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The document is an examination paper for the Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering at Mombasa Polytechnic University College, specifically for the Workshop Technology II course. It includes instructions for candidates, outlines the structure of the exam, and provides a series of questions related to electrical workshop safety, circuit definitions, wiring systems, and workshop tools. Candidates are required to answer three questions, with the first question being compulsory.

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Workshop Technology II

The document is an examination paper for the Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering at Mombasa Polytechnic University College, specifically for the Workshop Technology II course. It includes instructions for candidates, outlines the structure of the exam, and provides a series of questions related to electrical workshop safety, circuit definitions, wiring systems, and workshop tools. Candidates are required to answer three questions, with the first question being compulsory.

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THE MOMBASA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND BUILDING ENGINEERING

DIPLOMA IN BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING


DIPLOMA IN CIVIL AND COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
CERTIFICATE IN ARCHITECTURE

SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS

APRIL/MAY 2010 SERIES

EB 2128 : WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY II

TIME: 2 HOURS

Instructions to Candidates

You should have the following for this examination:

 Answer booklet
 Scientific calculator

This paper consists of TWO sections: Mechanical and Electrical.


Answer THREE Questions.
Question ONE is COMPULSORY.

© Department of Building and Civil Engineering


Question ONE (COMPULSORY)

(a). Describe THREE major causes of accidents in an Electrical Workshop.


(3 Marks)

(b). State THREE ways of Raising an alarm incase of fire outbreak.


(3 Marks)

(c). Describe THREE classes of fire and their methods of Extinction.


(6 Marks)

(d). List the classification of tools, giving examples in each class and how they
are used in the Electrical workshop. (6 Marks)

(e). Define the following terms as used in Electrical Power Principles:


(i). Current (1 Mark)
(ii). Resistance (1 Mark)
(iii). Electromotive force (1 Mark)
(iv). Potential difference (1 Mark)
(v). Electric charge (1 Mark)
(1 Mark)

(f). Describe an Electrical supply system. (4 Marks)

(g). Describe using a well labeled diagram, a 2 wire DC supply system.


(3 Marks)

Question TWO

(a). Define an electrical circuit. (2 Marks)

(b). List TWO types (major) of electrical circuit connections.


(2 Marks)

(c). Derive the equation of Total Resistance of Resistors (two) connected in


parallel. (3 Marks)

(d). Explain THREE dangers associated with Electrical workshop.


(3 Marks)

(e). WRITE the procedure to be carried out to a Patient who has received an
Electrical shock. (4 Marks)

(f). List THREE precautionary measures to be undertaken by one working in


the Electrical workshop. (3 Marks)

(g). Describe the term ‘Starvation’ giving example, as used in fires.


(2 Marks)
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Question THREE

(a). State THREE major factors to consider while choosing a wiring system.
(3 Marks)

(b). Define the term ‘EARTHING’ and how it’s achieved.


(3 Marks)

(c). List types of consumer circuits; cable their cable sizes and current rating of
their protective devices. (6 Marks)

(d). Give THREE main sources of Electrical power in our country.


(3 Marks)

(e). State THREE types of consumer installations. (3 Marks)

(f). State atleast TWO relevant IEE Regulations regarding consumer circuits.
(2 Marks)

Question FOUR

(a). Explain the difference between the TWO types of hacksaw blades
(i). All hard blade
(ii). Flexible blade
(4 Marks)

(b). By use of sketches illustrate where the following types of files are applied:

(i). Flat hand file


(ii). Three square file
(iii). Half round file
(iv). Round file
(6 Marks)

(c). You are provided with a workpiece measuring 25cm x 15cm and 2cm thick
(mild steel). Using appropriate workshop tools explain how you can produce
the workpiece shown in figure 1 over leaf. (10 Marks)

Question FIVE

Explain the operation of a FOUR stroke diesel engine. (20 Marks)

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