Metalwork - Exam Papers - OL - Paper - 2006

100 Marks

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Answer question 1, sections A and B, and any three other questions.
2. Write your answers in the space provided or tick the appropriate box.
3. Hand up this paper at the end of the examination.

1.
(40 Marks)

SECTION A - 20 MARKS

ANSWER ANY TEN QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION

(a) This is a: Hand File  
Flat File  
Square File  
Round File  
(b) Part ‘X’ is called the: Frame  
Spindle  
Anvil  
Sleeve  
(c) A die should be used with a(n): Tap Wrench  
Box Spanner  
Adjustable Wrench  
Stock  
(d) This is a: Rivet Snap  
Pop Riveter  
Rivet Set  
Bolster  
(e) This brass sheet part can be formed using (a): Bench Vice  
Hand Vice  
Toolmaker's Clamp  
Folding Bars  
(f) This is a: Morse Taper Sleeve  
Drill Drift  
Reamer  
Chuck Guard  
(g) This lathe part is known as a(n): Top Slide  
Tool Post  
Tool Holder  
Tailstock  
(h) Part ‘X’ is called the: Chuck Key  
Chuck  
Spindle  
Motor  
(i) Before drilling, hole centres should be marked with a(n): Pin Punch  
Outside Calipers  
Centre Punch  
Inside Calipers  
(j) This instrument is a: Radius Gauge  
Wire Gauge  
Screw Pitch Gauge  
Feeler Gauge  
(k) This hammer head is made from: Cast Iron  
High Speed Steel  
High Carbon Steel  
Stainless Steel  
(l) This fastener should be adjusted using a(n): Ring Spanner  
Vice Grips  
Allen Key  
Box Spanner  

SECTION B - 20 MARKS

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION

(m)
(i)

Using the labels briefly describe how this engine works.

 
 
 
 
 
 
(ii)

What type of fuel does this engine use?

 
(n)

From the history of transport, briefly describe the contribution of one engineer.

 
 
 
 
 
(o)

List four safety features found in modern cars.

1.
2.
3.
4.
(p)
(i)

Why is aluminium used to make planes?

(ii)

Why is rubber used to make tyres?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(q)
(i)

Alloy wheels contain:

(ii)

Car batteries contain:

Steel  
Tungsten  
Copper  
Aluminium  
Brass  
Lead  
Steel  
Bronze  
2.
(20 Marks)
(a) (i)

The Basic Oxygen process is used to produce:

Pig Iron  
Steel  
Cast Iron  
(v)

The ability of a material to resist wear is called:

Toughness  
Hardness  
Ductility  
(ii)

Steel is an alloy of iron and:

Limestone  
Coke  
Carbon  
(vi)

Soft solder is an alloy of lead and:

Tin  
Silver  
Zinc  
(iii)

Silver steel contains:

Silver  
Chromium  
Lead  
(vii)

Zinc is a(n):

Alloy  
Ferrous Metal  
Non-Ferrous Metal  
(iv)

Bronze is an alloy of:

Copper & Tin  
Copper & Zinc  
Copper & Lead  
(viii)

Cast Iron is:

Ductile  
Brittle  
Malleable  
(b) (i)

Low density polyethylene softens at about:

85°C  
285°C  
485°C  
(iv)

In the workshop, a strip heater is used to bend:

Perspex  
Foam  
Bakelite  
(ii)

High density polyethylene can be used to make:

Bottles  
Gears  
Adhesives  
(v)

Enamel is made from:

Polyester Resin  
Glass  
PVC  
(iii)

Which one of these is a Thermoplastic?

Polyester Resin  
Nylon  
Phenolic Resin  
(vi)

Polyester Resin is used to make:

Raincoats  
Ornamental Castings  
Shopping Bags  
(c)

Complete the chart by listing a tool for each task.

Task Tool
To check drill sizes. Drill Gauge
To cut a thin piece of copper sheet.  
To hold metal while forging.  
To hold work firmly while drilling.  
To find the depth of a hole.  
To find the diameter of a small drill.  
To tighten a nut.  
3.
(20 Marks)
(a)

(i) Name the mechanism in each box.

Name : _________________

Name : _________________

Name : _________________

Name : _________________

Name : _________________

Name : _________________

 

(ii) What is the purpose of an idler gear?

 
 
(b)

(i) When the pinion turns once, the rack will move:

1000 mm  
100 mm  
600 mm  
200 mm  

(ii) If gear ‘A’ rotates at 400 RPM how fast will gear ‘B’ rotate?

(A = 10 Teeth, B = 40 Teeth)

400 RPM  
300 RPM  
100 RPM  
40 RPM  

(iii) Indicate with an arrow the direction of gear ‘X’.

(c)

Name a machine that uses each of these mechanisms:

Machine : ________________

Machine : ________________

Machine : ________________

4.
(20 Marks)

Details of the base support used in the manufacture of the solar powered dice game are shown.

(i)

Calculate the measurement ‘X’ in the drawing above.

 
(ii)

Describe the procedure for drilling the Ø10 hole.

 
 
 
 
(iii)

What energy conversion is taking place when the motor rotates?

 
 
 
 
(iv)

What tool would you use to mark out the R55 circle?

 
(v)

List the steps involved in forming the R40 curve.

 
 
 
 
(vi)

How would you form the 20° bend?

 
 
 
 
(vi)

What safety precautions should you take when drilling acrylic?

 
 
 
 
5.
(20 Marks)
(a) (i)

Select the correct symbols from the chart and complete the electrical circuit diagram for this project.

Draw the circuit in this box
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
(ii)

What flows in the wires when the LED lights?

 
(iii)

What should happen when you place your hand over the LDR?

 
(b) (i) A mouse is a(n): (iv) The filament produces:
Output Device  
Input Device  
Process Device  
Current  
Voltage  
Light  
(ii) This device is a: (v) This is a:
Motor  
Battery  
Capacitor  
Push Switch  
Toggle Switch  
Slide Switch  
(iii) Part ‘X’ is a: (vi) This component is a(n):
Resistor  
Fuse  
Terminal  
Integrated Circuit  
PCB  
LCD Display  
(c) (i) State three uses for computers in schools.
1.
2.
3.
(ii) State three uses of electronics in the home.
1.
2.
3.
6.
(20 Marks)
(i) A design for an acrylic toothbrush holder is shown. State three reasons for selecting this material and also state one disadvantage.
1.
2.
3.
Disadvantage:
(ii) Draw an elevation of the toothbrush holder when viewed from arrow ‘X’.
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
                                       
(iii) Describe how you could get the best finish possible on the edges of the holder.
 
 
 
 
(iv) Describe how the hole for the glass is formed.
 
 
 
 
(v) How is the toothbrush holder bent to shape? Describe this process.