Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Wood Technology Mid Term 1 2026 Theory Exam with Marking Scheme.

  It is a Kenya Certificate of Basic Education (KCBE) Grade 10 Wood Technology (Theory) Term 1 examination under the STEM pathway.

  • Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Number of Questions: 5 structured questions (Section A – 60 marks; Section B – 40 marks)
  • Marking Scheme: The marking scheme is in a different document.

  It covers the following topics:

  • Introduction to Wood Technology:
    • Definition and scope of Wood Technology
    • Benefits of studying Wood Technology
    • Career opportunities in woodworking
    • Contribution of wood technology to economic development
  • Wood workshop organisation and layout:
    • Features of a wood workshop
    • Importance of safety in the workshop
    • Drawing and labelling a simple workshop layout
    • Importance of proper organisation for efficiency and safety
  • Woodworking tools and equipment:
    • Classes of hand tools used in woodworking
    • Identification of workshop equipment
    • Safe procedures for using tools such as saws and chisels
    • Care and maintenance of hand tools
    • Importance of selecting the correct tool for specific tasks
  • Wood properties and production quality:
    • Understanding wood properties to improve product quality
    • Tools used for measuring and marking wood
    • Relationship between wood technology skills and productivity
  • Workshop safety and health:
    • Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Identification of workshop hazards
    • Safe use of tools such as bench planes and hammers
    • Importance of proper handling of equipment to prevent accidents
• File Size:

  1.11 MB
• Length:

  5 pages
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  WOOD TECHNOLOGY
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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