2026 Grade 10 Wood Technology Mid Term 2 Exam with Marking Scheme

This paper  covers the following topics:

• Section A
  • Workshop safety — identifying PPE and its specific use with a circular saw; reason for wearing a workshop apron
  • Tool classification and maintenance — matching tools to classifications (G-clamp, claw hammer, jack plane, ratchet brace); maintenance practices for a jack plane
  • Timber structure — naming labeled parts of a cross-section; true/false on softwood leaf type, hardwood characteristics, pith as oldest part, annual rings
  • Timber seasoning — definition of timber seasoning; identifying method of timber conversion from a diagram; dangers of tall trees near highways
  • Timber joints and fasteners — identifying a joint from an image and naming a fastener to strengthen it; selecting correct adhesive for external furniture (synthetic resin)
  • Benefits of Wood Technology — three benefits of studying woodwork in Senior School; identifying unrelated career (pharmacist)
  • Cutting tools — naming a cutting tool from an image; defining beveling as a timber process
• Section B
  • Workshop layout — analyzing a layout for misplaced features, describing the importance of first aid kit and fire extinguisher, improving layout for wheelchair accessibility
  • Timber seasoning and conversion — calculating moisture content percentage (original: 500g, oven-dry: 400g); sketching and labeling the quarter sawing method; advantage over through-and-through sawing; distinguishing hardwoods from softwoods by physical features
  • Bench work — naming labeled parts of a marking plane (P, Q, R); step-by-step procedure for “turning up the stock” (face side, face edge method); identifying a 45-degree angle cutting operation (mitring); tools used for boring holes
  • Furniture repair and joinery — sketching a bridle joint and stating its common use; comparing nails vs. screws (holding power, ease of removal); identifying a widening joint for a tabletop; safety precautions when using contact adhesives.
• Total Marks: 80 (Section A: 30 marks; Section B: 50 marks)
• Structure:
  • Section A (30 marks) — Short-answer questions; all compulsory
  • Section B (50 marks) — Structured/extended-response and practical drawing tasks; all compulsory