Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Aviation Mid Term 2 2026 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This exam evaluates Grade 10 Aviation Technology learners on their knowledge of aviation history, aircraft structure and function, airport areas, workshop safety, and technical drawing — key competencies under the Kenya Certificate of Basic Education Senior School framework.

  • Month Administered: June 2026
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 80 (Section A: 30 marks; Section B: 50 marks)
  • Number of Questions: 13 questions (Questions 1–8 in Section A; Questions 9–13 in Section B)
  • Structure:
    • Section A (30 marks) — Short-answer questions; all compulsory
    • Section B (50 marks) — Structured/extended-response questions; all compulsory

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A
    • History of aviation — early inventors, George Cayley's contributions, Wright Brothers
    • Aircraft types — rotary-wing aircraft, heavier-than-air vs. lighter-than-air classification
    • Aircraft construction materials — properties of aluminum
    • Aviation terminology — definitions of aviation technology and isometric drawing
    • Aircraft parts and functions — wing (lift), fuselage, empennage, landing gear
    • Airport areas — identification of key zones
    • Workshop hazards and safety — identifying hazards and resulting injuries
    • Aircraft components — identification and functions of labeled parts
    • Workshop safety rules
    • Sketching and labeling an aircraft
  • Section B
    • Evolution of aircraft — contributions of key aviation pioneers including the Wright Brothers
    • Classification of aircraft into heavier-than-air and lighter-than-air categories
    • Aircraft structure — four main parts, their functions, and contribution to flight stability
    • First aid in aviation — procedures for electric shock, safety precautions
    • Workshop tools — classification of powered and non-powered tools, safety precautions, tool maintenance
    • Aircraft construction materials — properties and selection
    • Technical drawing — isometric projection, characteristics and steps in constructing isometric drawings
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  AVIATION TECHNOLOGY

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