examinations Commission
Junior Certificate Examination 2008
Materials Technology (Wood)
Ordinary Level
Section A (40 Marks)
Monday 16 June
Afternoon, 2.00 to 4.00
Centre Number
Instructions
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Answer any sixteen questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided.
This booklet must be handed up at the end of the examination.
Write your examination number in the box provided
and on all other pages used.
Section A.
1.
2.
3.
4(a) or (b).
Examination Number:
5.
Total.
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SECTION A - 40 MARKS
Answer any 16 questions from this section. All questions carry equal
marks.
1.
From the list given, identify the screw type shown.
Round Head Screw
Countersunk Head Screw
Raised Head Screw
NAME
2.
Name the tool labelled A in the diagram and give its use.
NAME
USE
A
OR
Name the tool labelled B in the diagram and give its use.
NAME
B
USE
3. An unfinished diagram of a block of
wood is shown.
Draw in the end grain.
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4. Name the fitting shown and give its correct
use.
NAME
USE
5. State from which trees in the list these seeds come.
A
Sycamore
Pine
Holly
Horse Chestnut
Beech
Ash
B
NAME B
NAME A
6. Name the power tool shown in the
diagram.
NAME
7. List two safety precautions that should be observed when
carrying a chisel in the classroom.
1.
2.
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8. What is the bottom surface of a
plane, shown at A, called?
A
ANSWER
A
9. The diagram shows part of the cross
section of a tree.
Give the full name for the cells shown
at A, radiating from the tree centre.
NAME
10. Show by means of a tick (a) into which group each of these tools
belong.
TOOLS
Lathe Tools
Veiner
Roughing Gouge
Parting Tool
V-Tool
Spindle Gouge
11. Name the joint shown.
NAME
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Carving Tools
12. Name this method of conversion.
ANSWER
13. From the list given, name the lathe equipment shown at A and B.
A
B
A
B
14. Give one function of the leaves of a tree.
ANSWER
15. How do you prevent a drill bit from
damaging a board when drilling
through the board?
ANSWER
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FORKED CENTRE
TAILSTOCK
CALIPERS
TOOLREST
HEADSTOCK
16. What is the name of the object shown
in the diagram?
NAME
17. Complete the diagram of the
bridle joint shown.
18. Using an arrow, indicate the earth
terminal on the diagram.
19. Suggest two possible reasons why a
nail splits the wood when being
driven.
1.
2.
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20. Give one advantage that a CD
(Compact Disk) has over a
floppy disk when storing files
from a computer.
Compact disk
Floppy disk
ANSWER
This booklet must be handed up at the end of
the examination.
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2008. S53B
Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit
State Examinations Commission
Junior Certificate Examination 2008
Materials Technology Wood
Ordinary Level
Section B (60 Marks)
Instructions
(a) Answer any three questions. All questions carry equal marks.
(b) Where sketches are required they may be done freehand or on the graph paper provided.
(c) Write your examination number on the answer book and on all other pages used.
1.
The diagram shows a bathroom shelf unit. The unit is made from solid
wood.
(i)
Describe, using notes and sketches,
a suitable method of jointing the
shelf A to the side B.
(ii) Using notes and sketches describe
how the sides could be cut out and
shaped.
(iii) Suggest a suitable applied finish
for the project after it has been
sanded properly.
Give two reasons for your choice.
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B
A
2. The diagram shows a pictorial drawing of a small
display shelf. All material is 15mm thick.
(i) Draw, full size, a Front
Elevation looking in the
direction of arrow A.
(ii) Project an End Elevation
from this view.
(iii) Include four main
dimensions on the
drawing, showing clearly
dimension lines and
arrowheads.
A
3.
The photograph shows a section of managed forest in Ireland.
(i)
Describe the management of a forest
under the following headings:
(a) Planting of young trees
(b) Thinning
(c) Harvesting
(ii) Give two common uses for the
thinnings.
(iii) Give one reason why coniferous trees rather than deciduous trees are
usually grown in these forests.
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4. Answer either A or B
4A.
The diagram shows a holder for a kitchen towel roll.
It is made from two pieces of wood and is joined at A.
(i) Make a neat diagram of each piece
showing clearly how they could be
jointed at A.
(ii) The base is to be made from a square
of wood similar to that shown at B.
Describe using notes and sketches the
steps involved in shaping the wood
and mounting it on a faceplate before
turning begins.
A
(iii) List three safety precautions that
should be followed when using a
lathe.
B
OR
4B.
The diagram shows “rotary cutting” of veneers.
(i) Explain what is happening in the
diagram.
(ii) Using notes and diagrams explain
how veneers can be used to make
pictures (marquetry).
(iii) Plywood is made by gluing an odd number of veneers together.
Draw a neat diagram showing the grain direction in each layer
(veneer), in a piece of 3-ply plywood.
Explain one advantage of this method of manufacture.
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5.
The diagram shows a book-stand designed to hold an open recipe book.
The acrylic (Perspex) top is attached to the wooden stands using screws.
(i) Describe, using notes and
sketches, how the acrylic sheet
is formed to a 90º angle as
shown at A.
(ii)
It is found that when using the
book-stand the pages flip over.
Using notes and sketches,
design a solution to this
problem.
(iii) List two precautions that should
be followed to help prevent the
acrylic sheet from cracking
when drilling the holes for the
screws.
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A